Obituaries

Jan 1, 2024

Dec 19, 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Eric was 70 years old when he passed away after a brief illness, on December 9th, 2023, in

Bakersfield.

 

Eric Matthew Banducci was born on March 8th, 1953, to Benidict (Ben) and Isabel (Issy) Banducci in Bakersfield California. He grew up in Old River, graduated 8th grade from Saint Francis School, and attended West High School where he played...

Dec 5, 2023

Kathy went to be with our Lord and Father.  She passed away in her sleep at home. Kathy was a loving soul who graduated from West High School in 1972.  A Bakersfield native, she leaves behind two half-brothers, Jimmy and Butch Averill, cousins Jim, Bob, and Tom Tyack, and loving cousin Donnie Goodrich, along with many friends and neighbors.

Kathy...

Dec 3, 2023

Nov 22, 2023

 

MARIO JOHN BUONI JR. (88)

November 8, 1935 - November 22, 2023

 

     Mario John Buoni Jr., a dedicated farmer who embraced life with determination and resilience, passed away on November 22, 2023, just two weeks after celebrating his 88th birthday on November 8. Born in Bakersfield, CA, in 1935, Mario was always a pillar of the Old...

Nov 20, 2023

Nov 13, 2023

Nov 6, 2023

 

Arthur “Art” P. Valladares

January 19, 1946 – November 6, 2023

 

Arthur “Art” P. Valladares peacefully passed away on November 6, 2023 in Bakersfield, California.

Art was born on January 19, 1946 to Braulio and Maria Valladares in Bakersfield, California.  He was the youngest of 6 children having 1 brother and 4 sisters.

He went to elementary school...

Nov 1, 2023

Oct 18, 2023

 

Steven Lee Postlewaite of Wofford Heights, California passed from this life to life eternal on October18, 2023. He was born February 27, 1962, in Gardena, California.

He was a graduate of West High School in Torrance, California and worked as a plumber and later as an accomplished machinist. He enjoyed motocross and desert riding as a youth and participated...

Oct 15, 2023

 

  Elizabeth “Betty” Finnegan (Brandiger) Nov. 17, 1924-Oct. 15, 2023 Betty passed away surrounded by loved ones in Atascadero, CA, at 98 yrs old. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 yrs., Terry Finnegan, her two adult sons, Daniel and Stephen, and her four siblings. Betty is survived by her children, Tim, Barbara (Arlen), Kevin (Ann), Teresa (Denny),...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Joyce Anne (Curtis) Umfress was born in Helena, Arkansas, to Margaret Sue Doerr Curtis and William Earl Curtis on August 11, 1940. Joyce was the first child with 4 younger brothers. She graduated at 16 from T.A. Futrall High School in Marianna, where she played the saxophone and was a majorette. She attended business school in Memphis, TN, as...

Sep 21, 2023

Butch was born to Amerigo “Mergie” and Mary Louise Sandrini in Bakersfield, CA where he grew up and graduated from Garces Memorial High School.  After graduating from Bakersfield College, he worked briefly in banking, but spent most of his career in the healthcare industry in hospital administration.  Butch moved periodically throughout his life, but always called California home living in...

Sep 20, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Steve Kemp Collier on September 20, 2023 at the age of 81 years old. Steve was born July 16, 1942 in Bakersfield, California to Kemp and Dena Collier.  He was the third of five siblings. Upon completing high school he married Sandra Molatore on March 24, 1962.  They were blessed with three sons...

Sep 15, 2023

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Robert Franklin Rhodes, 71, on September 15th, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and steadfast friend to all whose lives he touched.

 

He was born December 10, 1951 in Kern County, a son of the late Jack and Mary Ann Rhodes. Robert spent much of his life...

Sep 12, 2023

Requiescant in Pace

James Bruce Ioppini, age 82 of Bakersfield, died September 12, 2023, in Bakersfield.  He was born October 28, 1940, in Taft, CA, and was raised at the North Belridge Area of Lost Hills. He was a graduate of Taft Union High School in 1958, and attended Taft college where he received an Associate of Arts degree in...

Sep 9, 2023

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 28th at 11:30 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park Southwest, for Darrell Wayne Van Horn of Bakersfield, who passed away September 9th, 2023.

Darrell was born January 6th, 1959, in Bakersfield, to Cecil Eugene and Mary Frances Van Horn, who have both preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Randall...

Sep 8, 2023

Lawrence Gabriel Renzi passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023. Lawrence led an active and healthy life for ninety-eight years, and his mind was sharp until the end of his life.  A week before his passing, he received the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion, and Anointing of the Sick from Msgr. Perry Kavookjian. Lawrence was prepared to go to heaven.

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Sep 5, 2023

Thomas Allamprese passed peacefully at home on September 5, 2023, after losing his 6-month battle with cancer. Tom was born on October 7, 1946, to Vincent and Rose Allamprese in Fresno, CA. Tom was born and raised in Fresno, served 4 years in the Navy in Pensacola, Fl, and later moved to Bakersfield and worked for PG&E for 37 years before...