Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Feb 14, 2024

Feb 14, 2024

Feb 14, 2024

Fortino Diaz Valdivia Sr. passed away on February 14th 2024, in Shafter Ca. at the age of 75. He was born on August 12th, 1948 to Taurino Arcos Valdivia and Vicenta Diaz Valdivia in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He was raised in a family of 4 sisters and 6 brothers. 

At a young age, Fortino worked early mornings before heading to...

Feb 13, 2024

Rafaela Lara Arroyo, 75, passed away at her home on February 13th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in May of 1948 to Fructoso and Atilana Lara in Bajosori, Sinaloa. Fondly known as “Fala” and “la Güera”.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. 

Rafaela lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her...

Feb 11, 2024

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Feb 10, 2024

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Feb 10, 2024

Joyce Patterson 71, passed away February 10, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1952 to Jack and Agnes Hibbitts. 

She is survived by her son Terry Hibbitts (Cici),  son Gary Patterson (Angel), daughter Vonda Bennett,

brothers Terry (Pat) and Danny Hibbitts (Ernie), grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Wayne...

Feb 7, 2024

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Feb 5, 2024

Alfonso (Fonso) Castro, 62, went home to be with the “Boss” on February 5, 2024.  He passed peacefully in his home in Bakersfield, CA, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on December 28, 1961, in Bakersfield, CA to Alfonso Antonio Carlos Castro and Maria Isabel (Castro) Reyes, and was raised by his Mom and Dad, Frank Dyer.  Alfonso...

Feb 5, 2024

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Feb 3, 2024

Patricia Ann Henry was born in Texarkana, Texas, on January 15,

1943, to her parents Lesley Sr. and Rhoda Henry. She was the third

child of ten children. Patricia was a loving, caring, and wonderful

mother, wife, sister, and a friend to so many people. 

Patricia graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1960 and attended

Bakersfield Jr. College. She...

Feb 3, 2024

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Feb 2, 2024

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Jan 31, 2024

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Jan 31, 2024

Lupe Fernandez 93, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024

In her home in Lamont, California surrounded by her loved ones.

Lupe Fernandez was born on January 10, 1931 in Bakersfield to

Feliciano Gonzales and Francisca Munoz Gonzales. Lupe is survived

By her 3 children, John and daughter in law Dolores Fernandez, Connie

And son in law Joel Sanchez, and...

Jan 30, 2024

Raul LopezMarch 2, 1956 - January 30,2024Raul Lopez, 67, passed away on January 30, 2024 in Bakersfield, California. He was born on March 2, 1956 in Mercedes, Texas to Juan and Flavia Lopez.Raul migrated to California at the age of 9 to Huron, California and then later moving to Shafter, California where he made Shafter his permanent residence.Raul attended all...

Jan 30, 2024

Alonzo Robinson was born August 29, 1946 to Eddie and Ina Mae (Griffin) Robinson. He was the youngest of 11 children. Lonnie, as he was lovingly called by his family, attended Bessie E. Owens elementary, Lincoln Jr. High, and Bakersfield High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force serving our country, where he was honorably discharged in 1969....

Jan 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Mark Randall Sanderson aka Randy. Who left us on January 29, 2024. Mark passed away in Bakersfield, Ca. He was born at Seaside Hospital in Long Beach, Ca. on October 7, 1959. Preceded by death by Henry Lewis Sanderson (father) Martha Jane Sanderson (mother). Mark will...