DEANNA MCCAULEY
February 24, 1937 – May 6, 2021
Deanna was born in Bakersfield to Vincent and Gina Maraccini on February 24, 1937, the second of three daughters. She attended St. Francis School and graduated from Garces Memorial High School in 1955. While there, she was a song leader, homecoming queen, and was involved in writing
the Garces alma mater, which is still sung today. She received her BS degree from Mount St. Marys College and began a career in the medical technology field. She married John McCauley and together they raised four children, who were always the delight of Deannas life, along with her six grandchildren. In 1973, Deanna changed careers and became a science teacher at Garces, where she remained until her retirement in 2003. She loved generating curriculum to meet the students needs and was involved in developing the science curriculum while serving as department chair. She taught AP Biology for many years. Deanna was honored for her many years of service when she was inducted into the Garces Hall of Honor in 2009. After her retirement, she volunteered as a tutor at the Mercy Learning Center and served lunch to the homeless at the St. Vincent de Paul Center. Over the years, she participated in several different Bible studies.
She passed from this life on May 6, after a short bout with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her four loving children the last four weeks of her life and enjoyed their teasing of one another and their laughter.
Deanna is survived by her four children: John, Christopher, Patrick (Lisa) and Kelli (Jason), as well as six grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Gloria de Censo and Paula Evans.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Center, 300 Baker Street, 93305, or to the Bakersfield Catholic Educational Foundation, c/o Garces Memorial High School, 2800 Loma Linda Drive, 93305.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Christ The King Church, 1800 Bedford Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308 on June 7. The Rosary will be at 9:30 A.M, with the Mass to follow at 10:00 A.M.