Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

In loving memory of Harold N. Dominguez, 82, of Bakersfield, CA who passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was born on November 5, 1939 in Fresno, CA.

 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances N. Dominguez; siblings Eloise Muro, Beatrice Gutierrez and in laws Demetria and Rosa Gamino.

 

Harold is survived by his wife...

Mar 27, 2022

BILL MEARS, PATRIARCH OF THE MEARS GANG, PASSES AWAY AT 93   BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (March 30, 2022) – It is with heavy hearts that the Mears family announces the passing of their patriarch, Bill Mears. He died peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, March 27th, in Bakersfield, California. He was 93 years of age.   Bill is well-known for his...

Mar 23, 2022

Larry Wayne O’Neal, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  He was 73 years old.  Larry was born on October 4, 1948, in Bakersfield, California to William and Effie O’Neal. 

Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966 and served in the Vietnam War for 6 years before being honorably discharged.  Once home, he...

Mar 18, 2022

Melanie Katrina Hartsfield Tierney passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday March 18th, 2022. Born in Delano, Ca October 22, 1971 to Phillip and JoAnn Hartsfield. Graduated from Arvin High School in 1989. Graduated from Cal State Bakersfield in 2003. Became a beloved English teacher at West High School for 20 years, during that time attaining her Masters in...

Mar 9, 2022

Anselmo Zarate Luna was born on April 21, 1959 in Juventino Rosas Guanajauto, Mexico to Candido Zarate and the late Victoria Luna Zarate. He passed away at the age 62 in Bakersfield, California.  He is preceded in death by his mother Victoria Luna Zarate and the love of his life; Elvia Concepcion Garcia. He is survived by his children; Maura,...

Mar 6, 2022

After serving 63 years as a priest, Father Gerald “Jerry” A. Hartz quietly passed on Sunday, March 6th, 2022. Jerry was born on September 18, 1933, to Frances and Fred Hartz in Sioux City, Iowa. He is preceded by his parents, Larry Hartz (Maria) and Sister Maryann Hartz OSF. Jerry is survived by Sister Dorothy Hartz OSF and Agnes Burke...

Mar 6, 2022

Erma Amelia Buoni was born on April 24, 1938 in Bakersfield, CA to parents Amelia and Adolpho Centoni. Her mother passed away shortly after childbirth. Her father returned to Italy and married Daria who would raise Erma from the age of two until Daria’s passing. She was the youngest of five siblings: Vance, John, Bruna, and Eva. Erma attended St....

Mar 3, 2022

Paul Douglas Funderburk (Doug), 89, died March 3, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born December 18, 1932 in Pasadena, California, the son of Jacqueline (White) and Paul Funderburk.  Doug was a beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years Linda Heald Funderburk, daughter Karen Soliz (Bobby), son...

Mar 3, 2022

Fair Winds and Following Seas. Our Dad, Robert Anthony Byrne, Captain USN(R), of Bakersfield, California, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, June 3, 2022 with his family at his side, he was 86. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1936, Dad enlisted in the US Navy after a semester of study at John Carroll University, then received...

Mar 2, 2022

Bert was born in his beloved Bakersfield, CA on May 25, 1936. He went to be with the Lord March 2, 2022. Bert loved people and never met a stranger. He worked for New York Life Ins. Co. for 55 years and truly had a passion for his career and clients. He was a proud member of Stockdale Country Club...

Feb 28, 2022

On behalf of Janet’s family, we are sad to announce that Janet passed away.  Janet was born, Eleanor Janet Kennedy, on May 25, 1934, and departed February 28, 2022.

Services will be: Viewing on Monday March 14, from 11:00 to 2:00, at Doughty-Calhoun-O’Meara, Bakersfield.  Graveside Service at Shafter Memorial Park, Tuesday March 15, at 10:00 am.

Feb 28, 2022

Wilma Rose Villicano

November 8, 1935 – February 28, 2022

 

Wilma Rose Villicano, 86 years of age, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the early morning of Feb 28th. She was born in Gillette Wyoming to Herman and Dorothy Oedekoven, raised on a ranch in Recluse Wyoming. Wilma moved to Bakersfield, California in...

Feb 26, 2022

Gregory Fotis was born June 6, 1925 to William A. and Julia Fotis, both of Greece. He lived his entire life in Bakersfield, attending local schools including BHS, and he was always proud to be a Driller. After WWII, he went on to complete his higher education at both Bakersfield College and UC Berkeley, where he earned two Bachelor's Degrees...

Feb 24, 2022

Paul Louis Rodrigues, a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and a life-long resident of Bakersfield, CA, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2022 at the age of 45.  

 

Paul worked for Quinn Caterpillar in Bakersfield, CA for over a decade.  If you asked Paul about his job, he’d say “I’m the best mechanic they have.”  In his spare time, Paul could...

Feb 22, 2022

ANTONIA BARBOZAMay 6, 1923 February 22, 2022Our beloved Mother Antonia (Tonia) Barboza was born May 6, 1923 in Raymondville, Texas. She passed peacefully in the presence of family in her home on February 22, 2022, early morning. Like most women of her time mom's role was to care for her growing family. As a homemaker and hard working mother, mom...

Feb 11, 2022

Feb 11, 2022

Gabriel Belluomini was born in Bakersfield California to Italian emigrant parents Peter and Elena Belluomini on January 13, 1940. He left us on February 11th to reunite with his parents as well as his older brother Monsignor Ralph Belluomini and sister Angela Brumley.

Gabe grew up enjoying being with his father and uncle working in one of the family businesses,...

Feb 3, 2022

Elizabeth Catherine Stewart passed away peacefully at home with her family on February 3, 2022, after a valiant fight with breast cancer. From her holiday debut, Liz seemed destined to live out loud at every opportunity. At an early age, she embraced any activity available to her: dance, soccer, 4H, choir, Brownies - you name it, Liz would want to...

Feb 2, 2022

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Jan 31, 2022

Raul Medina “Roy”1951 - 2022Roy was born on November 24, 1951 in San Angelo, Texas and passed away in Bakersfield on January 31, 2022. He was raised in Arvin, California and attended Arvin High School. In 1971 Roy was drafted to the U.S. Army, serving as a Military Police. He was stationed in Germany and Hawai’i where he and his wife Diane...