Kern County Obituaries

James D Albitre

Submitted by Billie Snyder 22 Jan 2008

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Bakersfield Californian on 18 Jun 2007

JAMES D ALBITRE
James D Albitre Big Jim Jan 28, 1917 - June 7, 2007.  Great Horseman, Man Extraordinary.  
A legend in his own time.  A "Celebration of Life" will be held Friday, June 22, 10:a.m. 
at Blue Mountain Cemetery , Woody, CA.  Bar-B-Que and Potluck immediately following at 
Woody Community Hall.  Born the 9th child to Bautista and Frances Albitre at Poso Flat, 
Jim was known by hundreds of friends around the community.  He was a very blessed man.  
He went to work at the age of 15 for Oscar Rudnick at Kern Valley Packing, he was there 
till he became partners with Dean Bryant in Magunden Lockers in 1954.  He retired when 
he was 84 years old.  He loved his horses and the western type of life.  He adored going 
to family reunions and to the many brandings.  It gave him such new life.  He was also 
the President of the Kern County 4H for two consecutive terms.  He was also the community 
leader for Magunden 4H.  He was preceded in death by parents; brothers Remick, Anastacio, 
Bautista Jr; sisters, Mary Albitre, Julia Gomez, Ysidra Sarrett, Lutie Avilez, son James 
Raymond and wife, Terri Albitre; stepsons Kevin, Ryan and Archie Gibson and families; 
granddaughter Roena Thomas, great-grandson Cody Thomas; daughter, Sandy Trincado and husband 
Sam; grandchildren Javier, Pilar and Angel Trincado; step grandchildren, AJ, Blake, and Brock 
Gibson.  Special Thank You to great-niece Andrea Albitre and great-nephew Gene Albitre, 
great-niece Judie Bernard and niece Rosemary Albitre.  He loved all his family and ALL meant 
so much to him and they all contributed to his long strong lifestyle.  Daisy Nell considered 
it an honor and privilege to have been his wife.  For floral delivery and information call Ray 
Mish at Mission Family Mortuary 323-3339.  Mission Family Mortuary.