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Obituaries
BRIAN JOHN DUNPHY
May 19, 2023
Brian John Dunphy, 75 passed away May 19, 2023, He was born Feb 23, 1948, in Surrey county, England, the Son of Mary Ann Whitman and Joseph Dunphy. He emigrated to West Palm Beach, USA through Canada in the early 50’s. He graduated high school in 1966. At age 18 he traveled back to England to pursue a career as a British...
DONALD WAYNE ELHOLM
May 16, 2023
With a sadness that can only be tempered by even greater faith, we announce the passing of Donald Wayne Elholm, age 83. Donald was born to Herbert and Doris Elholm in Gustine, California, on September 4, 1939. As the only surviving child of three sons, Donald grew up on a dry land grain farm. He enjoyed working the land side-by-side...
BERNICE ANNE TROJAHN
May 1, 2023
Our beloved friend, neighbor and parishioner, Bernice Anne Trojahn, passed away peacefully and returned to our Lord on May 1, 2023 in Bakersfield, California. Bernice was born on July 28, 1931 in Primghar, O’Brien County, Iowa to Jack and Anna Trojahn. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack & Anna and siblings Donald, Darrell, Lorrayne and Elva...
BRUNA LIMI
Apr 24, 2023
Bruna Mary Limi was born July 16th, 1924. She was born in Bakersfield, CA to parents Amelia and Adolfo Centoni. Bruna passed away to the Lord at the age of 98 on April 24th, 2023. Her family emigrated from Lucca, Italy. Her father owned Centoni nursery in Bakersfield. Bruna was married at 17 to Louie Limi, the love of...
JAMES JOSEPH STEWART
Apr 23, 2023
James Joseph Stewart passed peacefully at home on his 40th wedding anniversary in the early hours of April 23, 2023 following struggles with lung cancer treatment. Born in Bakersfield on September 9, 1952, Jim was the second of six children and the oldest son of Joseph L. Stewart and Gloria JoAnn (Fitzgerald) Stewart. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe,...
Angel Ontiveros Tovar, Jr.
Apr 22, 2023
Angel ontiveros Tovar (Cholo) passed away on Saterday April 22,2023 inBakersfield,California. Angel was born on May 4th,1983 in Las Cruces,New Mexico and was raised in Mesquite New mexico. He was the son ofCelia Tinajeros Ontiveros, Angel Gonzalo Tovar Flores,Angel Wasmarried to Jennifer Lynn Tovar date of October 12,2018 in Las CrucesNew Mexico. He is survived by his brother Rodrigo Tovar,...
MATT STEVE PANDOL, JR
Apr 21, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Matt Steve Pandol, Jr. announces his unexpected passing at his home in Delano, California on April 21, 2023. Matt was only 60 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.
Matt is survived by his loving wife Linda; his children Matt, III, Stefanie, and Mark; his...
PHYLLIS LOUISE TOWERY
Apr 19, 2023
A graveside service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, May 13 at the Historic Union Cemetery, Pastor Dave Champness officiating. No visitation scheduled.
Phyllis was born on June 19, 1937 and passed away peacefully at her home on April 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Nina Jean Burnett, her husband...
ANDONIETTA ANNA ANGONE BRANCATO
Apr 10, 2023
Anna was born in Bakersfield, California to Italian emigrants, Nicola and Mary (Galatro) Angone, from Buonabitacolo, Italy. She attended General Shafter School & Bakersfield High School, graduating class of 1955.
Mom met Dad in 1956 at Michener’s Drive Inn with her girlfriend Yvonne Zunnio Atwood. They married on June 14, 1958 with a honeymoon in San Francisco, then...
DORRIS ALMA ANTONGIOVANNI
Apr 5, 2023
Graveside services for Dorris will be held at 1:00 p.m. on April 6th, at Greenlawn Memorial Park Northeast, in the Garden of Faith section.
VIRGINIA N. O'DONNELL
Mar 29, 2023
Virginia (Snitter) Nell O’Donnell (nee Turner) was born on March 21, 1932 and raised in Bakersfield. She passed away in Bakersfield on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the age of 91. Snitter graduated from Garces High School in 1950. Her post high school studies included attending the University of Hawaii Nursing Program on Oahu, Bakersfield College and Liberal Studies at...
LAWRENCE "LARRY" LEROY O'NEIL
Mar 26, 2023
Lawrence Leroy O’Neil, “Larry” as he was known by most, a man of immense generosity, friendliness, loyalty and faith, passed into God‘s hands on March 26, 2023.
Larry was a complex man. He was an extrovert and pragmatic. He was succinct, saying a lot without having to say much. To know Larry was to love him and that is...
JOHN RAYMOND URBINA
Mar 25, 2023
John Raymond Urbina, 82, of Bakersfield passed away March 25, 2023. He was born in Tulare, California on November 5, 1940 to Anastacio and lvena Urbina. John spent his early years in the Dinuba area and he graduated from Dinuba High School in 1959.
John worked as a Union Carpenter for Local #743 and was also an instructor for...
PHILLIP A. ARONE
Mar 5, 2023
Phillip A. Arone passed quietly into the Hands of Our Lord on March 5, 2023 after a short illness. He was born in Niagara Falls, New York on June 9, 1943. As a result, Phillip was a life-long Yankees fan and collected memorabilia of that team. His faith was his strength and after finishing high school, he attended St Joseph’s...
RAYMOND MARCEL MICHEL
Mar 3, 2023
Raymond Marcel Michel, 83, passed away on March 3, 2023. Raymond was born to Marcel M. Michel and Margaret M. (Iacopetti) Michel on July 1, 1939 in Bakersfield, California. He was an only child and such a blessing to his parents.
Raymond Graduated in the Class of 1957 at Bakersfield High School, where he met and married his high school sweetheart Donna...
JOSEPH "JOE" MUNOZ
Mar 1, 2023
Joe Raymond Munóz, 80, passed away March 1, 2023. He was born December 3, 1942 in Bakersfield, CA, the son of Joe and Vivian Munóz. Joe graduated from Bakersfield High School and served in the U.S. Army in Germany during peace time. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Eddie; brother-in-law , Brandon; and granddaughter, Tara.
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JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" SMITH
Feb 25, 2023
Josephine (Josie) Adeline Smith, 70, of Bakersfield, passed away on February 25th, 2023. She left us sadly and very unexpectedly. All who knew her have the comfort knowing that she is at peace in Heaven.
Josie was born on September 3rd, 1952, to Joseph Sarmiento and Adeline Juiliano in Los Angeles. After Josie graduated from Hollywood High School in 1970,...
KATHLEEN "KATHY" JUNE SEE-COTA
Feb 20, 2023
Kathy Cota, 68, of Bakersfield, CA passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20th at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA after a brief battle with cancer.
Kathy was born in Peru, Indiana to Roy Q. See and Barbara J. Baber-See on June 11,1954. She was the oldest of seven siblings.
From a young age Kathy always knew teaching was...
ANNE DRULIAS
Feb 19, 2023
Anne passed away from congestive heart failure at the age of 94. She was one of three daughters born in Chicago, Illinois, to George and Maria Anastasopoulos. Anne's father moved the family to Greece when she was a young girl, and the family lived in the village of Frixa. In 1940, Greece entered World War II battling Germany and eventually...
MICHELLE ANN JONES
Feb 16, 2023
Michelle Ann Jones, 58, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, caring mom to her fur babies, daughter, aunt, great aunt, sister, and amazing friend to all who were blessed to know her.
Michelle was born in Bakersfield, CA on December 12, 1964,...
