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Obituaries
STEVE KEMP COLLIER
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...
ROBERT FRANKLIN RHODES
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...
JAMES BRUCE IOPPINI
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...
DARRELL WAYNE VAN HORN
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...
LAWRENCE "LARRY" GABRIEL RENZI
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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THOMAS E. ALLAMPRESE
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...
BETTY JEAN BANDUCCI
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...
TERESA MARIE FANUCCHI
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...
SHARON ELEANOR PETRELLI
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...
ELOISE EASTER
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...
MARSHALL "TOM" COLLINS
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...
PHYLLIS LEE AGALOS
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,...
ELAINE MARIE ALLEN
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,...
JUDY THOMAS
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...
WILMER "BILL" REYNOLDS FARRELL
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...
DORINA LIGARI PONCETTA
Jul 2, 2023
Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am followed by Mass of Christian Burial on Friday July 7th, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Monsignor Stephen Frost presiding for Dorina Ligari Poncetta who peacefully passed away at home on Sunday July 2, 2023. Dorina was born October 29, 1927 in Cercino, Italy, to Pasquale and Natalina Ligari. Her days...
MARK FRANCIS WAITS
Jul 1, 2023
Mark Francis Waits, 74, of Bakersfield, passed away on July 1, 2023.
Mark was born on August 20, 1948 to Wally and Sarah in Delano, CA. After Mark graduated from high school, he went on to study geography at Fresno State University. While at FSU, Mark met his life partner and soul-mate, Anita, who he affectionately referred to as...
TIMOTHY PAUL CHAPMAN
Jun 28, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Timothy Paul Chapman - a devoted family man, esteemed pharmacist, and faithful Catholic. He departed from this world on Wednesday morning June 28, 2023 at the age of 72. Although our hearts are heavy with grief, we celebrate the remarkable life he led and the impact...
KAREN KAISER ASH
Jun 18, 2023
BORN
1946
DIED
2023
UPCOMING SERVICE
Funeral Service
Jun. 27, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Valley Baptist Olive Drive Campus
Karen Kaiser Ash, 77, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023 in Bakersfield, California. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 10 am, at Valley Baptist Olive Drive Campus. Karen's final resting place will be St Anne's...
JO ANN MENDIBURU
Jun 17, 2023
Our beloved Tanta passed away due to unexpected heart complications.Jo Ann resided in Bakersfield, California all her life where she kept the Mendiburu Livestock business running for over 50 years. She served as an impactful member of the livestock community as she portrayed a strong desire of the cattle and sheep industry with her family ties. To know her was...
