Obituaries

Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Lily Lavanderos

Lily Lavanderos

Nov 20, 2024

Lily Lavanderos, age 81 of Bakersfield, CA. passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at home with her loved ones. She was born November 29, 1942 in Wharton, TX. to the late Domingo Soliz, and Clara Macias Soliz.. 

Lily moved to California from her beloved Texas with her daughters in 1990. Throughout her life she served as counselor, teacher, babysitter, and judge....

Kiki Effie Lomeli

Kiki Effie Lomeli

Nov 16, 2024

Kiki Effie Lomeli, aged 92, peacefully passed away on November 16, 2024, in Bakersfield, California. Born on April 7, 1932, in Porterville, California, Kiki was the cherished youngest of 19 siblings—a testament to the strength and warmth of a large, loving family.

Kiki proudly served his country for two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his honorable...

James Murry Isaacs

James Murry Isaacs

Nov 14, 2024

James Murry Isaacs, age 87, peacefully left this earthly plane surrounded by family on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Bakersfield, California. Born February 8, 1937, in Los Angeles, California to Roy and Rosie Lee Isaacs, he was the youngest of five children. James embraced his faith in Christ from a young age and quickly fell in love with music, specifically...

Denise Roberts James

Denise Roberts James

Nov 6, 2024

**In Loving Memory of Denise Roberts James** 

*September 23, 1968 – November 6, 2024*

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Denise Roberts James, who peacefully left this world on November 6, 2024, at the age of 56. Denise was born on September 23, 1968, at Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, California, to Laura Roberts Henning. As the...

Jackie Lee Clark

Jackie Lee Clark

Nov 5, 2024

Jackie Lee Clark, a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on March 15, 1936, in Republic, Missouri, Jackie lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love, support, and adventure. 

Jackie proudly served as a USAF Chief Master Sergeant for 33 years, followed by 11 years of...

Dorothy Jane Murillo

Dorothy Jane Murillo

Nov 3, 2024

Dorothy moved to Shafter in 1981 and later on down the line met her husband Nicolas Murillo in 1984 … and started their family in 1988.

Dorothy was so full of life, always wanting to be with and around her entire family but with her illness sadly during 2020 it wouldn’t permit it anymore.

She was honestly the one person everyone wanted...

Raymond Joseph Lopez

Raymond Joseph Lopez

Nov 3, 2024

Raymond Lopez was a  Veteran (Sgt) of the United States Army serving 12 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Daniel & Genevieve Lopez, Sister Susanna Lopez, Brother in law Isaac Medrano & niece Nancie Medrano. He was the first born & only Son. He leaves behind his siblings Kristine Lopez, Sister Diana Medrano, Sister Donna & Brother...

Millicent Laouita Pitts

Millicent Laouita Pitts

Oct 31, 2024

Millicent Laouita Pitts

January 8, 1971 - October 31, 2024

 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Millicent Laouita Pitts on October 31, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on January 8, 1971, in Oklahoma City, Millicent was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Millicent was born to Huey Hawkins...

Macario Rodriguez

Macario Rodriguez

Oct 30, 2024

Macario Rodriguez was born to Juan and Virginia Rodriguez raised in Shafter Ca. in the Shafter colonia where he passed at the age 68. He is survived by his 3 children Robert Cuadras ,Virginia Brown , Savanah Rodriguez and 9 Grandchildren Lilly Rubio, Marissa Cuadras, Gabriella Rubio, Ernesto Rubio, Nehemiah Brown, Aaron Escobar jr, Maximus Escobar, Marley Escobar, Malachi Escobar,...

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