Obituaries
Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area
Albert J. Martinez
Jan 28, 2023
Albert “Al” James Martinez
July 26, 1942 - January 28, 2023
Albert, also affectionately known as Al, was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. He was the third child of seven kids to Charles and Cecilia Martinez. He attended Longfellow Elementary, Washington Jr. High, and was part of East Bakersfield High School’s graduating class of 1960.
Two years after graduating...
Carl Irwin Casey
Jan 27, 2023
Carl Irwin Casey, 71, passed peacefully from this life on January 27, 2023 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca. with his family by his side. He was born on July 5, 1951 in Firebaugh, Ca. to Joseph and Eva Casey. He was known for his ornery but lovable personality. For years, his fulfillment was found in driving a...
Russell Allen Towes
Jan 26, 2023
Our father, Russell Towes, left this world on January 26th surrounded by his two daughters and he was welcomed into heaven by his wife, Lowana. Russ was born on January 2, 1942. Left to cherish his memory are his children Michelle (Jeff) Green, Nathan (Krista) Towes and Dawn Towes. Plus those who called him Papa include Jeffery and Connor Green,...
Angela Nicole Gamboa-Baldridge
Jan 26, 2023
Angela was born in Bakersfield, California on May 29th, 1974. She was the second born of ten children raised by Chuck and Novella Gamboa. She had four sisters and five brothers. She was a phenomenal sister and daughter. She grew up playing soccer, softball, and on the color guard team. She attended Colonel Nichols, Chipman junior high and Highland high...
Manuel Avila
Jan 24, 2023
Manuel Avila, Meño, was born in El Capulín Michiocan, MX. He emigrated to the United States in the pursuit of the American dream. He became successful business owner, home owner and raised two children with his wife, Amelia Avila.
He reached the American dream and made into a reality. More important to him, Meño was always there willing to lend...
Tony Herrera Gonzales
Jan 20, 2023
Tony Herrera-Gonzales, (79), of Bakersfield, California, passed away on January 20, 2023. Tony was born to Joe and Ruth Gonzales, on August 24, 1943, in Bakersfield, California. Tony is survived by his four children, Bertha Gonzales, Christina Royal and spouse Mitch Royal, Tony Gonzales Jr., and Greg Gonzales. He is also survived by his brother, Edward Gonzales, and sister, Irene...
Nelda Jean Higgins
Jan 20, 2023
Nelda Higgins, 84, passed away at home on January 20, 2023, in Bakersfield, CA. She was surrounded and cared for in numerous ways by people who knew and loved her. Nelda was born on June 14, 1938 in Escondido, CA, to Lou Morris and Edrine ("Edrie") Morris. She spent much of her youth in Arizona and moved to Southern California...
Robert Sanchez
Jan 19, 2023
Robert Sanchez ObituaryRobert Sanchez, 54, passed away on January 19, 2023 in Shafter, California. He was born on June 23, 1968 in Bakersfield, California to Balbina Sanchez.Robert grew up in Wasco, California. He graduated from Wasco High School in Wasco, California in 1986. While in high school he began working for the Wasco Union High School District as a student...
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