Obituaries
Bakersfield & Kern County, CA Obituaries
Local obituaries for Bakersfield & Kern County, CA
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...

Jose Francisco Rosas Vizcarra
Sep 6, 2018
VIEWING FOR MR. JOSE FRANCISCO ROSAS VIZCARRA WILL BE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 FROM 6:00 - 9:00 PM AT ALMA FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL 2130 E. CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307 A CHAPEL SERVICE WILL BE ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 AT 11;00 AM ALSO AT ALME FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL AND INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW AT GREENLAWN SOUTHWEST CEMETERY 2739 PANAMA LN...
Richard Robert Chase
Aug 21, 2018
In Loving Memory Of Richard Robert Chase II Richard (Bob) Chase went to see the Lord on Aug. 21, 2018 after a brave fight with cancer. Bob lived an exciting life. Surfing with the greats like Dewey Webber, Mike Doyle, Pat Curran & Rich Harbour in Malibu or flying to Hawaii on weekends to surf when he was a teenager. ...
Anthony Fredrick Quijada
Aug 20, 2018
Viewing for Mr. Anthony Fredrick Quijada will be Friday August 31, 2018 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of ANTHONY FREDRICK QUIJADA , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Mariano Bueno Galinato
Aug 4, 2018
MARIANO BUENO GALINATO WAS BORN NOVEMBER 2OTH, 1930 IN BANAOANG, PHILIPPINES. RESIDED IN BAKERSFIELD FOR 34 YEARS, WORKED IN AGRICULTURE FOR 10 YEARS. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 4TH, 2018 IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA. SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY AUGUST 23RD, 2018 FROM 6-9P.M. AT ALMA FUNERAL HOME. INTERNMENT WILL BE ON FRIDAY AUGUST 24TH, 2018 AT 10:00A.M. AT NORTH KERN...
Elsie Jo Abrams
Aug 2, 2018
Elsie Jo Abrams Born April 4, 1932 Deceased August 2, 2018 Elsie Jo passed away peacefully, Thursday. Survived by her husband Leon, children Kathy (John), Lou (Mark), Maxine (Don), Tracy (Angela), seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. We are certain she is comfortable in heaven after stopping by the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you to Palm Living and Hoffman Hospice for...
Carlos Vicente Gomez
Jul 6, 2018
Viewing for Carlos Vicente Gomez will be Thursday July 19, 2018 starting at 4:00 PM at the Family Residence 10001 Columbine Ave, Lamont, Ca 93241 Funeral Service will be Friday July 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Harmony Baptist Church 8300 Whorton Ave, Lamont, CA with Interment to follow at South Kern Cemetery District - Arvin 15543 S. Vineland Rd,...
Ramon Federico Leyva
Feb 20, 2018
Ramon Federico Leyva 1932 -2018 On February 20, 2018, Ramon Federico Leyva was called to rest. Ramon was born on April 21, 1932 in El Paso, Texas and lived there until he came to California in 1946. He was the oldest of nine brothers and sisters, joining five that have passed and leaving behind two younger sisters and a younger...
Glenda Fay Clagget
Nov 6, 2017
Glenda Fay Claggett, age 76, died on Monday November 6, 2017 in Bakersfield, CA at Hoffman Hospice. She was born in Vian, Oklahoma to Levi and Versie (McFadden) Martin and moved to Bakersfield, CA when she was 3 years old. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gary “Sonny” Garrett, and her sisters Carmelita Garrett Brown and...
Manuela F. Bernal
Feb 8, 2017
Viewing for Mrs. Manuela F. Bernal will be Thursday February 16, 2017 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM and Service starting at 10:00 AM - 12;00 Noon at Corrnerstone Christian Community Church 3311 Manor st Bakersfield, CA 93308 Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park In lieu of flowers per the request of Manuela please send donations to her Great-Granddaughters...
Cheyenne Alexis Duniphin
Jan 16, 2017
Viewing for Cheyenne Alexis Duniphin will be Wednesday January 25, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 East California Ave ( @ Mt. Vernon ) Bakersfield, California 93307 Memorial Service will be Thursday January 26, 2017 at 6:00 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory...
Stella Mae Moshier
Mar 11, 2016
Stella Mae Moshier passed away peacefully at home March 11th, on the morning of her 98th birthday. She was born in Stonewall, Oklahoma, the eldest of 6 children to Georgia ( Brown) Rowe and Charles H. Rowe. Losing her mother at an early age, Mom and her siblings were separated and sent to various relatives to be raised during the...

Christopher Scott Moody
Jul 19, 2015
Christopher Scott Moody May 20, 1982 July 19, 2015 Memorial Service for christopher Scott Moody will be Thursday July 30, 2015 at 2: PM at Calvary Bible Church 48 Manor st, Bakersfield, CA 93308 To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of CHRISTOPHER SCOTT MOODY , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Robert Sosa
Jul 3, 2015
August 13, 1954 — July 3, 2015 Robert was blessed with a very large and loving family. He is survived by children Robert (Lenore), Renee (Steven), Lindzey, Eric, Nicolas & Nathan, proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by sisters Ardy, Naomi, Rebecca and Anna. He is preceded in death by parents Ray...