NORMAN EUGENE STANLEY February 9, 1940 – March 4, 2026 Norman E. Stanley was born on February 9th, 1940, in Ventura, CA and passed away on March 4th, 2026, in his home, with his family by his side. He was 86 years old. Norm was the first... Read More

GARY MICHAEL FACHIN June 29, 1948 - March 13, 2026 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected attorney Gary Michael Fachin. Born and raised south of Bakersfield, he grew u... Read More

ROBERT FRANCIS SOUSA May 16, 1970 – March 9, 2026 Robert F. Sousa (Robbie), 55, was born May 16, 1970, and passed away on March 9, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Robbie attended Bakersfield High School and Bakersfield College before tra... Read More

EARL WAYNE SMITH November 6, 1945 – March 14, 2026 With sadness and hope, we announce the passing of our beloved Earl Smith. After a courageous battle with cancer, he is now safely home with the Lord. Born in Sydney, Australia, Earl serv... Read More

RUTHIE ELIZABETH GRIMES 1943 – 2026 Ruthie was born in Edna, Oklahoma in 1943. At just nine months old, she moved with her family – mother Lorene, father Clarence, and brother Will – to California, where her father worked on Treasure Isla... Read More

In Loving Memory of SHELLEY O'BRIEN March 18, 1965 - April 25, 2025 Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love. Love, mom and Shawn www.bakersfield.com/obits Read More

LOIS MARIE BREHMER April 9, 1936 – March 14, 2026 Lois Marie Brehmer peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 14, at the age of 89. She was surrounded by loved ones and received the gentle care of the staff at Magnolia Place and Hoffmann... Read More

THOMAS STUART JARRARD July 20, 1941 - March 12, 2026 Thomas Jarrard, 84, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 at Hoffmann Home with his family by his side. He was born in Fresno, CA on July 20, 1941 to Ray & Helen Jarrard. Tommy... Read More

CARMEN LOMELY DELTORO 1925 – 2026 Age 100 Carmen Lomely Deltoro, a beloved centenarian, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 100. Born on October 12, 1925, in Bakersfield, she spent her entir... Read More

RICHARD RAY ELDRIDGE March 22, 1967 - December 27, 2025 Richard Ray Eldridge, 58, was born March 22, 1967 to Edward Eldridge and Delight Fitch and passed away December 27, 2025 after a brief illness. In his youth, Richard married briefl... Read More

JEAN WOLFER FAUCETT February 1932 – March 2026 Jean Wolfer Faucett was born in Minnesota in February 1932 and passed in March 2026. She was born to Inga Lofgren and Anders Swanson and had 3 older siblings, Emeroy, Paul, and Mary Ann.... Read More

SUE HALFORD May 19, 1945 – March 7, 2026 Sue Halford died at home on March 7, 2026 after a long, debilitating illness. Her family surrounded her and took turns holding her hands as she died. Born in Wasco to Paul and Raymoth Garretson, S... Read More

JOSEPH GORDON HICKS January 28, 1985 – February 23, 2026 Joseph Gordon Hicks, 41, of Bakersfield, California, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at Hoffmann House Hospice in Bakersfield, California. A private family memorial se... Read More

WARD ALTON JAMES August 30, 1933 – March 6, 2026 Ward Alton James, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Taft, California. Ward was born August 30, 1933, in Park View, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, to Robert Claude James a... Read More

BERNIE RAY JAMIESON August 13, 1945 - March 3, 2026 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Bernie, a beloved figure in our community. He had a remarkable ability to connect with others, whether he was coaching kids on local spo... Read More

HOLLIS DOUGLAS SHANNON October 28, 1931 – March 10, 2026 Hollis Douglas Shannon, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. Born on October 28, 1931, Hollis attended Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield College, Fresno State Univer... Read More

TERENCE JOHN WERDEL October 17, 1942 – February 27, 2026 Terence John Werdel, Terry, passed away peacefully at the age of 83. "Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one." – Marcus Aurelius Terry wasted no time;... Read More

JIMMY RAY EMBRY September 4, 1946 – November 11, 2025 Jimmy was born September 4, 1946, in Bakersfield, CA to Thelma (Gardner) Embry and Lester Embry - Dust Bowl Immigrants from Oklahoma and Kentucky. He grew up knowing hard work, moving... Read More

LUPE ROSALES December 12, 1937 - March 1, 2026 Our beautiful mom, Lupe M. Rosales passed away in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family on March 1, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born in Los Angeles on December 12, 1937, t... Read More

GREGORY MARTINEZ SALAS JR. May 24, 1951 – February 28, 2026 Greg Salas was born May 24, 1951 and passed away on February 28, 2026 surrounded by his family. Greg graduated from West High School in 1970. This is where he was well known as... Read More

PAMELA HELEN RIEL February 21, 1954 – March 5, 2026 Pamela Helen Riel (Kaff), 72, passed on March 5, 2026, in Bakersfield, California after suffering a severe, rare stroke. Pam will be remembered as a loving and caring Nana, Mother, Wife... Read More

