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Melania Coss Mendez
Aug 20, 2026
En memoria de Melania Coss de Méndez
Con profundo amor y tristeza despedimos a nuestra querida madre Melania Coss de Méndez, quien dejó una huella imborrable en el corazón de todos los que tuvieron la dicha de conocerla.
Melania nació en el pequeño pueblo de Iramuco, Guanajuato, México, hija de Vicente Coss y Antonia Silva de Coss. A lo largo de su...
Linda Kay Leary
Aug 7, 2026
Linda Kay Leary
Linda Kay Leary was born on August 24, 1949, to Charlie and Gladys Killian; she was the sixth of seven children and the second and youngest daughter. She and her sister Charlotte were not only sisters but best friends, despite being a few years apart in age. They were together a lot, and people often mistook them for...
Debra Joyce Ornelas
Aug 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Debra Joyce Ornelas
Debra Joyce Ornelas, affectionately known as Debbie, age 74, of Shafter, CA, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, California. She leaves behind cherished memories and the love of family and friends who will deeply miss her.
Debbie was born on December 23, 1951, in Casa Grande, Arizona, to Theodore...
Soledad Menchaca De Ramirez
Jul 18, 2026
Soledad fue una mujer amorosa, dedicada y de gran fortaleza, quien dejó una huella imborrable en la vida de todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla. Su amor, sus enseñanzas y sus recuerdos vivirán por siempre en nuestros corazones.
Le sobreviven sus hijos: Esteban, Elizabeth, Jacqueline, Edgar y Richard, quienes siempre llevarán consigo el amor y legado de su querida...
Nina Mae Keeley
Jul 17, 2026
Favorite scripture: Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Nina Mae (Tappan) Keeley, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17th, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born...
Wanda Handel
Jul 15, 2026
Wanda “Harris” Handel was born on April 20th, 1944, in McFarland, California. Wanda went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 15th, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.
Wanda grew up in Wasco, California, where she attended Wasco schools. Wanda was a devoted wife, mom, grammie, aunt, sister, and friend whose love for...
Nelda Faye Dial
Jul 14, 2026
Nelda was born in Duran, New Mexico, to William E. Roberts and Cleo Dalton Roberts. She was the fifth of seven children.
Her early years were shaped by both joyful memories and significant challenges. Because her father worked for the railroad, the family often lived in boxcars stationed at remote train stops throughout New Mexico and Arizona. These unique circumstances created...
Gloria A. Valdez
Jul 13, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gloria Angélica Valdez, who entered eternal rest at the age of 72. Gloria was born on April 4, 1954, in Coahuila, Mexico, and spent the greater part of her life in Arvin, California, where she built a life centered on love, faith, and devotion to her family.
Gloria was a woman whose kindness...
Larry Dean Engleman
Jul 11, 2026
Larry Engleman, age 84, of Bakersfield, CA, passed away on July 11, 2026. He was born on June 17, 1942, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of Ross and Mary Engleman.He is survived by his devoted wife Ann Engleman, his beloved children, Jimmy Engleman, Cory Ferguson, Randy Engleman, Lori McGowen, son-in-law Mark Ferguson & son-in-law Jeff McGowen and many treasured...
Robert Dale Plumley
Jun 30, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Dale Plumley, who passed away on June 30th 2026 at the age of 76. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandpa and brother.
Born in Arkansas on February 23rd 1950 to Boyd and Lena Plumley. Robert was the fifteenth of sixteen children. He is lovingly remembered by his wife...

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