Obituaries

Jun 3, 2022

Janine Marie Giles was born on November 18, 1948, in Hoboken, NJ to Anthony Francis and June Rose Cauldren, the second born and only daughter of five.  She passed away peacefully on June 3, 2022.

Janine was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Bryan Cauldren (Mireille).  She is survived by her Aunt Ann Cauldren of Toms River New Jersey,...

Jun 2, 2022

Barbara Esther Fanucchi entered into the peace of Heaven June 2, 2022 with her family by her side.  Barbara was born in Bakersfield on October 14, 1927 to Enrico and Anna Grassotti.  She graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1945. 

While her true love, Eugene, served in the army during the US Occupation of WWII, Barbara worked for a...

May 25, 2022

Loula Koutroulis (née Simitzes) has joined her husband, family, friends, and the rest of the ranks of angels smiling down on us from Heaven. We’ll fondly recall her grin, one that you can see in every photograph of her, and her zest for life that almost surpassed her joy for helping others.

She came to California from Butte, Montana, where...

May 25, 2022

Braeden Michael Bennett—son, grandson, great grandson, brother, and friend to all who knew him—died on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his family home in Bakersfield, CA. He was 17 years old and a junior at North High School. 

Braeden was born on March 8, 2005 in Cleveland, OH and soon moved with his family to Bakersfield.  He was blessed with...

May 23, 2022

Born July 28, 1944, Harold Dee Wong was born to Violet and Harold YN Wong in Bakersfield California.  A man who had a presence and made himself known everywhere he went.  “Dee” attended Bakersfield schools, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield College and finally earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  Dee’s charming personality was warm...

May 17, 2022

There will be a viewing Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara Chapel.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.  Burial will follow at Historic Union Cemetery

Apr 30, 2022

Apr 26, 2022

A Memorial Mass to honor the life of Joe Harrison will be celebrated on Monday May 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 124 Columbus St., Bakersfield, CA. Born on 5-16-1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Joe was a loving husband and father, son and brother, “BAGA” (Grandpa), uncle, friend, and employer. 

He touched lives in a positive...

Apr 19, 2022

                                            Thomas Jeffery Fry (53), born May 30, 1968, to Alice and Leslie Fry, left us unexpectedly on April 19, 2022. Thomas (Tommy) graduated from South High School and turned his love of fixing and building into a career in...

Apr 19, 2022

  Alice (Thompson) Fry (78), a loving and beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, has passed away after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. Alice was born on January 10, 1944, in Bakersfield, CA to Harold and Cecelia Thompson. Alice attended St. Francis Elementary before graduating from Garces Memorial High School. She received her A.A. from Bakersfield College. A teacher...

Apr 16, 2022

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Apr 11, 2022

Phillip John Fernandez

 

Phillip, lovingly nicknamed “Buzzy” by his Aunty Cassie, was born into the world April 22, 1966, to Esequiel and Charlene Fernandez, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in Bakersfield, CA, where he graduated from Foothill High School. He then attended the University of La Verne. Soon after, he went on to study at California State...

Apr 11, 2022

Beverly “Bev” Joan Gallagher passed away peacefully in Bakersfield, CA on April 11, 2022 after a long battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her amazing and faithful husband, William M. “Bill” Gallagher. She was the daughter of Beatrice Roberts Rosencrance and the granddaughter of Leslie Roberts. She was the youngest of 3 children and grew up on Roberts...

Apr 9, 2022

     George Eugene Ribble, born August 11, 1930, passed away on April 9, 2022 in Bakersfield, California. He was 91 years old.

      Known as George to some and Gene to the family, he was born in Minneapolis, MN to Dr. George BT Ribble and Helen von Hippel Ribble. His father was a Doctor in the Navy and as a...

Apr 5, 2022

Acknowledging the loss of Eric Dale Hooper, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses at the Lake Isabella congregation.  A faithful servant, Isaiah 41:10 was his favorite scripture. He awaits Jehovah’s call.  “You will call, and I will answer you.  You will long for the work of your hands.”  Job 14:14,15

Eric is survived by his wife Cindy Hooper; his mother, Katherine Hooper;...

Apr 3, 2022

In loving memory of Harold N. Dominguez, 82, of Bakersfield, CA who passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was born on November 5, 1939 in Fresno, CA.

 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances N. Dominguez; siblings Eloise Muro, Beatrice Gutierrez and in laws Demetria and Rosa Gamino.

 

Harold is survived by his wife...

Mar 27, 2022

BILL MEARS, PATRIARCH OF THE MEARS GANG, PASSES AWAY AT 93   BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (March 30, 2022) – It is with heavy hearts that the Mears family announces the passing of their patriarch, Bill Mears. He died peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, March 27th, in Bakersfield, California. He was 93 years of age.   Bill is well-known for his...

Mar 23, 2022

Larry Wayne O’Neal, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  He was 73 years old.  Larry was born on October 4, 1948, in Bakersfield, California to William and Effie O’Neal. 

Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966 and served in the Vietnam War for 6 years before being honorably discharged.  Once home, he...

Mar 18, 2022

Melanie Katrina Hartsfield Tierney passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday March 18th, 2022. Born in Delano, Ca October 22, 1971 to Phillip and JoAnn Hartsfield. Graduated from Arvin High School in 1989. Graduated from Cal State Bakersfield in 2003. Became a beloved English teacher at West High School for 20 years, during that time attaining her Masters in...

Mar 9, 2022

Anselmo Zarate Luna was born on April 21, 1959 in Juventino Rosas Guanajauto, Mexico to Candido Zarate and the late Victoria Luna Zarate. He passed away at the age 62 in Bakersfield, California.  He is preceded in death by his mother Victoria Luna Zarate and the love of his life; Elvia Concepcion Garcia. He is survived by his children; Maura,...