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May Borjon Obituary
May graduated from Garfield High School in 1955. After working at Sears, Roebuck and Company several years, in 1959, she joyfully married our father, Robert Borjon and between 1960 and 1965 gave birth to her children.
She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Robert, "favorite son-in-law," Eric Kartinen; great-grandson, Ash Robert Lopez; her Mama and Papa; her seven siblings; and many friends and relatives.
May is survived by her children, Kim Borjon Kartinen, Laura Marie Borjon (Michael), Charles Robert Borjon (Jennifer), and Cynthia Christine Borjon-Cosby; her grandchildren, Gregory Ardoin (Amanda), William Ardoin (Samantha), Victoria Reed (Ben), Tiffany Cosby (Steven), Dani Benavides (Christopher), Jillian Cosby, Jacob Kartinen, Chloe Cosby, and Eve Borjon; her great-grandchildren, Jayde, Rosa, Bradley, Joshua, Sophia, Timothy, Anamari, Matthew, Jayden, Peter, Sarai, Ezra, Ruth, and Emily; and numerous relatives and friends.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Rosary: October 16th at 7:30 PM
Funeral Mass: October 17th at 10:30 AM
Graveside service following Mass at Greenlawn Cemetery SW May Sylvia Borjon May 9, 1937 - September 24, 2025 Bakersfield -
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Debbie Pena
October 12, 2025
I´m so very sorry for your loss.
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Kimberly Hernandez
October 12, 2025
Nana has been a big part of my life for 20 years. I will never forget how everything was a life lesson and an opportunity to learn something new. I will miss her rapid questions and nurturing curiosity. She showed so much love to everyone around her. I´ll miss you nana.
Carole Moffett and Devon Pugh
October 12, 2025
She will be remembered. My heart goes out to her family.
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