Edward “Bud” Girard
Bud Girard was a notable presence in his retirement hometown of Carpinteria, volunteering in many capacities. Bud engineered a connector trail between the McMenemy and Cold Springs trails in Montecito. He also co-chaired the Friends of Franklin Trail, fundraising to reopen this historic trail in Carpinteria. He lent his civil engineering expertise to the trail’s construction.
Bud’s dedication to service will live on in his children, Valerie, Jeff, Mia, Daniel, and Bradley, along with their spouses, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in Carpinteria on Saturday, February 15, at 1:30 PM, followed by a reception at 3:00 PM. Planning to attend the reception? Email us here: budmannotes@icloud.com.