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1936
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2025
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Dorothy Bakaysa Obituary
Born on Sept. 11, 1936 in Morris Township, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anne (Rusnak) Francisco.
She was a 1955 graduate of Madera High School and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children, Robert Bakaysa, George Bakaysa, and Christy Lash; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; infant daughter, Brenda; seven sisters, Annie, Pauline, Mildred, Julia, Mary, Bertha, and Irene; and six brothers, Martin, Michael, Steve, Louie, Joseph, and Ed.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Kruise-Spewock Funeral and Cremation Services.
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.
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Kathy Kephart
August 14, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Dorothy and my sister Francie Mahute were very good friends when they were younger that's when I meant her and thought she was a special person! Kathy Mahute Kephart May God Bless
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