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Rosary was recited on May 18 and a Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated on May 19 at St. Malachy Catholic Church for Donald Paul LaGaly, 82, who passed away on May 15 in a Bakersfield hospital.Don was born on Jan. 14, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio to parents Carl and Ella LaGaly. He served in the United States Navy during World War II form 1943 to 1946 as a ship’s cook. In 1955 he married the love of his life, Lillian Mary Bruder, in Sherman Oaks.Don began his working career as a butcher for Swift Meat Company. He was employed there for 15 years before changing careers into the lumber industry. After 33 years in the industry, he retired as foreman. Don was an extremely kind and gentle man, loved by all who knew him. He was a particularly good neighbor, willing to help anyone. Don was a very handy carpenter and enjoyed tinkering of all kinds. He loved gardening and raising flowers, but most of all he was a family man, dedicated to his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be...
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