Obituaries
Wyatt Ashton Holloway
Mar 1, 2024
God called his special angel, Wyatt Ashton Holloway, home on the 1st of March just three months shy of his tenth birthday. Wyatt was born on June 19th, 2014 and during his nine years of life, he touched and changed the lives of everyone he met. He fought alongside his loving family up until the very end. Wyatt had a...
Gary D. Selvey. Sr
Feb 22, 2024
Gary Selvey Sr. was born on February 24, 1969. He gained his angel wings on February 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Gary’s favorite moments were spent fishing with his wife, and fishing partner, Sher’rie, and spending time with his granddaughters Addi, Olivia, Brilynn and Aspyn. These moments filled his heart with immeasurable happiness.
Gary loved...
Robert A. Castro
Feb 14, 2024
Robert Aguayo Castro
Nov. 2, 1951 - Feb. 14, 2024Robert was born on November 2, 1951 and passed away on February 14, 2024. He was born to Enrique and Maria Castro in Mettler, CA, the 2nd of 5 children. Robert graduated from Foothill High School in Bakersfield in 1970. He worked at Garone Farms alongside his father and brothers in his...
Colleen M. Pitts - Bailey
Feb 14, 2024
My Daddy’s valentine was returned to him February 14th 2024 after a 54 year wait. Mom went home in the early afternoon that day after a visit from a few of her beloved children. Colleen Mabel O’Farrell was born on January 23rd 1930 to Leonard and Mabel O’Farrell in Bakersfield, California. She grew up with her only sibling Eleanor in...
Glenn A. Hunter
Feb 10, 2024
Celebration of Life for Glenn Hunter will be at Coronado Baptist Church Saturday, February 24, 2024 1:00 p.m. 516 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
In Loving Memory, of Glenn Allen Hunter, who went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2024.
Glenn was born on April 7, 1950, in Bakersfield, California, to the late Lyle Hunter and
Jean (Traynor) Hunter. He grew up...
Christopher Conner - Lee Anderson
Feb 7, 2024
Christopher Conner - Lee Anderson
Conner went to be with our Lord on February 7, 2024 . In the arms of his Loving mother, and surrounded by family and friends. He fought as a WARRIOR in this earthly battle. But with the Love and Grace of God. He now has everlasting life.
Ephesians 6:13–18Celebration of Life will be March 2, 2024...
Glenna Buck
Feb 6, 2024
Glenna Hailstone Buck
(July 7, 1934 – February 6, 2024)
Glenna H. Buck transitioned to her eternal rest with the Lord on February 6, 2024 at the age of 89.
Born on July 7, 1934, in Logan, Utah to Morgan and Mamie Hailstone, Glenna was the youngest of four daughters. Her life was enriched by her older twin sisters, Roma and Rula as...
Darlene Joy ( Thomas ) Mallory
Jan 28, 2024
Darlene Joy (Thomas) Mallory born April 7, 1947, left to be with her one and only Edward (Red) Mallory on January 28, 2024. Darlene was born in Gary Indiana, but spent most of her life in Bakersfield California. Bakersfield would be the place she would meet Ed.
Ed and Darlene Mallory were a couple to envy, made it through the hard...
Evan G. Ross
Jan 10, 2024
Evan G. Ross a long time resident of Kern County passed away on January 10, 2024 . Evan was a Fire Captain for the county 34yrs and in the Airforce for 4 yrs.
Rosary will be on January 17 at Christ the King catholic church 1800 Bedford Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308 . Starting at 7 p.m
Mass of Christian...
Christine L. Sanford
Jan 5, 2024
Celebration of Life for Christine L. Sanford will be held on January 16, 2024 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308 Starting at 6 pm
Rene Rolando Rodriguez
Jan 3, 2024
Rene Rolando Rodriguez
Viewing and Rosary Monday February 26, 2024 at Kern River Family Mortuary starting 6:00 pm to 8:00 Rosary at 7:00.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday February 27, 2027 at San Clemente Mission 1305 Water St. Bakersfield, Ca 93305 Starting at 10 am.
Frederick Adolph Paggi
Dec 29, 2023
Fredrick Adolph Paggi went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ December 29, 2023 in Bakersfield, CA. He died peacefully at home with family by his side. He was 87.
Fred was born September 11,1936 to Moses and Agnes Belezzuoli Paggi in Tipton, CA.
He was raised on the family farm along with his brother Richard. He attended Tipton Elementary...
Larry Lee Williams
Dec 6, 2023
Larry L. Williams Passed away on December 6, 2023 in Bakersfield, Ca
Burial for Larry will be on December 29, 2023 at the Bakersfield National Cemetery with full military honors starting at 2pm. No viewing is scheduled.
More information to follow.
Gregory Wayne Snelson
Dec 5, 2023
On December 5, 2023, Gregory Snelson left this life the same way he lived it, gently and thoughtfully pulling his rig over, opening the door of his cab and stepping quietly into the arms of Jesus. What a wonderful reunion it must have been as he was greeted by his father, Gerald, mother, Ruby and brother, Barry. He left behind...
Donna Marie Wisniewski (West)
Nov 26, 2023
Donna Marie Wisniewski (West)
April 23, 1960 — November 26, 2023
Donna Marie Wisniewski (West)
April 23, 1960 – November 26, 2023
Donna Marie Wisniewski (West), beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, born on April 23, 1960, to Lina Elizabeth Mooring-West, Willis McCraw and raised by the man she loved and called, Dad,...
Danny Najera II
Nov 24, 2023
Danny Najera II devoted son, brother and Uno passed away peacefully
into the arms of Jesus Christ, November 24,2023.
Danny was born March 17, 1979, in Bakersfield CA to Sheila Sanford
and Danny Najera. He was the first born. Danny attended McKee Elementary
Greenfield Middle and Ridgeview High Schools.
He enjoyed riding bikes, driving remote-controlled cars, and fishing...
Cory M. Thompson
Nov 17, 2023
Cory Michael Thompson, devoted son, father, and brother, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 17, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Cory was born in Bakersfield, California on April 30, 1982 to Robert and Brenda Thompson. He was the second oldest child. Cory attended Norris Elementary, Norris Middle, and North High Schools. Cory...
Bernice Bell Johns
Nov 3, 2023
Bernice Bell Johns was born on September 16th, 1931. She entered Heaven on November 3rd. Bernice is survived by her daughters Rosemary Baker, and Ruby Thomas, her sons Dean Johns and David Johns, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren as well as her brother Jerry Sweeten and sister Betty Wing. She is preceded in death by several family members including her...
Eluterio Esquivel. Jr
Oct 31, 2023
Eluterio Esquivel Jr . View and celebration of life November 29, 2023 10 am at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93308
Sheila Ann Leal
Oct 25, 2023
Sheila Ann Leal (née Miller) left this earth to be with the Lord on October 25, 2023. She was the most loving mom, Nana, sister, and friend.
Sheila is preceded in death by her parents, May Miller(née Decrow) and Millard “Terry” Miller, her brother Michael T. Miller, and the the love of her life and the dad of...
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