Bobby Carolina

Bobby Carolina Sr 55, passed away on June 23, 2021 in Bakersfield California. He was born on September 21, 1965 in Tulare California to Jerry Carolina and Lois J Gillon.

Bobby grew up in Teviston, California. He attended Earlimart Elementary, and Earlimart Middle School. He graduated from Delano High School in 1983. After high school he attended Bakersfield College, where he majored in Art. He worked for Soils Engineering as a driller, where he worked for 25 years.

Bobby enjoyed drawing. He was well known for a picture of a tiger that he drew, that was on display for years at the front office of Earlimart Middle School. He was also known for riding his bicycle from Teviston to Bakersfield everyday to attend classes at Bakersfield College.

Bobby is survived by his mother Lois Gillon of Bakersfield California; His estranged wife Julie Alvarez Alcala of Phoenix Arizona; his 5 adult children Bobby Carolina, Regina Carolina, Christopher Carolina, Angel Carolina and Sienna Carolina of Phoenix Arizona; his siblings Nick Hooks, Felicia Gillon and Kathy Gillon of Bakersfield California. Tenisha Carolina and Kema Carolina of Tulare California. His 4 grandchildren Zadaya, Erimias, Brice and Dylan of Phoenix Arizona; his two nephews Joseph and Gabriel of Bakersfield California; and two uncles Levi Hooks of Teviston California; and Johnny Hook of Bakersfield California.

Bobby was preceded in death by his Father Jerry Carolina; his adopted great grandmother Molly Fields; and numerus aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services will be held at Basham Funeral Care 3312 Niles Street in Bakersfield California at 10:00 a.m. on July 14, 2021. A visitation will be held at Basham Funeral Care on July 13, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The family will be greeting relatives and friends at repast (location to be announced at end of service).

Condolences may be left on Bobby Carolina's online guestbook at www.bashamfuneralcare.com



Bobby worked as a soil engineer for 25 years. To say he was a hard working man was an understatement. No matter the day of the week, Bobby was up early and in bed no later than 11. He had a big smile and a laugh that will never be forgotten. He loved the outdoors. He loved to take his children to the beach, hiking, paintball shooting, the parks, zoos, camping. He also enjoyed home cooked meals and anything that would bring him closer to family. We are devastated by Bobby's passing and are reaching out to friends and family for support during this difficult time. Donations can be made by clicking here