Obituaries

Mar 30, 2025

November 5th 1932- March 30th 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Luis Zanini: beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and child of God on March 30th 2025 at 3:20AM during the hour of Divine Mercy. Luis was a devoted spouse to Jane Zanini and father to Maria Monica, Gerardo, Gustavo, Virginia, Marie and...

Apr 5, 2025

Bettye Ann Szeflin passed away peacefully at her home on April 5, 2025.

Bettye “Granny” was born on March 15, 1938, to Sylvan and Anna Leigh Beall in Abilene, Texas, the youngest of three children.

After graduation, Bettye went on to study at Hardin-Simmons University where she earned her degree and eventually began teaching business education.

Bettye met the love of her life,...

Mar 15, 2025

Our beloved wife, mother, and Nonni went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2025. She died peacefully at the age of 90, in Bakersfield, California with her family by her side.

Janette was born on October 2, 1934, to Piramo and Carolina Luchetti, in Bakersfield, California. In 1954 she married Fred Palla, and they recently celebrated 71 years...

Mar 22, 2025

Bruce Maclin (83) was born in Woodland California. His family lived in Placerville most of his life and he was educated in schools there from elementary grades through high school. Upon graduation from El Dorado High School in 1960 he attended U.C. Berkeley graduating in 1964 with a history major. He entered Boalt Hall Law School at Berkeley and cruised...

Mar 12, 2025

Lorena Perez-Infante passed away on March 12, 2025 at the age of 46. She was born in Mexico on February 7, 1979. At the young age of 17 she became ill. Her health improved and she started working. Three years later she became ill again. This time the full diagnosis was Lupus and End Stage Renal disease. The doctors gave...

Dec 22, 2024

Bob was born in Bakersfield, the 3rd of 7 children born to Clara and Jack Malone. Bob attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School and Garces High School. Bob had a great love for classic cars and found an even greater joy in music. His love of music led him to unique experiences traveling with world renowned artists, who also...

Feb 26, 2025

James “Jim” Geers

1941-2025

December 17, 1941- February 26, 2025

James Raymond Geers was born to Raymond and Alta Geers. He was born and raised in Bakersfield. Jim left to serve his country in the United States Navy, serving almost 5 years. Jim, a man of few words, was a kind soul to everyone he encountered. He was a devoted husband, father, and...

Jan 30, 2025

On January 30th, Bernice "Bernie" Willer passed away peacetully surrounded by family in Bakersfield, California. Bernice was born on Feb 29, 1956 in Fremont, Ohio. The daughter of Wayne "Jr." McCoy & Frankie McCoy (Moreland). Bernice married her soulmate, Randy L. Willer, on June 9, 1979, at the Springs in Green Springs, Ohio. Over the last 45 years, they have...

Jan 28, 2025

Joe Dino Romanini was born on August 1, 1941, to Dino and Quintelia Romanini. He passed away on January 28, 2025. The time between these 2 dates encompass a life rich with family, friendships, and countless cherished experiences and blessings. 

Joe is survived by his wife, Anna Romanini; his brother, Robert Romanini (Joyce); his daughters, Bettina Kinsman (Rob) and Joanna Piercy...

Jan 27, 2025

James was born on September 5th, 1942, in Los Angeles California to Emmanuel and Stephanie Strategos and grew up in Beverly Hills, California. On September 28th, 1959, he joined the Army and was trained as a Medical Corpsman serving in medical units in Korea and Fort Carson, Colorado, and was honorably discharged with the rank of SP4 E-4 on September...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father and Papa, Louis John Rodrigues.



Louis was born on September 27, 1949 in Bakersfield, CA. On January 27, 2025, at the age of 75, he was embraced at the doors of heaven by his father, Arthur Rodrigues and son, Paul Rodrigues.

Louis had a long...

Jan 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Kathy Dyer, 1959-2025 

Kathleen Louise Dyer (née Moon), of Bakersfield, California, passed away on Friday, January 24th 2025 after a long and arduous journey with early-onset Alzheimer’s. She was 65 years old. Born 7/10/1959 on Scott Air Force Base in Illinois to parents James and Clara Moon, and the youngest of five children, Kathy grew from a...

Jan 14, 2025

Betty Dorene Toschi Wills was born on April 7, 1934, in Bakersfield, California. She graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1951 and started her long employment for Kern County in 1952. She retired from working for Kern County Probation on September 27, 1996. 

She was a very beautiful woman of both Italian and French heritage. Her beauty was reflected with...

Jan 12, 2025

On January 12, 2025 Kenneth Paul Altergott was called to be with the Lord. He was 76. Born on January 2, 1949 to Pearl (Safford) Altergott and Fred Altergott in Greely, Colorado. Ken later moved to Bakersfield California where he attended high school at Foothill High. After graduation, he attended Cal State University of Bakersfield. After Graduating college he married...

Jan 2, 2025

Shirley Dean Hooper went to meet our Lord on January 2nd, 2025.

She was born in 1934 to Willis and Hazel Escue and spent her early childhood living in the humble surroundings of rural west Tennessee.

She eventually moved to Memphis where she attended Humes High School with Elvis. She married at 18 and had a son, Michael. Once Michael was in...

Dec 20, 2024

Lucy Mary Pandol

 On December 20, 2024, Lucy Mary Tudor Pandol was called from this world to be with the Lord. She was 89. Born on September 22, 1935, to John and Lucy Tudor. Lucy grew up in the Fontana/Rialto area of Southern California. She attended Chaffey High School, graduating in 1953, and then moving on to Chaffey Junior College. She...

Dec 14, 2024

 Felismina was born October 15, 1929 in the village of Santa Barbara, Pico, Azores, the sixth of seven children, and the last to leave this earth. 

 On December 15th, 1947, Felismina married Frank Vieira. In November of 1959, they moved to the United States. 

 Felismina was proud of her Portuguese heritage, and equally proud of being a naturalized U.S. citizen. 

 She belonged to...

Dec 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Aita (Dad), Alejandro Bernal, who left us on December 10, 2024. Born on August 26, 1935, in Arizcun, Spain, to Fernando and Maria Miura Bernal, Alejandro moved to the United States in pursuit of his dreams and new opportunities. Upon his arrival, he began working for his...

Dec 6, 2024

Flora Ghilarducci, 96, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, on December 6, 2024. She was born in Tassignano, Italy on September 8, 1928, to Lorenzo and Orsola Banducci, the youngest of five children (along with her twin sister Maria). She met the love of her life, Leo Ghilarducci, who had come to Tassignano to visit his...

Dec 4, 2024