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Bruce Mcdowell

Bruce Mcdowell

Jun 24, 2025

Obituary will be published at a later date.

Richard Clasen

Richard Clasen

Jun 23, 2025

Richard Allen Clasen, 73, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Bakersfield, CA. Born on September 19, 1951, Richard dedicated much of his life to his passions and his family.

Richard graduated from North High School and embarked on a diverse career journey, initially working at a title company before spending 25 years as a farmer and...

Rolando Solis Rodriguez

Rolando Solis Rodriguez

Jun 20, 2025

Rolando Solis Rodriguez was born on July 19, 1980 in Guanajuato, Mexico. Rolando passed away on June 20, 2025 in Bakersfield, California. He is survived by his parents Juan Solis Bonilla and Juana Rodriguez Serrano. Rolando is survived by his siblings, Jose Luis Solis, Amelia Solis and Ana Isabel Solis.

Rolando was loved and will be greatly...

Sally M. Ramona Vera

Sally M. Ramona Vera

Jun 18, 2025

Slideshow Tribute Video

Sally Maria Ramona Vera, age 67, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in Wasco, California. She was born on June 9, 1958, in Roma, Texas, to parents Eliborio and Juana Vera. Sally was a devoted Christian, a published poet, and a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend to those who knew her. She...

Owen Thomas Chappell

Owen Thomas Chappell

Jun 18, 2025

Mr. Owen Thomas Chappell passed away on June 18, 2025, in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 80. Born on May 13, 1945, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Owen lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a deep appreciation for both people and the natural world.

Owen graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1963. Shortly thereafter, he...

Maria Ismael Lopez

Maria Ismael Lopez

Jun 17, 2025

Maria Ismael Lopez was born in Mexicali, Baja California on February 24, 1955. Maria entered the heavenly gates on June 17, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Maria is survived by her daughters; Mariana Ledesma Lopez, Joana Ledesma Lopez, Maria Guadalupe Ledesma Lopez, Teresa De Jesus Ledesma Lopez; sons, Manuel Ledesma Lopez, Jose Nicolas Ledesma Lopez; 13 grandchildren and...

Ida Mae Absher

Ida Mae Absher

Jun 17, 2025

Ida Mae Absher passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 17, 2025. Just months earlier, she had joyfully celebrated her 94th birthday with her children and grandchildren.

Born Ida Mae Smith on March 21, 1931, in Alma, Arkansas, to LaFayette and Ola Mae (McClatchy) Smith, she was the fifth of six children....

Phillip Soliz Armenta, Sr.

Phillip Soliz Armenta, Sr.

Jun 16, 2025

Obituary will be posted soon.

Aurora Castro De Mora

Aurora Castro De Mora

Jun 15, 2025

SALMOS 23

El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta;

en verdes pastos me hace descansar. Junto a tranquilas aguas me conduce;

me infunde nuevas fuerzas. Me guía por sendas de justicia haciendo honor a su nombre.

Aun si...

Larry George Dieter

Larry George Dieter

Jun 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Larry George Dieter April 18, 1937 – June 10, 2025

Larry George Dieter, a lifelong resident of Wasco, California, passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 18, 1937, to George and Emma Dieter, Larry was a proud graduate of Wasco High School, Class of 1955.

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Susan Colleen Ray

Susan Colleen Ray

Jun 4, 2025

Susan Colleen Ray,  passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and loved ones, on June 4, 2025, in Shafter, CA.

Born on February 26, 1945 to Kermit W. & Ethel Mae Johnson.

Susan graduated from Bakersfield High School, class of 1962.

Susan went on to marry John Mack Ray and they were...

Celestino Ureña

Celestino Ureña

Jun 3, 2025

Celestino Ureña of Buttonwillow passed away on June 3, 2025 at the age of 90, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Michoacán, México on March 18, 1935 to Francisco Ureña and Refugio Marquez.

He worked as a farm laborer for 40 years. He loved to spend his time with family, gardening and weaving...

Esther Leon Garcia

Esther Leon Garcia

May 31, 2025

Esther Leon Garcia Tribute VIdeo

Antonio Cruz

Antonio Cruz

May 30, 2025

Obituary will be available at a later date.

Jacob Samarin "Dj Odeed"

Jacob Samarin "Dj Odeed"

May 28, 2025

Jacob Samarin – May 6, 1976 – May 28, 2025

Jacob Samarin was born in Bakersfield on May 6, 1976, and passed away on May 28, 2025, at the age of 49. He is survived by his father, Harry Samarin; his mother, Sally Samarin; his stepmother, Rhonda Samarin; his stepbrother, Kevin Tallon, and wife Gina; his stepsister,...

Welda Jean Brown

Welda Jean Brown

May 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Welda Jean Brown May 6, 1936 – May 27, 2025

Welda Jean Brown was born in May of 1936 in Sturgis, Kentucky, where she was number 4 of 16 siblings—a large family that shaped her strong spirit.

Throughout her life, Welda embraced the world with grace and resilience. As an Army...

Emma Robles

Emma Robles

May 27, 2025

Tribute Slides Video

Emma Robles was born on October 2, 1992, in East Los Angeles, left us far too soon on May 27, 2025, at the young age of 32. Emma was a beacon of warmth and humor, lighting up every room with their infectious laughter and kind spirit. To know Emma was to know a friendliest...

Wallace Wesley Ryker

Wallace Wesley Ryker

May 25, 2025

Services can be viewed on livestreaming on June 5, 2025.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=79K9dlishcs

Wallace Ryker, aged 87, departed this life and passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2025, surrounded by family. It is no small task to memorialize him, as he was more than a beloved father grandfather, brother and friend…he was a force...

Esther Tafoya

Esther Tafoya

May 17, 2025

Pending Obituary

April Lea Barton

April Lea Barton

May 11, 2025

Obituary will be posted soon.

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