Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Erreca , Catherine Grace     January 19, 2006
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The Bakersfield Californian
Erreca, Catherine Grace    
 
Catherine Grace Erreca 
September 28, 1915 - January 19, 2006 

Visitation is scheduled today from 2-8 p.m., at Hopson-Anspach Family 
Mortuary. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be 
held Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help 
with Interment immediately following at Union Cemetery. Catherine was born on 
September 28, 1915, to Gracianna and Antoine Bordato, who preceded her in 
death, along with her brother Ernest Bordato. She joined her Heavenly Father 
on January 19, 2006, surrounded by all her family, in the home of her son and 
daughter-in-law. She was raised in Santa Barbara, attending her beloved Santa 
Barbara High School and Business College. She worked many jobs throughout her 
life, as a secretary, stenographer, waitress, bookkeeper, to employment at 
Lockheed Aircraft during WWII. The family moved to North Hollywood in 1943, 
and then later settled in Bakersfield with other relatives in 1945. Catherine 
loved to dance and re-met Michel Erreca at a Basque Dance, at the Pyrenees 
Café. They married in 1948, and had two children, John and Louise. The couple 
first met when they were 16 and 19 years old, then again in their 20's, and 
finally after the war. Michel and Catherine were married 48 years, when he 
preceded her in death, in July 1989. Catherine is an original and honorary 
member of the Kern County Basque Club, over 50 years. Almost equal amount of 
years was spent as a member of the Basque Women's Club, 'Bo-Beeps'. She was 
proud of her Basque heritage and passed this lifetime of pride down to her 
children and grandchildren. In years past, she interpreted for many of the 
Basque people in Kern County, and assisted in their business needs, throughout 
her lifetime. She worked for Wardhaw, Ins. Co., and then was last employed by 
Everett Sterner Insurance Agency, later becoming Sceales & Assoc., for over 20 
years, until she retired. Catherine had also attended Our Lady of Perpetual 
Help Church for 58 years. Catherine is survived by her family as follows: son 
and daughter-in-law, John and Judy Erreca; grandchildren, Jarrad and Jina 
Erreca, Ann and Dan McArthur, and; great-grandchildren, Natalie and Chloe 
McArthur; daughter, Louise Erreca and many loving friends and relatives here 
and in Europe. Also, like family too, truly heaven sent, Mom's neighbors Ray 
and Helen Stamper, our warmest heartfelt gratefulness for all your years of 
loving kindness, and endearment you have bestowed on Mother. We Love You and 
Thank You. God Bless You always. Thank you to Optimal Hospice, especially 
Adriane and Susan, who have served us with knowledge and compassion. You have 
blessed our family with special needs and comfort during these last few weeks. 

Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary 
Legacy.com
 
Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 1/24/2006.  


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