Mario Lewis Carrete

Mario Lewis Carrete was born August 21, 1957 in Bakersfield, California to Robert & Patricia Carrete. Mario is joined into the loving arms of our father in heaven and his father Robert Carrete whom passed in 2007. Mario spent most of his years working as a butcher, a family affair. In his later years Mario worked as a tow truck driver doing what he always loved, helping others in need. There was never a person in need that Mario wouldn’t stop to help either on the road or in his own neighborhood. Mario is survived by his spouse of 24 years Carol. His Daughter Nicole (Howard) Gonzalez and his 3 grandchildren Alex, Emily and Ben. He also Leave behind his mother Patricia Carrete, sister Raquel Carrete and brother Andrew (Louise) Carrete. His Nephews, nieces and great nephew and nieces as well. Kristofer (Dorthy) Carrete, Krista, Danica & Selena. Vincent (Kayla) Carrete, Tinley & Emmie. Steven Carrete & Leticia. Alexandria (Brandon) Gallardo, Elliana. Mario will be missed by many and leave a gaping hole in the hearts of those left behind. Not a day goes by that he won’t be thought about and missed. His legacy of helping others in need will live on through his family and friends. Family and friends are invited to a Chapel Service at Basham Funeral Home Saturday July 23rd, 2022 at 11am 3312 Niles Street Bakersfield, CA. 93306. Followed directly by a graveside service at Union Cemetery at 12pm 730 Potomac Ave. Bakersfield, CA. 93307.