Obituaries

Frederick Adolph Paggi

Frederick Adolph Paggi

Dec 29, 2023

Fredrick Adolph Paggi went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ December 29, 2023 in Bakersfield, CA. He died peacefully at home with family by his side. He was 87. 

Fred was born September 11,1936 to Moses and Agnes Belezzuoli Paggi in Tipton, CA. 

He was raised on the family farm along with his brother Richard. He attended Tipton Elementary...

Larry Lee Williams

Larry Lee Williams

Dec 6, 2023

Larry L. Williams Passed away on December 6, 2023 in Bakersfield, Ca

Burial for Larry will be on December 29,  2023 at the Bakersfield National Cemetery with full military honors starting at 2pm. No viewing is scheduled.  

More information to follow.

Gregory Wayne Snelson

Gregory Wayne Snelson

Dec 5, 2023

 On December 5, 2023, Gregory Snelson left this life the same way he lived it, gently and thoughtfully pulling his rig over, opening the door of his cab and stepping quietly into the arms of Jesus. What a wonderful reunion it must have been as he was greeted by his father, Gerald, mother, Ruby and brother, Barry. He left behind...

Donna Marie Wisniewski (West)

Donna Marie Wisniewski (West)

Nov 26, 2023

 

Donna Marie Wisniewski (West) April 23, 1960 — November 26, 2023     Donna Marie Wisniewski (West)    April 23, 1960 – November 26, 2023   Donna Marie Wisniewski (West), beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, born on April 23, 1960, to Lina Elizabeth Mooring-West, Willis McCraw and raised by the man she loved and called, Dad,...

Danny Najera II

Danny Najera II

Nov 24, 2023

 

Danny Najera II devoted son, brother and Uno passed away peacefully

into the arms of Jesus Christ, November 24,2023.

 Danny was born March 17, 1979, in Bakersfield CA to Sheila Sanford

and Danny Najera. He was the first born. Danny attended McKee Elementary

Greenfield Middle and Ridgeview High Schools.

        He enjoyed riding bikes, driving remote-controlled cars, and fishing...

Cory M. Thompson

Cory M. Thompson

Nov 17, 2023

 

Cory Michael Thompson, devoted son, father, and brother, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 17, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer.

 

Cory was born in Bakersfield, California on April 30, 1982 to Robert and Brenda Thompson. He was the second oldest child. Cory attended Norris Elementary, Norris Middle, and North High Schools. Cory...

Bernice Bell Johns

Bernice Bell Johns

Nov 3, 2023

 

Bernice Bell Johns was born on September 16th, 1931. She entered Heaven on November 3rd. Bernice is survived by her daughters Rosemary Baker, and Ruby Thomas, her sons Dean Johns and David Johns, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren as well as her brother Jerry Sweeten and sister Betty Wing. She is preceded in death by several family members including her...

Eluterio Esquivel. Jr

Eluterio Esquivel. Jr

Oct 31, 2023

Eluterio Esquivel Jr . View and celebration of life November 29, 2023 10 am at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93308

Sheila Ann Leal

Sheila Ann Leal

Oct 25, 2023

 

Sheila Ann Leal (née Miller) left this earth to be with the Lord on October 25, 2023. She was the most loving mom, Nana, sister, and friend.   Sheila is preceded in death by her parents, May Miller(née Decrow) and Millard “Terry” Miller, her brother Michael T. Miller, and the the love of her life and the dad of...

Darrell Dwayne Cross

Darrell Dwayne Cross

Oct 23, 2023

 

Darrell Dwayne Cross left us on 10/23/2023. Darrell was born on 7/8/1946 to Sybil and Wallace B. Cross by whom he was preceded in death. He was married to the love of his life, Kathleen Ordiway, for 27 years. His parents, Wally and Sybil Cross raised him in a very active home along with his two older brothers, Ron...

Aaron Glen West, Sr.

Aaron Glen West, Sr.

Oct 20, 2023

 

Aaron Glen West, Sr.

 

January 28, 1971 – October 20, 2023

 

Aaron Glen West, Sr, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, born on January 28, 1971, to Jessie Mitchel West and Lina Elizabeth Mooring-West of Salinas, California. He went home to be with our Lord and Savior, peacefully, on October 20, 2023, after suffering some health...

Jamie D. Posey

Jamie D. Posey

Oct 16, 2023

 

We are sad to announce the passing of Jamie Delores Posey, age 38. She went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2023. Jamie was born on March 28, 1985, to Evelyn Hale (Todman) and David Posey.

         Jamie was such a kind and generous person. She brought joy and laughter to those around her. Jamie lived...

Gary David Minner

Gary David Minner

Oct 10, 2023

Gary D. Minner passed away on October 10, 2023 in Bakersfield, Ca, Gary was a long time resident of Kern County. Services are pending for burial at the Bakersfield National Cemetery.

Karri McKenzie

Karri McKenzie

Oct 8, 2023

 

Karri McKenzie, a beloved mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, born April 1963 to Shari and Louren McKenzie. Karri celebrated her 60th birthday this year and passed away suddenly on October 8, 2023 in Bakersfield, California.   Karri has two daughters Melissa Lynne and Shaundra Lewis and 5 grandchildren Thomas Ramirez, James Lewis, Matthew Ramirez, Carleigh Lewis (her only...

Richard S. Sanford

Richard S. Sanford

Sep 29, 2023

 

December 28, 1948 to September 29, 2023

Richard (RIck) Stephen Sanford was born in Taft, CA to Richard G. and Lorraine W. Sanford (Pond). Rick attended Foothill High and graduated in 1966. After graduation he joined the US Army and was an Airborne Infantryman. He served 2 tours of Vietnam and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, a Combat Infantry...

Lozelsen CJ Loeak

Lozelsen CJ Loeak

Sep 27, 2023

Lozelsen CJ Loeak entered this life on June 21, 2023 he was just here for a little while and returned back to heaven on September 27, 2023.

Viewing and services for Lozelsen will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints 9900 White oak dr Bakersfield, Ca 93311.

Viewing starting at 11:00 a.m with...

Joseph Thomas Wilkerson

Joseph Thomas Wilkerson

Sep 11, 2023

 

Joseph Thomas Wilkerson, age 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep while on a fishing trip with friends on September 11, 2023. He was born October 24, 1953 in Stockton, California. He was the third of four boys born to Irene (Zetter) Wilkerson and Edwin Wilkerson. Joseph learned the value of faith and hard work from his mother, Irene,...

Diane Elizabeth Chapman

Diane Elizabeth Chapman

Sep 10, 2023

 

  Diane Elizabeth Chapman

January 1, 1949 – September 10, 2023

 

            On September 10th, our beautiful mother, wife, and grandmother, Diane Elizabeth Chapman, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband, Martin by her side.

            Diane had courageously battled the disease P.S.P. For 6 years she fought this vicious disease illness with the courage of...

Susan Carol Reagan

Susan Carol Reagan

Sep 9, 2023

Susan Reagan age 63 of Ridgecrest California passed away on September 9, 2023. Susan a long time resident of Kern County. Susan was in the education field for 20 years.

Celebration of life will be Friday October 6, 2023 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308 starting at 12:00 p.m

Alex B. Edillor

Alex B. Edillor

Sep 7, 2023

 

Alex Ballesteros Edillor, 68, passed away peacefully at home with his  family of natural causes on September 7, 2023 in Bakersfield, CA.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday September 23, 2023 at Olive Knolls Church of the Nazarene. In lieu of flowers, please send cards and donations to Kathleen Edillor. Donations will be made...

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