Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Jan 9, 2025

Jan 8, 2025

Esther Burciaga Mora was born and raised in Bakersfield until the age of 103. She graduated from Bakersfield High School (then Kern County High School), and Bakersfield College. She worked for the State of California, and Kern County in positions at the DMV, Library, Election and Planning Department, she also worked at Kern Schools as a Teachers Aid. In her...

Jan 7, 2025

Elizabeth Montgomery, affectionately known as "Big Auntie" or "Liz" to her family and friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born on April 15, 1949, in Dumas, Arkansas, to the late Mrs. Ella Mae McDade and Robert Bud McDade. At the age of five, Liz and her family relocated to El Centro, California, where she spent much...

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 5, 2025

“Juan Fernandez Jimenez unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco to Juan Fernandez Sr. and Maria Fernandez. He grew up in a small town called El Plantanar, Jalisco with his 3 older sisters: Chayo, Ana, and Maria. He leaves behind a 23-year-old daughter, Jocelyn and an 8-year-old daughter, Victoria. He had 8 nephews:...

Jan 5, 2025

Irene Chavarria

November 15, 1943 – January 5, 2025

Irene Chavarria was born on November 15, 1943, in El Centro, California

and went to her eternal rest after a brief illness on January 5, 2025. Irene was

preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Chavarria, grandson Roy David

Grijalva Jr., great – granddaughter Olivia Arvizu, and her mother Eulalia Chavarria.

Irene worked for Bakersfield City School...

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Dec 28, 2024

Ricardo Acosta Lopez, affectionately known as Ricky, passed away on December 28, 2024. Ricky was a beloved son, fiancé, father, brother, and friend whose life touched so many. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on October 23, 1985, in Bakersfield, California, Ricky spent his entire life in the city he loved. A devoted family man, Ricky was...

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Dec 19, 2024

Brian Adam Freistat passed away on December 19, 2024, in Bakersfield, California. Born on March 19, 1975, in Portland, Oregon, to Michael and Joan Freistat. Brian spent his early years in Northridge, California. A proud graduate of Granada Hills High School, Class of 1993, Brian pursued his passion for technology by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Technology...

Dec 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Smith, a cherished husband, father, and devout Apostolic Christian. He departed this world on Thursday, December 19, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faithfulness and unwavering devotion to his God, family and his church. 

Gary was born on April 27, 1941, in Slatyton, MN to Richard and Margaret Smith....