Obituaries

Jun 7, 2021

Cristi Diane Delfino was born October 16, 1971 in Bakersfield and passed away June 7, 2021 in Buttonwillow.  She grew up in Buttonwillow, Bakersfield and Los Osos and attended local schools in each town.  Cristi greatly enjoyed being outdoors.  As a young girl, she loved fishing and hunting with her dad Danny, and in later years enjoyed spending time outside gardening.  She was also a big...

May 31, 2021

Patricia Ann Byrne February 13, 1944 - May 31, 2021

Pat was born in rural Kansas on February 13, 1944, the second of four children born to Doris and Norman K. Luttrell.  The family moved to Inyokern, CA in 1948 and to Bakersfield, CA in time for the 1952 earthquake.  After attending local schools, Sierra Jr. High School and East Bakersfield High...

May 17, 2021

May 13, 2021

She entered a room with that brilliant Debi Del Papa smile.  It’s probably the first thing you all remember about her.  It could brighten your day.  And it was genuine.

Debi was born on Christmas morning, 1950, and she lived her life in Old River, California.  She passed away in San Luis Obispo on May 13, 2021 after a tragic...

May 9, 2021

Paraskevi "Vivien" Hopper passed away May 9, 2021 in Bakersfield.  Vivien was born to Michael and Angeliki Karatzas on October 11, 1937 in Salonica, Greece.  She was raised in Greece and later worked in London, England and Toronto, Canada.  She returned to Greece where she met Ronald Hopper, her future husband. 

Vivien was preceded in death by her parents, Michael...

May 8, 2021

Jack Andrew Von Werner born on December 9, 1928 in Camden, New Jersey the only child of Alexander Gustaf Andrew and Lillian Von Werner, passed away peacefully at home with his daughter Diane and grand-daughter Marissa at his side on May 8, 2021.

Jack was devoted to his parents and family throughout his life. Growing up he loved the Big...

May 5, 2021

Daniel was born in Manila, Philippine Island, on August 4, 1941 to parents Ernst (23) and Gladys (20) Wichman.  He spent his first years as a POW imprisoned, with his family by the Japanese at Santo Tomas University for the duration of the war.  Returning to the Philippines following the war, Ernst and Gladys along with the children lived in...

May 5, 2021

GLADYS DELFINO

August 10, 1930 – May 5, 2021

 

     On Wednesday May 5, 2021, Gladys Betty (Luchetti) Delfino, beloved Wife, Mother, and Nonna passed away at age 90.

     Gladys was born August 10th, 1930 in Bakersfield, CA to Carolina (Torigiani) and Piramo Luchetti. Gladys attended Buttonwillow School and then onto Bakersfield High School. She had a passion...

May 3, 2021

Edward Erro, influential local hay broker, accomplished so much and touched so many lives in his 90 years. 

 

Born April 24, 1931 at the family home in Alhambra, California, Edward grew up playing with his brother and cousins near his home and spending time fishing in Bridgeport with his father. He started working for his father's sheep business before...

May 1, 2021

Gary Richard Smith

Gary was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He died suddenly on May 1, 2021 at the age of 78.

He was born the second of nine children to Harold and Alma Smith on November 13, 1942 in Plentywood, Montana.  After graduating from high school, Gary entered the US Navy and served in the Six Day...

Apr 27, 2021

Francisco Javier Hernandez Cruz, or as he was affectionately known to his family and friends as "Nicky" or "Cisco", was born in Bakersfield, CA to Jimmy and Blanca Cruz on September 6, 1987 and passed away in Bakersfield on April 27, 2021 .

As a young man, he enjoyed sports like tackle football and boxing, often using his siblings as...

Apr 18, 2021

Apr 15, 2021

Georgia C. Hinojos, 85, passed away Thursday April 15, 2021.  She was preceded in death by  her parents, Porfirio and Margaret Hinojos; sisters, Alma Padilla and Anna Hinojos; and her son, Art Hinojos, Sr.

Georgia is survived by her daughters, Peggy, Millie, Tina and Patty Ruby; sons, Tim and Chris, Ruben;  20 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren; and her brother, Robert.

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Apr 14, 2021

Monica (Brooks) Ferguson, 86, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Wasco, California, attended Wasco High School and was married to Elmer Brooks for 51 years until his passing.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend.  Monica was dedicated to her family and Catholic faith.

Monica is...

Apr 12, 2021

James (Jim) Russell Folger , age 61 passed away on April 12, 2021 at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield. He was born on February 4, 1960 in San Francisco, CA, but spent his entire life in Bakersfield, CA. He graduated from West High School in 1978. He married Tatyana Folger on June 30, 1999. Jim worked for Freymiller Trucking...

Apr 4, 2021

DENIS / DIONISIO BESSONART

June 15, 1924 – April 4, 2021

 

Denis, 96, entered eternal life on April 4, 2021.  He was born in Amaiur, Spain on June 15, 1924 to Tomasa Yribarren and Juan Bessonart.  Dionisio was the fourth child born into in a family of six siblings.  As a young adult, he yearned for the American dream of opportunity and...

Apr 3, 2021

     

Visitation will be held April 14, 2021 from 4-8 pm at Doughty-Calhoun-O’Meara 1100 Truxtun Ave. A memorial service will be held on April 15, 2021 at 10 am at Doughty-Calhoun. Pastor Scott Dickerson will officiate. Graveside services will follow at Hillcrest Mortuary  9101 Kern Canyon Rd.

       Vera Virginia Kamrath-Bettis 89 was born on December 26, 1931 and left...

Apr 2, 2021

DANIEL ESTRADA

November 22, 1957 - April 2, 2021

 

     Daniel Estrada was  born to Virginia and Edward Estrada on November 22, 1957.  Dan was the strong, silent type, not much for conversation unless it was about his favorite sport, Football.  He was an avid football fan.  Tom Brady was his favorite quarterback.  Dan's love for the outdoors was...

Mar 31, 2021

Frank Echenique, beloved husband, father and Poppi, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021 at the age of 82.  He was born July 12, 1938 in Bakersfield, California.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Echenique, a Spanish Basque sheepman, and his faithful devoted wife, Inez, of Swiss Italian heritage.  After his father’s untimely death in 1949, 11-year...

Mar 30, 2021

September 1, 1957 - March 30, 2021 William “Bill” Comeau passed on March 30, 2021 at the age of 63. He leaves behind his loving wife, Leslie, of 32 years, 7 children, 1 brother, 24 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. He will be forever in our hearts. And as he would say...”Love you, later, bye!”