Good & Welfare

Brother Robert Wilhoit passed away on April 23, 2021 at the age of 73. He was a 41 year member of Local 728 having been sworn into membership on January 19, 1980. Rob retired in 2003.

Brother Jim Fine passed away on Monday, April 19th 2021. Brother Fine was 70 years of age. He was a 44 year member of Local 728, a former Local 728 Universal Studios Lot Steward and as well a Universal Set Lighting Department rigging gaffer for many years, before his retirement in 2013.

Brother Frank Scheidbach passed away on April 13th, 2021 at the age of 72. Brother Scheidbach was initiated into membership on March 23, 1991 He was a 30 year member of Local 728

Brother James Gilson passed away on April 9th, 2021 at the age of 69. Brother Gilson was initiated into membership on October 1, 1992 He was a 28 year member of Local 728

Brother Joseph E. "Joe" Garcia passed away on March 28th, 2021 at 70 years of age. Brother Garcia was obligated on August 11th, 1973 and was a 47 year member of Local 728 

Brother Leigh Scott Walker passed away on April 1st, 2021. He was 68 years old. Brother Walker was obligated on May 20, 1989 and was a 31 year member of Local 728. He is survived by his sibling, Local 728 member John L. Walker.

Brother James Kimura, 63 years old, passed away on January 20th, 2021. He was obligated on July 24th, 1989 and was a 31 year member of Local 728.

Brother Russell Woolley passed away on Tuesday, January 19th 2021 at the age of 74. Brother Woolley became a member of Local 728 on May 23, 1974 and retired in 2002 after a 28 year career.

Brother Robert Alexus passed away on January 1st, 2021 at the age of 62. Robert was a 42 year member of our Local. He was initiated into the membership on 2/25/1978. 

Brother Jonathan Brown, a member of Local 728 since 7-25-2015, passed away on December 18, 2020. He was 29 years old.