Apr 20, 2025

Richard Keith Reding, Jr., passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and inspiration. Born on December 9, 1958, in Mayfield, Kentucky, he was the firstborn of Richard Keith Reding Sr. and Sarah Workman Reding. His younger sister, Sue Kim, completed their family. When Keith was two, the Reding family embarked on a new chapter in Kern County.

Apr 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Margaret Ethel Eslick

Margaret Ethel Eslick, beloved mother, grandmother, meemaw, great-grandmother, and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2025 at the age of 82.

Margaret was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on August 23rd, 1942. She was raised in Shafter, California as the youngest of ten siblings, and learned early...

Apr 17, 2025

Francisco Daniel Ruiz Tribute Video

Francisco Daniel Ruiz "Danny," 66, of Wasco, passed surrounded by his family peacefully and entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Bakersfield, CA. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Joaquin O. Ruiz and Enriqueta Juarez Ruiz, sister Dora Ruiz, and brother Marty Juarez.

He is...

Apr 2, 2025

Kari Vincent Tribute Video

Kari was born January 19, 1957 in Bakersfield, CA to Eugene and Loretta Dirksen. She grew up in Bakersfield and attended Bakersfield Adventist Academy. Her childhood was filled with fun and laughter.

After high school she attended PUC then transferred to Bakersfield College and graduated from the Registered Nursing program.  She...

Apr 1, 2025

Milburn Wesley Lawson was born in Maud, Oklahoma on July 7, 1928 to Oscar and Ollie Lawson. He was the youngest of their 7 children. He passed away on April 1, 2025 in Bakersfield, California, with his family by his side.

When he was about 2 years old, they made the trek to Wasco, California to find...

Mar 31, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Evelyn Louise (Garner) Little Knight announces her passing on Monday March 31, 2025 at the age of 99 in Bakersfield, CA.  She is pre-deceased by her parents Floyd and Rosella Garner, her sister Margaret, her first husband Donald Little, her 2nd husband Norman Knight and her great-grandson Dalton Greaves.

Mar 31, 2025

After a life well lived, Sandra (Sandy) Jane Cunningham Azevedo passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2025 at the age of 86. Born on October 5, 1938 in Monterey Park, California, Sandy was the beloved daughter of Marie and Russell Cunningham. She grew up in Santa Maria, California and later moved to Wasco, California where she raised her family....

Mar 31, 2025

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Mar 24, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

Robert Ray Whitbey, known affectionately to many as Rob, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, due to natural causes in Shafter, California. He was 79 years old, having been born on August 29, 1945, in Manila, Arkansas to Ray Victor and Wilma Jewel Whitbey. He was preceded in death by his parents and all six of his siblings....

Mar 23, 2025

On March 23, 2025, Gavino Escalante Rodriguez went to be with the Lord and join the love of his life, his wife who preceded him. He was blessed with 91 years of a full and well lived life.

Gavino was born in Shafter, California to Juan and Margarita Rodriguez, on February 19, 1934. Juan and Margarita were...

Mar 22, 2025

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...

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...

Mar 18, 2025

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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...

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....

Mar 14, 2025

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...

Mar 9, 2025

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...