Anna Marie Bianchi March 23, 1933 - Aug. 31, 2009 The Garces Class of 1953 has lost another cherished classmate. Anna Bianchi died on August 31, 2009, in Agno, Switzerland. Anna was born in Argentina and came to America in 1946. She attended St. Joseph School and was a graduate of Garces High School. She moved to San Francisco after graduation and pursued a career in the insurance industry. One summer Anna Marie vacationed in Switzerland. She then made this her permanent home. Anna Marie was fluent in many languages and used this gift as she vacationed in various foreign countries. She stayed in contact with former classmates and friends. Anna Marie will be greatly missed. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, September 4, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Francis Church. Published in Bakersfield Californian on September 3, 2009