Obituaries
Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area
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...
Linda Carol Stubblefield
Aug 3, 2023
Our mother's departure to Heaven on August 3, 2023, broke our hearts. Linda Carol Stubblefield was welcomed into this world on September 1, 1950, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Charlie and Gladys McCuan. The family moved to California when she was just six years old, packing up everything they had. She grew up in Lamont with her siblings after losing both...
Arcelia Ortega
Aug 2, 2023
Arcelia A. Ortega, 76, of Bakersfield, California, passed away on August 2, 2023. She was born in Juarez, Mexico, and was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Arcelia was a wonderful and loving mother to her five children: Carlos, Diana, Laura, Linda, and Evelyn. She cherished her role as a grandmother to her grandchildren: Andrea, Steven, Adriana, Thomas Jr., Samantha,...
Christina Elena Hernandez
Jul 30, 2023
Christina (Tina) Elena Hernandez Devoted Wife, Mother and Nana July 18, 1949 – July 30, 2023 Tina was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. She was the oldest child of eight. She was an amazing woman who had the ability to love unconditionally and center herself as the “Rock” in our family. She carried herself with such grace, class and...
Jose Martinez Espino
Jul 24, 2023
Jose Martinez Espino was born 10/27/32 in Palmillas Zacatecas Mexico. He was an amazing man who had the ability to love unconditionally and he was the “Rock” of the family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and, great great grandfather. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Guadalupe Martinez. Children and spouses...
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