Joshua Timothy Boldra
Obituary

Joshua Timothy Boldra was born in West Covina, California, on May 19, 1980, and passed away in Marina del Rey, California, on October 31, 2026, following a tragic accident.

Joshua lived life boldly, always seeking adventure, creativity, and every opportunity to experience joy. He loved surfing and spending time at the beach. Throughout his life, he was also an avid skateboarder, basketball player, and tennis partner. His creative spirit extended into poetry and visual art. He was a published poet with more than five volumes of work and a top-rated poetry page that reached a global audience. His paintings and drawings found homes with friends and family around the world.

Professionally, Joshua dedicated much of his career to quality management, building compliance and quality assurance systems for companies across the world. He was dependable in both his personal and professional life, and his expertise was widely respected. He also served as an expert counsel in lawsuits and industry surveillance reporting.

Joshua earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, multiple ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certifications, the title of AWS Certified Welder and Inspector, and NACE Level II certification. These qualifications, combined with his experience, knowledge, and discernment, allowed him to develop accurate and actionable quality standards in the wind and electric vehicle energy industries.

Joshua was a rare blend of brilliance and boundless warmth, treating everyone he met with the exact same expectation of basic humanness. At home, he was fiercely protective and a total goofball, anchoring his family with an incredibly deep love and a willingness to sacrifice anything for them. He loved without conditions and naturally gravitated toward people who dropped their masks to stand in their own truth. He was audaciously authentic, a relentless builder driven to create, succeed, and charge through life at full throttle. Joshua never flinched when it came to standing up for his convictions. He looked at every challenge as an invitation, living with a fierce, unstoppable energy that made it seem as though he was trying to fit five lifetimes into one.

Of all his accomplishments, Joshua was most proud of being a father. He was also proud of the career he built in quality management and the many places he traveled for both work and adventure. Along the way, he made lasting connections with people around the world and was often recognized by those he had met during his travels. Above all, he was proud that he truly lived and never let life simply pass him by.

Joshua is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Richard and Margaret Scrugham, his uncles Scott, Ryan, and Randall Scrugham, his paternal grandparents Benjamin and Ruth Boldra, and his uncle Samuel Boldra.

Joshua is survived by his daughters, Clarissa and Chole Boldra; his wife, Jillian Wink; his brothers, Christopher and Jeremiah Boldra; his sister, Candice Rouell; his parents, Tim and Deborah Boldra; his uncles Daniel and Philip Boldra, and his extended family.

Joshua hoped to be remembered as a loving father, a supportive husband, and an authentic friend. He strived to be the best at whatever he pursued, bringing passion, determination, and genuine enthusiasm to every part of his life.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at La Costa Mariscos, 3401 Chester Ave, Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. In honor of Josh's memory, attendees are asked to wear blue. Light bites, appetizers, and soft drinks will be provided.

Joshua's life was filled with creativity, adventure, meaningful connections, and love. His bold spirit and the joy he brought to those around him will continue to live on in the memories of all who knew him.