Ruth Cecilia Grace's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Bakersfield, California

Ruth Cecilia Grace

March 3, 1943 - September 24, 2025 (82 years old)

Bakersfield, California

Ruth Cecilia Grace's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Bakersfield, California

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Ruth Cecilia Grace

March 3, 1943 - September 24, 2025 (82 years old)

Bakersfield, California

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Ruth Cecilia Grace Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Cecilia Grace (Bakersfield, California), born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on September 24, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Cecilia Grace to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph O'Keefe and Margaret O'Keefe; her sister Mary; and her brother-in-law Bernard MacDonald. She is survived by: her son Darrell (Shannon); her grandchildren, Hannah (Dakota), Joseph and Holly; and her great grandchild Cohen. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and over a dozen great nieces and nephews.

Her battle with Alzheimer's ended when she passed peacefully at home with her family on September 24, 2025.

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3312 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306

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3312 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306

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Oct 07

Graveside service

Shafter Cemetery
18662 Santa Fe Way, Shafter, CA 93263

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