Obituaries
Bakersfield & Kern County, CA Obituaries
Local obituaries for Bakersfield & Kern County, CA
Ellen Smith Bunting - - Alma Funeral Home
May 22, 2015
February 9, 1913 — May 22, 2015 Ellen Smith Bunting passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 22, 2015 at age 102. Born February 9, 1913 in Hillspring, Alberta, Canada to William Charles Smith and Clara Sloan, Ellen was the third child and first of three daughters in her family of eleven children. In 1928, at age 15,...
Eduardo - Pereida
Apr 14, 2015
Eduardo, 57, was born in San Martin Ranch/Brownsville, Tx to Esteban and Ramona Pereida. He is survived by 4 children, 2 grandchildren, 7 siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. He lived life how he wanted and was loved enormously. Services will be held April 23, 11:30 a.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Central Church. Interment will follow at 1:30p.m. at Arvin...
Charles A. Neville
Mar 3, 2015
Charles Alfred Neville was born January 31st, 1930 to Harold and Bessie Neville in Evanston, Wyoming. When Charlie was 9, the family moved to Bakersfield. He attended Williams Elementary and Washington Jr. High, graduating from East Bakersfield High School in 1948. While in high school, he excelled in track. At age 11, Charles went to work for The Bakersfield Californian...
D. Reno
Dec 6, 2014
Dr. Dale Lynn Reno D.V.M., was born April 6, 1939 in Pocatello, ID. And passed away December 6, 2014 in Bakersfield, CA. He attended Brigham Young University where he met his wife, Dianne. They were married September 15, 1961 in the Salt Lake City LDS temple. They lived in Pullman, WA. for four years where he attended Veterinary School at...
Erma Jean Hill
Sep 10, 2014
Viewing and visitation will start Fri. Sept. 19, 2014 6-8pm, with a meditation to follow 8-9pm in the Chapel of Alma Funeral Home & Crematory, 2130 E. California Ave., Bakersfield, Ca., 93307 for Erma Jean Hill, 79, who went to sleep in Jesus Wed. Sept. 10, 2014. Funeral Service will be held Sat. Sept. 20, 2014 at 10am at St....
Rosa Maria Rangel
Sep 3, 2014
On September 3, 2014, Rosa peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family. Rosa was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. She will always be remembered by her unconditional love and generosity, gentle manners, and happy spirit. We were blessed to have her in our lives, and we will miss and love her forever. Rosa is survived...
Baldemar - Chavez
Jul 24, 2014
Baldemar "Leto" Chavez September 01, 1938 — July 24, 2014 Baldemar "Leto" Chavez was born in Sonora, TX on September 1, 1938. Leto went home to our Lord in Heaven on July 24, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents Isabel and Baldemar Chavez and his brother Raul Chavez. He is survived by his wife of 45 years,...
Leticia N. Hammons
Jun 26, 2014
October 05, 1953 — June 26, 2014 On Thursday June 26th our loving sister, mom and friend passed away at age 60. She is survived by her daughter, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. She is preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and her husband. We love you and will miss you. A memorial service will be held on...
George Marshal Kendall
Jun 21, 2014
George passed away on June 21, 2014 in Bakersfield , Ca he will be laid to rest with his loving wife Virginia Rae Kendall who passed in 2005.Services will be July 11, 2014 at the Bakersfield National Cemetery To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of George Marshal Kendall , please click here to visit our...
Betty Jean Neville
May 23, 2014
March 14, 1937 — May 23, 2014 Betty passed away after a short illness in the presence of her loving family. She will be missed greatly by her husband, family and numerous friends, Betty was born in Oakland to Thomas Vance and Katherine Ketchem. Her family moved to Bakersfield when she was in grade school. She attended EBHS where she...
Raul Camargo Cabanillas
May 17, 2014
December 29, 1963 — May 17, 2014 Services to be held, Wednesday May 21st, 6:00pm, Alma Funeral Home, 2130 E California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307. Raul is survived by his beloved daughter, Rhianna; grandson, Isaiah; brothers: Sinfo, Richard and Mando; sisters: Lupe, Gracie, Fatso, Jeya, and Vickie; nephews, and neices: Chris, Pop, Anthony, Elissa, David, Benny, Vanessa, Daniel, Jesse, Gio,...
Jesus V. Bernal
Jan 31, 2014
Jesus V. Bernal 1946-2014 Jesus was born in Monterrey NL Mexico on December 25, 1946, and went with the Lord on January 31, 2014, after a two year battle with cancer. He married his loving wife Lorenza Bernal of 44 years and had four children, Sonia Bernal, Jesse Bernal Jr, Chriselda Bernal and Albert Bernal who went to rest with...
Elias B. Flores
Nov 16, 2013
Elias B. Flores Jr 1-30-1931- 11-16-2013 Elias B. Flores Jr. passed on Saturday November 16th, 2013. He is survived by his 6 children, their spouses along with 15 grand and 17 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is also survived by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Viewing will be Thursday November 21st at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM at...
Darrell Wayne Frazier
Nov 9, 2013
Darrell Frazier November 15, 1967- November 9, 2013 Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend passed away from this life on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Darrell had a heart bigger than the size of life itself. There wasn't ANYTHING Darrell wouldn't do for ANYBODY! It didn't matter where, when, why, how far, what happened, etc., Darrell would...
Arthur Lopez Aragon
May 15, 2013
Arthur L. Aragon, 72, Bakersfield, May 15. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. with rosary 7 p.m. May 23, Alma Funeral Home Chapel; service 1:30 p.m. May 24, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; interment to follow at Greenlawn River Boulevard. Alma Funeral Home & Crematory. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of ARTHUR LOPEZ ARAGON...

Julia Robledo Hernandez
May 11, 2013
Julia Robledo Hernandez, 69, Bakersfield, May 11. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. May 16, Alma Funeral Home Chapel; funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. May 17, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church; interment to follow at Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary. ALMA FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of JULIA ROBLEDO...
Oscar Manriques Barajas
May 6, 2013
Services are pending at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Oscar Manriques Barajas , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Fabian - Huerta
Apr 15, 2013
Fabian Huerta Sr. 1987 - 2013 Fabian Huerta Sr. was born on January 3, 1987 in Bakersfield, CA where he spent all 26 years. The Lord called him home on April 15, 2013. Fabian was a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many, many people. His family was his world. He was filled with so much...
Eugene Page Newlen
Apr 7, 2013
Eugene Page Newlen November 28, 1921 - April 7, 2013 Eugene Page Newlen Nov 28, 1921 - April 7, 2013 Gene was born in Virginia but moved to Renova Pa as a young boy. Gene was raised in Pennsylvania on the Susquehanna river. He spent long days fishing the creeks and hunting the mountains in Renova. He belongs to the...
Joyce Anne Rosales
Jan 10, 2013
Joyce Anne (England) Rosales 1958 - 2013 Born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1958, Joyce spent most of her life in Kern County. Adopted into the family of Jack and Nadine England, Joyce and her siblings grew up in Oildale where the family owned Home Plate Pizza. She attended North High School eventually earning a GED. In 1983, she married...