Obituaries

Jun 29, 2017

Jun 8, 2017

Mary Ann was born July 6, 1935, in Bakersfield, California, to Louis and Irene Emery. She had two sisters, Beverly and Margie. She attended Bakersfield High School and enjoyed playing saxophone in the Driller Band and serving on the student counsel. She graduated in 1953 and attended Bakersfield College. She married James Moore in 1957 and had one daughter, Brenda...

Jun 6, 2017

Joseph Edward Velasquez was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven early Tuesday morning, June 6, 2017, at the age of 53 after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.He was a successful nurse anesthetist and resident of Bakersfield for over 20 years, follower of Christ, husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed eating, reading, working in the yard, swimming, hiking and...

May 29, 2017

Phillip Castaneda Jr III 10/30/1978 - 5/29/17Phillip gained his angel wings and went to be with the Lord on Memorial Day 2017. Phillip was a man who loved life, music, his family and most importantly, the Lord.He was a talented self taught musician and played piano, drums, conga, organ, keyboard, among other instruments. He was an amazing soundboard whiz, and...

May 10, 2017

Wayne Barksdale was born to Thomas & Leona Barksdale in Taft, CA. Soon after, he moved to Bakersfield where he started his family. In 1956, he married his wife Peggy Anne Coleman at their family church, Christ the King. Wayne was devoted to his family, a true patriot, and constitutionalist. He was a man of many trades. A true outdoorsman...

May 8, 2017

Michael Douglas JuddDecember 30, 1951 – May 8, 2017 Saturday, May 20, 20172:00 PM The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 316 A Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304 Michael Judd, 65, of Bakersfield, CA, went peacefully to live with his Father in Heaven on May 8th, 2017. He is preceded in death by his daughter Gretchen, brother Tim and parents...

May 3, 2017

Devorah (Devy) Husband-Moore5/30/59 – 5/3/17Devy was preceded in death by her parents Jerry & Gwen Husband, and siblings Randy, Vaughnie and Geri Husband. She is survived by her children Sunshine Wallace, Andrew Bradshaw & Christina Mendiola and 7 grandchildren. She also leaves behind 4 siblings; Brenda Deavers, Peggy Maloney, Brett Husband and Gerald Husband and many nieces and nephews.There will...

Apr 16, 2017

A book of life and love memorial service for our beloved Steven Sauers,Priebe, McKellar, Will be hosted by Chad and Jenn Henry, McKellar's home located @ 17421 falling Creek Ave. Bakersfield CA 93314. On May 6, 2017 beginning at 10 AM. Officiated by Karen Mckellar with Set Free Church. To honor Steven's quest for sobriety this memorial will be a...

Apr 14, 2017

Terra passed away on April 12, 2017 to young for a beautiful woman.The family will be receiving friends on Sunday April 23 from 5 p.m to 8 p.m.at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. With a memorial service on the same day.“If I were to die today, one thing that I hope would be said about me...

Apr 5, 2017

a Viewing and celebration of life will beheld for Anselmo Lopez on Wednesday 12, 2017 starting at 1 p.m at the Liberty Christian Center located at 8801 S. H. Street Bakersfield , CA 93307.Anselmo was a long time resident of kern county and resided here for thirteen years. He was and is greatly loved by his family and friends.Wednesday, April...

Mar 12, 2017

Janet HallJanuary 1, 1949 – March 12, 2017Friday, March 31, 20171:15 PM

Feb 26, 2017

Barbara Ann Root, 58, was born in Rolla, Missouri on May 20, 1958 and went to be with our heavenly father on February 26, 2017. Barbara lived most of her life in Bakersfield, Ca where she met and married the love of her life, Sam Root, 42 years ago. Together, they raised two daughters and have since enjoyed the love...

Feb 24, 2017

Billy Allen Henderson born in Crescent City California and passed away in Bakersfield he was a long time residence of Kern County. A welder by trade for over 15 years.A memorial service will beheld on March 17,2017 at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 12:00 P.MFriday, March 17, 201712:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Feb 15, 2017

February 1934 – February 2017Kenneth, 83, was born in WardSprings, OK., to parents Jake &Frusa Hobbs. He went to be withthe Lord on February 15, 2017.Kenneth was a long-time resident ofKern County. He loved going toEagle Mountain Casino and sittingoutside under the shade tree duringthe summer. We will cherish hismemory.Kenneth is preceded in death byhis parents and 13 siblings. As...

Feb 10, 2017

Elaine Annette Brewtonborn September 8, 1962Entered her father's kingdomFebruary 10,2017Beloved and much missed mother, grandmother,daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend.She will be laid to rest with her mother Joy atGreenlawn Cemetery River Blvd.February 24, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.Psalms 23The Lord is my sheperd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside still...

Feb 7, 2017

Darline Moore(May 19,1927- February 7, 2017)The oldest of four children, Darline Deloris was born May 19, 1927 to Vern Virgil and Iona Adeline Olinger in Liberal, Kansas. Three siblings soon followed her birth: Carl, Catherine and William. Having spent her early years in Kansas, the family later moved to Colorado and then on to Southern California. She graduated from Montebello...

Jan 1, 2017

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Dec 23, 2016

Judy Barnes was born in Bakersfield, CA on September 11, 1941, and entered Heaven's gates on December 23, 2016.Judy was a devoted, loving wife and mother. She was very proud of her family and was excited to become "Grammy" to her 11 grandchildren. Judy loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with her family was important to...

Dec 9, 2016

Karen Marie (Kirby) Jett, aged 76, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2016 in her home located in Bakersfield, CA.Born August 31, 1940 in East Los Angeles, to Norval M. and Lois (Morris) Kirby, Karen lived most of her life in Bakersfield, California. After graduating from East Bakersfield High School and briefly attending Brigham Young University, she married Wayne T....

Dec 6, 2016

Fern McNabb (Gazaway, Blackmon) Dec. 14, 1929 to Dec. 6, 2016Fern McNabb 86, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 6, 2016 in Bakersfield CA. She was born in Altus Oklahoma and the family moved to California during the Great Depression. She graduated from Bakersfield High School.As a child of the Depression, Fern learned quickly the virtues of hard work and...