Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Oct 6, 2024

Connie Maestas 

Dec. 15, 1923-Oct. 6, 2024

Connie was born in Bakersfield, CA on December 15, 1923 to Bernardino and Refugio Medrano. She passed away at home on October 6, 2024. Connie is preceded in death by her parents Bernardino and Refugio Medrano, sisters Delores Medrano and Carmen Maestas, brothers John and Jesus Medrano, husband Jose Maestas, daughter Josephine Maestas and sons...

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Oct 2, 2024

Julie Lynn Craig, 67 of Bakersfield, CA passed away on October 2, 2024 

Julie was born in Bakersfield, on July 28, 1957 to Chuck & Neomia Craig.

Julie’s death was sudden and unexpected and was called home to be with our Lord.

Julie is survived by her son, Michael Craig, her sister Debbie Koerner (Kurt), brother Scott Craig (Kay-Cee) her grandson Kessler Craig,...

Oct 2, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Martha Ann Turpin, 73, passed away on October 2, 2024 in the comfort of her own home in Bellflower, California. She was born on February 23, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Clyde Morris Curtis and Frances Martha Riba Curtis.

Martha grew up in the Los Angeles area, graduating from Paramount High School in Paramount, California. She retired from Rancho Federal...

Oct 1, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

Ana Maria Duran de Blancarte (1932–2024) Ana Maria Duran de Blancarte, beloved mother, grandmother, and devout woman of faith, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on January 11, 1932, in Las Tablas, Guanajuato, Mexico, to parents Paula Alfaro and Guillermo Duran. Ana Maria moved to the nearby town of La Aldea, Guanajuato, where...

Oct 1, 2024

After living a full, abundant life, his way, without hesitation, Peter Juan Reyes, 81, passed away in the early morning hours on the first of October, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Peter was born in Sonora, Texas on April 6, 1943 to Francisco and Marcelina Reyes. He was the 6th child born and affectionately named after his Tio Juan. Peter...

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Sep 27, 2024

Mercadisa Lulu Dawes-Scoggins

Entered into eternal rest on September 27, 2024

Born on May 10, 1964, in Portland, Oregon, Mercadisa’s life exemplified love, strength, and unwavering dedication to her family. She was the beloved wife of Gregory F. Scoggins, Sr. She was predeceased by her parents and her daughter, Kizyah Mercadisa is survived by her devoted husband, Gregory F. Scoggins, Sr., and...

Sep 26, 2024

Martin Raya Rosas, 65, passed away on September 26, 2024, in California City, CA. He was born on September 19, 1959, in Puerta Del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico, to J. Jesus Raya Raya and Ma. Guadalupe Rosas Almanza. Martin grew up in Puerta Del Monte, where he attended primary school alongside his siblings: Manuel, †Ma. De La Luz, Ma. De Jesus,...

Sep 26, 2024

Sep 25, 2024

Juan Alberto Alvarez, 46 years old passed away suddenly September 25, 2024. Juan was born on December 2, 1977 in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico to Jesus Alvarez and Maria Trinidad Leyva.

Juan grew up in Wasco, CA. As a young boy he loved sneaking out of the house to play and hang out with his life time (homies); Gabriel(Jug), Ramon, and friends...