Obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

Betty Dorene Toschi Wills was born on April 7, 1934, in Bakersfield, California. She graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1951 and started her long employment for Kern County in 1952. She retired from working for Kern County Probation on September 27, 1996. 

She was a very beautiful woman of both Italian and French heritage. Her beauty was reflected with...

Jan 12, 2025

On January 12, 2025 Kenneth Paul Altergott was called to be with the Lord. He was 76. Born on January 2, 1949 to Pearl (Safford) Altergott and Fred Altergott in Greely, Colorado. Ken later moved to Bakersfield California where he attended high school at Foothill High. After graduation, he attended Cal State University of Bakersfield. After Graduating college he married...

Jan 2, 2025

Shirley Dean Hooper went to meet our Lord on January 2nd, 2025.

She was born in 1934 to Willis and Hazel Escue and spent her early childhood living in the humble surroundings of rural west Tennessee.

She eventually moved to Memphis where she attended Humes High School with Elvis. She married at 18 and had a son, Michael. Once Michael was in...

Dec 20, 2024

Lucy Mary Pandol

 On December 20, 2024, Lucy Mary Tudor Pandol was called from this world to be with the Lord. She was 89. Born on September 22, 1935, to John and Lucy Tudor. Lucy grew up in the Fontana/Rialto area of Southern California. She attended Chaffey High School, graduating in 1953, and then moving on to Chaffey Junior College. She...

Nov 26, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

May 20, 1960 - November 8, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kirksey “Mark” Newton, who left this world on November 8, 2024, at the age of 64. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mark lived a life full of love, laughter, and commitment to those he cherished most.

Born on May 20, 1960, Mark...

Nov 7, 2024

Michael Ira Ballew

Thursday, November 7th, 2024, our sweet brother, uncle, cousin & friend joined our Lord and many loved ones who had already passed into eternity. This came after his 2023 diagnosis of cancer and heart disease, as well as his stoic battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Mike's life is a beautiful story of resilience and accomplishment. He was born in Hobart,...

Dec 14, 2024

 Felismina was born October 15, 1929 in the village of Santa Barbara, Pico, Azores, the sixth of seven children, and the last to leave this earth. 

 On December 15th, 1947, Felismina married Frank Vieira. In November of 1959, they moved to the United States. 

 Felismina was proud of her Portuguese heritage, and equally proud of being a naturalized U.S. citizen. 

 She belonged to...

Dec 6, 2024

Flora Ghilarducci, 96, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, on December 6, 2024. She was born in Tassignano, Italy on September 8, 1928, to Lorenzo and Orsola Banducci, the youngest of five children (along with her twin sister Maria). She met the love of her life, Leo Ghilarducci, who had come to Tassignano to visit his...

Dec 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Aita (Dad), Alejandro Bernal, who left us on December 10, 2024. Born on August 26, 1935, in Arizcun, Spain, to Fernando and Maria Miura Bernal, Alejandro moved to the United States in pursuit of his dreams and new opportunities. Upon his arrival, he began working for his...

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Nov 11, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce James (Jimmy) Edward Dean has passed away. Jimmy was born February 21st, 1947, and passed peacefully on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2024 in Bakersfield, CA. Jimmy was born in Mexico, Missouri and lived in Bakersfield, California after 1990 until his passing.

Jimmy enlisted in the Air Force after graduating from Mexico High School....

Nov 5, 2024

Nov 5, 2024

Robert (Bob) Williams was born in Enid, Oklahoma on August 29, 1938, and went home to heaven on November 5, 2024. Survivors include his wife, Bobbi, daughter, Amy Church and husband, James Church, granddaughters Carrington Church and Kennedy Church. Also surviving is daughter Lisa Whitten and husband Gary Whitten, grandsons, Shad Whitten, Chase Whitten and wife Melissa and great grandsons,...

Nov 4, 2024

Oct 31, 2024

Vera Mae Fites, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at the age of 84. 

Born on May 11, 1940, in King City, California, Vera was a beacon of love and warmth in the lives of all who knew her.

Vera shared a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Tom Fites, and together they created...

Oct 31, 2024

 Mike Hale; aka, Dad, Pop’s, Big Mike, Ekim Elah, was born in Bakersfield on March 31, 1946.

 Mike attended Garces Memorial High School, Bakersfield College and Fresno State. Mike did not play football at Fresno State; however, he beat several of the football players in arm wrestling.

 Mike married the love of his life, Bonnie Hale. He had a love for hot...