Obituaries

Apr 10, 2020

     On April 10, 2020, Kinya Sakamoto passed away peacefully at home in his sleep at the age

 of 96.  He was born near Bakersfield, California on June 11, 1923 to Takekichi Sakamoto and Wakayo Tanaka.

    He spent his youth in Bakersfield and graduated from Kern County Union High School in 1941.  After high school graduation, he attended Bakersfield...

Apr 7, 2020

Apr 3, 2020

     A loving husband, father, and a resident of Bakersfield, CA for 46 years.  He died on April 3, 2020 at the age of 74 from a battle with Alzheimer's disease, with his wife Cindy by his side.

Paul is survived by his wife Cindy (Banducci) Garth; his daughters, Nicole Potter, Shannon Gafner-Holmes of Baton Rouge, LA, and stepson, Chad...

Mar 30, 2020

Patrick Anthony Williams

8/20/30 – 3/30/20

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather

 Patrick Anthony Williams passed away from complications of respiratory failure on March 30, 2020 in Bakersfield, California, at home with his loving family by his side.  Pat was born on August 20, 1930 to Thomas Michael “Mick” and Alma (Galler) Williams in Roberts, Idaho. He attended school in Roberts and...

Mar 26, 2020

Alfred J. Izquierdo

June 9, 1930 - March 26, 2020

 

A humble man of great strength, Alfred "Bud" Izquierdo, died of natural causes on March 26, 2020. He was the youngest of 6 children born to Manuel and Ida Izquierdo June 9, 1930 in Bakersfield, CA.

He was a "hay man" his entire life. The hay community, which he...

Mar 26, 2020

     Richard Carrete was born October 15, 1932 in Buttonwillow, CA and passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2020 in Bakersfield, CA after a short illness. 

      Richard grew up in Buttonwillow, the second of 8 children and attended Kern Union High School in the 1950s. After school and some odd jobs, he enlisted into the Army and served 2...

Mar 17, 2020

Margherita M. Hoehne

January 5, 1937 - March 17, 2020

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Margherita Marinetti Hoehne (Trasacco, Italy), who passed away on March 17, 2020, at the age of 83.  She is survived by her husband (John Charles Hoehne), her daughters (Francesca and Debora), her son-in-laws (Jeffrey and Amir), her siblings (Doralice,...

Mar 14, 2020

Debra Audene Smith (Debbie), age 67, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. Debbie was born on October 16, 1952, in Olean, New York, to Charles and Barbara Moore. Debbie was the eldest of five children. As a child Debbie moved around often due to her father’s service in the military. Her family called many places home including Germany and Panama....

Mar 14, 2020

     Josephine Othart died peacefully on March 14, 2020 in Bakersfield, California at 95 years of age.  Josephine was a devoted wife, grandmother and homemaker.

     Josephine was born on June 21, 1924, the daughter of Domenico and Frances Baroncini.  The youngest of three children, she attended KCUHS and after graduation she met the love of her life, John Othart.  ...

Mar 13, 2020

Mar 10, 2020

 

Due to the current health risks, the Rosary,  Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.  There will be a Graveside Service for immediate family.  Please contact the family for the time of service.  Thank you for your understanding during these trying times.

 

On March 10, 2020 Rosemary Bertolucci...

Mar 9, 2020

     Rosary will be recited Friday, June 19, at 9:30 a.m., followed by Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.  Donna Carolyn Bullock Bugni (AKA Squirt) was born September 1, 1937 to Vera and Don Bullock and left this world on March 9, 2020 to be in the arms of her parents, where she is again...

Mar 8, 2020

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Laura Mitchell Ghilarducci. She passed away surrounded by her close family and friends by her side. Laura was a loving wife, mother, grandmother (Yia Yia), aunt, sister, and friend to many. 

Laura was born in Bakersfield, CA into a proud pioneering Greek-American household (Antonaros and Mitchell families). She was...

Mar 4, 2020

JOHN “JACK” O. JONES, Jr.

John Owen Jones, Jr. was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1915 and went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2020, he was 104 years old.   He was a resident of San Leandro, CA for over 50 years and lived in Bakersfield since 2014.   He served in the Army Air Force in the...

Mar 3, 2020

John Phillip Van Rensselaer

August 11, 1950 - March 3, 2020

 John was born to John Killian and Rosemary Van Rensselaer in Port Clinton, Ohio. While John and his sisters were young, the family moved west and settled in Torrance, CA.

During his youth, the family spent most weekends and summers vacationing at Lake Isabella. During this time his love...

Feb 26, 2020

Alyce Henrietta Lopez Montoya was born on January 24, 1919 in Tempe, Arizona, one  of ten children born to Henry and Concepcion Lopez.  The family moved to Downey, California in 1932 and Alyce attended Downey High School and graduated  in 1936. She later received her degree in cosmetology from the Polytechnic School of Beauty in Los Angeles.  In 1938 her...

Feb 15, 2020

Michael James Gredler was born to, and preceded in death by, his Grandmother, Dena Inez (Gregory) Gredler, Mother, Charlotte (Eberhardt) Gredler, and Father, James Clayton Gredler. Michael, or Mickey for short, was best friends with his brother John (or Johnny) Joe Gredler who also preceded him in death. Mickey's grandson Tommy Allen McMurray preceded him in death as well.

Mickey...

Feb 15, 2020

Graveside service will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Union Cemetery.

 

Feb 15, 2020

Peter Vincent Calleo was born on April 22, 1925 in Newark New Jersey to Nicandro and Angelina. With his family present, he passed away at home on February 15th.

Peter is survived by his brother George Calleo, daughter Linda Mainus and his son Peter Calleo, along with his 3 grandchildren; Amber (Steve) Hagiwara, Deana (Jason) Ford, Jenny (David) Mancilla. Peter...

Feb 10, 2020

     Hazel Fanucchi passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 10th, 2020.

     Hazel was born on September 29, 1928 in Bakersfield where she lived her entire life.  She was known for her common-sense approach to enjoying life and loved being around friends and family.  She was the matriarch of the family at numerous holidays and special occasions.

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