Obituaries
TERESA MARIE FANUCCHI
Aug 30, 2023
Teresa Marie Fanucchi October 30, 1968 – August 30, 2023
On August 30, 2023, at the age of 54, Teresa Marie Fanucchi passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
The youngest of four, Teresa was born in Bakersfield, CA to parents Carl Fanucchi and Barbara Oscars Fanucchi. Much of her youth was spent keeping up...
SHARON ELEANOR PETRELLI
Aug 20, 2023
Sharon Eleanor Petrelli passed away on August 20, 2023, in Coos Bay, Oregon. She spent her final hours with family and close friends by her side. “Nema” will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Sharon was born on June 9, 1944, to parents John and Eleanor Wilson in Torrance, California. In 1963 she married the...
ELOISE EASTER
Jul 31, 2023
Eloise was born in Pasadena, CA on May 23, 1929 to Andrew and Thelma Malone. Eloise passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 31, 2023 with her granddaughter, Rachelle by her side. She was 94 years of age losing her thirteen-year battle with leukemia. She has lived in Bakersfield for over 70 years.
Eloise had Infant...
MARSHALL "TOM" COLLINS
Jul 27, 2023
Marshall Thomas Collins Jr. “Tom,” age 89 passed away on July 27, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Tom was born to Marshall and Berniece Collins on December 27, 1933, in Bakersfield, California.
Tom joined the Air Force in September 1952. He was stationed in Roswell, New Mexico and active for 4 years. He then came back to Bakersfield and started...
PHYLLIS LEE AGALOS
Jul 21, 2023
Phyllis was born in Taft, CA, the daughter of an oilman. During her childhood, her father’s work relocated the family to various oil towns in Kern County where she attended elementary schools, finishing her early education with graduation from Wasco High School.
After high school, Phyllis began working, and at the age of 19, she met the love of her life,...
ELAINE MARIE ALLEN
Jul 20, 2023
Elaine Marie Allen, 90, of Cottonwood CA, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023.
Elaine was born on Aug 1, 1932, to Robert and Gertrude Hanrahan in East Chicago, Illinois. After Elaine graduated from high school, she went on to study Nursing at The Little Company of Mary Hospital Nursing School. Graduating with a degree in Nursing.
In 1958,...
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...
