Obituaries

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...

Sep 5, 2023

Betty Jean Banducci was born December 6, 1932 in Gregg County, Texas to John and Betty Mabry. She was also welcomed by four brothers Nathan, Don, Norris and Dwaine. In 1947 John and Betty along with daughters Betty and Delores went West to Ventura California.

Upon completing high school Betty married Donald Fain. They were blessed with daughters Donna Denise, Elizabeth...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...