Obituaries

May 12, 2020

Born October 11th, 1926 in Atchison, Kansas, and passed away peacefully on May 12th, 2020 in Camarillo, California. Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband Philip Rippy, and her beloved grandson Jason Rippy. Lillian moved to Bakersfield in 1975 where she was a parishioner at St. Phillip the Apostle and later at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Lillian...

May 7, 2020

L.B. VALENTINE

L.B. Valentine, at the age of 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 7th 2020 at 5:17 am.

Born in Shamrock Texas on 04/09/1926 to Thomas Benjamine and Rosie Milvinnie Valentine.  

As a youth he worked on a farm with his 12 brothers and sisters before moving  to Bakersfield. Ca  in 1945. There he began...

May 5, 2020

Alan Bruce “Al” Wells was born June 27, 1950 and passed away quietly, with his devoted wife Barbara by his side, on May 5, 2020.  He was only a few weeks away from his 70th birthday.

Al proudly served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam from 1970 to 1972.  He was always grateful to those who served.  He was an American...

May 2, 2020

August 2, 1932 – May 2, 2020  Helen Huntalas (née Koutroulis), or “Baby Girl” as her birth certificate read, has gone home to her father, mother, brother, and husband, all awaiting her in God’s kingdom. After more than eighty-seven incredible years that saw her survive tests of will that would challenge any individual, this wondrous woman had the comfort and...

May 2, 2020

Melvin went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 2, 2020 after 94 wonderful years of life.  Mel was born in Bakersfield, the last child to Julian and Anna Pacciorini. His older sister, Helen Acord, parents, Julian and Anna, and the love of his life, Alice, preceded him in death.

     Mel graduated from Kern Union High School and joined...

Apr 24, 2020

Margaret Louise Abbott, age 84, and affectionately known as Peggy, passed peacefully away April 24th at the San Joaquin Medical Center. A mother and homemaker, she was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and John W. Doughty, and her husband, Ronald. She is survived by two sons, Douglas and John.  And Peggy also has two daughter-in-laws, Alyce and Paula, and...

Apr 18, 2020

Linda Marie Acosta

1965-2020

 

Linda passed away suddenly on April 18 at Kern Medical in Bakersfield. Dearly loved by her family and friends, her memory will live on in all who knew her.

Linda is survived by her husband, Javier Acosta, along with children; Janice, Veronica and Javier Jr. Along with four grandchildren; Dominic, Gabriella, Ajsa and Alphonso, Linda...

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

     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 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 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

     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 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 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...