Obituaries

Mar 9, 2022

Nellie Escobedo age 83 of Bakersfield , Ca passed away on March 9, 2022. Nellie was a long time resident of Kern County and worked for Christ The King Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter Maria Biesik , and other family members and close friend Rosalia Salcedo. A viewing and Rosary will beheld at Christ The King Thursday...

Feb 22, 2022

Leland (Lee) Leroy EppLeland Leroy Epp passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the age of 87. ABakersfield resident for 30 years, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and golf, but enjoyedwatching all of the grandchildren playing their sports most. Lee was born in Whittier, California in1934 to John and Katheryn Epp. He graduated from James A. Garfield High School,...

Feb 20, 2022

Verbena Miriam Kierstead Martin ( Mim ) was born on February 4, 1938, in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of Arthur George Kierstead and Mary Ida Latour. She was raised on a farm, where she learned to milk cows, ride horses, and grow crops. She was one of 11 children, eight girls, and three boys. Her father...

Feb 7, 2022

Feb 1, 2022

Jean R. Costante ( Bersack ) age 95 of Bakersfield ,Ca passed away on February 1, 2022Viewing for Jean will be held on February 9th , 2022 from 6pm to 8 pm at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield ,Ca 93308Jean will be laid to rest at the Beverly National Cemetery in Beverly , NJ.

Jan 30, 2022

Paul Harold Stewart (May 25, 1928-Jan. 30, 2022)-Obituary Paul Harold Stewart passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Carroll Chamberlain (1930-2020), by two sons, Grant and MaJhew, and by son-in-law, Chuck Smotherman. He was the youngest of eight children of William and Grace Ogilvie Stewart, born May 25, 1928, in Salt Lake...

Jan 25, 2022

Robert Earl Miller, 90, of Bakersfield, California died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in the comfort of his home. Friends are invited to join the family for the funeral service on Thursday, February 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. The service will be in the Laurelglen Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 9900 White Oak Drive, Bakersfield, California. A...

Jan 21, 2022

July 24, 1946 - January 21, 2022

Shirle (Kathie, Mom, or Grandma to her family) was a lifelong resident of Bakersfield, except for college at the California Hospital School of Nursing and USC, and a hardworking Registered Nurse at local hospitals, visiting nurses, and the state prison at Wasco.

Missed by many, Shirle was a natural-born leader, becoming Honored Queen in...

Jan 4, 2022

Kenneth Michael Barker “Mike”August 22, 1953 – January 4, 2022Mike passed away Jan. 4, 2022 peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer. He was born to Kenneth and Maxine Barker on Aug. 22, 1953 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Corona, CA. and was raised in Bakersfield, CA attending North High School. Mike loved his children and...

Dec 25, 2021

JOEL WAYNE LAZENBY10/29/1930 – 12/25/2021 Joel “Wayne” Lazenby crossed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on December 25, 2021. Wayne was preceded in death by his beloved Mary and his youngest son, David. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Gunther, and his son, Mel Lazenby, his four grandchildren, Kendra Purtell, Andrea Black, Adrienne Lopez and Joshua Lazenby, and...

Dec 19, 2021

On Sunday, December 19 , 2021 , Cynthia ' Jane' Copeland a loving wife, partner, and friend of 36 years , an amazing mother , and a doting grandmother passed away at age 64 in her home.Jane is survived by her husband, Michael, who loved her endlessly, Her daughters Amanda, Kaycie, her stepdaughter Michelle and her children that she loved...

Dec 15, 2021

Mary Aguilar-Papion age 91 passed away on December 15, 2021.Visitation will be held at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield ,Ca .December 22, 2021 starting 6 p.m to 8 p.m with a rosary starting at 7 p.m. Chapel Services will Be December 23, 2021 at Kern River Family Mortuary starting at 10 A.M with a burial to...

Dec 10, 2021

Glorianna Giumarra, 89, of Bakersfield, CA died December 10, 2021 in her home of 20 years, with her loving husband Ben, 3 children and grandchildren at her bedside. Glorianna was a shining light to all who knew her. She had a talent for many activities, be it gardening, remodeling homes, or designing interiors and clothing. Her imagination knew no bounds....

Dec 2, 2021

Kathryne L. Puryear age 86 of Bakersfield ,Ca passed away on December 2, 2021 in Bakersfield ,Ca.Kathryne was a long time resident of Kern County she worked as a child support Manager with the DA Office.More information to come. Her services are pending at this time.

Nov 29, 2021

Cheryl Marie (Endes) Gors, 61 Born August 3, 1960 in Burke, SD Passed Away November 29, 2021 in Bakersfield, CA Cheryl is survived by her husband of 38 years Bryan Gors of Bakersfield, CADaughters Ashley Pixley of Bakersfield, CA , Alyssa Gors (Javier Martinez) of Bakersfield, CAAbigayle Gors (Elijah Moore) of Los Angeles, CAGranddaughters Remington Pixley and Maverick Martinez, both...

Nov 28, 2021

.In loving memory of James Albie Graham ( Lil Rabbit ) Jimbo was a happy soul, enjoyed life, family, friends, and especially his money. Happiest Lil boy when he had his money and his wallet. Jimbo always had money, even when he would pull out an empty one, (the empty one was a disguised ) to get a dollar, Jimbo...

Nov 19, 2021

Diane Lynn Comstock passed away on November 19, 2021 at the age of 59. She was born May 11,1962 to David and Dorothy Renick. She married her husband John Comstock in February 1982. Shortly after they welcomed their first daughter and 2 years later they welcomed their second daughter. Sadly John passed away October 27, 1984. Diane was a homemaker...

Nov 17, 2021

Claude ( Barney ) Barnes age 71. A long time resident of Kern County . Passed away on November 17, 2021 with his loving Wife Marty and his loving daughter Denise by his side. More information to follow.

Nov 13, 2021

David Lee Slaughter, passed away at Memorial Hospital on November 13, 2021.He was born September 26, 1945 in Bakersfield, California the fourth child of Lincoln “R” Slaughter and Helen Marie Main Slaughter. He graduated from East High in 1963. Attended BYU where he met his beautiful wife to be, Beverly Ann Tschanz. He continued his education at UC Los Angeles....

Nov 8, 2021

Consuelo ‘Connie’ Bermudez Nieto, 79 years of age, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday November 8th, 2021. Connie was born on July 20th, 1942, in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Rafael Bermudez and Luisa Espita Gamino Bermudez. She was the youngest of 3 children. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ralph and Jose Bermudez. She...