Obituaries

Peters Funeral Home Obituaries

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Doris Cathryn Unruh

Doris Cathryn Unruh

Jul 16, 2023

Doris Cathryn Unruh was born in Bakersfield, CA, on July 19, 1928, and died peacefully on July 16, 2023, with several family members by her side. Her parents, Cornelius Peter (C.P.) Eitzen and Mary (Harder) Eitzen, were married after losing previous spouses. The family, including two brothers and a sister, lived in rural eastern Bakersfield where her father built...

Rujelio Moreno

Rujelio Moreno

Jul 14, 2023

Rujelio "Roy" Moreno was born August 6, 1951 in Sunnyside, WA, to Demetrio and Lina Moreno. He grew up with his eight siblings in Shafter, CA. Rujelio was unable to complete his education past the 8th grade as to help support the family. However, he was a very smart man and great with math. Roy worked as a farm...

Dianne Marie Stewart

Dianne Marie Stewart

Jul 14, 2023

Dianne Marie Stewart was born July 2, 1947 in Brookings, South Dakota. She passed away July 14, 2023 in Bakersfield after a long 4 year battle with dementia.

Dianne is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert; her son, Bobby and his wife Krystal; sister, Jeanne Cathaway; grandkids, Philip Wolfe and his wife Sarah, Taylor Stewart...

Elvesta Beth Burns

Elvesta Beth Burns

Jul 5, 2023

Elvesta Beth Jones (later to be known as Becky Burns), 84, of Shafter California, passed away on 07/05/2023, from Heart Failure/Dementia.

Becky was Born November 9th, 1938; in Mabank Texas. At the age of 2 her family moved out to California on horse and buggy.

She married at the young age of 17. Had two...

Manuel Rodriguez

Manuel Rodriguez

Jul 5, 2023

Manuel Rodriguez,60, beloved son, and brother, went home to be with the Lord on July5, 2023.He was born in Wasco, California to Lupe Garcia Rodriguez and Henry Escalante Rodriguez, on January 20,1963.

Manuel is survived by his father, Henry Escalante Rodriguez, brother, Jacinto Henry Rodriguez, brother, Tim Rodriguez, and sister, Monica Lisa Rodriguez. He was preceded in...

Steve "Hoss" Rill

Steve "Hoss" Rill

Jul 2, 2023

Steve "Hoss" Rill had the most infectious laugh and big smile. He was warm, inviting, and always made you feel you were part of his family. He was born in 1951 in Toledo, Ohio. His mother Margaret always told Steve to do what felt right and never compromise on what you want in life. At her death, he helped...

Kenneth Alvin Nicol

Kenneth Alvin Nicol

Jun 30, 2023

Kenneth Alvin Nicol at just 2 lbs. was born in Altadena, CA on February 16th, 1932, a twin whose brother was deceased, to Walter Elliott and Madaline Vanetta Nicol. The depression prompted the family to move to Shafter to begin share crop farming when he was just a year old. As a youngster he milked cows and fed the...

Alice Beth Eastland

Alice Beth Eastland

Jun 29, 2023

Alice Beth Eastland, 82, of Lamont, California passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2023,

surrounded by her loved ones. Graveside funeral services for Alice will be held at 10:00 a.m. on

Friday, July 21st, at South Kern Cemetery District 15543 South Vineland Rd. Arvin, CA also

known as Arvin Cemetery.

Alice...

Jeannette M. Bulaga

Jeannette M. Bulaga

Jun 29, 2023

Jeannette was born on July 1, 1938 in Chehalis, Washington to Henry and Leola Mock. She left this earth to meet Jesus on June 29, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Pete Bulaga; her daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Warren Richardson; and her parents.

Jeannette is survived by her daughter, Sandra...

Chuck Wright

Chuck Wright

Jun 28, 2023

Chuck Wright, 86, of Wasco, California, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2023. He was the loving husband of Janice Wright (Bray), and together they shared over 57 years of marriage.

Born October 11, 1936 in Bakersfield, California, he was the son of the late Lewis Zelgar and Gladys May Wright.

Chuck attended...

James A. Cole

James A. Cole

Jun 26, 2023

James A Cole was born on Oct.22, 1946 in Waco,Texas to C. C. and Bertie Cole. James was

one of six children and always wanted a big family. He loved spending time with his family and

became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at a young age. He

...

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Peters Funeral Home

We post our collection of online obituaries for Kern County, CA. With services throughout the California that are updated regularly. Search for local obituaries in Kern County, CA. Join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared.