Obituaries

Mar 8, 2020

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Laura Mitchell Ghilarducci. She passed away surrounded by her close family and friends by her side. Laura was a loving wife, mother, grandmother (Yia Yia), aunt, sister, and friend to many. 

Laura was born in Bakersfield, CA into a proud pioneering Greek-American household (Antonaros and Mitchell families). She was...

Mar 4, 2020

JOHN “JACK” O. JONES, Jr.

John Owen Jones, Jr. was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1915 and went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2020, he was 104 years old.   He was a resident of San Leandro, CA for over 50 years and lived in Bakersfield since 2014.   He served in the Army Air Force in the...

Mar 3, 2020

John Phillip Van Rensselaer

August 11, 1950 - March 3, 2020

 John was born to John Killian and Rosemary Van Rensselaer in Port Clinton, Ohio. While John and his sisters were young, the family moved west and settled in Torrance, CA.

During his youth, the family spent most weekends and summers vacationing at Lake Isabella. During this time his love...

Feb 26, 2020

Alyce Henrietta Lopez Montoya was born on January 24, 1919 in Tempe, Arizona, one  of ten children born to Henry and Concepcion Lopez.  The family moved to Downey, California in 1932 and Alyce attended Downey High School and graduated  in 1936. She later received her degree in cosmetology from the Polytechnic School of Beauty in Los Angeles.  In 1938 her...

Feb 15, 2020

Michael James Gredler was born to, and preceded in death by, his Grandmother, Dena Inez (Gregory) Gredler, Mother, Charlotte (Eberhardt) Gredler, and Father, James Clayton Gredler. Michael, or Mickey for short, was best friends with his brother John (or Johnny) Joe Gredler who also preceded him in death. Mickey's grandson Tommy Allen McMurray preceded him in death as well.

Mickey...

Feb 15, 2020

Graveside service will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Union Cemetery.

 

Feb 15, 2020

Peter Vincent Calleo was born on April 22, 1925 in Newark New Jersey to Nicandro and Angelina. With his family present, he passed away at home on February 15th.

Peter is survived by his brother George Calleo, daughter Linda Mainus and his son Peter Calleo, along with his 3 grandchildren; Amber (Steve) Hagiwara, Deana (Jason) Ford, Jenny (David) Mancilla. Peter...

Feb 10, 2020

 

    

     Richard was born on August 2, 1945 in Bakersfield to Willie and Susie Romanini.  He passed away on February 10, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.  Before moving to Bakersfield, he grew up in Buttonwillow, attending Buttonwillow Elementary School, Shafter High School, then Bakersfield College.  He began his more than 50 year farming career with his father and...

Feb 10, 2020

     Hazel Fanucchi passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 10th, 2020.

     Hazel was born on September 29, 1928 in Bakersfield where she lived her entire life.  She was known for her common-sense approach to enjoying life and loved being around friends and family.  She was the matriarch of the family at numerous holidays and special occasions.

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Feb 7, 2020

Feb 4, 2020

Feb 2, 2020

CARMEN RAY HAHNE

June 14, 1956 - February 2, 2020

 

Ray was born to Armond and Elsie Hahne in St. Louis, Missouri, along with six siblings.  He moved to Bakersfield, California in 1984 where he married his love, Debbie.   They raised four kids together.  He was a loving Dad to six children, Ray, Jr. (April), Debi (Johnny), Kevin, Ron...

Jan 27, 2020

Jan 20, 2020

Annette Marlene Townsend Koelzer

June 1, 1962-January 20, 2020

 

Annette was born in Bakersfield to Bill and Lela Townsend. She lived most of her life here attending local schools and graduating from West High in 1980.

She attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and California State University Bakersfield earning  Bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics. She was a...

Jan 10, 2020

Michael G. Stier, April 5, 1948 - January 10, 2020

 

Mike Stier passed away peacefully at his home, January 10th, with his family and his new granddaughter by his side. Although Mike had been in remission from cancer since 2006, he had continued battles with his health caused by the radiation and chemo he received to save his life....

Jan 9, 2020

Dairel P. Rowe

July 8, 1925 – January 9, 2020

 

Dairel was born in Farmington, Arkansas, one of 5 children.  The family, like many, decided to move to California to escape the Dust Bowl in the 1930’s. Settling in the Bakersfield area, Dairel set out on his own at the age of 14, becoming the hardworking, dedicated person that...

Jan 1, 2020

Dec 31, 2019

Dec 31, 2019

NANCY ROMANINI

December 4, 1923 - December 31, 2019

 

     Nancy Romanini went to be with the Lord December 31, 2019.  She was born in Bakersfield Dec. 4, 1923 to Italian immigrants Giovanni and Maria Fanucchi from Tassignano, Italy.  Raised on the farm south of Bakersfield, she attended a one room school house with her brothers, walking to school...

Dec 25, 2019

Richard (Rico) Alan Lamas, was a longtime resident of Bakersfield, CA who passed unexpectedly on December 25, 2019 at the age of 59.

Rico is survived by his mother, Sharon Marie Lamas and brother, Charles (Chuck) Lawrence Lamas. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Raymond Lamas; his maternal grandparents, Euless and Margaret Worthington; and his paternal grandparents,...