Gregory G. Mojica

passed away into the Lord's arms with his family

by his side. He was born and raised in Bakersfield

for most of his 90 years and lived a long and happy

life. Gregory left school at a very young age to work

in the family concrete pipe business. He then enlisted

in the army and became a very proud WWII Veteran.

He was so proud to serve in the army that he even

wrote a brief booklet along with his own illustrations so

his family could enjoy his experiences. He received his

Honorable Discharge papers from the 169th Infantry

Regiment 43rd Division on November 30th 1946.

Once home, he met and married Socorro,

his wife of 59 yrs on Jan. 1, 1949. Gregory decided

to learn a trade and went to the National Schools in

Los Angeles where he successfully completed his

training with Radio, Television & Allied Electronics.

He and Socorro returned to Bakersfield to start their

family. They were inseparable and enjoyed going to

parties, trips to Vegas, Pismo Beach and Arizona and

the National Parks. Gregory enjoyed tinkering with his

hands and oh those notes he wrote will now be

cherished to find and read. He was employed as a TV

Technician and retired from Montgomery Wards after

25 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Socorro, his

father George, mother Eulalia, sisters Marcelina,

Mary, Jenny & Margie along with his brother Louie.

Also, Mike Mojica who was his Uncle

(3 months older) but they grew up like brothers.

He is survived by his children

Vivian & husband Joe Jaime,

Greg & wife Maria,

Marty & wife Mary,

his sister Hopie & brother Tommy,

his 2 granddaughters,

4 grandsons and 6 great grandchildren.