Obituaries
Romona N. Laxson
Jun 15, 2025
Romona N. Laxson passed away on June 15 with her loving family by her side. Romona is preceded by here loving husband Norman who passed away on Feb 2018.
Romona will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park 9101 Kern Canyon Rd Bakersfield, Ca 93306. Graveside Services will be on Friday June 20, 2025 starting at 10 a.m. Funeral services...
Irene - Troncozo
Jun 11, 2025
Irene Troncozo passed away on June 11 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Services were held in June 24, 2025 at Liberty Christian Center 8801 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93307 officiating Pastor Dale Cornell.
Shirley A. Threewit
Jun 8, 2025
Shirley A. Threewit age 80 of Bakersfield, Ca passed away on June 8, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Shirley was a long time resident of Kern County and was in the retail industry for over 20 years.
Viewing will be on Wednesday June 18th at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308 starting...
Kevin R. Johnson
May 24, 2025
Kevin was born in Bakersfield 10/16/67 to parents Olen and Virginia Johnson. He was with his wife Tammy Johnson from 1987 to 2023. He was the father to Dwayne, Kevin, David and Johnathan he loved his children very much. Many others called him dad or pops and he always tried his best in his own way to be there when...
Kevin L. Howze
May 22, 2025
Kevin Lee Howze passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. Born on December 31, 1969, in Los Banos, California, Kevin spent his childhood on a small family farm off Highway 43. He attended Rio Bravo Greeley Elementary and graduated from Shafter High.
Kevin married the love of his life, Shannan, in 1989, and together they built a close-knit...
John S. Barnes
May 12, 2025
John Barnes age 71 of Bakersfield passed away on May 12, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca
Services will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery on May 23, 2025 starting at 0915 with full military honors. 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd. Arvin , Ca 93203
Celebration of life to follow at North Heights Baptist Church 3960 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308. May 23,...
Dale Gene Scales
May 10, 2025
DALE GENE SCALESJune 30, 1935 – May 10, 2025
Bakersfield – Dale Gene Scales, affectionately known as "Papa Dale," passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on June 30, 1935, in McCurtain, Oklahoma, on a Sunday morning to Mark and Emma Scales. The Scales' family, Mark, Emma, Bonnie, Robert, Glynn and Dale moved to California...
Scott J. Brundy
May 2, 2025
Scott J. Brundy passed away on May 2, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca Services were held on May 16, 2025 at Kern River Family Mortuary. Bakersfield, Ca
Terry Leon Summers
May 1, 2025
Terry L Summers passed away on May 1, 2025 at the Hoffmann Hospice home with his loving family by his side.
Frank S. Mejorado - Orozco
May 1, 2025
Was born on October 4, 1933, in Linares, Nuevo León, Mexico. He resided in Tulare County and passed away on May 1, 2025 in Bakersfield, California. From a young age, he embraced hard work, humility, and quiet strength. He spent much of his life laboring in the fields under the sun working with dignity and determination to give his family...
Christopher Schill
Apr 21, 2025
Christopher S. Schill age 65 of Bakersfield, Ca was a long time resident of Kern County and worked as sales manager in the water industry. His services are pending at this time more information to follow.
Michael - Ruiz
Apr 15, 2025
Michael Ruiz passed away on April 15, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca
Family greeting Monday April 28, 2025 starting at 5pm with a Rosary at 7pm at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308
Mass of Christian burial at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church 1129 9th Street Wasco, Ca 93280 Tuesday April 29, 2025 starting at 12pm with...
Toni Sue Hernandez
Apr 15, 2025
Toni Sue Hernandez
September 26th, 1952-April 15th, 2025
Toni was an amazing woman who put her family first before herself. She was compassionate, selfless, and caring. Toni was self-employed for many years working an array of jobs to support her family she loved dearly and deeply. She was a driven lady who worked as a housekeeper, Avon representative, caregiver, and at a...
Neil R. Shewcraft
Mar 31, 2025
Neil R. Shewcraft age 75 of Glennville, Ca passed away on March 31, 2025 Services pending
Judy L. Hays
Mar 29, 2025
JUDITH LOUISE HAYSSeptember 6, 1942 – March 29, 2025The family of Judy Hays is saddened to announce her passing on March 29, 2025 at the age of 82.Judy was born September 6, 1942, to Arthur and Martha Heffner. Judy lived a life filled with Love, Laughter and Kindness and was known for being the loving wife of Gary Hays for...
David - Riddle
Mar 25, 2025
Born July 21st, 1949 Passed away on March 25, 2025 at age 75 Survived by his two children, daughter Lacy Riddle, and son Paul Riddle.
There will be a graveside burial service Friday April 4th at 12:30pm at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery 9101 Kern Canyon Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306 at the “sunny slope lawn” area.
Lead an amazing life, affecting the lives of...
Joan Melba Burns
Mar 24, 2025
Obituary of Joan M. Burns
August 2, 1938 – March 24, 2025
It is with a heavy and sad heart that we announce the death of our beloved mother, Joan Melba Godwin-Burns. Joan passed away on March 24, 2025 at Memorial Hospital Bakersfield, California at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness.
Joan was born on August 2, 1938 in Williams, Arizona...
Maria - Toro
Mar 1, 2025
Services will be on April 12 at 12:00 PM. Union cemetery at the mausoleum 730 E. Potomac Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93307
We are gathered here to celebrate the life of Mary Toro, who passed away on March 1, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. She was born on October 20, 1950, to her loving parents Felipe and Lenore Garza.
In 1970, Mary married her...
Jimmy W. Hughey
Feb 21, 2025
Jimmy Wayne HugheySeptember 6, 1944 – February 21, 2025Jimmy Wayne Hughey was born on September 6, 1944, at his family’s farm in Porterville, California, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, in Bakersfield, California, on February 21, 2025.He dedicated his life to helping others, both through his career in social work and in the way he showed...
Jerry W. Frazier
Feb 16, 2025
Jerry W. Frazier passed away on February 16, 2025. He was a long time resident of Kern County. Services will be on Saturday March 15, 2025 at Coronado Baptist Church 516 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Starting at 11:00 am.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
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