Obituaries

Malissa K. Sanders

Malissa K. Sanders

Feb 12, 2023

Milissa K. Sanders loving mother , daughter, sister and aunt passed away on February 12, 2023 in Bakersfield ,Ca . She was a long time resident of Kern County . The family would like to thank Hoffmann Hospice for the loving care of Melissa.

Celebration of life was held February 22, 2023 at Kern River Family Mortuary.

Wesley (Buster) P. Freeland Jr

Wesley (Buster) P. Freeland Jr

Jan 24, 2023

Wesley "Buster" Perl Freeland Jr (70) passed away on 1-24-2023 in Bakersfield. He was husband to Stacey Freeland. They shared over 28 years together. Wesley was born on July 17, 1952 to Wesley Perl Freeland Sr and Joy Lou Callison. He worked lawncare for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and family barbecues. He was a great papa...

Jeffrey Brian Taylor

Jeffrey Brian Taylor

Jan 22, 2023

 

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Jeffrey Brian Taylor passed away at the age of 62.   Jeffrey was born on November 27, 1960 in Hialeah, FL to Jonathan and Janet Taylor. Jeffrey was a beloved father, brother, and friend. His joyous laughter and warm-hearted personality will forever live in the hearts of his loved ones. He will be missed...

Irene Ann Wilkerson

Irene Ann Wilkerson

Jan 21, 2023

 

  On February 3, 2023 Mom would have been 100 years old but passed just 13 days before her birthday! On February 3, 2023 exactly 100 years to the day Mom will be put to rest at National Cemetery, Bakersfield, Ca.  

Irene Ann Zetter, was born in Stockton, Ca. to Lebanese immigrant parents, Assad Michael Zetter and Wadeo Ida (Rishwain) Zetter....

Ashden Isaac Scott

Ashden Isaac Scott

Jan 19, 2023

  ASHDEN ISAAC SCOTT 09/23/1999 - 01/19/2023   Ashden Isaac was born on September 23, 1999 in Bakersfield, Ca. At a very young age, we knew Ashden was an “old soul”. He was always a kind, generous and curious child that seemed to always be years ahead of himself. Life wasn’t always kind to Ashden, yet in spite of this...

Ronald Horlacher

Ronald Horlacher

Jan 19, 2023

 

Ronald Horlacher

Our beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Ron Horlacher, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2023. He was 93 years old.

 Ron was a man of integrity.  While he was physically strong and a manly man, he was also a good and gentle man. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to...

Donna Marie Siqueido

Donna Marie Siqueido

Jan 6, 2023

Donna Marie Siqueido, age 63, mother of two  and grandmother of one passed away January 6, 2023 at home. A well known animal lover, Donna also loved camping, fishing, swimming and spending time with her two daughters Crystal Siqueido, Tao Siqueido and grandson Joseph Siqueido. When ever she had the opportunity to cast a pole or take a dip just...

Kenneth W. O'Rand

Kenneth W. O'Rand

Jan 4, 2023

 

KENNETH WAYNE O’RAND, 81, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023 at the Hoffmann Hospice Home, surrounded by family.  He was born March 17, 1941 to Alfred H. and Marjorie M. Orand in Teague, Texas. He moved to Bakersfield with his family as a young boy and attended local schools, graduating from Bakersfield High School.  After High School, Ken...

Jonathan Charles Medrano

Jonathan Charles Medrano

Dec 30, 2022

 

Jonathan Charles Medrano, beloved father, son, and brother, passed away on December 30, 2022, at the age of 45.  Born on February 15, 1977, to Steve and Francine Medrano, he graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor’s in Finance and a Master’s in Accounting.  At USU Jon was awarded Graduate Student Researcher of the Year and was accepted...

Richard King Newman III

Richard King Newman III

Dec 16, 2022

RICHARD KING NEWMAN IIIApril 9, 1954 December 16, 2022Richard King Newman III, 68, passed away peacefully at Bakersfield Redwood Senior Living facility on Friday, December 16, 2022 of respiratory failure. He was born April 9, 1954 in Taft, California to Ruth and Richard Stubby Newman Jr.He met his future wife, Nondus (McArthur), while both were involved doing theatre at Bakersfield...

Deana R. Craig

Deana R. Craig

Dec 12, 2022

Deana Craig passed away on December 12, 2022 in Bakersfield ,Ca

Memorial services are Tuesday December 7, 2023 at 4 p.m at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel

1900 N. Chester Ave, Bakersfield, Ca 93308

James Phillips

James Phillips

Dec 10, 2022

James (Jim) Mikell Phillips was born on August 21, 1942 in Taft, California. He was married to the only love of his life, Janet Finch Phillips, for 39 years until she passed away in 2008. He served in the Marine Corp Reserves for 6 years, then worked most of his life as a union pipe fitter out of the local...

Daniel G. Brink

Daniel G. Brink

Dec 6, 2022

Celebration of Life for Daniel G. Brink February 25, 2023 St. Johns Lutheran Church starting at 2 p.m

Michael J. Rusciano

Michael J. Rusciano

Nov 15, 2022

Michael J. Rusciano age 84 of Bakersfield, Ca passed away on November 11, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Michael has been a long time resident of Kern County and was a veteran in the United States Navy.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the woundedwarriorproject.org

Services will be private.

James M. Ault

James M. Ault

Nov 15, 2022

James ( Jimmy ) M .Ault age 76 yrs. Passed away on November 15, 2022 in Bakersfield ,Ca no services are scheduled at this time.

Teresa J. Massey

Teresa J. Massey

Oct 28, 2022

Our dearest mother and beloved grandma (gran) passed away on October 28th, 2022 at home peacefully in her sleep.

Teresa Jo Massey (Hanna) was born May 25, 1956 in Glendale Ca to Evander and Bonnie Hanna. She has one sister and one brother. Her family moved to Bakersfield and then to Oklahoma where she lived until she was an adult. Teresa...

Clareen  Carter - Hays

Clareen Carter - Hays

Oct 28, 2022

Clareen Carter Hays (1942-2022)

Our beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Clareen Carter Hays, passed away peacefully while in her residence at Meadow Peak Memory Care in Taylorsville, Utah on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the age of 80.

Clareen was born on October 26, 1942 to Dean and Kathryn Carter. Growing up in Gardena, California, Clareen had many...

Jo Ann Duke

Jo Ann Duke

Oct 25, 2022

Viewing will be Nov 3. 2022 from 5 to 7 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave.

Bakersfield ,CA 93308. Burial Friday November 4,2022 at 11:00 am Greenlawn River Blvd.

Jo Ann (Cloud) Duke born on Nov. 12th, 1942 in Casa Grande, AZ passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Oct. 25th, 2022 in Bakersfield, CA....

Nancy A. Peterson

Nancy A. Peterson

Oct 22, 2022

Nancy A. Peterson age 93 of Bakersfield passed away on October 25,2022

Burial will be at Bakersfield National Cemetery at 10:45 a.m Nancy will be buried with here loving husband Carl who passed away Nov 11, 2020.

Russell Musquez

Russell Musquez

Oct 13, 2022

In loving memory of Russell Musquez, born 11/10/60 to Henry & Carmen Musquez, the 5th of 5 brothers. He was raised in Mettler Ca, attended BHS where he enjoyed playing football and was very good at it as well. He married Teresa Torix at the young age of 19 and they had 2 children, Preston now 40 and Jessica now...