Nick John Bechkoff

Nick John Bechkoff passed away surrounded by family at his home in Kerman, CA on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 99.

Nick was born on October 23, 1920 in Los Angeles, California to John and Stella (Nazaroff) Bechkoff.

Nick was a skilled mechanic and an accomplished welder (who fabricated the bleachers at Kerchoff Park). Nick was also a hard-working farmer for 79 years and he unquestionably farmed the best tasting grapes in the Valley.

Nick was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Bechkoff, of 65 years; his siblings Alex Bechkoff, Nellie-Jean Hazen, and Mary Ann Tolmachoff; and his daughter, Sandra Kornoff. He is survived by his sister, Hazel; son, Robert “Buddy” Bechkoff; daughters, Nicholette Bechkoff, Darlene Gibson, and Marlene Cabral; and 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held on May 12, 2020 at Stephens & Bean Chapel.

To view a recording of the service, please click on the link below.

https://vimeo.com/418724619