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Linda Leela Bridges

1971 - 2010

Linda Leela Bridges obituary, 1971-2010

BORN

1971

DIED

2010

Linda Bridges Obituary

Linda Leela Bridges 1971 - 2010 Linda Leela Bridges was born on September 29, 1971 and left this world to be with God on November 3, 2010. Linda was the beautiful and loving daughter of Ken and Vicki Bridges. She is also survived by her brothers, Tom and Kevin Bridges, her nieces and nephews, and a large extended family. She was a very proud, dedicated, and loving aunt who cared for her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children. Linda touched the hearts of everyone she came into contact with and was loved and respected by all. She could light up the room with her smile and contagious laughter. She was very hard working, independent, and strong willed but always had time for her family. She loved being outdoors, especially at the lake or beach because her favorite hobby was jet skiing. She was a woman with strong values and passed those values onto her nieces and nephews. Linda had a profound impact on her younger brother, Kevin. She made him always strive to be the best person he could be and make the right choices, molding him into the man he is today. Linda and Kevin were very close, helping to raise him from the moment he was born. She was the person Kevin could turn to for advice and direction. She was a good friend to many, but especially to her brother Kevin, she was his best friend. Linda always put her family before herself, to protect them and to encourage them in all of their endeavors. Her influence on her family and friends will be everlasting. A celebration of Linda's life will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at The Bridge, 12225 Stockdale Highway. www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Nov. 10, 2010.

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Dana Barraza

September 19, 2023

I miss you everyday Linda Lou , you walked into a room and made it light up , I met you when you were dating my little brother Sean , my kids love you much we miss you so much we have so many memories oh my gosh the laughs party´s jetsking dinners concerts holidays all my babies Jessie marvy ashlie :) Iam so glad I got to interduce you to my youngest daughter rilie in 2007 my eyes fill with tears of joy z& happiness because you were in my life . Spread your wings & watch over all of us tell my daughter Jennifer I love her & miss her everyday tell Kevin sissy loves him

December 5, 2011

It's been a year since you left us my dear friend. There isn't a day goes by that I don't think of your beautiful smile or miss your special laughter. Or all the long talks and great advice. My life has definately changed since you're not here. I hold our memories close to my heart, and tell our crazy stories every chance I get. Until we meet again, keep us safe and watch over all of us. Merry Christmas, Lou. I love you bunches and miss you dearly!! Your best friend and sister. Angi P

tawny bridges

September 30, 2011

As your 40th birthday passed yesterday I couldn't even get the strength to say anything. Me and gavin miss you more than you'll ever know. I know you look upon us everyday and keep us safe we just wish you were here to hug us and let us hear your infectious laugh one more time. On this milestone birthday I wanna say Happy Happy Birthday Crazy Beautiful girl! I love you and miss you deeply

Donna Sawyer

April 28, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and a child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve the loss of your child. The Compassionate Friends is a world wide non-profit organization that offers understanding, friendship and hope to bereaved parents and siblings. Visit our website www.compassionatefriends.org. We have a local chapter in Bakersfield, which provides meetings and newsletters, to help through the grieving process. If you are interested, please call Katrina at 205-9850, or e-mail [email protected]. We are parents helping parents after the loss of a child.

me and my baby. she got big huh.

bobbi scales

April 19, 2011

your in my heart everyday. im always thinking of you. i went to the doctor the other day i guess i might have dietbetis. however you spell that. im really scared so i figured id come to my best friend. i know what you would tell me though. bobbi dont worry you will be ok. there are alot of other people worse off. i guess there is huh. its just hard to think about when its me. i wish i had you here with me. anyway im doing good i am still at pavletich working my butt off. you know how it is. well i love you ill be back. my famous last words. as you say. hahahahahaha xoxoxoxoxoxox

April 11, 2011

My dear friend. I think of you often. There isn't a day goes by that my heart doesn't ache from missing you. I have so many regrets and so many things I didn't tell you. I'm so angry that I took life for granted, and always thought you would be here forever. The only thing I can be thankful for is our wonderful loving friendship, and memories that will last forever. I know that you are in Heaven in a beautiful place with no pain and suffering. Rest in peace. Please watch over us until we meet again. Love you....Angi P

Bobbi

February 26, 2011

Rest in pease my angel.

Bobbi

February 26, 2011

Linda, i think about u everyday. I miss u so much. Im glad your family created this guest book because its like i have somewhere to go to visit u. I feel like i can speak to you thru this book. Im sure u read every nice thing every has written. I just talked to denny he misses u so much to. You know how he is though he hides everything he feels. But u and me can see thru him. We always could. Well i just wanted to tell you i love u and miss u. Ill be back soon. Hugs and kiss xoxoxoxo

Bobbi Bear

December 3, 2010

I miss u so much. Rest in peace.

Bobbi Bear

December 3, 2010

Linda today its been a month and it just seems so unreal. I drive down the road and do nothing but think of the good times we had. I guess thats my time to open my mind and its as if i can still hear u laugh or even close my eyes and still see ur face. I often think about the time we went to the cabana. We danced our but off and we had such a good time. Hahahaha those guys went right and we hurried and went went left and laughed our butts off. Yeah we got them huh. I drove by ur house the other day. Sat on our bench smoked a cig and threw it in the butt collector. God i miss u so much. This is so hard to get thru it helps to know ur still there in my heart and watching over me as u always did. When i cry bout stuff still i know ur there holding my hand. I love u and miss u so much. Xoxoxo love bobbi

Tawny Bridges

December 1, 2010

Linda,
Its been almost a month since you've been gone and I still can't seem to accept it. There's been so many times I've wanted to pick up the phone and call you and tell you something that Gavin did or see if you wanted to go out... we miss you so much!! I hope you're resting in peace now and watching over us as I know you are. Until we meet again sis, I love you Crazy!

nichole

November 20, 2010

leela you were such a nice person. i may not have know you all that long but the times we did have were nice. rest in peace friend.

