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Kyle Alan Smith

1987 - 2008

BORN

1987

DIED

2008

Kyle Smith Obituary

Kyle Alan Smith 1987 - 2008 Basham Funeral Care Memorial services for Kyle Alan Smith will be held in the Basham Funeral Care Chapel (3312 Niles Street) on Friday afternoon, August 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Kyle was born July 25, 1987 and after a five month heroic battle with Cancer, died at home with his family at his bedside on August 15, 2008. Kyle attended Harding Elementary, Compton Junior High and graduated on the Honor Roll from East High School in 2005. He was attending Bakersfield College and had worked at Costco for 2 ½ years as a stockperson. Kyle was a very gentle young man. His heart was full with nothing but Love for his friends and family. Kyle never got angry or had a negative thing to say about anything or anyone...Kyle loved listening to music, watching wrestling on T.V. and going off-roading and camping with is family. He loved his cat "Phantom" who he brought home from Costco one night after someone left it to die in the parking lot, and his dog "Julie" who's ashes he kept after she was put to sleep for old-age. Kyle is survived by his Mom and Dad, Reggie and Mary Smith; brother, Aaron Neufeld; grandparents, Kiki and Betty Lomeli and Sherryl and Jim Baggs all of Bakersfield along with his uncles, Mike Smith and Ronald Smith; nephew, Trenton and many cousins also from Bakersfield. Kyle, you are your Mom and Dad's Angel. You are our best friend, and the hole in our hearts and in our life due to your passing will never be filled. We love you and you will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved you. In lieu of flowers, the family asked you give a charitable contribution to the American Cancer Society. For additional service information, please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200.

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Aug. 20, 2008.

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Jeniffer Kelley

September 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Sam & Melody Ramirez

August 25, 2008

Dear Reggie, Mary & Aaron,
I just remember Kyle as being a very shy, to himself young boy, obviously he grew into a very beautiful and well loved young man. May fond memories be of comfort for all of you during your time of a great loss and sorrow...

Jeremy & Erica Meighan

August 24, 2008

Reggie, Mary and Smith Family

We can not express enough our deepest sympathies for your loss. We are very sorry we could not make it to support you and your family. It has and continues to weigh very heavily on us and our thoughts and prayers are with you still.

Doris Roderick

August 24, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. So sorry for the loss of your child. We have a chapter in town called The Compassionate Friends. If you would to receive newsletters to help you grieve, please call 589-3512. We are parents helping parents after the loss of a child.

Donna Borntreger

August 23, 2008

Mary, You are in my prayers. I thought the memorial for Kyle was wonderful. It was so good to see the Kyle that I never knew. I love the Kyle that I did know - he showed me courage and strength. He was very loved at CBCC.

Gordon and Julie Claunch

August 22, 2008

Reggie and Mary, Our family sends our deepest sympathies and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss of Kyle.

Jamie Wattenbarger

August 22, 2008

Dear Missy, Reggie, and Aaron: Jake, Ethan, and I are deeply saddened by your loss. We cannot imagine the grief you must feel. We all have great memories of spending time with Kyle, especially during our beach trips with your family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Marolyn "Jan" Walker

August 21, 2008

Mary, Reggie, Aaron, am sad to hear of the passing of your son an brother Kyle, you have my heartfelt condolences, please allow the Holy Spirit to comfort you at this sorrowful time. Prayerfully, Marolyn "Jan" Walker

John and Connie Jones

August 21, 2008

Reggie and Mary,
Words do not seem sufficient at a time like this. Our hearts are broken for you.Our thoughts are with you since we heard of Kyle's passing.We are so sorry for your loss. As time passes, may sweet memories of Kyle sustain you.

Denise Ornelas

August 21, 2008

Mary and Reggie I cannot begin to imagine the pain you both are in. Kyle is an Angel now and one day you will meet again. My prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless

DOC & MISTY MASON

August 21, 2008

REG & MARY,
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN OVER THE PASSING OF KYLE...HE TRULY WAS A GREAT PERSON, AND WE WERE VERY PRIVLEGED TO HAVE BEEN HIS FRIENDS. WE LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH.

George Romagno

August 21, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. I understand all to well, the the hole it leaves in your heart. There are no words, to express the grief that accompanies such a loss. My prayers go out to you.

Calli, Tara, and the rest of the family.

August 21, 2008

We're all very sorry for your loss and have have you, Mary and Reggie in our thoughts. We love you...

carla fisher

August 21, 2008

Mary,Reggie,and Aaron. My deepest sympathy to you in the lost of your son and brother. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you.
Carla Fisher

Patty Reynolds

August 21, 2008

Aaron & Trenton,
Just want you to know I'm thinking of you both at this difficult time.
We love you.
Aunt Patty & Uncle Lloyd

Budd and Carol Ray

August 21, 2008

Reggie and Mary - We are so sorry to hear of your son's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Bill and Nancy Talbot

August 21, 2008

Dear Reg and Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you His peace. Seldon has there been a closer parent, child bond than that of you and Kyle. He was a very special young man, truly a gift from God and we are blessed to have known him. If we can do anything please know we are here.

Haley Johnson

August 20, 2008

Mary and Reggie, i am so sorry. Words cannot express the bond you two shared with your son. Kyle was a wonderful person, and the people he wanted to be around the most was you two. Kyle was so precious, truly a Gods Angel. His spirit would always lighten the room, and always made you smile. He is up in Heaven now and not suffering anymore pain. He is a Guardian Angel, my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to your family, and especially you two, because anyone who knew you, knew what relationship you guys had. If there is anything you need, please let us know.

Randy & Brenda Neufeld

August 20, 2008

Reggie, Mary & Aaron our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may Kyle Rest-In-Peace now and all the pain be gone from his little body. We think of you everyday. Love you All.

Daphne Leininger

August 20, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family at this time, If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Debbie/Bobby Courtney

August 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike & Laura Bennett

August 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. May all of your memories including those at the beach bring you comfort. We hope you find a peace that matches Kyle's heart and spirit!

Doug and Pattie Mayes

August 20, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Reg and Mary if we can do anything to help please let us know. We will remember Kyle on top of a big sand dune wearing a big smile.

Kim Escalera

August 20, 2008

I have so many wonderful memories of Kyle. He was a kind, gentle, beautiful soul with a great sense of humor. My family and I loved him dearly. Mary and Reggie, you are in our prayers.

Debbie Hollingshead

August 20, 2008

May God Bless you and your family at this time. I will keep you in my prayers.

Sarah and Tom Jones

August 20, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Katrina Blakemore

August 19, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Kyle's passing. I would run into Kyle and Reg at El Sombrero on Thursdays. He seemed to have a close relationship with his Dad. My condolences to his family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Gilbert-Belia Felix

August 19, 2008

Our heartfelt thoughts to Mary, Reggie, and family in their tragic loss of one of the most precious things in life - a child.

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