Obituaries
JUDY THOMAS
Jul 15, 2023
Judy Thomas of Bakersfield, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2023. She was 78 years old.
Judy was born in Matsqui, British Columbia where she grew up. She moved to the US in 1964 to Tacoma, Washington but eventually made her home in Bakersfield where she raised her two sons.
Judy graduated from Bakersfield College...
WILMER "BILL" REYNOLDS FARRELL
Jul 12, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilmer "Bill" Reynolds Farrell, on July 12, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home in Bakersfield, California surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born on March 15, 1934, to Wilmer Lee Farrell and Mabel Berniece Reynolds. He attended Kern Union High School (BHS) and later joined the Army...
DORINA LIGARI PONCETTA
Jul 2, 2023
Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am followed by Mass of Christian Burial on Friday July 7th, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Monsignor Stephen Frost presiding for Dorina Ligari Poncetta who peacefully passed away at home on Sunday July 2, 2023. Dorina was born October 29, 1927 in Cercino, Italy, to Pasquale and Natalina Ligari. Her days...
MARK FRANCIS WAITS
Jul 1, 2023
Mark Francis Waits, 74, of Bakersfield, passed away on July 1, 2023.
Mark was born on August 20, 1948 to Wally and Sarah in Delano, CA. After Mark graduated from high school, he went on to study geography at Fresno State University. While at FSU, Mark met his life partner and soul-mate, Anita, who he affectionately referred to as...
TIMOTHY PAUL CHAPMAN
Jun 28, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Timothy Paul Chapman - a devoted family man, esteemed pharmacist, and faithful Catholic. He departed from this world on Wednesday morning June 28, 2023 at the age of 72. Although our hearts are heavy with grief, we celebrate the remarkable life he led and the impact...
KAREN KAISER ASH
Jun 18, 2023
BORN
1946
DIED
2023
UPCOMING SERVICE
Funeral Service
Jun. 27, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Valley Baptist Olive Drive Campus
Karen Kaiser Ash, 77, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023 in Bakersfield, California. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 10 am, at Valley Baptist Olive Drive Campus. Karen's final resting place will be St Anne's...
JO ANN MENDIBURU
Jun 17, 2023
Our beloved Tanta passed away due to unexpected heart complications.Jo Ann resided in Bakersfield, California all her life where she kept the Mendiburu Livestock business running for over 50 years. She served as an impactful member of the livestock community as she portrayed a strong desire of the cattle and sheep industry with her family ties. To know her was...
JOHN MILLER PUTMAN
Jun 3, 2023
John Miller Putman was born in Bakersfield, California to Glen W. Jr. and Cathryn Putman, on July 20, 1945, and passed away with his family at his side on June 3, 2023, at Keck Hospital of USC, Los Angeles, California.
John’s early years were spent in Shafter, California, where he attended elementary and high school, a place that was...
FERNANDO ITURRIRIA
Jun 1, 2023
Services will be held Thursday, June 15, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 900 H Street, with a Rosary at 9:30 am and Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, for Fernando Iturriria, 86, who entered eternal life on June 1, 2023.
Fernando Iturriria was born on September 26, 1936, in Lekaroz, Navarra, Spain. He was the ninth of...
CONNIE J. SACK
May 22, 2023
Connie J. Sack 1953-2023 was a spirited and focused woman who knew—"the true beauty of life is not simply, how happy you are now, but how happy others are because of You.”
As a daughter, sister, mother, wife & grandmother (Meemaw), Connie lived her life voraciously and graciously for all family members, numerous friends & colleagues, students, school staff...
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.
