Obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

Antonio (Tony) Baca Castro, passed away on February 20, 2021, at the age of 92. He was born on  August 1, 1928, in Bakersfield, CA., the son of Santos Baca Castro and Sotero Castro. He grew up in Bakersfield and later moved to Norwalk, CA.

Tony was one of 11 siblings. Having lost his father at the young age of...

Feb 17, 2021

Cora “Maxine” Burleson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great -grandmother, passed away on Wednesday February 17, 2021. She will be remembered as a very loving and genuine lady who always made you feel welcome and loved. She was known as “The Neighborhood Mom “among her kids’ friends while growing up. She loved gardening and especially spending time with her kids,...

Feb 11, 2021

Joe Lindsey lost a brave battle with lung cancer on February 11, 2021. He is forever reunited with his wife, Mary Lindsey, of nearly 40 years who lost her battle with cancer six years ago. Born July 27, 1950 of Joyce and Charles Lindsey is survived by four children - Ryan, Bryan, Shawn and Jodi, ten grandchildren, and his two...

Feb 9, 2021

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Feb 7, 2021

Mark Steven Landucci went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 7, 2021 while surrounded by family.  

His love for God, family, and friends was the centerpiece of his life. Born in Bakersfield October 26, 1955 to Freddie and Helen Landucci, he was the third of four children. Raised by God fearing parents, he attended St. Joseph’s church...

Feb 5, 2021

1949 - 2021       In the early hours of February 5, 2021, in Bakersfield, God opened his arms and welcomed Tina Loretta Lewy into his Paradise. After a valiant and lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease, Tina joined her husband of 50 years, Tim Lewy, who preceded her in death. Her final days were spent surrounded by friends and...

Feb 3, 2021

"Sharon" 76, (Rosiland) Hampton entered into eternal rest on Wednesday February 3, 2021 in Bakersfield, California. 

Sharon was born in Littlerock Arkansas on June 8, 1944.  Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband Robert Hampton of 38 years, son; Ronnie Gallegos and Jannine, daughters; LaDean Frageorgia and Jon, and Sherry Gallegos Blackwell and Ed, grandchildren; Sarah, Whitney, Megan,...

Feb 2, 2021

Ollie Vanita Peters passed away on February 2, 2021 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 86.  She was born on January 29, 1935 in Holtville, California to Lewis and Vernie Price and was the youngest of their sixteen children.

 

Affectionately known by her family as Kiddo, Ollie grew up at the Sunset Labor Camp in Weedpatch, CA where...

Feb 1, 2021

George Marion Cummings Jr. of Bakersfield California, born 9/16/1931 in Bakersfield, advanced from his earthly home to his eternal home in Heaven on February 1, 2021. He is survived by his son, Bob Cummings and daughters, Sherry Williams, Terri Nelson and Kat Dodd.  He has numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. He was the youngest of 4...

Jan 31, 2021

Sheela Kalyani, 76, of Anaheim CA, passed away surrounded by friends and family on January 31st, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Sheela was born on April 24, 1944 in Gujarat, India, where she spent most of her early life. In 1966 she married Jitendra, her loving husband of over fifty-four years. The following year she emigrated to...

Jan 30, 2021

Jan 28, 2021

George passed away at the age of 60. He was one of two children born in Bakersfield to Chris and Anne Drulias. He attended Planz Elementary School, Greenfield Junior High School, South High School and Bakersfield Junior College. George was an altar boy at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church for many years, and he was a member of the...

Jan 25, 2021

Virginia (Vicki) Ann McGraw (nee Boyle)

 

The family of Virginia (Vicki) Ann McGraw is saddened to announce her passing on January 25, 2021.  Vicki passed peacefully in her sleep, just a few weeks shy of Valentine’s Day when she would have celebrated her 88th birthday.

Vicki was born and raised on the southern shores of Lake Michigan, in Chicago,...

Jan 21, 2021

Sarah (Sally) Ellen Kleier Summers was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 2, 1937 to Edward Lawrence Kleier and Gertrude (Gert) Pike Kleier.  The family moved to Bakersfield, California in 1949.  Sally passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 21, 2021, two weeks after the passing of her beloved husband, of 64 years, Paul Dan Summers.

 

Sally...

Jan 14, 2021

On January 14, 2021, Harry Evan Cheever Jr. passed away peacefully having enjoyed a long and well-lived life for 105 years and 2 months.  He filled the world with good cheer & fun, served his country and his community, married and raised a family, and made friends wherever he went.  He was preceded in death by his wife Mae &...

Jan 13, 2021

Linda Michelle Robinson, born to Earle and Terry Sue Robinson in Bakersfield, California.  She attended schools in Ventura and North High School in Oildale.

Linda worked as a licensed manicurist for a few years in several salons in the Bakersfield area until medical problems got the best of her.  She was also instrumental in being one of the main choreographers for...

Jan 10, 2021

Jan 8, 2021

Joaquin Rodriguez Jr. otherwise known to many as JR, 57 of Bakersfield, California passed away on January 8th, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, JR managed and accepted his illness with the strength of God, and grace. He fought a tough battle and fought with no complaints for his...

Jan 5, 2021

 

Paul Dan Summers was born in Bakersfield, California, on January 30, 1935 to Dan Hudson Summers and Christine Noriega Summers.  Paul passed away on January 5, 2021, with his family by his side.

 

Paul was a proud 1953 graduate of Garces Memorial High School. After Garces, Paul attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and California State University at Fresno...

Jan 4, 2021

Our most wonderful father Luigi “Louis” Oreste Petrini was called home to be with our Lord and savior on Monday, January 4th 2021.  Although we are going to miss him dearly, we find great comfort in knowing he has rejoined his beloved wife of 59 years and our mom, Carol.

Louie was born in Bakersfield on June 24th, 1938 to...