Obituaries

Jul 26, 2016

Armando J. Vazquez Jr. “Joe” was born on Sept. 30, 1969 in La Mesa, CA and passed away on July 26, 2016 in Bakersfield, CA. He preceded in death by his parents, Armando J. Vazquez “A.J.” and Linda R. Vazquez. He is survived by his sister Andrea, brother Luke, nieces Audryanna & Jordyn, his “Bonus Mom” Sandra, Uncle Tony and...

Jul 7, 2016

Jun 26, 2016

Celebration of life will beheld at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints 2828 McCray st on Wednesday 29 for a loving sister and friend Gail "Pierce" Eves beginning at 11:00 a.mBorn to Mayme (Shephard) Pierce and Truman Pierce on August 29, 1961. Gail was the youngest child of 5 children between both of her parents. She spent her...

Jun 21, 2016

A memorial service will be held for Patricia J. Hansn on Wednesday June 29,2016 at 1509 S. Chester Community Church service starting at 11:00 a.m

Jun 15, 2016

Thomas F. Mattson long time residence of Kern County and a long time Iron Worker passed away on June 15, 2016 . A graveside service will be at Bakersfield National Cemetery 30008 East Bear Mountain Blvd , Arvin Ca 93203 with full military honors. Service will Start at 10 a.m

Jun 10, 2016

Consuelo Yanez Guillen, 84Consuelo "Connie" Yanez Guillen, 84, of Bakersfield , passed away June 10, 2016 in Bakersfield, California .Funeral/Burial service will be held at Union Cemetery on July 1, 2016 at 10:00 am.Connie was born February 21,1932 in Hanford, California to Mateo and Agustina Yanez. She went to school at East Bakersfield High School and graduated in 1950. While...

Jun 10, 2016

Consuelo Yanez Guillen, 84Consuelo "Connie" Yanez Guillen, 84, of Bakersfield , passed away June 10, 2016 in Bakersfield, California .Funeral/Burial service will be held at Union Cemetery on July 1, 2016 at 10:00 am.Connie was born February 21,1932 in Hanford, California to Mateo and Agustina Yanez. She went to school at East Bakersfield High School and graduated in 1950. While...

Jun 7, 2016

Laura (Lynn) Conger-AshleyJuly 5, 1951 – June 7, 2016Laura (Lynn) Conger-Ashley, born July 5, 1951 in Taft, CA passed peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with many health issues on June 7, 2016 Bakersfield, CA. Laura was the daughter of Kent Lewis Conger and Sally Ellen (Vaught) Conger. After losing her parents at a very young age, Laura...

May 29, 2016

Beverly Ann (Langford) Hoyt, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend went to be with the Angels on May 29, 2016. She passed in her home with her daughter Christina (Hoyt) Kempka and son-in-law Nicholas Kempka and family by her side, after a year-long battle with a rare cancer.Beverly Ann (Langford) Hoyt was born on June 25, 1947 in...

May 18, 2016

Bruce Vernon Winn, born June 19, 1954, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with melanoma on May 18, 2016. Bruce was the son of Norman Winn and Helen Heightsman Gordon and was raised in Visalia, CA where he was an All-American tennis player at Mount Whitney High School. As a member of The Church of...

May 14, 2016

Nicholas Kenley, 25 of Bakersfield, passed away May 14, 2016 in a tragic motorcycle accident in Bakersfield, CA.Born Nicholas Daniel Kenley “Nick” on June 1, 1990 in Bakersfield, CA. Nick attended Standard Elementary in Bakersfield, Piute Mountain School in Twin Oaks, Foothill High School in Bakersfield and River City High School in West Sacramento CA. While growing up, Nick enjoyed...

Apr 15, 2016

In Loving MemoryKevin Michael James BrownApril 17,1996 - April 15, 2016Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle. We love you and miss you always, Forever in our Hearts Until we see each other gain.Memorial service starting 3 p.m Wednesday May 18,2016 at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave.

Apr 12, 2016

Sharon went into the arms of Christ on April 12, 2016 she had a great life and enjoyed it . She was a long time resident of Kern County and did quality control for a pipe company for thirty years.Sharon will be having a viewing on April 22 , 2016 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m at Kern River Family...

Apr 10, 2016

Sandra Jean (Carter) Epp 1939 - 2016 Sandra Jean Epp passed peacefully with family at her bedside Sunday April 10,2016 at the age of 76. A Bakersfield resident for over 25 years, talented artistand crafter, she also enjoyed reading, golf, gardening and travel, but cared most about family and friends. You may have seen her around town with the license...

Apr 9, 2016

Donald Gene TinninMay 26, 1941 - April 9, 2016 Donald Gene Tinnin, born May 26, 1941 in Bakersfield Ca. And left to be with the Lord on April 9, 2016.He was the son of Glenn and Inez Tinnin.Don was born and raised in Bakersfield. He was avery hard worker. He started out working in gasstations at a young age and...

Apr 2, 2016

Santiago Escatell Jr. 86 died Saturday April 2, 2016 at home with family.He leaves his wife of 60 years Hilda (Padilla) Escatell, sons Ruben Escatell and wife Kim, Gabriel Escatell and wife Beatrice, his daughters Isabel Fisher and Husband Gary and Hilda Jarrell and husband TerrySeveral grand grandchildren. He was a loving Husband and father and after serving in the...

Mar 28, 2016

Geraldine (Jerry) Meistrell passed away at home on March 28 with her granddaughter Brie Ana, her great-granddaughter Katelyn and her grandson-in law, James in attendance. Jerry was 98 years old. She is survived by her children Stephen, Diana, and Kathleen.Born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Jerry moved with her husband and four children to California in 1951. The family lived in Corcoran,...

Mar 18, 2016

June LaRaine Hoffman passed away on March 18th 2016 in Bakersfield California. She was born April 19 1921 in Taft California and moved to Bakersfield in 1951. Moms greatest accomplishment in life was being a wonderful mother and wife. No one could ever ask for a better Mom, Mother in Law or Grandma. She was known as GG to her...

Mar 15, 2016

Michele lived her life her own way; she was smart, beautiful and loved everyone she met. She touched many lives in her journey and made an impact on everyone that was around her. Michele was an amazing storyteller; she loved sharing hilarious stories with her family and friends of the things she had experienced in her life. Not only did...

Mar 4, 2016

LEONARD CANO(October 11,1963- March 04,2016)Leonard passed away unexpectedly March 04,2016. He was born in Bakersfield CA , October 11,1963 to Ricardo and Maria Cano. In 1988, he met the love of his life while working a job at Memorial Hospital. He and Ida were married in 1991. Leonard had his own business(Cano Plumbing) for quite some time. He continued to...