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MICHAEL “MIKE” RODRIGUE ’53
Michael “Mike” Rodrigue passed away on December his warm heart and gracious smile, but his memory and
12, 2017 at the age of 82. Born in San Francisco, Mike spirit will always be a part of our Laguna history.”
was a fourth generation Californian and the only child of Mike graduated from Stanford University in 1957
Armand and Frances Rodrigue. with a degree in economics and a commission in the US
Mike moved to Santa Barbara at age eight and attended Army, earned in the ROTC program. His two years in the
Laguna Blanca School, graduating with the class of Army as a lieutenant were spent performing background
1953. As a teenager, he and several classmates spent their investigations for the Counter Intelligence Corps. While
summers helping Mr. Cash, the shop teacher, build the stationed in Dallas, he met his future wife Joann Schuster.
school’s library. After they married, he returned to Stanford and earned his
In his adult life, Mike returned to Laguna to serve on MBA degree in 1961.
the Board of Trustees from 1974–1983. During his tenure He began his career as a stock broker working for EF
on the Board, he served as Treasurer and Vice President. Hutton in Santa Barbara and spent the next 40 years
He was always active with the Laguna Alumni Association helping clients with their investments. As an active
and was a founding member of the Emeritus Society. Head community volunteer, he donated his time and efforts
of School Rob Hereford recalls one of their first meetings, as a trustee for the Santa Barbara Historical Museum,
“Mike always had a profound love for Laguna; I first met Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Chapter of
him on campus where he quickly pointed out the Isham the American Red Cross, and Friends of the Montecito
Library and described his fond memories of the building. Library—in addition to Laguna Blanca School.
Mike explained how much he thoroughly enjoyed the Throughout his whole life he was a very social person,
summer constructing the library with his fellow classmates. making many friends and delighting them all with his
His face lit up as he recounted the wonderful time he had gregarious demeanor and engaging stories. He enjoyed
working with the woodshop teacher, Mr. Cash, and playing tennis at Knowlwood Tennis Club and after
classmates Robert Hunt Jr. ’55, Dion Warren ’57, and retirement, he enjoyed playing golf. He was a longtime
Ed Quackenbush ’58. Today we have a plaque in the member of the Santa Barbara Club.
Isham Library that recognizes each of their hard work Mike is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joann; son Marc
and dedication to Laguna. We are extremely grateful for Rodrigue ’91 and his wife, Natalie; and grandchildren
Mike’s 65 years of loyal support and commitment to the Emily and Christopher.
advancement of Laguna Blanca. We will undoubtedly miss

ANDREW VIDOR ’05 LUKE RUBCIC ’09
Andrew Vidor, a beloved member of the Beloved son, brother, and friend Luke
class of 2005, passed away on October 23, Rubcic passed away peacefully January
2017. Andrew was known for his kindness 16, 2018. Luke’s formative years were spent
towards others and his gentle, caring in Santa Barbara where he attended El
demeanor. He was a dedicated scholar- Montecito Early School and Laguna Blanca
athlete at Laguna and is remembered fondly from elementary school through high school.
by his former teachers and classmates. He is Charismatic and kind with a sharp wit and
survived by his parents, Evie and Paul, and great sense of humor, he was intelligent and
his older brother Steven Vidor ’02. Andrew wise beyond his years and musically gifted. He
had a passion for animals, and was a strong is survived by his parents, Andra and Michael
supporter of animal shelters and the adoption
Rubcic, and sister, Ariana Rubcic ’03.
LAGUNA BLANCA MAGAZINE process. Donations in his memory can be
made at kittenrescue.org.

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