Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

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...

Feb 13, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

David Ray Preston February 21, 1958 – February 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Ray Preston. A devoted husband, father, and Papa. Dave's love and kindness touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Dave is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Barbara, whom he loved immensely, his daughter Ashley, and his son Christopher,...

Feb 12, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Lauro Luevano Jr. was born on Dec 03, 1940 to his father Lauro and mother Santos.

 He is preceded in death by his wife of many years Nellie and his brothers Vidal, Albert, Santos and Vaddy, 

and his daughter Virgie. He leaves behind his brother Tony and Johnny (Pat), Sister Rosemary, Rita, Stella.

He leaves behind daughter Carole, Tillie, Roxanne, Tina and Renee,...

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Feb 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donald Bender

 March 26, 1939 -February 6, 2025

Donald Bender, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and longtime pharmacist, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his cherished family and friends.

 Donald and his beloved wife, Donna Bender, shared a beautiful marriage of 62 years, built on love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Together, they...

Feb 5, 2025

Feb 5, 2025

Guadalupe "Lupe" Rivera

 

Guadalupe "Lupe" Rivera passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 95. She was born in 1929 in Bakersfield to her loving parents, Bonifacio and Augustina Reyes.

Lupe was a proud graduate of Kern County Union High School, Class of 1947. She embarkeo on a long and dedicated career as a senior bookkeeper...

Feb 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts but joyous spirits we are announcing the passing of Monida June Fearon of Taft, California on February 4, 2025. Monida was born in Pampa, Texas on May 14, 1939, to Dyke and Lucille Miller. Her family moved to California in 1944, where she met and married Richard (Dick) Fearon in 1959. Soon after they started...

Feb 4, 2025

Raymond was born on November 3, 1962 in Bakersfield, Ca to Heriberto and Dolores Arzaga. He passed February 4, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father Heriberto, and brother Alfred Arzaga.

Raymond leaves behind his loving mother, Dolores, his devoted wife of 42 years, Nancy, and his daughters: Rosalinda, Joanna, and Stephanie. He was also a proud grandfather to his...

Feb 4, 2025

Dorothy Mae Romero (Armijo) was born on August 7, 1935 in Bakersfield, California to Frances Armijo (Urrea) and Theodore Armijo. She is survived by her six children: Raphael Romero Jr (Diane), Linda Ruese (Kenny), Arlene Gonzalez (Joe), Anthony Romero (Sandi), Adam Romero (Mona) and Eva Cavazos (Aurelio). She also had 25 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren who she loved with every ounce of her heart....

Feb 2, 2025