Obituaries
Richard W. Romanini
Feb 10, 2020
Richard was born on August 2, 1945 in Bakersfield to Willie and Susie Romanini. He passed away on February 10, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Before moving to Bakersfield, he grew up in Buttonwillow, attending Buttonwillow Elementary School, Shafter High School, then Bakersfield College. He began his more than 50 year farming career with his father and...
Hazel Fanucchi
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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Carmen Ray Hahne
Feb 2, 2020
CARMEN RAY HAHNE
June 14, 1956 - February 2, 2020
Ray was born to Armond and Elsie Hahne in St. Louis, Missouri, along with six siblings. He moved to Bakersfield, California in 1984 where he married his love, Debbie. They raised four kids together. He was a loving Dad to six children, Ray, Jr. (April), Debi (Johnny), Kevin, Ron...
Annette Marlene Koelzer
Jan 20, 2020
Annette Marlene Townsend Koelzer
June 1, 1962-January 20, 2020
Annette was born in Bakersfield to Bill and Lela Townsend. She lived most of her life here attending local schools and graduating from West High in 1980.
She attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and California State University Bakersfield earning Bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics. She was a...
Michael Gill Stier
Jan 10, 2020
Michael G. Stier, April 5, 1948 - January 10, 2020
Mike Stier passed away peacefully at his home, January 10th, with his family and his new granddaughter by his side. Although Mike had been in remission from cancer since 2006, he had continued battles with his health caused by the radiation and chemo he received to save his life....
Dairel Preston Rowe
Jan 9, 2020
Dairel P. Rowe
July 8, 1925 – January 9, 2020
Dairel was born in Farmington, Arkansas, one of 5 children. The family, like many, decided to move to California to escape the Dust Bowl in the 1930’s. Settling in the Bakersfield area, Dairel set out on his own at the age of 14, becoming the hardworking, dedicated person that...
Nancy Romanini
Dec 31, 2019
NANCY ROMANINI
December 4, 1923 - December 31, 2019
Nancy Romanini went to be with the Lord December 31, 2019. She was born in Bakersfield Dec. 4, 1923 to Italian immigrants Giovanni and Maria Fanucchi from Tassignano, Italy. Raised on the farm south of Bakersfield, she attended a one room school house with her brothers, walking to school...
Richard Alan Lamas
Dec 25, 2019
Richard (Rico) Alan Lamas, was a longtime resident of Bakersfield, CA who passed unexpectedly on December 25, 2019 at the age of 59.
Rico is survived by his mother, Sharon Marie Lamas and brother, Charles (Chuck) Lawrence Lamas. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Raymond Lamas; his maternal grandparents, Euless and Margaret Worthington; and his paternal grandparents,...
Joan Rae Dickson
Dec 24, 2019
Joan (JoAnn) Etchecopar Dickson
December 11, 1936 – December 24, 2019
JoAnn passed from this life to her eternal home with Jesus on December 24, 2019. JoAnn was born in Bakersfield to Albert and Agnes Etchecopar. She was raised on a family farm in the Old River area and was very proud of her Basque heritage. She attended East Bakersfield...
Harold Wayne Meek
Dec 24, 2019
Harold W. Meek
April 21, 1936 – December 24, 2019
On the evening of December 24, 2019, our beloved Harold Meek passed to eternal life. He had spent Christmas Eve with his family and was surrounded by their love.
Harold was born on April 21, 1936 in Mountain View, Oklahoma to parents Orval and Miley Meek. Harold...
Phyllis Reischman
Dec 22, 2019
The youngest of 6 daughters, Phyllis was born to hard working, devoutly Catholic, Polish parents on January 22, 1929, in Weirton, West Virginia, She spent her growing up years learning her mother's culinary and homemaking skills and playing in the forest behind their home where she developed her love for exploration and adventure in the outdoors.
Shortly after...
Bob D. Kirby
Dec 21, 2019
BOB D. KIRBY
July 6, 1932 - December 21, 2019
Bob was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Elbert and Katie Kirby. At the age of 11, Bob moved with his family to Bakersfield where he completed his education. In July of 1950, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Bonhomme Richard. He...
Michael George Martini, Sr
Dec 20, 2019
MICHAEL GEORGE MARTINI SR. December 9, 1947 - December 20, 2019
Bakersfield native Mike Martini is survived by his son Michael George Martini Jr., his sister Sandra Siercks, his aunt Nina Martini, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. His parents Pete and Joyce Martini, beloved grandparents Guido and Teresa Martini, and special aunt Ruby McMahan predeceased him.
Mike worked for...
Mary Ann Stieber
Dec 7, 2019
Mary Ann Stieber, 70, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019 in her home in Bakersfield with family near her side after a courageous eight year battle with cancer.
Mary Ann was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Whittier, California being the oldest daughter of seven children. Although she was raised in Whittier, she always considered Bakersfield to be her...
