Obituaries

Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Lynn Marie Taylor

Lynn Marie Taylor

Dec 16, 2023

Lynn was born in Santa Barbara, California on June 4, 1947, to Roland Taylor and Marion Anderson-Waite, and died in Bakersfield on December 16, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time.Lynn worked in retail, the medical field, and as a manicurist. She was a talented seamstress, knitter, quilter, and crafter and spent many years running a small business creating...

Fernando Albiar

Fernando Albiar

Dec 16, 2023

Obituary for Fernando Albiar 8.11.1951 - 12.16.2023 

Fernando Javier Albiar passed away on December 16, 2023 at the age of 72 after a decade long, hard fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Olga Molina Albiar. Fernando's legacy is carried on by his son Fernando and daughter-in-law Rebecca, his son Javier...

Deloris Jean Christian

Deloris Jean Christian

Dec 15, 2023

Deloris Jean Christian November 7, 1941 - December 15, 2023 Deloris Jean Christian was born on November 7, 1941 in Green Forest, Arkansas to Walker and Bonnie Christian. She had many fun adventures in Green Forest with her big brother, Dean, and her little sister, Kaye. The family moved to Arvin, California in November, 1949 where she attended Haven Drive...

Virginia B. Gomez

Virginia B. Gomez

Dec 14, 2023

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David G. Cortez

David G. Cortez

Dec 12, 2023

David is preceded in death by his parents, Evangelina Gaytan and Joe Cortez; sisters, Carol Gutierrez, Evangelina Cortez, and Maria Abarquez. Services Pending

Gregorio Florez Breedlove

Gregorio Florez Breedlove

Dec 4, 2023

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Gregorio Florez Breedlove, affectionately known as Greg, bid adieu to this world on December 4, 2023, in Sacramento, CA, at the age of 34. Born on February 2, 1989, in Bakersfield, CA, Greg was the progeny of Janet Florez and the late Greg Breedlove. As he embarks on his cosmic adventure, he reunites with his father, paternal grandparents, maternal...

Delia Hawkins

Delia Hawkins

Dec 2, 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, Today, we gather to honor and celebrate the remarkable life of Nancy Cordilla Hawkins, although most knew her as “Granny”. She graced this earth just 29 days shy of 101 years, a true testament to her resilience, strength, determination and most of all, heart.  Although we mourn her departure, let us focus on the...

Michael Gonzalez

Michael Gonzalez

Dec 2, 2023

Michael Prendez Gonzalez

 Michael Prendez Gonzalez passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Bakersfield, CA.  He was born on September 13, 1989, in Bakersfield, CA to Santos Gonzalez and Michelle Prendez.

He grew up and attended schools in Wasco, CA.

Michael is survived by his partner Jillian Williams; his daughter Mikayla Gonzalez; his mother Michelle Prendez; his father Santos...

Debra Ann Pedraza

Debra Ann Pedraza

Nov 28, 2023

In a world where the sun bids its farewell on November 28, 2023,  Debra Ann Pedraza (Sanchez) passed away peacefully with family by her side. She lived a life that deserves a standing ovation, a tale of 72 extraordinary years that had us all applauding. Born in Bakersfield, California on April 21, 1951, Debbie was a shining star in the...

Steven J. Mata

Steven J. Mata

Nov 27, 2023

In Memoriam: Steven James Mata It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Steven James Mata on November 27, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA. Born on December 24, 1958, in Delano, CA, to Winsloe Sistos Mata and Mary Louise Mata, Steven's life was marked by his commitment to family, music, and service. A proud graduate...

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