Leroy Melvin Kirschenmann
Sep 2, 2026
Leroy Melvin Kirschenmann September 22, 1936 – September 2, 2026 Leroy Melvin Kirschenmann, 89, of Shafter, California, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of a family who will forever be grateful for the life he lived and the legacy he leaves behind.
Leroy was born on September 22, 1936, in Tehachapi, California, to Emil and Sophia...
Anna Maria Contreras
Aug 24, 2026
Anna Maria Contreas of Bakersfield, Ca. passed away August 24, 2026, at the age of 96 with her devoted family at her side. Anna was born in El Centro, California on July 26, 1930, to Filomeno and Dolores Valenzuela. Anna was one of eleven children.
Anna is preceded in death by her husband Jose (Joe) Contreras. Anna and Joe were married...
Jose Antonio Esquivel
Aug 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of José Antonio Esquivel
José Antonio Esquivel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and cherished member of his family, was born on January 4, 1957, and passed away on August 21, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, music, joy, and unforgettable memories.
José Antonio was a man who truly knew how to enjoy life. Music was...
Tomy Bell
Aug 20, 2026
Tomy Loriane Willis Casey
August 10, 1943 -August 20, 2026
Tomy has gone to live in Heaven with Jesus and her family on August 20, 2026 in Spokane Valley, Washington.Born to Beulah and Cecil Willis on August 10, 1943 in San Diego, California.
Tomy had five sisters, Alice Phillips, Joy Frazer, Baby Cecil F. Willis, Frances Mccants and Lela Maxine Willis. And four...
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...
Ernie Ray Lowe
Aug 17, 2026
"Ernie Ray Lowe — or Pinto, as he was affectionately called by many — died at his home in Bakersfield on Aug. 17, 2026. He was 74.
He was born Jan. 26, 1952, in Holdenville, Okla., the youngest of four children of Johnnie and Velma Irene (Russell) Lowe. The family came to Wasco when he was 5, and Wasco was home...
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...
Donnie Gene Williamson
Aug 1, 2026
Donnie Gene Williamson, 72, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Rector, Arkansas, Donnie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be remembered for his loyalty, sense of humor, creativity, and artistic talent.
Donnie devoted 47 years to serving local schools, beginning his career as a bus driver and retiring...
