Obituaries

Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Louis Ray Britz

Louis Ray Britz

Jan 31, 2023

Louis Ray Britz, Jr., known to most as “Mick”, passed away January 30, 2023, at his home in Bakersfield, CA. 

Mick started his career at Jost Floor Company where he worked alongside his Dad for many years. In January of 1993, Mick began a new career at the Basic Correctional Officer Academy. After graduation, he reported to the Wasco...

Ralph Calderon

Ralph Calderon

Jan 29, 2023

 Ralph Calderon-Rivera, son of Juan and Irene Calderon and the fourth child of six siblings, was born November 10, 1935 in Vieques, Puerto Rico. He was a music extraordinaire who played in resort venues in Puerto Rico and Florida. He performed live on Spanish television and radio. He became a Real Estate Notary Public Broker. He retired from the United...

Albert J. Martinez

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

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

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

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

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...

Lidia Flores Escobar

Lidia Flores Escobar

Jan 23, 2023

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Tony Herrera Gonzales

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...

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