Obituaries
Bakersfield & Kern County, CA Obituaries
Local obituaries for Bakersfield & Kern County, CA
Orlando Vara Contreras
Sep 8, 2019
Orlando Vara Contreras Orlando Vara Contreras was born on June 26, 1963 in Los Angeles, California to Raymond and Rosie Contreras. He was the second of six children, his brother Paul, sisters Annette, Valerie, Diana and Melissa. In 1973, at the age of 10 years old the family moved to Arvin, CA. He attended Arvin High School in 1978. One...
Stevan Wayne Denton
Sep 3, 2019
Stevan Wayne Denton From birth he has been a fighter, He faced and fought many battles throughout his life. Born with health complications that would always hinder him. The battle with society over his sexuality, losing his first love to A.I.D.S., finding out he tested positive for the H.I.V. virus and given a few years at most to live. Most...
Alfredo Bubba Zavaleta
Jun 6, 2019
Alfredo Bubba Zavaleta Jr. May 2, 1981 ~ June 6, 2019 Viewing and Service will be Friday June 21, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:30 PM at New Hope Family Worship Center 5640 E. Brundage Lane @ Sterling RD Alfredo Bubba Zavaleta Jr. was born May 2, 1981 and was unexpectedly taken from us on June 6, 2019. He is survived...
Charles Green
May 9, 2019
Charles Owen Green September 21, 1956 ~ May 9, 2019 Services being held on Sunday May 19, 2019 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel. From 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. Service starts at 4:00 P.M. 1900 N Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93308 To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Charles Green , please click here to...
Adriel Jesse Alejandro
May 6, 2019
Viewing for Adriel Jesse Alejandro will be Thursday May 23, 2019 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Christ Centered Church 1316 Shafter Rd, Bakersfield, CA Graveside Service will be Friday May 24, 2019 at 9:00 AM at Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery 2739 Panama Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93313 Alma Funeral Home & Crematory To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees...
Bonita Ann Garcia
Mar 18, 2019
Bonita A. Garcia (Nana) Viewing visitation will be held at Christ Cathedral Church (2301 White Ln.) on Thursday March 28, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at Christ Cathedral Church Friday March 29th at 11 a.m. followed by graveside at Greenlawn Cemetery (3700 River Blvd) Reception to follow at Druids Lodge (501 Sumner st) Bonita was...
Kayla Gail Zukowski
Mar 3, 2019
Viewing for Kayla Gail Zukowski will be Friday March 15, 2019 at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave @ Mt. Vernon Ave from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Kayla Gail Zukowski, was born on Dec. 1, 1999 In Bakersfield CA. Kayla found her happiness in spending time with her Family and close friends, but especially her time with her...
Eduardo Pedroza
Feb 13, 2019
Eduardo Pedroza April 6, 1963 ~ Feb. 13, 2019 Viewing Friday February 22, 2019 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93307 To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Eduardo Pedroza , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Jose - Salinas
Feb 10, 2019
Jose Salinas, Sr., passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the age of 67. He is survived by his children, Angelica Reyna Salinas, Jose Salinas, Jr., Joshua Ryan Salinas, Frankie Patoc and numerous grandchildren. He is further survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Epifania DeLaRosa and Alberta and Javier Vega and brothers and sister-in-law, Renee Salinas, Richard Salinas, Gumaro...
Ana Bertila Herrera
Feb 6, 2019
Ana Bertila Herrera June 30, 1976 ~ Feb 6, 2019 Viewing Monday February 18, 2019 at Alma Funeral Home Chapel from 6-9 P.M. (2130 E California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93307) Graveside Service Tuesday February 19, 2019 at Historic Union Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. (730 E Potomac Ave Bakersfield, CA 93307) To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in...
Jose Luis Arambula
Feb 2, 2019
Viewing for Mr. Jose Luis Arambula will be Monday February 11, 2019 at Alma Funeral Home 2130 E. California Ave @ Mt. Vernon from 6:00 - 9:00 PM and a Rosary at 7:00 PM Mass Of Christian Burial will Be Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church 601 East California Ave and Interment will Follow at...
Ramon Enrique Morales
Jan 14, 2019
Viewing Wednesday January 23, 2019 from 4:00 P.M to 9:00 P.m at Iglesa De Dios Pentecostal M.I. 8009 Di Georgio Rd Lamont, Ca Graveside Service Thursday January 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m Hillcrest Memorial Park. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ramon Enrique Morales , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Louie Arturo Hernandez
Jan 8, 2019
Louie Arturo Hernandez Age 19, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019. Born in Bakersfield, California on August 22nd, 1999. Louie graduated high school, and he was also in the Young Marines. Louie loved to cook, loved listening to his music, always had a smile on his face, cared for others, and enjoyed helping his mom around the house....
Lydia Ramos Rodriguez
Jan 3, 2019
LYDIA R. RODRIGUEZ September 26, 1935 - January 3, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Lydia R. Rodriguez, 83, on January 3, 2019. She peacefully left this earth after being visited and comforted by family members at time of passing. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on September 26, 1935 and settling in...
Robert - Galindo
Dec 30, 2018
9/24/51 - 12/30/18 Robert (Bob) Galindo was the fourth child out of ten born to Rafaila and Antonio Galindo. Left to cherish his memory: Siblings: Angie (Bispo); Tony Jr.; Larry; Irene (Reyes); Fidel; Eleanor; Edward; Marji (Mendez) and Steve Galindo. Robert graduated from EBHS in 1959. Robert loved animals, his music, but his greatest love was Hawaii -- the beaches,...
Jerry Edward Gonzalez
Nov 27, 2018
Jerry Edward Gonzalez Sr. May 8, 1952 - November 27, 2018 Our beloved father, grandfather and brother Jerry Edward Gonzalez Sr. has gone to be with the Lord above. Jerry is preceded in death by his beloved wife Clotilde L. Gonzalez, mother Esperanza M. Hernandez, father Frank P. Gonzalez, brothers David M. Gonzalez, Zenaido M. Hernandez, Frank M. Placencio, and...
Martin G. Macias
Nov 25, 2018
Martin Macias Gonzales January 30, 1945 - November 25, 2018 Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Born in Jalisco, Mexico to Matias and Balvina Macias Gonzales. Resided in Kern County for over 40 years. He is remembered by his wife of 32 years Mary Ruiz, his son Matias and daughter Graciela Macias, 5 stepsons, and 7 grandchildren. Viewing will be Monday,...
Luis Damaris Santiago
Nov 7, 2018
Luis " Maro " Damaris Santiago was born February 24, 1957 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico and passed away on November 7, 2018 in Bakersfield, California. Viewing for Mr. Santiago wil be Wednesday November 14, 2018 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave @ Mt. Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA Graveside Service will be Thursday...
Arturo Castaneda
Nov 3, 2018
Arturo “Tury” Castaneda passed away Nov. 3, 2018. He was born June 22, 1958 in El Paso, Texas. He was a welder mechanic. Arturo is survived by loving wife of 41 years Corina Castaneda and his children Celina Castaneda, Arturo Castaneda Jr, Christina Castaneda, 8 grandchildren, and a great grandson. Services will be held at LifeHouse Church, 3311 Manor St...
James Gilbert Francis
Sep 14, 2018
Born on the family farm in Marmaduke, Arkansas, James “Jim” Gilbert Francis learned the importance of love and hard work early on. When his father became ill, he put in his first crop at age 9. He attended Greene County Tech high school and drove the school bus while a student there. He met the love of his life, Patricia...
Alma Funeral Home & Crematory
CAFD: 1926
365 DAYS OF GRIEF SUPPORT
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss