Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Bonura , Charles "Chuck" John  March 9, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian
Charles "Chuck" John Bonura 
May 17, 1921 - March 9, 2005

Chuck was born on May 17, 1921, in New York City, NY, to Vito and Ninfa 
Bonura, Immigrants from Italy. He was baptized on October 2, 1921 according to 
the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church. He grew up in New York City, attending 
local schools. In 1942 he enlisted in the United States Army and served his 
country until November of 1945. He received an Honorable Discharge, A Good 
Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and The Asiatic Pacific Service 
Medal. Being a very good Artist, he served as a Cartoonist Specialist, drawing 
for the company paper, Ka-Koolau. Upon returning from the Army, he settled in 
Hollywood and began working for UltraCircuits, Inc. in the Art and Graphics 
Department. There he met the love of his life, Grace Lee Brooks. He and Grace 
were married on February 19, 1956. They had one child, Charles (Tommy) Bonura 
on December 7, 1961. In the late sixties the family moved to Arvin to be near 
Gracies mother. While living there he and Grace met and became lifelong 
friends with Hayden and Reba Tidwell who became Chucks second family and his 
caregiver at the death of Grace in 1994. He began attending the Arvin Assembly 
of God Church with the Tidwells and there accepted Christ as his Savior. He 
will be long remembered for his wit, a kind and gentle spirit and being a 
Gentleman in every aspect. 

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Vito and Ninfa Bonura; his son, 
Tommy; three brothers, Sal, Jimmy and Tony Bonura; one sister, Mary Bonura. He 
is survived by one sister Antonette Biggs of New York City; sister-in-law, 
Marie Bonura also of New York City, Hayden and Reba Tidwell and family; his 
Church family and a host of friends. All who knew him, including the Staff at 
Carrington of Shafter, who gave him loving care for the past several months, 
will miss him greatly.

Services will be held at Hillcrest Chapel, Monday, March 14, 2005, at 2:00 
p.m. 


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