Bonita (Madera County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bonita ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bonita. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. (Singer, songwriter)
- Also known as: David Seville
- He was born in Fresno (CA) on January 27, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on January 16, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Ararat Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Bonita. The cemetery is located in Fresno County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Bagdasarian, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ararat Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ararat Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Ararat Cemetery
Wesley E. 'Freckles' Barry (Actor, director, producer)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on August 10, 1907 (a Saturday) and died in Fresno (CA) on April 11, 1994 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Turlock Memorial Park, which is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wesley E. 'Freckles' Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Turlock Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Turlock Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Turlock Memorial Park
Johnny Boyd (Race car driver)
- He was born in Fresno (CA) on August 19, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Fresno (CA) on October 26, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Clovis Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Bonita. The cemetery is located in Fresno County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Boyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clovis Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clovis Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Clovis Cemetery
Jim Brewer (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: James Thomas Brewer
- He was born in Merced (CA) on November 14, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Tyler (TX) on November 16, 1987 (a Monday).
- Merced is located in Merced County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- Tyler is located in Smith County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Brewer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Floral Haven Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Floral Haven Memorial Gardens (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Floral Haven Memorial Gardens
William Joseph Clarke (Musician)
- He was born in Inglewood (CA) on March 21, 1951 (a Wednesday) and died in Fresno (CA) on November 3, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Joseph Clarke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Green Hills Memorial Park
William Joseph Clarke (Musician)
- He was born in Inglewood (CA) on March 21, 1951 (a Wednesday) and died in Fresno (CA) on November 3, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Joseph Clarke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Green Hills Memorial Park
Mac 'The Knife' Foster (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on June 27, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Fresno (CA) on July 19, 2010 (a Monday).
- Alexandria is located in , Virginia.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the west northwest of Bonita. The cemetery is located in Merced County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mac 'The Knife' Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
Virgil Lee 'Ned' Garvin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Navasota (TX) on January 1, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Fresno (CA) on June 16, 1908 (a Tuesday).
- Navasota is located in Brazos County, Texas.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bonita. The cemetery is located in Fresno County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virgil Lee 'Ned' Garvin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Mountain View Cemetery
Jon Hall (Actor)
- Born: Charles Felix Locher
- He was born in Fresno (CA) on February 23, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on December 13, 1979 (a Thursday).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jon Hall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Thomas Hill (Artist)
- He was born in Birmingham (England) on September 11, 1829 (a Friday) and died in Raymond (CA) on June 30, 1908 (a Tuesday).
- Raymond is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Bonita. Both communities are located in Madera County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Hill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Mountain View Cemetery
Richard Dawson Kiel (Actor)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on August 13, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Fresno (CA) on August 10, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Belmont Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bonita. The cemetery is located in Fresno County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Dawson Kiel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Belmont Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Bonita to Belmont Memorial Park
James Henry 'Jim' Landis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fresno (CA) on March 9, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Napa (CA) on October 7, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- Napa is located in Napa County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery, which is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Henry 'Jim' Landis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tulocay Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tulocay Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Tulocay Cemetery
Philip H. Lathrop (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Merced (CA) on October 21, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 12, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Merced is located in Merced County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip H. Lathrop<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Samuel 'Sammy' Lee (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Fresno (CA) on August 1, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on December 2, 2016 (a Friday).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'Sammy' Lee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Janet Leigh (Actress)
- Born: Jeanette Helen Morrison
- She was born in Merced (CA) on July 6, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on October 3, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Merced is located in Merced County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Janet Leigh<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Westwood Memorial Park
Hubert Benjamin Leonard (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Birmingham (OH) on April 16, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Fresno (CA) on July 11, 1952 (a Friday).
- Birmingham is located in Erie County, Ohio.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bonita. The cemetery is located in Fresno County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hubert Benjamin Leonard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Mountain View Cemetery
Vic Lombardi (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Victor Alvin Lombardi
- He was born in Reedley (CA) on September 20, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Fresno (CA) on December 17, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Reedley is located in Fresno County, California.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Tulare Cemetery, which is located in Tulare County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vic Lombardi<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tulare Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Tulare Cemetery
Paul McGuire (Actor)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Fresno (CA) on May 5, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bonita. The cemetery is located in Fresno County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul McGuire<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Mountain View Cemetery
Dennis Morgan (Singer)
- He was born in Prentice (WI) on December 20, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Fresno (CA) on September 7, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Prentice is located in Price County, Wisconsin.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Oakhill Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the northeast of Bonita. The cemetery is located in Madera County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis Morgan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Oakhill Cemetery
John Wesley North (Abolitionist, founder of the City of Riverside)
- He was born in Sand Lake (NY) on January 4, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Fresno (CA) on February 22, 1890 (a Saturday).
- Sand Lake is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wesley North<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Evergreen Memorial Park
Orval Overall (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Farmersville (CA) on February 2, 1881 (a Wednesday) and died in Fresno (CA) on July 14, 1947 (a Monday).
- Farmersville is located in Tulare County, California.
- Fresno is located in Fresno County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bonita (which is located in Madera County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orval Overall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bonita to Inglewood Park Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.