Obituaries
Oscar Thomas Van De Venter
Nov 19, 2013
Born to Oscar Thomas and Lucille Love Van De Venter,and preceded in death by his parents and sister Sylvia Soto.Tom grew up and attended school in Bakersfield, CA eventually owning a couple of businesses, including Chester Ave. Paint and Body.He earned his teaching credentials and went on to share his passion in Auto Body Repair at East High, and Bakersfield...
Martin - Vallejo
Nov 11, 2013
Memorial Service will be held on Friday November 22, 2013 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield ,Ca 93308The family has requested that those in attendance at the Memorial Service, if possible - wear something with "gray." Martin's favorite color is gray.
Helen Lee Nickelberry
Nov 11, 2013
Helen Lee Nickelberry, 73, of Camarillo passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013, of natural causes. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of forty-one years, Collins Nickelberry. Helen is survived by her three daughters Sabrena Stice (Carl) of Milpitas, CA., Denise Nickelberry of Jackson, TN, and Dr. Tressie A. Nickelberry of Port Hueneme, CA. Helen also leaves behind...
Roland Donald White
Nov 6, 2013
Born in Swink, Oklahoma to Perry and Ethel (Wright)White.Roland served honorably in the United States Army.He is survived by his companion Susan and son Chase. Roland has resided in Kern County for nearly five decades.A Memorial Service with Full Military Honors - is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday November 15, 2013 at Kern River Family Chapel, 1900 N. Chester Ave....
William David Jensen
Oct 28, 2013
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:30 AM Tuesday November 05, 2013 at Kern River Family Chapel.At 2:00 PM - Committal Service is scheduled at Bakersfield National Cemetery, with full Military Honors.
Rhonda Ann Maine
Oct 23, 2013
Rhonda was born in Long Beach, California to John and Lynetta (Horton) Stracener.She is survived by her loving husband Eric, children; Sarah, Crystal and Mathew. She has been a resident of Kern County for 23 years and was employed as a Teacher for 18 years.A Memorial Service is scheduled for Monday October 28, 2013 - 3:00PM at the Olive Knolls...
Bonne Kay Myers
Oct 14, 2013
Bonnie Kay Myers was born to Calvin and Clara (Turner)Yeoman in Salem Oregon on July 3, 1950.On October 14, 2013 after a long battle with cancer, Bonnie Myers passed away at her home, surrounded by loved ones.Bonnie was employed as a School Psychologist for Standard School District for 22 years. Bonnie loved kids and spending time in her garden, She...
Robert Henry Wegis
Oct 12, 2013
Robert (Bob) Henry Wegis December 29,1927 - October 12, 2013 Robert (Bob) Henry Wegis, passed away peacefully Saturday night October 12, 2013. Native Bakersfield resident was born December 29,1927. Married 62 years to his childhood sweetheart, Bette Jane Beggs, who preceded him in death. Beloved father of five children: his eldest son, Antone Henry Wegis lll, preceded him in death;...
Wanda Evelyn Austin
Oct 11, 2013
Wanda Baughn (Clinton) Austin was born February 17, 1934, in Asher, OK, and went to be with Jesus on October 11, 2013. In 1950, Wanda met and married Leonard Clinton and they began their life and family together. In 1965, they moved from Lamont, CA, to Seneca, MO, to a farm they called “Happy Acres”. Many friendships and fond memories...
Rowdy J. Gomez
Oct 10, 2013
Rowdy J. Gomez (37) was born June 22, 1976 and passed away suddenly on October 10, 2013 in Bakersfield, Ca.Rowdy was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Simon Gomez in 1993. He is survived by his wife Heidi Gomez (Ruggenberg); children Cody Gomez (17), Simon Gomez (10), and Camerzell Gomez (9) all of Bakersfield, Ca; father Raul Gomez of...
Paula Jean Graves
Oct 6, 2013
Paula was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 08, 1956 to Joner and Carol (Heiner).She has been a resident of Kern County for over five decades. On the morning of Sunday October 06, 2013 she entered rest.
Shirley Clarice Clerico
Oct 2, 2013
Shirley Clarice Franklin was born to Pauline and Levi Franklin on September 19, 1924, in Los Angeles California. She was their only child. Due to his job with the Southern Pacific Railroad, Shirley’s father moved the family to Bakersfield when Shirley was just five years old. Shirley loved telling stories of her family’s years in Bakersfield, which included eating burgers...
Dale Eugene Strecker
Oct 1, 2013
Dale Eugene was the fourth son born to John and Pauline Strecker in Russell, Kansas. Services will be held at: Kern River Mortuary 530 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield CA, on 10-20-13, at 1 pm. Dad is preceded in death by his parents John and Pauline Strecker. Two brothers, one at birth and Glenn Strecker. Plus his sole mate and wife...
Kathryn Berniece Martin
Sep 29, 2013
Kathryn, born in Oklahoma to Lonnie and Jewel (Dobbs-Webb)has been a resident of Kern County for over six decades.She worked as an Office Manager for over twenty years at Valley Hydraulics.She is preceded in death by her loving husband Clifford. On the morning of September 29th, surrounded by her devoted family, she entered rest.Services are pending. Interment will be at...
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