Obituaries

Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Adolfo Raya Jr

Adolfo Raya Jr

Jan 12, 2024

Adolfo Raya Jr., 38, passed away on January 12, 2024 in Wasco, CA. He was born on October 14, 1985 in Bakersfield, CA to Adolfo Raya Villagomez and Maria Raya Lule.

Adolfo grew up in Wasco, CA. He graduated from Wasco Union High School in Wasco, CA in 2003. After high school he completed some college education at Bakersfield College...

Clifford D. Jackson “Cliff”

Clifford D. Jackson “Cliff”

Jan 11, 2024

Cliff was born in Bakersfield, California March 5, 1944 to (Louella) Pearl Shultz and Charles Sheldon Jackson. His father passed when he was very young and he was raised by Pearl Shultz and (Finus) Bucky Shultz.

He is survived by his children Chris Jackson, Deborah and husband Russ Van Conant. And his partner in life Wanda Starling.  Grandchildren Jessica Johnson,...

Bernice Brownlow

Bernice Brownlow

Jan 10, 2024

Bernice BrownlowFebruary 11, 1958 - January 10, 2024

Bernice Brownlow, born in Bakersfield, CA, on February 11, 1958, passed away on January 10, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father, Isaac Newton Brownlow; her mother, Geames Marliene Brownlow; and her brother, Mike Brownlow.

She is survived by her brother, Ike Brownlow, and his wife, Sheila Brownlow; her sister,...

Elbert Steve Owens Jr.

Elbert Steve Owens Jr.

Jan 10, 2024

Elbert Steve Owens Jr., 71, finished his journey on January 10, 2024.  He was born September 2, 1952 in Checotah, OK, the son of Elbert Steve Owens and Opal Lee (Farrimond) Owens. Steve graduated from Arvin High School, class of 1970.  In 1972 he married his high school sweetheart, Debra (Nylander).  This coming May they would have celebrated 52 years...

Miguel Angel Rodriguez Vargas

Miguel Angel Rodriguez Vargas

Jan 8, 2024

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Eddie Martinez Jr.

Eddie Martinez Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

Eduardo (Eddie) Martinez, age 62, of Modesto passed away on January 6, 2024, with his family by his side. Eddie was born in El Paso, Texas on January 28, 1961. He was a loving father, son, brother, and loyal friend. Eddie loved helping people in need from all walks of life. His passion was watching football with family. He was...

Twila Jean Williams

Twila Jean Williams

Jan 1, 2024

TWILA JEAN WILLIAMS was born July 7, 1933, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Sam and Ledger Anders. She left this world for her home in heaven on January 1, 2024, in Kalispell, Montana. At the age of 9, she moved with her family from Oklahoma to Delano, California, where she married James (Jim) Williams in 1950. There were a lot...

Julio Martinez

Julio Martinez

Dec 28, 2023

Julio Martinez, age 61, of Bakersfield passed away on December 28,2023, with his family by his side.

Julio was born in El Paso Texas on February 13, 1962. He was a devoted father, loving son, amazing brother, and loyal friend. Julio loved sports, especially football. His favorite team was the 49ers. He loved watching his team with a beer.

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Josie Parada Gomez

Josie Parada Gomez

Dec 26, 2023

Josie Parada Gomez, 86, passed away on December 26, 2023 at home on hospice in Lamont, Ca. She was born on August 18, 1937 in Calexico, Ca to Gilberto and Luisa Parada. A visitation will be held at Basham Funeral Care, 3312 Niles St. Bakersfield, Ca 93306 on January 12, 2024. The family will be greeting friends and relatives 9am...

Abel Ulysses Martinez

Abel Ulysses Martinez

Dec 25, 2023

Abel Ulysses Martinez age 57, of Bakersfield, California passed away on December 25, 2023.

Abel was born in Bakersfield on November 2, 1966. Abel worked at Diversified Utilities for over 20 years.

Abel is survived by his children Amanda, Sarah, and Samuel Martinez, his granddaughter Penelope Martinez,

his mother Refugio Martinez, brother Raymond Martinez, two sisters Alice, and Isabel Martinez,...

Dolores Marie Castro

Dolores Marie Castro

Dec 25, 2023

Loving us from heaven as our heavenly father called her home. 

Dolores Marie Castro, November 29, 1954 - December 25, 2023.  She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Cousin, and Friend.  She was survived by her husband Martin, her daughter Salina, her son John and daughter-in-law Monica, her daughter Angelina and her son-in-law Michael, ten grandchildren Derrick,...

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