Obituaries

Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Leandro Perez Rios

Leandro Perez Rios

Aug 14, 2023

Leandro Perez Rios was born on February 27, 1944, in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Martin and Julia Perez. He passed away on August 14, 2023, in Bakersfield, California. Leandro was a lifetime fan of soccer, his favorite teams were Monterrey & Los Tigres. He was a loving husband, father, and Papa who leaves behind his wife of 45...

Jose Guerra

Jose Guerra

Aug 14, 2023

Jose Alejandro Guerra, 66, passed away on August 14, 2023 in Bakersfield CA.

Jose is survived by his 3 children - Jill Varner (James Varner), Jody Lopez (Emiliano Lopez), and Jose "AJ" Guerra. 4 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Sister Emma Hernandez, Alicia Perez, Anna Torres, Francis Cruz and brother Ruben Guerra.

Jose is preceded in death by Jose Guerra...

Robert Lee Smith

Robert Lee Smith

Aug 11, 2023

Robert Lee Smith, age 92, died on August 11, 2023, at his home in Rosewood Retirement Community in Bakersfield, CA. He was born on August 2, 1931, in Buttonwillow, CA, the daughter of W.L. and Frances Smith. He was raised on the farm in Buttonwillow with his two sisters and one brother. They all contributed to the farm chores and...

Atha Alvin Claiborne

Atha Alvin Claiborne

Aug 8, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Atha “Hat” Claiborne on Tuesday, August 8 at the age of 92. Atha was born April 13, 1931 to John Alvin and Emma Ethel Claiborne. He grew up in Tennessee, then moved to Bakersfield where he spent most of his adult life.Hat enjoyed fishing, camping, meeting...

Karen Lynn Forrest

Karen Lynn Forrest

Aug 6, 2023

Karen Forrest 1966-2023

 

 

Karen Forrest, 57 entered her heavenly home on Sunday, August 6th, 2023.

She was born in Bakersfield CA on February 7th, 1966, to the late Dennis and Jackie Shaffer. Karen was the youngest of three. 

 

Karen had four children: Michael, Joseph, Sabrina, and Alexander. She was a loving mother and did anything to...

Linda Carol Stubblefield

Linda Carol Stubblefield

Aug 3, 2023

Our mother's departure to Heaven on August 3, 2023, broke our hearts. Linda Carol Stubblefield was welcomed into this world on September 1, 1950, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Charlie and Gladys McCuan.  The family moved to California when she was just six years old, packing up everything they had.  She grew up in Lamont with her siblings after losing both...

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