Martin Aaron "M.A." Wilcox
May 11, 2025
Martin Aaron Wilcox—affectionately known to all as "M.A."—passed away peacefully on May 11 at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Verneice, with whom he built a rich life full of love, family, and shared memories. M.A. was the proud patriarch of a large and...
James Clark Young
May 4, 2025
James C. Young, or to those who know him well, Fizzer, was born in 1938, in Shamrock, Texas, to Wesley Monroe Young and Minnie Mae (Nail) Young. He died on May 4, 2025, at age 86. . His family exited Texas during the Dust Bowl and moved to Arvin, California. He became a steadfast Arvinite, loving and serving this...
Patricia Marguerite Visser
May 3, 2025
Patricia entered the world in 1932 and grew up in Fresno, California, under the care of her parents John and Constance (Connie) Blackburn. As the firstborn of three siblings, alongside sister Camille and brother John, she displayed an energetic spirit early on. After completing high school (Roosevelt High School, Class of 1950) at age 18 she began her career...
Troy Allen Paulk
Apr 21, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Troy Paulk, who left us on April 21, 2025, at the age of 41. Troy was born on September 29, 1983, in Bakersfield, California, and was the oldest of four siblings. He graduated from Centennial High School in 2001, where he made lasting friendships that he treasured throughout his life.
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Richard "Keith" Reding, Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Richard Keith Reding, Jr., passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and inspiration. Born on December 9, 1958, in Mayfield, Kentucky, he was the firstborn of Richard Keith Reding Sr. and Sarah Workman Reding. His younger sister, Sue Kim, completed their family. When Keith was two, the Reding family embarked on a new chapter in Kern County.
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Margaret Ethel Eslick
Apr 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Margaret Ethel Eslick
Margaret Ethel Eslick, beloved mother, grandmother, meemaw, great-grandmother, and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2025 at the age of 82.
Margaret was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on August 23rd, 1942. She was raised in Shafter, California as the youngest of ten siblings, and learned early...
Daniel "Dan" Ruiz
Apr 17, 2025
Francisco Daniel Ruiz Tribute Video
Francisco Daniel Ruiz "Danny," 66, of Wasco, passed surrounded by his family peacefully and entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Bakersfield, CA. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Joaquin O. Ruiz and Enriqueta Juarez Ruiz, sister Dora Ruiz, and brother Marty Juarez.
He is...
Karen Maureen Vincent
Apr 2, 2025
Kari Vincent Tribute Video
Kari was born January 19, 1957 in Bakersfield, CA to Eugene and Loretta Dirksen. She grew up in Bakersfield and attended Bakersfield Adventist Academy. Her childhood was filled with fun and laughter.
After high school she attended PUC then transferred to Bakersfield College and graduated from the Registered Nursing program. Â She...
Milburn Wesley Lawson
Apr 1, 2025
Milburn Wesley Lawson was born in Maud, Oklahoma on July 7, 1928 to Oscar and Ollie Lawson. He was the youngest of their 7 children. He passed away on April 1, 2025 in Bakersfield, California, with his family by his side.
When he was about 2 years old, they made the trek to Wasco, California to find...
Evelyn Louise (Garner) Little Knight
Mar 31, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Evelyn Louise (Garner) Little Knight announces her passing on Monday March 31, 2025 at the age of 99 in Bakersfield, CA. Â She is pre-deceased by her parents Floyd and Rosella Garner, her sister Margaret, her first husband Donald Little, her 2nd husband Norman Knight and her great-grandson Dalton Greaves.
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Sandra Jane Azevedo
Mar 31, 2025
After a life well lived, Sandra (Sandy) Jane Cunningham Azevedo passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2025 at the age of 86. Born on October 5, 1938 in Monterey Park, California, Sandy was the beloved daughter of Marie and Russell Cunningham. She grew up in Santa Maria, California and later moved to Wasco, California where she raised her family....
Robert Ray Whitbey
Mar 24, 2025
Robert Ray Whitbey, known affectionately to many as Rob, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, due to natural causes in Shafter, California. He was 79 years old, having been born on August 29, 1945, in Manila, Arkansas to Ray Victor and Wilma Jewel Whitbey. He was preceded in death by his parents and all six of his siblings....
Gavino Escalante Rodriguez
Mar 23, 2025
On March 23, 2025, Gavino Escalante Rodriguez went to be with the Lord and join the love of his life, his wife who preceded him. He was blessed with 91 years of a full and well lived life.
Gavino was born in Shafter, California to Juan and Margarita Rodriguez, on February 19, 1934. Juan and Margarita were...
