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Personal note from Kimberly

There will be an opportunity to share a story or anything that you would like to share with everyone that will be attending Papa's Celebration of Life Friday February 17th. We would love to hear it.

Updates

Update from Feb. 28, 2023

The following links are to the Memorial Video and longer video played after the service. Thank you to all who attended and could not attend, but were with us in their thoughts. Dan

https://www.tributeslides.com…

https://www.tributeslides.com…

Obituary

Andy "Papa" Fallas, 84, of Bakersfield, CA passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Costa Rica and moved to California in 1960. He became an American citizen in 1970. He fulfilled his American dream of owning his own successful restaurant.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorraine; daughters, Kimberly and DeAnn; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Christine; grandchildren, Shelby and Austin; and his beloved …

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What were Andy's favorite performances to watch?
Soccer & Boxing
Soccer & Boxing
Soccer & Boxing
What were Andy's favorite vacation spots?
Home Country, Costa Rica. Safari Trip to Africa with Lori and DeAnn. Disneyland Cr…
Home Country, Costa Rica. Safari Trip to Africa with Lori and DeAnn. Disneyland Cruises.
Home Country, Costa Rica. Safari Trip to Africa with Lori and DeAnn. Disneyland Cruises.
What causes did Andy care about most?
Lori his wife, his children, Kimberly, DeAnn and Danny and his grandchildren, Shel…
Lori his wife, his children, Kimberly, DeAnn and Danny and his grandchildren, Shelby and Aus…
Lori his wife, his children, Kimberly, DeAnn and Danny and his grandchildren, Shelby and Austin and his dog Mia.
What were Andy's favorite ways to exercise?
Dancing with Lori
Dancing with Lori
Dancing with Lori

Timeline

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Born

December 24th, 1938
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Moved

December 20th, 1960
San Francisco, CA
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Got married to Lori Fallas

September 29th, 1967
Oakland, CA

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Cause of death

Dementia

Method of disposition

Burial at sea

Neptune Society of Central California
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Neptune Society of Central California

Hoffmann Hospice
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Hoffmann Hospice

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