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Nicholas L. Anthony

1981 - 2007

BORN

1981

DIED

2007

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Nicholas Anthony Obituary

Nicholas was born in Bakersfield and was a graduate of Garces Memorial High School. Following graduation Nick enlisted in the United States Army, trained at Fort Knox and was assigned to Fort Irwin as a Cavalry Scout attaining the rank of a Sergeant. Nicholas married Kristin Kay Schondra while they were both posted at Fort Irwin. They are the parents of Holden and Brynn Anthony, age four. Following discharge from the Armed Forces Nick returned to Bakersfield and enrolled at Bakersfield College obtaining his Associates Degree and was given the Honor Graduate Award for achieving the highest degree of academic scholarship. He later enrolled in the Pre-Med program at California State University, Bakersfield. Nicholas is survived by a circle of loving friends and family including; his wife, Kris; son, Holden; daughter, Brynn; parents, Catharine and James; sisters, Jennifer Helston and Brie Anthony; grandparents, Ben and Liz Le Beau and Melvin and Farra Anthony; uncle, Bernie and wife, Lynn Le Beau; aunt, Mary Le Beau and uncle, Mike Le Beau; cousins, Ben, Kate, Christy, Kelley, Cassandra, Thomas, Jared, Ariel Le Beau. He is also survived by his beloved second family, Jose and Molly Jimenez, Jose, E.J, Trish, Isaac and Elizabeth. Rosary will be recited Thursday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be said Friday, June 22, at 9 a.m., at St. Francis Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 2000, Loma Linda, CA 92354, in care of the Nicholas L. Anthony Starlight Foundation. Please sign Nick's guestbook at www.goldenvalleymemorialcare.com Nicholas Lawson Anthony July 12, 1981- June 15, 2007 Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Jun. 20, 2007.

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Carlos Leyva

July 20, 2007

To the Anthony Family,

May 30th, 2007 was the day that I met a your son Nick. He responded to a room for rent Ad. that I had placed the day before. I was immediately impressed with Nick, He had a great personality, he appeared very clean cut,and he struck me immediately with his humor and his charisma. Without question, Nick was a special guy!

Being the eldest in our house, I looked out for Nick not only as a roomate but as a friend. I greatly enjoyed the pleasure of his company. Nick was the kind of guy that even on your worst day at work you could count on Nick to cheer you up. Thank you Nick.

It was great to meet a real go-getter like Nick. It was obvious to me that with his new job, his new house, and his faith in God, that he was a young man that had great determination, and purpose.

When I heard from Trish and E.J. That he had passed on, My life came to a screaching halt. I didn't want to believe that the words coming from the other end of the phone were true. I was completely devistated. I still am.

I will never forget those precious days that I shared with Nick Anthony, He was a loving, caring young man.

I will pray for the Anthony Family.

Nick, you were the little brother I always wanted..I'll see you on the other side.

Andrea Hernandez

July 19, 2007

I just keep thinking about you Nick! I remember going to see Chris Isaak on your birthday a couple of years ago, I remember making great big plans for the future. Hope you had the happiest birthday ever in Heaven.

Trishia Jimenez

July 18, 2007

This is my prayer. Through the pain, the hurt and the struggle that we all have, I pray that we will seek God and grow closer to his son Jesus. I know that you are with our Lord now, and we will meet again.

Jennifer Helston

July 18, 2007

Little brother, I know you cannot read this but I need to tell you again how much I love you and miss you. My days and nights are and will never be the same. I missed you on your birthday. Happy birthday brother, I will see you again. Love, Big sister, Jennie

Molly Jimenez

July 17, 2007

Nick, it’s been over a month now and I can’t believe that you’re not going to walk through our front door or wake up on our couch anymore. Your birthday was a very difficult day for all of us. I want everyone to know how much we loved you. None of us understands why this happened, but we do know that right now God is loving you for all of us; and you are resting peacefully in the arms of Our Lord Jesus. I played a song for your friends while they were here supporting each other – “We’ll Meet Again” performed by Johnny Cash. I told them that it was from you. As they listened to it – they understood; and they all joined in the chorus at the end. I (we) miss you very much! None of us will ever be the same.
XOXO Spike

Ali Wallace

July 16, 2007

Nick, Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday! I will never forget you and feel very fortunate to have known you all these years. You are truly a wonderful person who always put a smile on my face!! I found some really funny pictures of us at a party a few years back. They made me laugh--your baby face and the rockabilly hair you had back in the day! Too cute!! That is what I will remember, when we were all happy. It is comforting to know that you are in a better place now and at peace, but we still miss you none the less. Thinking of you, Ali

tony trezza

June 30, 2007

i was fortunate to meet nick here at the a aquaruim. nick and i share a special bond that was born from having gone thru the same type of experience. he is fortunate enough to have been forginven and gone on to something better. we always had that special something. special love to his family

Marcie lesser

June 25, 2007

I was EJ's good friend in High School. Nick was an aweseome friend to EJ, and a good friend to me during the times I spent with him. Nick's laughter has and will always remain a part of my awesome memory of him.
My thoughts are with his family, and his extended family (ej).
Marcie

Brie Anthony

June 21, 2007

Nicky,
You were an amazing big brother. You taught me so much and my life will never be the same without you. You mean the world to me and I will never forget you.
I love you.

