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Clara Gaitan

1920 - 2010

Clara Gaitan obituary, 1920-2010

BORN

1920

DIED

2010

Clara Gaitan Obituary

Clara Gaitan July 30, 1920 - November 24, 2010 Clara was born in Alpine, Texas, the eldest of nine children. At a young age they moved to Hanford, CA but the majority of her life was spent in Bakersfield. She was born to Juana and Eusebio Gaitan and preceded in death by them and her sisters, Ana Hernandez, Jenny Gonzales, Socorro Onsurez, also her brothers, Henry, Manuel and Frank Gaitan. She is survived by her brothers, Jess Gaitan, wife Barbara and family, and Louis Gaitan and family. Special thanks to her nieces, Jenny Cisneros and Elsa Onsurez for all their help during this difficult time. Viewing will be Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 4-8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m., at Mish Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:00 a.m., at San Clemente Mission, Height & Water Streets, Bakersfield. Burial will follow the Mass at Hillcrest Memorial Park. www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Dec. 1, 2010.

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luie ruberte

December 3, 2010

My thoughts on Clara, I'm honored to say that i got the chance meet a
person like clara whos notable presence emitted a personal quality
deserving of respect and admiration.

A silent women who i regarded as a wise spirit with a very strong aura/personality.

Hard Working: Sitting still and letting life pass by did not seem like an option for
her.

Luie Ruberte

December 3, 2010

My thoughts on Clara, I'm honored to say that i got the chance meet a
person like clara whos notable presence emitted a personal quality
deserving of respect and admiration.

A silent women who i regarded as a wise spirit with a very strong aura/personality.

I saw her as women who was hard working and
Sitting still and letting life pass by did not seem like an option for her.

Luie Ruberte

December 3, 2010

My thoughts on Clara.


I'm honored to say that i got the chance meet a person like clara whos notable presence emitted a personal quality deserving of respect and admiration.

A silent women who i regarded as a wise spirit with a very strong aura/personality.

I saw her as women who was hard working and Sitting still and letting life pass by did not seem like an option for her.

sundrina martinez

December 1, 2010

My prayers are with all the family.

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