Connie Sue Hopkins
Nov 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Connie Hopkins, 63, of porterville, CA passed away November 4th of 2023 peacefully at home with her husband and daughter by her side. She had a wonderful day with friends and family around her sharing joyous and silly stories throughout the day and her heart was full and she was...
Manuel Apodaca Flores
Nov 2, 2023
Dad passed away November 2, 2023, at the age of 95 surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
He was born in Ft. Hancock, Texas and moved his family to Bakersfield, California in 1963.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Manuela Flores, children Myrna Mirelez (Al), Benjamin Flores (Julie), Yvonne Saldana and Brenda...
Betty Jo Gallagher
Oct 22, 2023
Betty Jo Hankins Gallagher entered into eternal rest on October 22, 2023, with her loving son, Ray, at her side. Betty Jo was born on July 8, 1937, In Wasco, California to Luther H. and Florence E. Hancock Hankins. She was the middle child in a family of 2 boys and 4 girl. Growing up on a farm, Betty...
Patsy Romero
Oct 20, 2023
Patsy (aka Emma Patricia Gonzales) was born on March 25, 1944, in Bakersfield, California and passed away on October 20, 2023. Patsy started...
Wait a minute...This sounds so basic and traditional. Patsy was anything BUT basic and traditional. Well, maybe traditional in some ways, but not in the way she lived her life.
When we...
Kenya Renee Nelson
Oct 14, 2023
Kenya Nelson, born on March 4, 1975, sadly passed away on October 14, 2023, in Bakersfield, California. She was the beloved daughter of Theodis and Loretta Nelson and sister to Donnell Reedom. Kenya leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Throughout her life, Kenya was a devoted mother to her four children Maurice Frazier, Theodis...
Rodney Wayne Slater, Sr.
Oct 5, 2023
Rodney Wayne Slater Sr., 64, of Bakersfield,CA, passed away on October 5, 2023, in Bakersfield. He was born on February 11, 1959 in Bakersfield to Robert and Elva Slater. Rodney also known as "Big Daddy" was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,brother and son.
Rodney is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vicki Slater; Children, Jasmine Slater,...
Carmen Nadal
Oct 4, 2023
Carmen Nadal passed away on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, at the age of 101. She was born on September 22nd, 1922, and she was the eldest of eight children of Espiridion Beltran and Maria Antonia Flores. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice A. Nadal, and one infant daughter, Rosa S. Nadal.
She is survived by daughters:...
Elena Islas
Oct 4, 2023
Elena Muñoz de Islas was born to Apolinar Muñoz and Genoveva Zarco Arroyo in El Mirador Michoacán, Mexico on April 12, 1943. She had three sisters, Margarita Muñoz Zarco, Adelina Muñoz Zarco (deceased), Maria Muñoz de Gomez and one brother Jose Muñoz Zarco. Raised with her was also a very close cousin, Carmelita Mendoza Zarco.
Elena moved...