Christy Ferrell

June 21, 2007

To the Anthony Family; I was blessed to meet Nick during a b-day party where I witnessed his true love for his babies. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Take confort in knowing that Nick rests peacefully now with God. I love you guys!! If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Candy McHone

June 21, 2007

As a friend of Jennie's I would like to extend my condolences to her family. I never met Nick but know how speacial and loved he was by his sister. May the memories never fade but the pain soften as you know that you will one day be together again. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Liz and Nile Kinney

June 21, 2007

To the entire Anthony family, our hearts go out to you during this time of unspeakable sadness. We pray for God's comfort and blessing on you all. In sympathy and friendship,

judy jacobs

June 21, 2007

To Nick's Family,
our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Pat, Judy, Tim & Matt Jacobs

Ruben and Sheila Navejas

June 20, 2007

To the Anthony family, god bless you, our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Nick will always be in our heart.

Estevan Jimenez

June 20, 2007

Nick, you are like my second brother.I thank the Lord for allowing us to share in each others lives. I know that this is not the end. Your family will remain in our prayers.

Kevin Thelen

June 20, 2007

Nick --

I miss you so much. Words cannot express the feeling of loss that I am sure I am sharing with others. You were such an inspiration to me and someone I looked up to ever since I can remember. The impact that you had on my life... I don't think you ever knew. You will always be in my heart and I will never forget the times we shared. I love you Nick. I will see you again.

Amy & Jason Lee

June 20, 2007

To the Anthony family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Dear sweet Jenniebird- we love you so much, you are not alone.

Anne Martinez

June 20, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sarah Kalinay

June 20, 2007

Nick and I shared many ideas, movies and books with one another. One book I never had the opportunity to share with him was The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. I have always found his words comforting and I think I should share some of his words with Nick now: "Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."
Goodbye, my friend.

isaac perez

June 20, 2007

nick, you will always be a part of that group of rowdy teens who would have those great bomb fires in my parents back yard just hanging out and doing what we all did best stay out of trouble for the most part that is. you will be missed bro and will always be in my prayers god bless.

Trishia Jimenez

June 20, 2007

There are no words. We will always remember our Uncle Nick.

tony and lupe fuentes

June 20, 2007

Nick you are gone but not forgotten because you will always be in our hearts. till we meet again. Our prays go out to the Anthony Family.

The Cruse Family

June 20, 2007

Our sympathies to the Anthony family. You are loved. "Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him."

Lisa Virgil, Annalisa and Isaiah

Tillie Coronado

June 20, 2007

To Jennie & the entire Anthony Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace, which surpasses all understanding, comfort you now and always.

Christian Anthony

June 20, 2007

Thanks for always brightening up a cloudy day with your sunny dispostion. You will never be forgotten. Your funniest line was, "Hey dog, Hey! Get offa my shneaka!"

Christian Anthony

June 20, 2007

Thanks for always brightening up a cloudy day with your sunny dispostion. You will never be forgotten.

Jennifer Helston

June 20, 2007

Nick, I love you soo much and my heart is so broken. I have so much to say and yet don't know what to say. I miss you so bad. I never stopped believing in you. You always made me laugh so hard...you could take a bad day and make it wonderful. It all seems like a bad dream. But I know God is going to take great care of you. I am glad that I was able to tell you "I love you" the last I saw you. I love you little brother, always. Love, big sister Jennie.

I love you mom and dad.

Jennifer Miro Carlozzi

June 20, 2007

My sincerest sympathies are with the Anthony family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Al Ramirez

June 20, 2007

Nick I'll miss you. My condolence to all your family and friends in this time of sorrow. May you rest in peace Nick.

Liz and Ben LeBeau

June 20, 2007

Your grandparents miss you deeply Nick and all the warmth and love you gave. We place you in your loving heavenly Father's care until we meet again.

Andrea Hernandez

June 20, 2007

Nick, I can't believe it's really true. You have always been on my mind and in my heart; I've missed you and it stings to know that I won't see you again. I hope you are at peace.

To the Anthony family: My prayers go out to all of you. Please let me know if you ever need anything.

Jacob Vaughn

June 20, 2007

The love between friends is strong, but not in comparison to the love between family. My deepest condolences to the Anthony family. Nick will be missed by many.

Bruno and Rebecca Reyna

June 20, 2007

Nick, you are dear to our hearts and we miss you so much! Our hearts are full of caring thoughts and prayer for the Lord's comfort to all our family.

John Armstrong

June 20, 2007

The Anthony Family is in our hearts and prayers. We love and miss you Nick.

mark armstrong

June 20, 2007

Nick has always, and will always be loved and missed by us.

Our hearts and prayers are with all of his loved ones.

Ali Wallace

June 20, 2007

Nick, we miss you so much!!! My heart goes out to the Anthony family. Please let Drew and I know if there is anything we can do to help.

Bernie and Lynn LeBeau

June 20, 2007

Our love and prayers are with the entire Anthony family. Nick will be sorely missed and always remembered.

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