Obituaries

Feb 12, 2020

Robert Leon Doughty Born: March 4, 1948 Passed: February 11, 2020. Robert is survived by Wife Beverly Doughty of Bakersfield, CA.Son Ryan Doughty of Puyallup, WA (Grandsons Ethan and Carsten) . Brothers Roy Doughty of Elko Nevada, Steve Doughty of Spokane, WA (Nancy).He is proceeded in death by Mother and Father Lewis Edward and Ona Marie, Brother,Edward Dwayne , Sons...

Feb 9, 2020

Our Mother brought us in this world and right from the start,We were like a pack, you couldn't pull apart.She gave us the world, put it right at our feet.We knew if we had her there was nothing we couldn't beat.Our mother showed us the way, gave us the light.She made sure we never gave up without putting up a...

Feb 3, 2020

Gladys Joan Clark passed away in her sleep, Monday, February 3, 2020 at Arcadia Gardens Residential Care on Delecato Ct. in Bakersfield, CA. She was 87 years old. One of seven children, she was born on October 25, 1932 in Wenatchee, Washington. Her parents were George W. and Ida E. Zimmer. She married Elvis (Al) E. Clark in December 1948....

Feb 1, 2020

Delbert Dean SanfordApril 21, 1933 – February 1, 2020Born to Lott Fernon Sanford and Violet Charlesworth Sanford in Hamilton, Colorado, Dad was the ninth of eleven children born to his parents. Dad was very young when the family moved to California, where he attended Greeley School west of Bakersfield.After World War II, Grandpa found work for the Haberfelde Family, which...

Jan 21, 2020

Jan 6, 2020

Peggy M. Myers born in Kansan City , Mo passed away peacefully in Bakersfield CA . Peggy was a long time residence of Bakersfield & was a medical professional for 40 years. She is survived by her children Mark Rose (Teresa) ; Michelle Runyan ; Christina Poe (Roger); Brother Fred Rose (Debbie) ; 9 Grandchildren , 7 Great grandchildren. Peggy...

Jan 5, 2020

Harry Ronald Kempka “Chief” (Ron), born October, 28, 1930 passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Sunday, January 5, 2020 with family by his side in Bakersfield, CA. Ron was a resident of Cheyenne, Wy for over 30 years. Ron was born in 1930 in Chicago, IL, lived in Cicero, IL, until joining the United Sates Navy. Ron...

Jan 2, 2020

Vera Jermaine Stephens passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Rosewood Health Facility in Bakersfield, CA. Most knew her simply as “Granny” and in her later years as “Boots”. She was born on April 22,1922 in Climbing Hill, Iowa, to Henry John and Alice Marie Sherman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Stephens; siblings, Velda,...

Jan 1, 2020

Cliff Vance was born April 5th, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Minnesota, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Missouri, Kansas and Arizona. He also lived for a short while in North Carolina. Cliff was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father and friend to many. He was an gifted artist, welder, iron worker, fisherman and scuba diver. He will...

Nov 27, 2019

Patricia Paulino Benavente was born on the beautiful island of Guam. She was called home by our Heavenly Father at the age of 64 where she currently resides in Bakersfield, California.December 30, 1954 - November 27, 2019In her new life, she will be greeted in Heaven by her: PARENTS: Manuel Taimanglo Paulino & Josefina Cruz PaulinoBROTHERS: James Cruz Paulino, Manuel...

Nov 22, 2019

Beatrice Stella Henry, 76 of Bakersfield, passed away Nov. 22, 2019, with family by her side. She was born to the late Jose and Juanita Lopez on August 29th in Chama, NM. She is survived by her children: Michael (Angela), Robbie, LaChelle (Jose), Billy (Yolanda), Juanita, Jason and 2 brothers: Jose (Trinnie) and Fred (Mona) Lopez. She also leaves behind:...

Nov 20, 2019

Celebration of Life January 18, 2020 at 10 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day-Saints 4100 Pin Oak Park Blvd, Bakersfield ,CA 93311.My son wrote this tribute, for Gilbert Arland Brown. Loving husband, awesome father, proud Grandpa, and adoring great grandpa. Gil will forever be remembered by me and I'm sure many others as a true M.O.M. (an...

Oct 20, 2019

Mariana Canez, 64Mariana Oropeza Canez of Bakersfield CA, passed away on October 20, 2019 surrounded by familyMariana was born in Bakersfield ,California on September 25, 1955. She grew up and lived in Lamont CA, attending Arvin High School. After graduation, she was a stay at home fun loving mother, care giver, and babysitter for numerous nieces and nephews. She enjoyed...

Oct 9, 2019

Joshua Worthen passed away at the age of 44 on October 9, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He is hugging his loving daughter Lauryn who passed away July 7, 2014. Funeral service will be On Saturday October 12, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint. 316 A. Street Bakersfield Ca . Viewing will be...

Oct 6, 2019

Leo Passed away on October 06 in Bakersfield at the age of 86. Leo served our country in the United States Nave. His services are pending at this time.

Sep 23, 2019

Leonard Ruben Heinrichs was born to John and Anna Heinrichs on November 4, 1918 and delivered by his Aunt Sara in Enid, Oklahoma. His family lived in the country and the nearest doctor was miles away. Shortly after he was born he cried a lot so the local doctor who was American Indian came to see how he could help....

Sep 21, 2019

Again cancer has taken another loved one from us. With deep sorrow, we lost Wesley Earl Burns. On Sept.21 at 7:30 PM, he passed with his family by his side.Wesley was born to Wesley Burns Sr. and Willie Lou Burns in Bakersfield,Ca. at the Cottage Hospital, now known as Good Samaritan Hospital.Wesley married and divorced Cindy Holman and they had...

Sep 6, 2019

HUGH JOHN PEARSONApril 15, 1947 - September 6, 2019Hugh John Pearson passed away September 6, 2019 after a long battle with Agent Orange Poison he contracted while fighting in the Vietnam War. Stock Car racing was a great love of Hugh's. He was a hometown hero bringing many fans and friends out to the track. After the war Hugh worked...

Sep 2, 2019

RONALD D. (RON) KIRBY1936 - 2019Ronald D. (Ron) Kirby, Bakersfield, CA. He is survived by his wife Beverly, brother Dwight (Corinne), daughters Lynn Mello (Joe), and Laurie White (Mark), sons Jeff Kirby (Michelle Joy) and James Kirby, and his step-children, Kari Hubbell, Kraig Harmon, Brad Harmon, Kathy Davis (Shawn), and Keith Cross. Ron also leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 15...

Aug 22, 2019

AROLD RAYMOND JAGGERSNovember 26, 1930 - August 21, 2019Harold Raymond Jaggers of Bakersfield, California passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Harold was born on November 26, 1930 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to Tom and Minnie Jaggers. He was the youngest of six children.As a very young man, Harold developed a great love for sports. He attended Dardanelle High School where...