Bakersfield & Kern County, CA Obituaries

May 12, 2023

Alberta Estrada

November 15, 1941 - May 12, 2023

Viewing for Mrs. Alberta Estrada will be Wednesday May 24, 2023 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave @ Mt. Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA

Mass Of Christian Burial will be at St Clemente Mission Parish 1305 Water St Bakersfield, CA 93305 and Interment will follow at...

May 7, 2023

Christine Marie Debaets-Leyva

March 25, 1965 - May 7, 2013

Viewing and Evening Service for Mrs. Christine Marie Debaets-Leyva will be from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM with Service at 6:00 PM on Thursday May 25, 2023 at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave @ Mt. Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Graveside Service will be Friday May 26, 2023 at 2:00...

May 2, 2023

Arturo C. Aguil

October 19, 1936 - May 2, 2023

Viewing for Mr. Arturo C. Aguil will be Sunday May 21, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave Bakersfield, CA @ Mt. Vernon Ave

Apr 28, 2023

Memorial Service for Hermina A. Hernandez will be Thursday May 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Victory outreach Church 220 Eureka St, Bakersfield, CA and

Graveside Service will Follow at 12:30 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park 9101 Kern Canyon Road Bakersfield, CA 93306

Alma Funeral Home & Crematory

Hermina “Minnie” Hernandez

October 1, 1953-April 28,2023

It is with great sadness we share the passing...

Apr 13, 2023

Kenneth James Hellmer

January 2, 1951 – April 13, 2023

Kenneth James Hellmer (Ken), 72 of Bakersfield, California, passed away on April 13, 2023 after a courageous five year fight with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Whittier, California on January 2, 1951 to Edward & Dorothy Hellmer. Kenneth graduated from St. Pius High School in 1969 and went to the University...

Mar 21, 2023

Norma Nadine Hankins

December 23, 1932 - March 21, 2023

Viewing for Mrs. Norma Nadine Hankins will be Monday March 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM with Service at 11:00 AM

at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 5600 Panorama Dr @ Fairfax Rd, Bakersfield, CA Followed by Graveside Service at 12:30 PM at Greeenlawn Northeast Cemetery 3700 River Blvd, Bakersfield,...

Mar 19, 2023

Phyllis Dee Gruver

May 2, 1947 - March 19, 2023

Viewing for Mrs. Phyllis Dee Gruver will be Tuesday March 28, 2023 fro 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Funeral Mass will be Wednesday March 29, 2023 at 9:30 AM at ST. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church 7100 Stockdale Hwy,...

Mar 15, 2023

Jon Patrick Ornelas

March 6, 1956 - March 15, 2023

Jon Ornelas 67, of Bakersfield, California,

passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2023 with his wife and sons by his side.

Jon, was born March 6th 1956, he was the third child of 7 born to John and Evelyn Ornelas of Bakersfield CA.

Jon is survived by his wife Luisa, his four sons:...

Mar 5, 2023

On March 5, 2023 Heaven needed the beauty and kindness of our Lord’s daughter, Salina Marie Martinez.

Salina was born on May 28, 1988 in Bakersfield to Justo and Margarita Corona. She was the youngest of 3 children. Salina grew up in Bakersfield, California and attended Nichols Elementary , Chipman Jr. High and proudly graduated in 2006 from Highland High. Salina...

Feb 24, 2023

Felicia Ascencio Guillen

July 17, 1996 - February 24, 2023

Visitation for Felicia ascencio Guillen will be Saturday March 18, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 East California Ave @ MT. Vernon Ave Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM.

Felicia Ascencio Guillen born to Lori Ascencio 7/17/96 passed away 2/24/23

She was survived by her...

Feb 7, 2023

Nathan Urbina

December 31, 2002 - February 7, 2023

Viewing and Evening Service For Mr. Nathan Urbina will be Monday February 20, 2023 from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93307 and Gravesidee Service will be Friday February 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM at The Historic Union Cemetery 730 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Feb 4, 2023

Pamela Jean Craig, 73, of Bakersfield, California passed away on February 4th, 2023, with her children at her side. Pam was born the youngest of four in Washington in May of 1949 the daughter of Melvin Davis Craig of Oklahoma and Lena Faye Adair-Craig of Texas. Pam was survived by her five children: Cassandra Keeter with spouse Dan Donati, James...

Jan 31, 2023

Laura Carrillo Vasquez

November 19, 1968 - January 31, 2023

Viewing and Evening Service for Mrs. Laura Carrillo Vasquez will be Friday February 17, 2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 Pm at Alma Funeral Home Chapelk

2130 E. California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Jan 26, 2023

Jan 15, 2023

Dylan Jon Dominguez

September 19,2009 - January 15, 2023

Viewing for Dylan Jon Dominguez will be Saturday February 18, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave @ Mt. Vernon Ave and A Celabration Of Life Service will be at 12:00 NOoon

Jan 14, 2023

services Pending

Dec 20, 2022

Viewing/Funeral Mass and Rosary for

Mr. Zenaido Ulloa will be Saturday January 7, 2023 From 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Rosary will be at 10:00 AM and Mass will begin right after at Iglesia Misioneros Guadalupanos 79 Rexland Dr, Bakersfield, CA

Dec 16, 2022

Richard King Newman III, 68, passed away peacefully at Bakersfield Redwood Senior Living facility on Friday, December 16, 2022 of respiratory failure. He was born April 9, 1954 in Taft, California to Ruth and Richard “Stubby” Newman Jr. He met his future wife, Nondus (McArthur), while both were involved doing theatre at Bakersfield Community Theatre. They dated for four years...

Dec 11, 2022

Joseph Steven Forrest

November 7, 1992 - December 11, 2022

Viewing for Mr Joseph Steven Forrest will be Tuesday January 17, 2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave @ Mt. Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Memorial Service will be Wednesday January 18, 2023 at 12:30 PM at Living Waters Assembly Of God Church 8300...

Dec 1, 2022

Viewing for Ms. Etelbina Garcia will be Thursday December 15, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Funeral Mass will be Friday December 16, 2022 at 1:30 PM at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church 601 E. California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 with Burial to follow at Historic...