Obituaries
LINDA JEAN FELIZ DUGAN
Mar 9, 2024
Born February 27, 1955 in Bakersfield, California
Sunset March 9, 2024 at Loma Linda University
Linda was one of the 15 children born to Fred and Charlotte Feliz of Bakersfield, California, of Native American descent.
Linda previously resided in Tulare County, Texas and moved back to Bakersfield.
She wed her late husband, Lester Dugan. Together they had daughters, Lenore and Charlotte, and a son...
ROBERT ROY ACTIS
Mar 5, 2024
Robert Roy Actis, 79, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2024. Robert was a wonderful brother, husband, father and Nonno to his family, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Robert was born in San Francisco on December 27, 1944, to Aldo and Isabelle Actis. At the age of two, he moved to Bakersfield, Ca....
Marsha Louise Thornburgh
Mar 1, 2024
Marsha Louise Thornburgh passed away March 1, 2024, and was with her daughter Nicole and niece Julie Shaw by her side as she took her last breath. She fought a hard battle with lung and brain cancer for close to 3 years before she just became too tired to fight it any longer. She was courageous and a warrior until...
Mark Earl Lewis
Feb 21, 2024
Mark Earl Lewis aged 44, passed away from this life on February 21,2024. Mark Earl Lewis was born on November 30,1979 in Bakersfield, California to Lloyd "Buster" and Julie Lewis. Mark lived in Bakersfield his entire life. He attended Wingland Elementary, Standard Middle and North High schools, eventually earning his diploma. Mark loved playing sports, soccer, baseball, basketball and of course,...
Donald W. Self
Feb 21, 2024
Donald W. Self passed away February 21st in Bakersfield at the age of 86. He was born in Santa Barbara, CA, and as a young boy, moved to Bakersfield with his family. He attended local schools, graduating from East Bakersfield High School. He fell in love and married Susan Porter, who preceded him in death in 2012. Donald worked for...
Denna Drulias Theodore "Yiayia"
Feb 20, 2024
Yiayia was born in Kalo Nero, Greece to George and Lambrini Drulias on November 9, 1928. Surrounded by her loving family and friends at the beautiful age of 95, God decided it was time for her to enter his kingdom and embrace the love of her life Alex, daughter Anastasia, and other family members on February 20, 2024. A life...
Rayverne F. Berry
Feb 17, 2024
Ray was born April 16th, 1941 in Wayne County Indiana and passed peacefully February 17th, 2024 in Bakersfield California.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy Iva Berry and father Ferrel G Berry, and Son Kenny Berry. Ray is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dottie Berry, daughters; Lynn Spiedel and husband Darren, Teena Miller and husband Steve,...
Eric Scott Johnson
Jan 25, 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we bid farewell to the one and only Eric Scott Johnson, who left this world on January 25th, 2024. Eric did life on his own terms, embracing every twist and turn with a wry smile on his face and a song in his heart, probably one with some cussin’. As he embarks on his...
JAMES (JIM) FRANCIS CLARK II
Jan 21, 2024
Jim passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 21st, in Las Vegas, Nevada. His family would like to thank family and friends for all the support given to them after the death of Jim's wife, Evie. They would like you to know they are working on arrangements for Jim, and ask that you keep checking our website for further information. There...
Irene Marie Martinez - Garcia
Jan 4, 2024
Irene Marie Martinez Garcia
(Reenee Beanie)
July 24, 1954 - January 4, 2024
Irene unexpectedly slipped the boundaries of earth, then landing in heaven as one of GOD'S eternal angels, to watch over her family; plus, extended family.
Irene was a strong, proud, and resilient woman, who took life as it came. Growing up...
ERIC MATTHEW BANDUCCI
Dec 9, 2023
Eric was 70 years old when he passed away after a brief illness, on December 9th, 2023, in
Bakersfield.
Eric Matthew Banducci was born on March 8th, 1953, to Benidict (Ben) and Isabel (Issy) Banducci in Bakersfield California. He grew up in Old River, graduated 8th grade from Saint Francis School, and attended West High School where he played...
KATHY GOODRICH
Dec 5, 2023
Kathy went to be with our Lord and Father. She passed away in her sleep at home. Kathy was a loving soul who graduated from West High School in 1972. A Bakersfield native, she leaves behind two half-brothers, Jimmy and Butch Averill, cousins Jim, Bob, and Tom Tyack, and loving cousin Donnie Goodrich, along with many friends and neighbors.
Kathy...
Mario John Buoni, Jr.
Nov 22, 2023
MARIO JOHN BUONI JR. (88)
November 8, 1935 - November 22, 2023
Mario John Buoni Jr., a dedicated farmer who embraced life with determination and resilience, passed away on November 22, 2023, just two weeks after celebrating his 88th birthday on November 8. Born in Bakersfield, CA, in 1935, Mario was always a pillar of the Old...
