Obituaries
David Reed Guinn
Sep 4, 2025
March 1, 1950 - September 4, 2025
David was born in Bakersfield CA on March 1, 1950, to parents Oliver and Kathleen Guinn. He was the middle child of five – two older sisters, Claudia and Cathy; a younger sister, Carrie, and the youngest, brother Dennis.
Our family moved to Tehachapi CA in 1955, where David attended local schools and graduated from...
Jim Calanchini
Aug 9, 2025
“I’ll call you back”
Archibald J Birdwhacker – aka Jim Calanchini – passed away far more peacefully than you might expect on August 9, 2025. He was born at a young age on January 9, 1947 to Art and Mary Calanchini in Bakersfield CA. It’s entirely likely he told you that he used to live on Radio Street. As a...
Jeffrey Lee Thompson
Aug 8, 2025
On November 18, 1977, the Lord blessed parents, Donald Thompson & Susan Thompson Close, with the birth of their second son, Jeff. He went to be with the Lord on August 08, 2025. Jeff is survived by his son, Jace Thompson; Father, Donald Thompson and his wife Nancy; Mother, Susan Thompson Close; Older brother Chris Thompson and his wife Kelly;...
Brian Laverne Ward
Aug 2, 2025
Brian passed from this life into eternal joy on August 2, 2025 in Bakersfield, CA after a five month battle with leukemia. He was at home surrounded by his loving wife and children.
He was born on May 15, 1940 to Thomas and Fyrne Ward in Monterey Park, CA. He was preceded in death by his daughter Katie, his sister Donna...
Rosa Garcia Diaz
Aug 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rosa Garcia Diaz (LA ROSA) September 26, 1937 – August 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rosa Garcia Diaz, aka as LA ROSA, a devoted wife, nurturing mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved member of the Bakersfield community.
Rosa was born on September 26, 1937, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Juan Garcia and...
Lela Owen Pratt
Aug 1, 2025
November 15, 1949 – August 1, 2025
Graveside Service to be held October 11, 2025 10:00 A.M. at Greenlawn Cemetery 3700 River Blvd., Bakersfield, CA.
Lela Kathleen Owen Pratt was born on November 15, 1949, in Bakersfield, California, the eldest of Thurman and Mildred (Stewart) Owen’s three children. The namesake of her grandmother Lela Justice Stewart, she enjoyed growing up with her...
Linda Dea Riccomini
Aug 1, 2025
Linda Dea Riccomini was born in Beckley, West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, R. True Bristol and Vieva Z. “Dea” Bristol; brother Wilson T. Bristol; and the love of her life for over 42 years, Marino J. Riccomini.
She is remembered as a farmer's wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by beloved daughter Lisa Dea Riccomini Clancy,...
Barbara Walker
Jul 30, 2025
Barbara Walker, beloved wife, mother, amatxi, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, after a three year battle with cancer, in her hometown of Bakersfield, California, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born to Thomas and Beverley Echenique, Barbara lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. She...
Jane Maria Vandborg
Jul 27, 2025
In Loving Memory
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jane Vandborg will be celebrated at St. Francis Church, 900 H Street, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with a rosary beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Arvin Cemetery.
Jane was born on February 13, 1925, in Holland to Peter Thissen and Maria Faessen. She was one of eleven...
Shirley A. Schubert-Mulholland-Persinger
Jul 26, 2025
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday, September 12, 2025. Rosary will be recited prior to mass at 9:30 am at St. Francis Catholic Church, 900 H Street, Bakersfield, California. Shirley, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with her husband by her side.
Shirley was born in Refugio, Texas on December 7, 1935, to Rudolph and...
Naguib George Mekhel
Jul 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Naguib George Mekhel
Naguib George Mekhel, who departed this life on July 19th, 2025, was born in Cairo, Egypt on September 2nd, 1948, the second of four children of George Naguib Mekhel and Farida Shoukri Beshara.
As a child, Naguib loved the Boy Scouts and was an avid soccer fan–a passion that stayed with him throughout his life....
CATHERINE BRIGID STEELE
Jul 8, 2025
Catherine Brigid Steele, who departed this life on July 8, 2025, was born in Bakersfield, California on January 7, 1954, the second of the three children of Patrick Charles Steele and the former Catherine Brigid McDonald. A member of the vast earth-changing American Baby Boom generation, she grew up in an Irish Catholic family of men, and especially women, whose...
MICHAEL ANTONGIOVANNI
Jul 4, 2025
Michael Antongiovanni, beloved husband, father, grandfather “Nono”, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully July 4, 2025 at the age of 79.
Mike was born on May 17, 1946 to David and Rose Antongiovanni in Bakersfield. He attended St. Francis School and Garces Memorial High School. This was where he formed lasting friendships with people who would become the fabric of...
ALLISON 'ALLI' FANUCCHI
Jul 2, 2025
Allison Fanucchi more affectionately known as “Alli” passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2025. She was 52 years old.
Alli grew up riding horses and three-wheelers. She had a deep love for animals, especially her dogs and horses. She also had a passion for flowers, candles, and shoes, lots of shoes. Alli loved Santa Barbara. We spent countless weekends there together.
Alli...
Roy Kent Kreizenbeck
Jul 1, 2025
Roy “Tule” Kreizenbeck, of Bakersfield, California passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2025.
Tule was born to Lois and Raphael Kreizenbeck on March 18th, 1946, in Sacramento, California. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray, his mother, Lois and his sister, Lorena. Tule is survived by his wife Laurie, children Garet Kreizenbeck (and his wife, Camerin), Damon Kreizenbeck (and...
Joyce Yvonne Spingola
Jun 19, 2025
JOYCE YVONNE SPINGOLA, August 20, 1936 – June 19, 2025 - Joyce Yvonne Spingola, 88, left this earth on June 19, 2025 in Bakersfield, California. Joyce was born in Bakersfield, August 20, 1936 and attended Bakersfield High School. She and her sister Marian were raised by their mother, Angelina Maggenti. Upon graduating BHS in 1954, she and a girlfriend packed...
Harry McGill Rowles
May 29, 2025
Our beloved Father, Harry McGill Rowles, entered into God’s Kingdom on May 29th 2025 after living a long wonderful life of 95 years.
Harry was born on January 4, 1930 to Henry and Agnes Rowles in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is survived by his four children Pamela Stenson (Tom Stenson) Erin Cook, Michelle Moore (Chuck Moore) and Mark Rowles (Darcy Rowles).
Harry...
