Obituaries

Sep 27, 2021

Dr. Rodney Mark Root – March 3, 1956 to September 27, 2021

Dr. Rodney Mark Root (Mark), or as most people came to know him as the ever-loving and compassionate Dr. Root, tragically passed away on the evening of September 27, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1956 in Madera, California to his parents, Cranston and Patricia Root. He...

Sep 26, 2021

Eleftheria, known to family and friends as Lula, was born May 17, 1943, in Ioannina, Greece to Alexis and Ifigenia Gounta. In 1971 she left Greece with her cousin to move to America. They lived in Los Angeles where she met, and soon after married, Hristos Mavrokefalos. They moved back to Greece for a few years, then returned to the...

Sep 24, 2021

Jack Duane Keown passed away peacefully at home with his family on Sept. 24th at the age of 89. Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. We will miss him dearly. Jack was born in Elgin, Oregon. Jack is preceded in death by his parents John Archibald Keown and Fern Ada Brannum.

Jack served with the U.S. Coast...

Sep 22, 2021

Dominic Joseph D’Agostino was born in Syracuse, NY on June 22nd 1967 and joined his heavenly family on September 22nd, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank D’Agostino and Stan and Janice Redmond, his brother Frank, and his sister Domenica. He leaves behind 7 brothers and sisters to mourn his passing Mary D’Agostino, Renee Carter, Jennifer Hutcheon,...

Sep 20, 2021

Hugh Nicholas Smith

November 20, 1956 - September 20, 2021 Hugh Nicholas Smith was born in Denver, Co. to Edgar and Peggy Smith. He was raised in Laramie, Wyoming, and graduated from The University of Wyoming. He worked various jobs from fire-fighter to sporting goods manager in Wyoming, Nebraska, and Montana. His first son, Nicholas, was born in Montana in...

Sep 18, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Arthur C. Palomo – who passed away peacefully at his home on September 18th, surrounded by his family in profound love and prayers. He was 92 years old.

Arthur was born September 3, 1929 in Bakersfield, California at the start of the Great...

Sep 12, 2021

Louise was born December 16, 1939, at Miss Freise’s Maternity Hospital in Bakersfield to Lewis and Maudie (Maynard) Powell. She went Home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2021. While working at North Kern Golf Course, she met Bert Moosios whom she married on August 16, 1985.

Louise is survived by her husband, Bert Moosios; daughter, Sylvia (Orrick) Wood,...

Sep 10, 2021

Diana DeShields O’Neil, 87, passed away in Bakersfield, California on September 10, 2021. She was born in Bakersfield on October 9, 1933, to Leona and George DeShields. Diana lost her father just after her eighth birthday, so she and her mother made their way alone. Her mother worked hard as a single mother to support them, and Diana did her...

Sep 7, 2021

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Eugene Crowe on September 7, 2021. He was 87 years old.

Bob was born on September 16, 1933 in Gravette, Arkansas and spent his early years moving back and forth between Arkansas and California. After graduating from Kern High School, he served in the United States Army for three years and...

Sep 6, 2021

On September 6, 2021, loving father and successful entrepreneur, Thomas William Morreale, 56, of Bakersfield CA, passed away at his residence.

Tom was born on January 19, 1965 to Charles and June Morreale and spent his youth in Ewing and Hopewell, NJ. He graduated from Hopewell Valley in 1983 and attended the University of Utah and Arizona State University before relocating...

Aug 31, 2021

Aug 30, 2021

In loving memory of David Paul Beck Jr whom passed away on August 30th, 2021 in Irving, TX with his wife Danielle at his side. David, 39, is survived by Danielle his loving wife of 16 years, two daughters, Kira (14) and Mia (7), his father David Paul Beck Sr, step mother Renee Beck, two sisters Chelsie and Tanya Beck,...

Aug 27, 2021

Darren Lee Settlemire passed away on August 27, 2021, at the age of 53, in his hometown of Bakersfield, California. His battle with a serious medical issue in recent weeks showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Darren came out a hero and stayed strong until the very end.

As a...

Aug 26, 2021

Raul Leopoldo Palomino Sr. went to heaven on Saturday August 21, 2021 surrounded by his wife Lisa Palomino and four children.

Roy was born on February 23, 1955 in Bakersfield, CA. He married his love Lisa on December 17, 1977. They had 44 years of passion, love and laughter.

Roy loved being with his grandchildren...

Aug 25, 2021

Marilyn Margaret Fanucchi

August 5, 1941-August 25, 2021

On August 25, 2021, Marilyn went home to be with the Lord.

Throughout her 80 years, she was dedicated to her husband of 59 years, Joe and her four children; Mark, Elaine, Joanne, and Vincent.  Her loving husband Joe survives her, along with her four...

Aug 22, 2021

W.C. Stampes was born in Durant, Oklahoma on September 4, 1939 and passed away at his home in Bakersfield, California on August 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and family.  W.C. and his family came to California and settled in the Sunset Labor Camp. He married the love of his life, Gwen, and they remained married for 61...

Aug 19, 2021

ARLENE (LENCIONI) LINNENBRINK 1939 2021 Arlene (Lencioni) Linnenbrink was born in Bakersfield, California to Joe and Nellie Lencioni on December 6,1939. Arlene graduated from Garces High in 1958. She was employed by JCPenney for over 35 years. She was a devout Catholic and a member of the Italian Catholic Federation. She enjoyed cooking, painting, and the company of many...

Aug 18, 2021

Arlene Roland passed away at the age of 83 on August 18, 2021, in her home with her youngest son and loyal pets by her side.  A resident of Bakersfield from birth, she was known in the community as a beacon of strength, a trailblazer in independence, and an archetype for the bonds of family.

Arlene graduated...

Aug 15, 2021

We are saddened at the sudden passing of Buttonwillow farmer, Peter Andreotti.  Farming was Peter’s lifelong dedication, starting as a boy working on his father’s farm.  In 1987 he formed Valley West Farms with Sue Wasson.  With Peter’s expertise and Sue “batting cleanup”, they planted cotton and alfalfa, later developing almond and pistachio orchards.

In 2001, Peter...

Aug 14, 2021

Kenneth Peters Jr., “Ken”, 61, entered eternal life on August 14, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. This obituary shares the life and beliefs of a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. We honor a man who was a pillar of his community and a strong foundation for his family.

Ken was born in Bakersfield, California, on...