Lee Walz Newman

Celebrated educator, Lee Walz Newman, passed away at the home of her daughter in Temecula, CA on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 – she was 74 years old. Born in Hood River, Oregon at the end of WWII, she grew up in Eagle Rock and Pasadena, CA. Graduating from Eagle Rock High School (Class of ’63), she first attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, later receiving her Bachelors from University of Redlands. She received her Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California, and taught for the Yorba Linda and Los Angeles Unified School Districts. In 1967 she married high school sweetheart, Terry Wilson Newman, and the couple soon moved to Mission Viejo, CA. She had two children, Mark Guy, and Michelle Ann. After her divorce, she returned to education and taught for Serra High School in the San Juan Capistrano School District, where she headed up the Teen Parent Program, and was known to be a fierce advocate for teen mothers. She is survived by her son, Mark Newman and his wife Molly, daughter, Michelle Newman Borrego and her husband Ernesto, and five grandchildren, Madelyn Newman, Sarah Michelle Newman, Jillian Newman, Alora Borrego and Emiliano Borrego – all of whom were the light of her life. She also leaves a sister and brother, Ann Walz Carroll and John Walz. Throughout her life, she was known for her incredible generosity, passion for social justice, and her “momma bear” protection for those she loved. A Celebration of Life is tentatively planned for November pending health restrictions. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lee Newman Memorial Fund. Donations can be sent to: Serra High School Attn: Lee Newman Memorial Fund (Include in check memo) 31422 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675