Obituaries

Obituaries for the Kern County, CA Area

Patricia Elane Belcher

Patricia Elane Belcher

Mar 19, 2025

Patricia Elane Belcher went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2025. She was born June 21st, 1944 in Bakersfield, California to Jasper and Marjorie Neeld.

She graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1962 and started working for Pacific Bell. After that, she worked as a bookkeeper for many different companies out of state and in Bakersfield. She was...

Angelina Gaona

Angelina Gaona

Mar 19, 2025

Angelina Petra Bernal Gaona

(April 27, 1928 - March 19, 2025)

Angelina was born in Wasco, California, the daughter of Salvador and Dolores Bernal, sister to Ernestine, Eugene, Conrad, and Anthony.

Mom’s life was lived well beyond the average day of a homemaker. She didn’t stop at attending house, husband, and her children. Within the days of the daily talks, she was always...

Mary Sue Hackleman

Mary Sue Hackleman

Mar 16, 2025

Mary Sue Hackleman1941 - 2025

Mary Sue Hackleman passed away on Sunday March 16th at the age of 84. Sue, as she was known to family and friends, was born to Cecil and Minnie Bowen on May 24, 1941 in Loco, Oklahoma. In 1943 Sue, her parents and older sister, Sylvia moved to California permanently and settled in the Greenfield area....

Max Austin Mooney

Max Austin Mooney

Mar 16, 2025

Max Austin Mooney, along with his beloved wife, Desiree went home to be with

the Lord on March 16, 2025. Max was born November 11, 1994 in Bakersfield, Ca.

to Kathy Denise Luther and Mike Eric Mooney. Max was the youngest of 4 brothers,

joining Matt, Britt, and David, who loved him dearly.

Spending many years tagging along to his brothers’ games and practices,...

Desiree Paula Noelle Mooney

Desiree Paula Noelle Mooney

Mar 16, 2025

Desiree Paula Noelle MooneyJanuary 19, 1995 – March 16, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Desiree Paula Noelle Mooney, who left us alongside her husband, Max Mooney, on March 16, 2025, both at the age of 30. Beloved by all, Desiree’s life, though brief, was filled with love and laughter. Growing up in Bakersfield,...

Racheal Dominguez

Racheal Dominguez

Mar 15, 2025

Racheal Gardea Dominguez

February 27, 1935-March 15, 2025

Racheal Gardea Dominguez was born February 27, 1935, in Bakersfield, Ca to Manuel Gardea and Guillermina Cantos. She was received by our Lord, March 15, 2025, at the age of 90. Racheal attended local Bakersfield schools and graduated from Kern High School. She later went on to work for the Greenfield Union School District...

Versie Lee Pipkins

Versie Lee Pipkins

Mar 9, 2025

Versie Callahan Pipkins was born on Sept. 24, 1930, in Texarkana, Texas

to Lessie and Franklin Callahan. When she was a child, her family moved to

Shreveport, Louisiana where she was educated. Afterwards, she moved to

Bakersfield, California in 1954.

She was proceeded in death by her mother and father, her brothers

P.W and Franklin Callahan Jr., her daughter Vanessa Stewart, her son Terry

Callahan and...

Gerald Edward Graber

Gerald Edward Graber

Mar 5, 2025

Gerald Edward Graber "Jerry" August 7, 1943 – March 5, 2025 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gerald "Jerry" Edward Graber, who passed away peacefully at his home in Bakersfield, CA. on March 5, 2025. Jerry was a devoted husband to Johnnie Graber, sharing 30 wonderful years together. He was a loving father to his son, T.J. Graber, and...

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