November 13, 2010

Linda I love you so and will miss you so much you were such a great friend to me the world lost a beautiful person but God gained and angel. With love Brenda Campbell

sean barraza

November 12, 2010

Linda,, i will forever miss your smile and laughter that would fill a room.we spent alot of time together and you were my bestfriend,time may have took us apart but you will always have a special place in my heart.knowing that you are with kevin and eric to watch down on all our families and friends puts a smile on my face..i will miss you forever..

Heather Collins-Gaines

November 11, 2010

Lou, as I read through all of these entries, there was not a person you came in contact with that you did not touch some way some how. You will be forever missed by all your friends and family. There is no more pain, no more fear, you are forever whole now in Gods hands. Love and respect to your family.

November 11, 2010

You were always so sweet and such a great friend to so many. You will be loved and missed by all that knew you.

Theresa Olson

November 11, 2010

Linda you were a true friend to so many of us. You will be missed by all. Your love and devotion to your family and friends is what we will remember the most and of course your smile and laughter. You will always be the Strong Dragon Lady in my books. Rest in Peace my Dear Friend

Wendy Wurster-Cooper

November 11, 2010

Linda was my childhood friend on Hempstead Lane. I am so saddened - she will be missed dearly. I have so many memories with her from our Castle School Days. Wendy Wurter-Cooper

Angi Putney

November 10, 2010

Ken, Vickie, Tom and Kevin.

I know you are aware of how much your daughter and sister is loved and respected. She will be missed by many. She loved all of you dearly. Please know she will always be with you, she will never leave your side. When you are feeling sad and lost hold onto each other and Linda's wonderful memories. God will see you through this terrible lose. My deepest sympathy and love. Angi Putney

Lorri Bishop

November 10, 2010

I have many years of wonderful and fun memories.Your smile and laughter would always light up a room
You are truly an ANGEL Linda
You will forever be missed

Angi Putney

November 10, 2010

My dear friend Lou, you were more to me than just my best friend, you were my sister. When God called you home a golden heart stopped beating, but your beautiful smile and compassionate friendship will last forever. You will never be forgotten!!!! I thank God that he brought such a loving, faithful, awesome friend into my life. Some people never get to experience a friendship like yours, so I feel very honored that our friendship and love lasted a lifetime. We've laughed together, cried together, been through good times and bad over the years. I always knew I could count on you. Until we meet again Lou, remember you can always count on me to....I will always love you and miss you dearly!!!! Your friend Angi (Collins) Putney

Melvin Kellogg

November 10, 2010

LINDA LOU,you have such a special place in all of our hearts and lives. You will be deeply missed by me and my family. We have shared lots of fun times and I miss your laugh so much. Now I know I have an angel looking over me. Luv you lots, Melvin Kellogg

bobbi bear

November 10, 2010

heres your candle sis, it will burn forever. bobbi

Blake Bertram

November 10, 2010

Leela Bridges was my friend and I already miss her terribly. It's difficult to put into words just how much she meant to me. She was a friend, someone I could count on, and just the definition of a friend. Leela, you will always be in my thoughts, literally. You have always been in my heart and will continue to hold that spot forever. Leela I will always cherish the time we spent together and miss you like crazy. Rest easy, angel.

Erin Caetano

November 10, 2010

Linda, you had the most beautiful, kind, compassionate soul of anyone I know. I remember the fun times we had so long ago. I am happy that I got a chance to see you and talk to you about a year ago. You will forever be missed.

Michelle Garza

November 10, 2010

Linda - WOW...I just don't know what to say. We shared a lot of memories that I will always cherish forever, it is just hard to know that we won't get to laugh about them together anymore. Insepreable at one time life took us in 2 directions, but I think God brought us back together 8 months ago like no time had passed. The time we shared out on your porch just laughing and talking and our 2 hour phone conversations will be so missed. I sat on your porch last weekend, it was hard, it wasn't the same without you - but just knowing that you are at peace and no longer hurting helps me know that you are in a better place now. You meant so much to me and my family we love you so much. Love you girl, the other "half & half" :)

Vicki, Ken, Tom & Kevin - I don't know how to tell you how sorry that I am! I wish I could change time and make everything all better. Please just know that we will ALWAYS be here for all of you. I am just a phone call away. All of you and your families meant SO VERY much to her and she loved your all so much! And Vicki, she would imitate you perfectly, you meant the world to her. I love you all as you were my family and that will never change.

Lots of love ~ The Garza's

Ramon Garza

November 10, 2010

I cant put into words what Linda means to me, she was a best friend, a sister, a person that would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. I have so many memories of her ,so many good times. I will miss her smile, and funny laugh. Its not goodbye, its till we meet again.

Love you Linda
Ramon Garza Ray Ray

Bobbi Bear

November 10, 2010

Linda, i will miss u forever in this life but i will see u in the next. The time we spent together i will cherish for the rest of my life. We called eachother sisters. We are and will be forever. The laughter we shared, all the advice u ever gave me. I want u to know i always listened. Even if i didnt seem to at times, i always hung on your every word. I love u so much, i always told u so. Love forever bobbi

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