Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Mendiburu, Joe January 20 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Joe Mendiburu
August 18, 1917 - January 20, 2005

Joe Mendiburu, 87, passed away at his home Thursday, January 20, 5 years and 
one day after his beloved wife, Jeannie, passed. Wednesday, he went to the 
cemetery to visited her, had his familys usual afternoon visit followed by a 
wonderful dinner, and slept well. Thursday, he was dressing for his regular 5 
a.m. breakfast, when he passed peacefully. 

He was born in Bakersfield, California August 18, 1917, to parents, Gregorio 
and Eulalia Mendiburu. Joe was married to Jeannie in May of 1941 and then he 
followed in his fathers footsteps in the livestock business. He never missed a 
day of work, not even on an occasional vacation. His day always involved the 
purchase of sheep or cattle. He loved working alongside his faithful and 
longtime employees, and they would vouch that no one else could work the 
cattle chute like him. His hobbies were, going to see his cattle every day, 
shooting squirrels, socializing with his family, and watching baseball or 
football. He was a past member of numerous organizations, and he led a full 
and wonderful life up to his last day.

He was very proud of his family, as they were of him. He will be missed by all 
who knew him, since he touched so many hearts! 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeannie; parents, Gregorio and 
Eulalia Mendiburu; sisters, Marcelina and husband, Louie Curutchet, and Julie 
Bessonart; mother-in-law, Grace Elizalde and husband, John; sister-in-law, 
Mary Ansolabehere and husband, John; brothers-in-law, Louie Elizalde and wife, 
Janice, and Albert Elizalde.

He is survived by his son, George Mendiburu; daughters, Jo Ann Mendiburu, and 
Sharon Banks and husband, Tim; brother, Mike Mendiburu; brother-in-law, Dennis 
Bessonart; grandchildren, Bob Leppek and wife, Julie, Joe Mendiburu and wife, 
Lee, Timmy Banks and wife, Rana, Jody Reese and husband, Dan, Nicole 
Dobrzanski and husband, Robert, Danielle Mendiburu, and Lisa Salisbury; great 
grandchildren, Jake, Grant, and Lindsay Leppek, Aubrey and Ryan Reese, Beck, 
Will, and Clair Dobrzanski, Ivy Mendiburu, Josh and Matthew Salisbury, and 
James Banks III; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and finally, his faithful 
dog, Nikki.

Viewing will be Monday, January 24, at Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary. He will 
be laid to rest by his wife Jeannie, Tuesday, January 25, at 10 a.m. at Union 
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make a donation, please make 
it to the charity of your choice.

Hopson-Anspach 


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Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased.

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