Soledad Menchaca De Ramirez
Jul 18, 2026
Soledad fue una mujer amorosa, dedicada y de gran fortaleza, quien dejó una huella imborrable en la vida de todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla. Su amor, sus enseñanzas y sus recuerdos vivirán por siempre en nuestros corazones.
Le sobreviven sus hijos: Esteban, Elizabeth, Jacqueline, Edgar y Richard, quienes siempre llevarán consigo el amor y legado de su querida...
Nina Mae Keeley
Jul 17, 2026
Favorite scripture: Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Nina Mae (Tappan) Keeley, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17th, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born...
Wanda Handel
Jul 15, 2026
Wanda “Harris” Handel was born on April 20th, 1944, in McFarland, California. Wanda went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 15th, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.
Wanda grew up in Wasco, California, where she attended Wasco schools. Wanda was a devoted wife, mom, grammie, aunt, sister, and friend whose love for...
Nelda Faye Dial
Jul 14, 2026
Nelda was born in Duran, New Mexico, to William E. Roberts and Cleo Dalton Roberts. She was the fifth of seven children.
Her early years were shaped by both joyful memories and significant challenges. Because her father worked for the railroad, the family often lived in boxcars stationed at remote train stops throughout New Mexico and Arizona. These unique circumstances created...
Gloria A. Valdez
Jul 13, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gloria Angélica Valdez, who entered eternal rest at the age of 72. Gloria was born on April 4, 1954, in Coahuila, Mexico, and spent the greater part of her life in Arvin, California, where she built a life centered on love, faith, and devotion to her family.
Gloria was a woman whose kindness...
Larry Dean Engleman
Jul 11, 2026
Larry Engleman, age 84, of Bakersfield, CA, passed away on July 11, 2026. He was born on June 17, 1942, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of Ross and Mary Engleman.He is survived by his devoted wife Ann Engleman, his beloved children, Jimmy Engleman, Cory Ferguson, Randy Engleman, Lori McGowen, son-in-law Mark Ferguson & son-in-law Jeff McGowen and many treasured...
Robert Dale Plumley
Jun 30, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Dale Plumley, who passed away on June 30th 2026 at the age of 76. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandpa and brother.
Born in Arkansas on February 23rd 1950 to Boyd and Lena Plumley. Robert was the fifteenth of sixteen children. He is lovingly remembered by his wife...
Alice Ann Annin
Jun 29, 2026
Obituary for Alice Ann Annin
Alice Ann Annin was born on May 14, 1936, in Stockton, California, to Clarence R. Annin and Eleanor Louise Annin. She was born five minutes before her twin sister, Mary Lou. These two sisters followed their four-year-old brother, Donald Russell Annin. Because Mr. Annin was the principal of Calaveras Union High School in San Andreas at...
J. Guadalupe Nuñez Carapia
Jun 26, 2026
Obituario
En Amorosa Memoria de José Guadalupe Nuñez
Con profundo dolor, pero con la esperanza que nos da nuestra fe en Dios, despedimos a nuestro querido esposo, padre, familiar y amigo, José Guadalupe Nuñez.
José nació cerca de El Limón, Michoacán, una tierra que siempre llevó con orgullo en su corazón. Fue un hombre humilde, trabajador, noble y generoso. Dedicó su vida al...
Donald R. Sherrell
Jun 25, 2026
Donald R. Sherrell, 82, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, in Bakersfield, California surrounded by his family.
Donald was born on April 20, 1944, in Parma, Missouri, to Robert and Gilla Sherrell. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant from 1965 to 1967 and later worked for Shell Oil for 27 years.
He was preceded in death by...
Alice Gillum
Jun 24, 2026
Alice Gillum, of Arvin, California, passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family.
Alice was born on December 13, 1936, in Canadian, Oklahoma, to Thomas and Mary Armstrong. She graduated from Arvin High School and dedicated more than twenty years of service as an instructional aide with Arvin School District. She took great...
Mathew Hill Salazar
Jun 22, 2026
Matthew Hill Salazar
Matthew Hill Salazar was born on July 8, 1978, to Augustina Salazar and Samuel L. Hill.
Matt grew up in East Bakersfield, where he attended Mount Vernon Elementary School, Sierra Junior High School, and Highland High School. He was lovingly raised by his mother, Augustina Salazar, and his aunt, Stella, whose care, encouragement, and guidance helped shape the man...
Theodore Frank Porwoll Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
After a long valiant battle with cancer, Ted entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 18, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. During his last two weeks, he pushed himself to be present for important family events and for his final visit to the Porwoll family’s favorite destination, Lake Tahoe.
Ted was born on October 28, 1954 to Theodore Frank Porwoll...
Belva Marie Warkentin
Jun 16, 2026
Belva Marie Warkentin November 17, 1933 – June 16, 2026
Belva Marie Warkentin passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the age of 92. She spent most of her life in the Shafter area, including the last 65 years, where she faithfully served her family, church, and community.
Belva was born on November 17, 1933, to Otto and Regina Becker and...
