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We Love and miss her so much but we have such beautiful, fond memories. She will always be with us! Love you my dear, sweet cousins!!
Ricky Peterson
February 13, 2026 | Family


Bakersfield, California
1926 - 2025
RITA FRANCES LOKENJuly 4, 1926 – August 4, 2025Bakersfield – With heavy and grateful hearts, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rita Loken, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved member of the Bakersfield community. Our "French Firecracker" was born on July 4, 1926...
Read MoreWe Love and miss her so much but we have such beautiful, fond memories. She will always be with us! Love you my dear, sweet cousins!!
Ricky Peterson
February 13, 2026 | Family
Can one of Herb and Rita's daughters please contact me. You will remember that we met when I was a student at Bakersfield College and have remained ever since. I want to contact the girls with a memorial memory and do not know how to reach them. I am Bob Braitman at 805-647-5278 or [email protected]. Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you.
Bob Braitman
January 31, 2026 | Friend
Condolences to all you girls. I was in Hawaii for my son´s Jeff Kauai marathon. I am so sorry I did not know. I was just thinking about your mom last week and then somebody told me that she had passed away. I saw her funeral was on 5 September. She such an inspiration to me. I know what a wonderful wife, mom and grandma she was. I send you my love and my prayers.
Norma Sacchini
September 13, 2025 | Friend

Single Memorial Tree
Thomas & Lila Peterson
September 04, 2025 | Newbury Park
Our family grew up--in the early years--enjoying friendships and lots of fun with the Loken Family. We have nothing but the fondest memories of times spent with Rita, Herb and "the girls". Rita was wise, loving, generous, full of life and someone to emulate. She will Stay in our hearts forever. (I, for one, particularly remember and enjoyed her "kuchen", fresh from the oven on a Saturday morning). Lots of love from Marianne Garner and the Garner Family
marianne garner
August 26, 2025 | Friend
The Pogon and Yannitell families have so many wonderful memories of Rita, Herb and the entire Loken family. We all grew up together through OLPH, Garces and BC. Rita and Herb paid us a visit in Baton Rouge, LA, and we had such a grand time. Much love to the family from the Pogons and Yannitells
Cyryl and Dan Yannitell
August 25, 2025
Rita was always the kindest and most loving "friend´s mom" during our Garces High School days and she remained so throughout her 99 year life. Such a precious soul whose loving presence will be missed by all who knew her. Love to her daughters and extended family.
Janet Bertolucci Castaños
August 23, 2025 | Friend
Rita will always be with us because she and Herb are such a powerful spiritual source. Rest in peace dear Rita.
Tom & Lila Peterson
August 22, 2025 | Family

Ricky (Icky Bones) Peterson
August 22, 2025 | Family