Obituaries

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!”  

Mar 29, 2021

John B. Cauzza, affectionately known as Johnny to family and friends, was born January 17, 1935 in Bakersfield to Bob and Jennie (Fanucchi) Cauzza. He lived all his life in Buttonwillow where his passion for farming led to the expansion of Cauzza Ranches, which had begun with Bob and Jennie. He attended Buttonwillow School, Bakersfield High School and Cal Poly...

Mar 18, 2021

John Joseph Petura, our loving brother and uncle, was called to his heavenly home on March 18, 2021 at the age of 76. He was the youngest of seven children born to Frank and Bessie Petura on January 2, 1945 in San Bernardino, California. His life served as a wonderful testimony to his love of Jesus Christ and of others....

Mar 18, 2021

 Eda Sandrini, devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, passed away at the age of 93 on Thursday, March 18th in Bakersfield, CA.  Eda was born on March 3, 1928 in Bakersfield, CA where she resided her entire life. Eda was born to Italian immigrant parents Tomaso Giovanni and Zita Maria DePedrazzi, who brought their traditional farming...

Mar 15, 2021

TODD SHERWOOD, 31, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HIS HOME IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CA ON MARCH 15, 2021. TODD WAS A LOVING AND CARING MAN KNOWN TO BE HARD WORKING, HUMBLE, AND KIND. HE LOVED THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE AND SPENDING TIME WITH HIS FAMILY. TODD ENJOYED WOODWORKING, REMODELING HOMES, AND PLAYING POKER. TODD IS SURVIVED BY HIS...

Mar 10, 2021

Pete Mesa was born in Bakersfield, CA on April 29, 1926 to Felipe and Juanita (Diaz) Mesa.  He peacefully passed away at home on March 10, 2021. 

During World War II, Pete served in the U. S. Army 865th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion in the Asiatic - Pacific Theater and was Honorably Discharged in 1946.  After his return to...

Mar 9, 2021

Dennis Bolender lost his battle with cancer on March 9, four days after he turned 62.  What a man he was; loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.  He leaves a hole in a lot of lives.

Dennis was a mechanic’s mechanic, a MacGyver kind of guy when it came to making things work.  Stubborn!  You could not tell him...