Laida Bakich passed away June 6th at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital at the age of 77 years with her family at her side. Laida was a native of Hollister, had graduated from Sacred Heart Grammar School, the Morleand Notre Dame Boarding High School in Watsonville, and the College Of Notre Dame in Belmont, CA. Upon graduation Laida was employed by the Bank Of America in San Francisco and later, in Vacaville. After taking time off to start and raise her family, Laida then went to work for Almaden Vineyards in San Juan Bautista and the Don Pacheco “Y” Restaurant. In addition to the Old Mission San Juan Bautista Parish, Laida was a member of the Wednesday Card Club, and the San Juan Parlour N.G.D.W. Besides being an excellent cook, said her family, Laida loved gardening and going to garage sales. “Most important in her life was her family and grandchildren,” said her husband Mitchell Bakich Jr. to whom she was married for 57 years last November 25th. Besides Mitchell, Laida is survived by her daughters Monique Cabrera, husband Mike of Hollister, and Michelle Boisen, husband Jeff of Santa Cruz; sister Marie Waller of Hollister; grandchildren Mitchell Ryan Bakich, spouse Heather, Nicholas Bakich, Marqui and Drew Boisen.
She was predeceased by her son Mark Edward Bakich who died in 1988.
As per her wishes private graveside services were held at the family plot at San Juan District Cemetery for immediate family. Officiating was Fr. Kenneth Laverone, a personal friend of the family. Donations are preferred to the Old Mission San Juan Bautista c/o Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito St., Hollister 95023
