Obituaries

Judy L. Hays

Judy L. Hays

Mar 29, 2025

JUDITH LOUISE HAYSSeptember 6, 1942 – March 29, 2025The family of Judy Hays is saddened to announce her passing on March 29, 2025 at the age of 82.Judy was born September 6, 1942, to Arthur and Martha Heffner. Judy lived a life filled with Love, Laughter and Kindness and was known for being the loving wife of Gary Hays for...

David - Riddle

David - Riddle

Mar 25, 2025

Born July 21st, 1949 Passed away on March 25, 2025 at age 75 Survived by his two children, daughter Lacy Riddle, and son Paul Riddle. 

There will be a graveside burial service Friday April 4th at 12:30pm at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery 9101 Kern Canyon Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306 at the “sunny slope lawn” area.

 Lead an amazing life, affecting the lives of...

Joan Melba Burns

Joan Melba Burns

Mar 24, 2025

Obituary of Joan M. Burns

August 2, 1938 – March 24, 2025

It is with a heavy and sad heart that we announce the death of our beloved mother, Joan Melba Godwin-Burns. Joan passed away on March 24, 2025 at Memorial Hospital Bakersfield, California at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness.

Joan was born on August 2, 1938 in Williams, Arizona...

Maria - Toro

Maria - Toro

Mar 1, 2025

Services will be on  April 12 at 12:00 PM. Union cemetery at the mausoleum 730 E. Potomac Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93307

We are gathered here to celebrate the life of Mary Toro, who passed away on March 1, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. She was born on October 20, 1950, to her loving parents Felipe and Lenore Garza.

In 1970, Mary married her...

Jimmy W. Hughey

Jimmy W. Hughey

Feb 21, 2025

Jimmy Wayne HugheySeptember 6, 1944 – February 21, 2025Jimmy Wayne Hughey was born on September 6, 1944, at his family’s farm in Porterville, California, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, in Bakersfield, California, on February 21, 2025.He dedicated his life to helping others, both through his career in social work and in the way he showed...

Jerry W. Frazier

Jerry W. Frazier

Feb 16, 2025

Jerry W. Frazier passed away on February 16, 2025. He was a long time resident of Kern County.  Services will be on Saturday March 15, 2025 at  Coronado Baptist Church 516 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Starting at 11:00 am.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

David J. Sterling

David J. Sterling

Feb 12, 2025

David J. Sterling passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 66 in Bakersfield, Ca. He was a long time resident of Kern County. At this time no services are schedule. But leave a message for the family on the guestbook.

Irma L. Richards

Irma L. Richards

Feb 6, 2025

Irma L. Richards a long time resident of Kern County passed away on February 6, 2025 at the age of 95. Irma's celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 22, 2025 at Olive Branch Community Church 12000 Olive Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312 starting at 11:00 am.

Beatrice Christina Rager

Beatrice Christina Rager

Jan 30, 2025

Beatrice Christina Gambon- Rager passed away on January 30, 2025 in Bakersfield, California. Beatrice was born in Teaneck New Jersey on December 22, 1936. Beatrice was the only child of her father Roy and second child of her mother Beatrice. She spent her early years in New Jersey where her two oldest sons were born and later Colorado where she...

Deral Lee Martin

Deral Lee Martin

Jan 22, 2025

Deral L. Martin passed away on Jan 22, 2025 In Bakersfield, Ca Deral is preceded in death by his Loving Parents Paul & Rowena Martin. 

Services are scheduled for Saturday February 8, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints 5600 Panorama Dr. Bakersfield, Ca 93306. Viewing starting at 12 followed by funeral services at 12:30. Burial...

Annette I. Basham

Annette I. Basham

Jan 20, 2025

Annette Basham passed away on January 20, 2025 she was a long time resident of Kern county. 

Celebration of life will be on March 5, 2025 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel  1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308. Starting at 1:00 pm

Mona Johnson

Mona Johnson

Jan 18, 2025

Mona J. Johnson Passed away on January 18, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca. Mona was a longtime resident of Kern County and was in Auto Sales for about 35 years. 

Celebration of life will be on February 28, 2025 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308 Starting at 1:00 pm

Luis A. Pino

Luis A. Pino

Jan 16, 2025

Luis Armando Pino

US Army – Rank: Sgt (T) E-5

January 30, 1945 – January 16, 2025

Obituary

Luis Armando Pino, also known as "Armando" or "Mando", passed away on January 16, 2025, at his home. Armando was born on January 30, 1945 in Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his Father, Antonio Carranza Pino, Mother, Armida Pino, Sister, Susan Mallison...

Maria Guadalupe Guerrero

Maria Guadalupe Guerrero

Jan 14, 2025

Maria G. Guerrero passed away on Jan 14, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca . Viewing will be at 6pm to 8pm  with a rosary starting a 7 pm on Friday January 24, 2025 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308

Curtis McClenny

Curtis McClenny

Jan 5, 2025

Curtis McClenny was born February 11, 1946, in Congress Arizona and passed away on January 5, 2025, with his family by his side after battling cancer. Curtis served in the US Army and will have a military honor at the Bakersfield Nation cemetery in Arvin CA. On January 21, 2025 at 1:15 pm

Curtis married his love Brenda Abbott on June...

Michael Steven Munn

Michael Steven Munn

Dec 25, 2024

 Michael Steven Munn 

 18 July 1952 to 25 December 2024 

 Michael Steven Munn passed away on December 25, from a heart attack. Mike was born on July 18th 1952, in Bakersfield, California. He was the second of four sons born to James & Patricia Munn. Four days after he was born, the 1952 earth quake hit. Mike was in a bassinet that...

Laura C. Summers

Laura C. Summers

Dec 24, 2024

Laura Clayton Summers July 30th, 1941 - December 24th, 2024

Laura Clayton Summers, a beloved wife, mother, nana and friend to all, passed away on the morning of Christmas Eve at the age of 83. Laura was born on July 30th, 1941 in Buckeye, Arizona to Sylvester and Thelma Walker, while migrating to California during the Dust Bowl. 

Laura married Charley Holman...

Catherine Joanne Wiggins

Catherine Joanne Wiggins

Dec 18, 2024

A memorial service to celebrate Cathy’s life is scheduled for Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm. It will be held at Valley Baptist Church in the “Multi-Purpose Building” at 4800 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308. The closest parking is on the south side of the facilities at the northeast corner of Hageman Rd & Fruitvale Ave. 

There will be a...

Donald Eugene Hurst

Donald Eugene Hurst

Dec 16, 2024

Donald Eugene Hurst

September 22, 1939 - December 16, 2024

Donald E. Hurst passed away and went on to be with the Lord on December 16, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born to Isaac and Elsie Hurst on September 22, 1939 in Gore, Oklahoma. His family moved to California in 1941 and settled in McFarland.

Donald attended McFarland High School...

Joshua R. Sanders

Joshua R. Sanders

Dec 13, 2024

Joshua R. Sanders. Burial at the Bakersfield National Cemetery on January 16, 2025. 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203 Starting at 10:00 am

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