Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries..... Machonga, Walter Frank March 17, 2005 ********************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/obitsca/obitsca.htm ********************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com March 20, 2005, 4:11 pm The Bakersfield Californian Walter Frank Machonga Oct. 10, 1926 - Mar. 17, 2005 Visitation for Walter Frank Machonga will be held at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.) on Monday, March 21, 2005 from 5:00 8:00 p.m. and funeral services will be held at Calvary Bible Church (48 Manor Street) on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Pastors Doug Davis and Larry Machonga will be officiating. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jean Machonga; son and daughter-in-law, Ramon and Becky Machonga; daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Bill Weirich; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ingrid Machonga; grandchildren, Keith, Jennifer, Will, Kristine, Jason, Bryson, Jordan and Ryan; great-granddaughter, Katherine Anne; brothers, Edward and John Machonga; sisters, Stella Wegrzyn and Mildred Plewa; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Bob Guzdziol as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Walter had a good sense of humor, and loved joking around with people. In his early days he loved to dance, especially the polka and jitterbug with his wife, Jean. In his later days he and his wife, Jean, enjoyed bowling. Walter played the accordion, and he loved to sing, watch old movies, and he loved dogs. Walter loved little children, especially his great granddaughter, Katie. Walter was loved by all who knew him, and will be deeply missed. For additional service or floral information, please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. Basham Funeral Care Additional Comments: Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/kern/obits/machonga6610gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/caobfiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb