Obituaries
Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area
Kyle Joseph Horton
Aug 17, 2023
Kyle Joseph Horton (29) was an absolute light to this world. Those that knew him loved him without question. He never met a stranger and would embrace anyone that needed a shoulder to lean on. Kyle was born in Bakersfield, CA to Jan and Greg Horton and siblings Chad, Bryce and Kristi on January 7, 1994. He spent the majority...
Fernando Angel Espinoza
Aug 16, 2023
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved
Fernando Angel Espinoza at the ago of 41 years. Angel was born July 16, 1982 in
Bakersfield, California. He graduated from Kern High School District and Kaplan
College. Although he never married he was the father of two son’s Alexander and
Timothy. he...
Jose Guerra
Aug 14, 2023
Jose Alejandro Guerra, 66, passed away on August 14, 2023 in Bakersfield CA.
Jose is survived by his 3 children - Jill Varner (James Varner), Jody Lopez (Emiliano Lopez), and Jose "AJ" Guerra. 4 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Sister Emma Hernandez, Alicia Perez, Anna Torres, Francis Cruz and brother Ruben Guerra.
Jose is preceded in death by Jose Guerra...
Leandro Perez Rios
Aug 14, 2023
Leandro Perez Rios was born on February 27, 1944, in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Martin and Julia Perez. He passed away on August 14, 2023, in Bakersfield, California. Leandro was a lifetime fan of soccer, his favorite teams were Monterrey & Los Tigres. He was a loving husband, father, and Papa who leaves behind his wife of 45...
Robert Lee Smith
Aug 11, 2023
Robert Lee Smith, age 92, died on August 11, 2023, at his home in Rosewood Retirement Community in Bakersfield, CA. He was born on August 2, 1931, in Buttonwillow, CA, the daughter of W.L. and Frances Smith. He was raised on the farm in Buttonwillow with his two sisters and one brother. They all contributed to the farm chores and...
Atha Alvin Claiborne
Aug 8, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Atha “Hat” Claiborne on Tuesday, August 8 at the age of 92. Atha was born April 13, 1931 to John Alvin and Emma Ethel Claiborne. He grew up in Tennessee, then moved to Bakersfield where he spent most of his adult life.Hat enjoyed fishing, camping, meeting...
Karen Lynn Forrest
Aug 6, 2023
Karen Forrest 1966-2023
Karen Forrest, 57 entered her heavenly home on Sunday, August 6th, 2023.
She was born in Bakersfield CA on February 7th, 1966, to the late Dennis and Jackie Shaffer. Karen was the youngest of three.
Karen had four children: Michael, Joseph, Sabrina, and Alexander. She was a loving mother and did anything to...
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