Obituaries

Apr 17, 2015

Jimmy was born in Long Beach, CA to George and Sylvia (Joyce) Willard. As a young boy, his family moved to Kern County and Bakersfield has been his home since. He attended local schools including North High School.He met and married the love of his life, Lori (Herron). Together, they have raised their son Jett.Those who met Jimmy enjoyed his...

Apr 16, 2015

Janine Jordan, 52, went to Heaven April 15 in Bakersfield with her family by her side.Janine spent most of her working years as a caregiver and did so with much compassion and love; this was her calling. She had a passion for gardening, animals, the mountains and most of all spending time with her grandkids. Rock and mineral collecting was...

Apr 13, 2015

Dorothy was born in Oklahoma. In her early twenties, she moved to Kern County. Both, Lake Isabella and Bakersfield have been her home.Together with her loving husband, Albert - they built a family and enjoyed life.Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Albert. She is survived by her children; Patricia, Johnny and Suzy - as well as two sisters.A...

Mar 22, 2015

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Monday March 30, 2015 in the Chapel of Alma Funeral Home, 2130 East California Ave. Bakersfield, CA.

Mar 22, 2015

Iva Williams was born on April 25, 1937. She was called home on March 22, 2015. To know Iva, was to inevitably love her. She lived her life devoted to her faith, family and friends. Iva never met a stranger that did not become a friend. She lived to spread love and joy; and always appreciated a good laugh.She was...

Mar 9, 2015

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday March 19, 2015 at Kern River Family Chapel.

Mar 3, 2015

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:pm Thurday March 12, 2015 at Kern River Family Chapel. Pastor Dale Rose officiating.

Feb 17, 2015

Memorial service will beheld for Tommy Stonebarger on Wednesday February 25 at 4 pm in the Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N.Chester Ave. Bakersfield ,CA

Feb 13, 2015

Dean passed away on February 13 in Bakersfield , Ca he was a long time residence of Kern County Dean was employed as an communication engineer out of Vanenburg air force base. He was also honorable discharged from the Air Force.A Memorial service will beheld on February 28, 2013 at Kern River Valley Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave , Lake...

Feb 10, 2015

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 01:00 pm Wednesday February 18, 2015 at Kern River Family Chapel - 1900 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA. Pastor David Hedgemon Officiating.

Feb 6, 2015

Feb 4, 2015

Joe B. Santiago (61) was born March 13, 1953 in Terceira, Azores, Portugal to Antonio and Maria Santiago and passed away on February 4, 2015 at home surrounded by family and friends. Joe served in the Portuguese military prior to immigrating to the United States in 1977.Joe completed the vocational nursing and registered nursing programs at Bakersfield College. He completed...

Feb 1, 2015

Jerry passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1st, at home. He is preceded in death by his mom and stepdad Doris and Joe Corbitt and grandparents Henry and Gertrude Johnson. He is survived by his beloved aunt, Minnie Johnson, sister Linda Daniels (Scott), brother Garry Corbitt (Nelda), nephew Joe Daniels (Kim), great nephew Benjamin and great niece Julianne Daniels.Jerry had...

Jan 27, 2015

Jerry went home to the Lord after a short but valiant battle with cancer.He had a full career, serving 32 years with the California Highway Patrol, first as a Patrolman, then as a Sargent, closing out his career as a Lieutenant Commander of the Porterville office, retiring in 2004.Upon retirement, he embraced the new phase of his life with gusto;...

Jan 23, 2015

Karen Louise Sproul 08/07/1942 – 01/23/2015Karen Louise Sproul of Bakersfield, CA died of complications related to a long illness, on January 23, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully passed into the next world. She is survived by her three children; Daughter, Carrin Holsonbake of Bakersfield, and husband Blaine.Daughter, Candace McWhorter of Clovis, CA and husband...

Jan 23, 2015

Sarah Donna Roberts passed away on January 23, 2015. She is survived by her two daughters: Mary and Deborah, and her four grandchildren: Devon, Alexandria, Kennady and Chance. Sarah Donna was born May 30, 1943 and adopted by Mary Alice and Walter Richard Roberts. Donna, as she preferred to be addressed, grew up in a loving home and was married...

Jan 21, 2015

LeeAnn will be having a celebration of live on Sunday March from 12 - 3p.m at the Italian Heritage Dante Hall 4415 Wilson Rd 93309.

Jan 21, 2015

Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday January 28th 2014 from 5 - 8:00 p.m.A Committal Service with Full Military Honors is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. - Thursday February 05, 2015 at the Bakersfield National Cemetery - 30338 East Bear Mtn. Blvd. Arvin, CA. Military Honors will be provided by the Associated Veterans of Kern County.

Jan 18, 2015

Greta Kathleen Krieger, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, January 18, 2015 in Bakersfield, California. Greta was 63 years old.Greta was born in Medford, Oregon, on March 22, 1951. Her parents are Richard “Dick” and Margaret “Sidney” Parr. She has three siblings, Becky (Jim), Rick (Debbie) and Margaret. Growing up, she enjoyed many things but her greatest love...

Jan 17, 2015

Born July 16, 1960, Died January 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son James Monte Preston in 2013 and her father Lett Jett in 1990.She is survived by; her daughter Jennifer Salazar, husband Mosie Salazar and mother Mary Jett, all of Bakersfield. One sister and brother-in-law Beatrice and Michael Benfield, of Bakersfield. Four brothers and two sisters-in-laws;...