Obituaries
Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area
Benjamin David Phipps
Mar 29, 2023
Benjamin D. Phipps - contractor/developer, Bakersfield planning commissioner, city council candidate, entrepreneur, husband, father and grandfather - died suddenly on March 29. He was 89. During his most active period, Ben was a City of Bakersfield planning commissioner beginning in the late 1970s and Bakersfield City Council Ward 4 candidate in 1980, losing by just a few hundred votes. Beginning...
Matthew Alexander Gracia
Mar 27, 2023
Matthew Alexander Gracia, passed away on March 27th, 2023 at his home surrounded by family in Buttonwillow, CA. He was born on November 8th, 2001 in Bakersfield, CA to Miguel and Lupe Gracia.
Matthew grew up in Buttonwillow, CA. He graduated from Shafter High in Shafter, CA in 2019. After high school he attended Universal Technical Institute in...
Josephine Sanchez Andrade
Mar 25, 2023
Josephine “Josie” Sanchez-Andrade passed away March 25, 2023, at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Josie was born June 12th, 1955, in Wasco, California to Jose Reza Sanchez and Tomasita Medrano Sanchez.
Josie grew up in Wasco California. She attended St. Johns School during her elementary and graduated 8th grade in 1969, then she went to Wasco High School...
Jesse "Hostile" Martinez
Mar 25, 2023
Jesse Martinez (Hostile)06/21/1975-03/25/2023It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Jesse Martinez on March 25, 2023. Jesse was beloved by all his familyJesse was born on 06/21/1975 in Bakersfield. He attended Fairfax and Foothill High School where he wrestled, ran track, baseball and played football.Jesse was known for his sense of humor. His smile was contagious and we...
Ramona Agusta Calderon
Mar 23, 2023
Ramona Agusta Calderon born December 2, 1944- died March 23, 2023.
She was born in Hilo, Hawaii to Marjorie Gouveia and Hassle White. Ramona was then adopted and raised by Walter A Rayhill who she called "Dad". She was the eldest of 12 children. She leaves behind a Son Robert Calderon (Patricia), a Daughter Enid Calderon Rangel (Jose), Grandson...
Monica “Mona” Teresa Padilla
Mar 22, 2023
February 2, 1978 - March 22, 2023If you had the pleasure of meeting Mona you would probably agree she was the most loving, caring and fun person you’ve met. As someone once said, “she was a giant ball of light that would illuminate every area she moved to.” Mona Padilla passed away March 22, 2023, at the age of 45,...
Lino Cardoza
Mar 21, 2023
Lino Cardoza was born in Mitchell County Loraine Texas September 23, 1936 to Francisco and Romana Cardoza (both deceased). Came to California on April 27, 1947 at the age of 10. He attended Fremont and Longfellow Elementary Schools, Washington and Lincoln Jr High Schools, and only Freshman Year at Bakersfield High School. He quit school to help support his family....
Reggie Oliver Mireles
Mar 19, 2023
Reggie entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who welcomed him into Heaven.Reggie was born in Bakersfield, California to Tomas and Carmen Mireles. He attended local city schools and it was at East Bakersfield High School where Reggie's football and baseball talents would be recognized. Many people this day believe he definitely had Major League Baseball...
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