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Judith Etchechury Obituary

Our beloved Judy passed away on December 14, 2016 at her home in Bakersfield.  Judy is survived by her husband of 48 years Guillaume Etchechury, son Michael Etchechury (Amy), mother Leah Busch, brother Steve Busch (Patsy), and sister Sue McMackin (Rob).  She was born in Santa Ana, California and grew up in Lone Pine California.  She graduated from Garces High School and attended Bakersfield Junior College.  She worked for the Kern County Sheriff's Department, then as a teacher's aide at Rosedale North Grammar School.  She worked as a Registrar at Highland High School for 25 years until she retired.
Judy will be fondly remembered as a devoted wife and mother.  She was a devout Catholic and a virtuous person.  She was very generous and loving to her parents in their senior years. She had a passion for horses, was an accomplished toll and oil painter and loved arts and crafts, shopping, traveling, decorating and spending time with friends and family. She was always the organizer for family and friends events.
Services will be held December 23, 2016; visitation 9:00 a.m.; Rosary 9:30 a.m.; Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Church (7100 Stockdale Highway). Burial services to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Dec. 20, 2016.

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B. Shirley Brandt

December 21, 2016

Guillaume, no one knew Judy like you, and no one loved her like you. Her love will never leave you -- memories of her will bless you always in the everyday things that still carry the tenderness of her life.
You have been such treasured friends. We will miss her and the fun times we shared, even with Scruffy and his antics at breakfast eating apple sauce.
Gods speed, Gil!
Neighbors, next door, in Gardnerville, NV........Shirley and Dennis

David and Carrie Belvill

December 21, 2016

Mike and Amy, Our condolences. Prayers are with you now and always.

Aaron Gilbreath

December 20, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how much pain your family and friends are going through. I can remember the day I lost my eldest sister to death. So painful. However I was really encouraged by one of the many promises that are found in gods word, at (John 5:25-28) it gives us hope. If you are a person of faith I know that you know God keeps all his promises. May this bring you a measure of hope as it did for me. My condolences.

John and Joyce Spetz

December 20, 2016

Judy was a treasured friend and will be dearly missed. We shared many happy times with her and Guillaume for many years and will remember her with a smile. Guillaume, Michael, Amy and the rest of Judy's family, please know that you are wrapped in our love and prayers.

Antonio & Pepita Bessonart

December 20, 2016

Guillaume, Michael, Amy and family,
Please accept our love and sympathy for the loss of your beloved Judith. May the love of God and knowing that she is in his loving arms will comfort you.

Barbara Abbott

December 20, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about Judy. She was a very lovely person and sweet friend. Our thoughts and prayers to Guillaume, Michael, Amy and the rest of the family.
John and Barbara Abbott

Kathy Gednalske

December 20, 2016

Terry and I are at a loss for words, Judy was such a lovely person. We think of you to often and are so blessed to have known you both. Thoughts and prayers for your family

Guillermo and Jeanette Blanco

December 17, 2016

Guillaume and family, Judy fought the hard fight. May you find peace knowing that she is in God's loving embrace.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

23

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

St. Philip the Apostle Church

7100 Stockdale Highway, CA

Dec

23

Rosary

9:30 a.m.

St. Philip the Apostle Church

7100 Stockdale Highway, CA

Dec

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Philip the Apostle Church

7100 Stockdale Highway, CA

Dec

23

Burial

Hillcrest Memorial Park

CA

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9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306

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