Santiago Basulto
May 10, 2016
Santiago Basulto March 17, 1981 – May 10, 2016 Santiago was born March 17, 1981 to Jamie Mendez and Guadalupe Perez. Born and raised in California, Santiago attended the local schools in Arvin and graduated from Arvin High. He worked as a mechanic in Health Care. On May 10, 2016, Santiago passed away. A Graveside service was held at...
Linda Daniels
May 10, 2016
Linda Daniels was born July 22, 1946 to parents Willard and Ida (Compelube) Gann in Pima, Arizona. Her family moved to Kern County while she was still a young child, and she has lived here locally for most of her life. Linda married Jim Daniels 32 years ago in Bakersfield. She was well known and well loved for her...
Estefana - Rodriguez
May 9, 2016
Estefana Rodriguez November 28, 1931 – May 9, 2016 Estefana was born November 28, 1931 in Circleville, Texas to Luisa (Maldonado) and Eutimio Esqueda. She married Francisco Rodriguez in October 3, 1953 in Texas. They lived in Lubbock, Texas until moving to California in 1968 and settling in Shafter in 1970. Estefana worked for Jackson Perkins Rose Growers for...
Irving H. Mcwilliams
May 7, 2016
Irving was born on January 16, 1932 and passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Irving was a resident of Yucca Valley, California. Visitation Friday May 20 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Funeral Service Friday May 20 6:00 PM.
Bonnie Ray Hummel
May 7, 2016
Bonnie Ray Hummel, 83, passed away on May 7, 2016 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness. She was born on October 4, 1932 in Miami, Missouri. Her family relocated to Kern County when she was a young child. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Martha Lynn: and her...
Billy Bob Ozbun
May 7, 2016
Billy (Bob) Ozbun, 87, of Bakersfield, passed away peacefully on May 7th in his home surrounded by family. Born May 2, 1929 in Flasher, ND to Ralph Ozbun and Jennie (Vogel) Ozbun. He spent his first 14 years growing up on the family farm. Later, they sold the farm and moved to Seattle. There he fell in love with...
Nazario V. Martinez
May 7, 2016
Nazario Martinez was born June 12, 1945 in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to parents Macedonio and Isabel Martinez. He married the love of his life, Elva Martinez Garza on November 22, 1969 in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Nazario was a cheerful and happy man with his family; his family was always a unit and he dedicated all of...
Betty Gail Noah
May 4, 2016
Betty Gail Noah October 17, 1945 – May 4, 2016 Betty Gail Noah, age 71, passed away on May 4, 2016. Betty is survived in death by two sons, Joseph Ruff of Washington State and Demetrio Flores of Mexicali, Mexico. Betty also has 4 grandchildren: Ihana Flores of Mexicali, Pierce Flores, Selena Flores, and Joshua Flores all of Lamont,...
Jackie Ray Jones
May 4, 2016
Jack Jones, 81, of Bakersfield, passed away May 4, 2016 at Mercy South West. Born Jackie Ray Jones on May 31, 1934 in Merkel, TX. He loved his family very much and was proud of each and every one of them. Jackie was married 41 years to JoAnn Jones. Jack is survived by his wife, JoAnn; his children, Brenda...
Dorothy Downing
May 3, 2016
Dorothy (Ione) Downing Born 10/21/1944 in Pine bluff, Arkansas. Died 5/3/2016. She is survived by husband Lee Downing and two sons, Quinn and Jared. She and Lee had been married 50 years. She was very artistic and loved to paint. But raising 3 boys and taking care of all the household chores did not leave much time to paint....
Ping Jum Dang
May 2, 2016
Ping Jum Dang was born December 15, 1944 to parents Dang King Lung and Seto Yuet To, in Gwong Dung Hi Ping Ping On Lei, Canton, China. In January of 1965 he married the love of his life, Situ Mei Xiu, and the couple was blessed with 3 children. Ping brought the family to the U.S. in 1981 and...
Elmer R. Starr
May 2, 2016
Elmer passed peacefully in the early hours of May 2, 2016 with his children by his side. In his final days, while his health rapidly declined he was surrounded by family around the clock faithfully ensuring he felt the love and affection he so generously gave to all during his days on this earth as he made his transition...
Michael H. Neal
Apr 29, 2016
Michael was born on April 14, 1987 and passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. Michael was a resident of Desert Hot Springs, California.
Vera Janette Zarzana
Apr 29, 2016
Vera Jenette Zarzana (Church) 1936-2016 Vera lost her struggle with Alzheimer's on April 29th, 2016. Born on July 4th, 1936 to John and Agnus Church, Vera used to say that she was so special because the whole nation celebrated her birthday! Vera is survived by her twin daughters Dena Fiad and Dana (Gary) Crawford. Grandchildren Dustin (Holly) Paul, Jeremy...
Karen L. Atwell
Apr 26, 2016
Karen L. Atwell, née Phelps, of Yucca Valley, passed away April 26th, 2016 at age 74. She was born in Albany, California to Cyril and Merle (Sartor) Phelps on December 18th, 1941. She later moved with her family to Compton, California. She skipped a grade at Emerson Elementary and attended Compton High School where she wrote for the school...
Luciana 'Tillee' Ornelas Huizar
Apr 22, 2016
Tillee was born September 30, 1947 in Bakersfield, California to Martin and Luciana Ornelas. Raised in Buttonwillow and graduated from Shafter High School in 1964. She later served in the United States Marine Corp where she met and married the father of her two older sons, Martin and Bruce Adkins. Upon her honorable discharge from the USMC, Tillee moved...
Eva Arias
Apr 20, 2016
Eva Arias August 18, 1976 – April 20, 2016 Eva Arias was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on August 18, 1976 to Ramon and Esperanza Hernandez. She grew up in a big family with 5 brothers and sisters. Eva graduated from school with a High School Diploma. Eva enjoyed spending time with her family. She had two beautiful little girls...
Hattie Marie Sisley
Apr 19, 2016
Hattie was born to Charlie and Edna Lloyd on May 10, 1930 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Hattie had a brother named Charles and two sisters; Lorene & Liz. She had the best childhood a young girl could ask for during the Great Depression. Hattie had to help with the family to make ends meet. As she grew into a young...
Jack Flores
Apr 18, 2016
Jack Flores was born on October 4, 1963 in Fresno, CA to Frank and Ofelia Flores. He was raised in Lamont, California where he attended the local schools and graduated Arvin High School. Jack worked in construction and he work on different projects around Kern County. He was known as "Jack of all trades". He was also huge fan...
Emily Monique Reyes
Apr 15, 2016
Emily Monique Reyes was born in Bakersfield, California on May 29, 1999 to proud mother, Monika Ruiz. Emily recently graduated from Grizzly Youth Academy on December 18, 2015. She was a joyous person, who enjoyed being around family and friends. Her family would describe Emily as a lovely person. Emily passed away on April 15, 2016 in San Luis...
