Franklin Dean Bergman
Mar 22, 2025
Brothers and sisters, we are gathered here today to celebrate the life of a man who walked in faith and love, Franklin Dean Bergman, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Born on the 8th of August, 1934, in the quiet town of Hillsboro, Kansas, Franklin was a beacon of light to all who knew him. His journey on...
Craig Duane Gunderson
Mar 20, 2025
Beloved Bakersfield chiropractor, Craig D. Gunderson passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 20, 2025, following a short battle with brain cancer. Craig lived an adventurous life surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Craig Gunderson was born in Inglewood, California to Robert and Lavon Gunderson.
Later, they moved to Canoga Park where he...
Martha Patricia Mendez Zamudio
Mar 18, 2025
(01/07/1969-03/18/2025)
Martha P. Mendez was a loving and caring wife and a mother of 2 boys. Tough and persevering, she never allowed herself to be brought down in the face of adversary. Moreover she sacrificed all to ensure her 2 sons were healthy and well off.
Martha would face her greatest challenge in the year...
Ann R. Enns
Mar 15, 2025
Anna "Ann" Rachel Enns, 99, of Reedley, California, passed away on March 15, 2025.
Ann was born in Paxton, Nebraska on March 31, 1925, to JP Fast and Anna Ratzlaff. She was one of eight siblings - Alan, Ernie, Esther, Harry, Jack, Ruth and Helen. In 1936, her family moved to California to have a better life....
Wilma Bernice Gorman
Mar 10, 2025
Wilma Bernice Gorman loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on March 10, 2025 at the age of 83.
Born in Hanford, California on October 28, 1941 to Jennie and Andrew Routh. She gave her life to Christ in the year of 1960 joining the church and was baptized in the month of October. She...
Merle Ardene Dobrenen
Mar 7, 2025
Merle Ardene Dobrenen passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the age of 99. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alex Michael Dobrenen in October of 2001 and her son, Michael Dobrenen in April of 2010.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Cederquist (Eric); her son, David Dobrenen; and her daughter-in-law, Pam Dobrenen...
Vona Murel Davis
Mar 7, 2025
Vona M. Davis passed away peacefully on Friday March 7, 2025 in a private home in Bakersfield, California. She was born March 21, 1942 in Casa Grande, Arizona. She was one of 11 children born to Ernest and Pauline Adkins. Vona later met her husband Floyd Allan Davis Sr. in Mesa, Arizona where they married on January 25, 1958....
Francisco T. Rodriguez
Mar 7, 2025
" Francisco, a humble man who cherished the simple things in life, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. Born on October 10, 1947, in Guanajuato, Mexico, he was known for his kindness, generosity, and selflessness.
Francisco dedicated his life to agriculture and found great fulfillment in nurturing the land. He also enjoyed riding...
Marlene A Whitmore
Feb 23, 2025
Marlene Ann Whitmore (Poe) passed away peacefully in her home in Bakersfield (Rosedale) CA on February 23, 2025. She was born to Annac Lowrance and Floyce Poe in Breckenridge, TX on January 28, 1938. She was the oldest of three Children. She met and fell in love with Tommy Lane Whitmore, and they married in Odessa TX on December...
Barbara Jean Mizell
Feb 17, 2025
Barbara Jean Mizell
August 28, 1935 - February 17, 2025
Barbara Mizell peacefully left this world surrounded by her family and entered joyfully into her heavenly home on February 17, 2025. She was 89 years old.
Born to Guy and Genive Blaylock on August 28, 1935, Barbara was the sister to Gwendolyn, Glenda,...
Lettie Glenn
Feb 16, 2025
Lettie Lee Glenn was born to Theodore "Doc" and Claudie (Griffith) Wills, on August 24, 1939, in Bakersfield, CA. She went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2025, at the age of 85.
She was married to John her high school sweetheart for 62 years until his passing in November 2018, and together they raised...
Benjamin Elisondo
Feb 15, 2025
Benjamin Elisondo, Sr. entered into rest February 15, 2025 in Shafter, CA. Benjamin was born June 29, 1951 in Richmond, Texas.
Benjamin proudly served in the United States Army, where he was awarded five medals in recognition of his dedication and bravery: the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman...
Tomasa T. Alarcon
Feb 15, 2025
Tomasa "Tome" was born on December 19, 1936, to Eustino Tarango and Tomasa Ornelas Tarango in Candelaria, Texas. Tomasa was very proud of her Tarango heritage and of her birthplace, Candelaria. She also loved her little town of Eloy, Arizona where she met and married Federico Alarcon in 1957. Tomasa was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and...