JOAN MAY PRUETT November 11, 1931 – March 1, 2026 Joan May (née Allsman) Pruett was born on November 11, 1931 to Frances and Walter Allsman and went home to be with Our Lord on March 1, 2026. Joanie was born in Denver, Colorado and her f... Read More

RENEE MICHELLE BISHOP May 16, 1967 – February 20, 2026 The world will be a little less tender-hearted and gracious with the passing of Renee Johnson 58 on February 20, 2026, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She leaves behind a lega... Read More

STEPHEN BLOXOM October 10, 1944 – March 3, 2026 Stephen Bloxom, 81, died March 3, 2026 at home surrounded by loving family. A Memorial Ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026 in River's Edge Bible Church, 517 Main Str... Read More

MICHAEL RONALD DeCASTRO October 16, 1948 – February 19, 2026 Michael "Mike" DeCastro, 77, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Bakersfield, California. Born in Dover, New Jersey, on October 16, 1948, Mike spent much of his chi... Read More

FRANCIS (FRANK) JOSEPH COUGHLIN March 21, 1936 – February 25, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Francis (Frank) Joseph Coughlin. Surrounded by loving family and friends, he passed away on February 25, 2026, from pneum... Read More

DELORES PICKETT February 3, 1953 – March 1, 2026 Dee was born to James and Nancy Caves in Modesto, California. She was married to Harvey for 51 years. Delores was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and friend who loved unconditionally.... Read More

ANTOINETTE S. THIELSCHER September 16, 1931 – January 19, 2026 BELOVED MOTHER AND FRIEND Nettie Sandhofer Thielscher, passed away peacefully at her home in Bakersfield, California, with her son at her side, after a long battle with cance... Read More

WILMA REMONA GREENLEE "MA" September 5, 1938 � February 27, 2026 Wilma was born in Knox City, Texas, on September 5, 1938, to Mildred Carpenter and Arthur Waldron. She joined the Lord on February 27, 2026, in Bakersfield, California.... Read More

JESSIE MENDOZA IRELAND January 2, 1949 – December 4, 2025 Jessie Ireland of Bakersfield, California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ursulo and Phyllis Mend... Read More

ELAINE PERKINS October 4, 1956 – February 17, 2026 Elaine Gonzales Perkins born on October 4, 1956, in Bakersfield, California to Marcos S. and Esperanza (Hope) Lomas Gonzales. She passed away peacefully at home February 17, 2026. Elain... Read More

MADENE COX January 17, 1935 – February 18, 2026 Freeda Madene Cox, 91, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died February 18 at home in Bakersfield. A native Californian, Madene, as she preferred to be called, grew up in Bak... Read More

WALTER CLARKE JOBE September 22, 1959 - February 1, 2026 Walter C. Jobe, 66, of North Las Vegas, NV passed away peacefully at home February 1, 2026. He was born September 22, 1959 in Ardmore, OK to Walter and Alta Jobe. He was the oldest... Read More

NANCY JOAN ZIMMERMAN MARVIN April 30, 1942 – January 8, 2026 Nancy Joan Zimmerman Marvin was born in San Jose, California, to John and Ruth Zimmerman. A strong, independent, and deeply kind woman, Nancy shared 54 years of marriage with he... Read More

CAROLE LYNN ANDERSON March 18, 1955 – January 22, 2026 Carole Lynn Anderson, 70, of Bakersfield, CA, passed away peacefully, January 22, 2026, surrounded by family. A devoted wife, adoring mother and grandmother, caring sister, aunt, and... Read More

MILDRED PAULINE MANORAM November 26, 1934 – February 18, 2026 My beloved Momma went home to be with Jesus on February 18th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving family around her. She fought the good fight and by God's... Read More

NANCY MAE STRAND August 6, 1941 – February 9, 2026 Nancy Mae Strand, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 9th, 2026. Born on August 6th,1941 to parents John Wilson McLemore Sr. and Ruth Mildred McLemore in Oklahoma,... Read More

MARILYN ANNETTE CAMPBELL February 12, 1952 – January 1, 2026 Marilyn Campbell, 74, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and devoted son Billy Brinsfield. Known for her hard work ethic as a sever and he... Read More

SEAN MICHAEL O'LEARY December 10, 1990 – February 20, 2026 Sean Michael O'Leary, lovingly known as "Seany Guy," passed away on February 20, 2026, in Bakersfield, California. Born on December 10, 1990, in Bakersfield, Sean brought joy and... Read More

ALICE (LEWIS) "FIFI" PAYNE October 27, 1941 – January 16, 2026 See link for Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bakersfield-ca/alice-payne-12716029 www.bakersfield.com/obits Read More

BRANDON MICHAEL DAOUTIS October 27, 1987 – January 27, 2026 Brandon was Born on October 27th, 1987, in Bakersfield, California to parents Jim and Gia Daoutis and passed away on January 27, 2026. Throughout his life, Brandon valued family,... Read More

BEATRICE MILLER July 28, 1949 – February 22, 2026 Beatrice Isabell Miller, lovingly known as Bee, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was born in Brawley, CA, on July 28, 1949, to Vernice and Isabell Mill... Read More