Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Mar 2, 2025

Mar 2, 2025

Mar 2, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Alire Sanchez, who left us on February 28, 2025, at the age of 58. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose prayers, faith, and love touched the lives of many.

Anthony was born on March 12, 1966, in Bakersfield, California, to Frank and Diane Sanchez....

Feb 25, 2025

Feb 25, 2025

Richard Ussery, age 53, passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1971, in Bakersfield, CA, to Loyd and Virginia Ussery.

Richard grew up in Bakersfield and graduated from North High School in 1990. After high school, he attended California State University, Bakersfield, where he played soccer, one of the great loves of his life, and studied...

Feb 24, 2025

Feb 24, 2025

Joe “Anthony” Camarena went to be with the Lord on the 24th of February 2025 at age 41. He was born to mother Leticia Bazaldua and father Tony Camarena.

Joe spent his younger years in Arvin, CA where he also attended school. When he became a young man, he moved to Seguin, TX and made more family as he got here!...

Feb 24, 2025

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Feb 22, 2025

Feb 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gilbert, a beloved son, father, and brother. He was a kind and thoughtful person who always brought laughter and joy to those around him. His generous heart and willingness to help others made a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Though he is no longer with us, his love and memories will live on in our...

Feb 20, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of 

Charles Edward Wilson

 May 23, 1926 – February 20, 2025

 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles Edward Wilson, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a man of remarkable achievements. Born in Union City, New Jersey, to James Wilson and Mary Fischetti, Charlie lived a life defined by service, ingenuity, and a deep love for...

Feb 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnny Jr. Duran, beloved partner, son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, father in law and friend to many. On February 19th 2025 at the age of 62 he passed. He was born in Bakersfield CA May 30th 1962, moved and lived in LA for some of his childhood, later moved...

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

With loving remembrance, we honor the life of Guadalupe “Wally” Vargas-Gonzales, 72, who left this world on February 16, 2025, in Manteca, California. Born on August 12, 1952, in Bakersfield, California, Wally lived a life filled with love, wisdom, and devotion to his family and his faith.

For nearly three decades, he was a dedicated employee of the Kern Community College...

Feb 16, 2025

Armando Grahiola was born in Mendota, Ca. on October 10, 1945. Armando left to be with his wife in heaven on February 16, 2025.

He married the love of his life, Elma Grahiola on December 28, 1966 and had 4 children. They resided in Bakersfield, Ca. Armando renewed his vows to Elma, October 7, 1995 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

He was...

Feb 15, 2025

Beverly was born in Lindsey, CA, to Bobby and Mary Durrett. She later moved to Bakersfield, CA, where she was raised and attended North High School, graduating with her class. She became bilingual, learning Spanish, and worked as a transcriber for the Kern County Courts. Later, she worked at the Kern County Department of Human Services and then Surface Pumps...