Obituaries

Jun 5, 2024

Marjorie Whyte Scott Lyman

September 12, 1931 – June 5, 2024

Marjory Whyte Scott was the second of four children (Helen, Marjory, Richard, John) born to James and Catherine (nee Gray) Scott in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Her father registered her birth as “Marjorie,” but she lived her life as “Marjory.” She grew up during World War II and would...

Jun 5, 2024

Jules J. Ghyselinck, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and entrepreneur, who peacefully left us at the age of 99. Jules’ remarkable journey through life began on September 17, 1924 in St Louis, MO and culminated in a legacy marked by service, dedication, and love for his family and friends. 

Jules proudly served his country as a member of the...

Jun 2, 2024

Bill Wiedenhofer, affectionately known as “Uncle Bill” was born July 31, 1953 in Dunkirk, New York.  He passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2024 in his home. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Navy. He was discharged honorably from active duty and transferred to the Naval Reserves. He started his career with AT&T on the east coast...

May 30, 2024

Stephanie Joan (Consolazione) Haskell

May 29, 1930 - May 30, 2024

Stephanie (Stevie) Haskell passed away peacefully in Bakersfield, CA., with her loving family by her side, on May 30, 2024 at the age of 94. A celebration of her life will begin with the Recitation of the Rosary on Wednesday, July,10, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., at St. Francis Church, 900 H...

May 28, 2024

May 13, 2024

James Victor Feliz was born on July 28, 1932 to James and Antonia Feliz in Bakersfield, CA, where he lived most of his life. He graduated from Garces High School in 1950. In 1951, he joined the love of his life in San Francisco and attended the University of San Francisco, graduating in June of 1956, but not before marrying...

May 7, 2024

Dorothy was born in Bakersfield, California on the 4th of July 1937 to Rena and Lloyd Andres, both of Native-American decent. She was the second of seven children and is survived by her brother, Ron Andres, daughters, Deanna Walker and Deborah Nacua Nicoara, and sons, Reuben and Fred Alvarez, along with 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. On May 7, 2024,...

Apr 24, 2024

February 14, 1943 - April 24, 2024

John Charles “Charlie” Bowser, 81, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Bakersfield, CA.

John was born in Camden, New Jersey on February 14, 1943. As a young child, he moved to Bakersfield with his mother Anna and his older brothers Walter Jr. and Bobby, after the death of their father, Walter Sr. 

After graduating from...

Apr 8, 2024

Manuel J. Rodriguez was born in Bakersfield February 17, 1924 to Aurelio and Jesusita Rodriguez, and passed away on April 8, 2024 at 100 years of age!   He was the second child of 13, and attended a one room elementary school on Union Avenue, Lincoln Jr. High and graduating in 1942 from Kern High School (BHS).  He then was...

Mar 29, 2024

Glen Orville Werling Jr. September 24, 1935 - March 29, 2024     Glen, Goose, Orv, Dad, Grampa, PaPaPa, whatever name you called him, the man behind it was the same. A faithful, loyal, hardworking man. A hero in the community, Glen served this country as a Navy Seaman and as a Kern County Fire Engineer.      A loving husband to his beloved...

Mar 25, 2024

Mar 20, 2024

Mar 20, 2024

Terry Michael Wyatt was born in Bakersfield, California to Wilbur Ulysses and Claire (McCarthy) Wyatt on June 9, 1943. As an only child he was certainly the apple of their eye. Terry went to local Bakersfield Schools and graduated from Garces Memorial High School in 1961. His parents owned and operated Tejon Meat Company for many years and at the...

Mar 20, 2024

Mar 19, 2024

Victor was born on March 24, 1948 in Bakersfield, CA to Alfred and Susan Louie as the eldest of four children.  After receiving his industrial technology degree from Cal Poly, he took the reins of the family business, Alfred Louie Inc., alongside his brother for over 50 years.  In 1976, he married the love of his life, Victoria, and they...

Mar 18, 2024

Mar 17, 2024

Colene Collier, age 53, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Colene was born in Taft, California, on May 18, 1970, to parents Lonnie McKenzie and Caroline Hollingsworth. She graduated from West High School and married Rick Steven Collier, with whom she had three beautiful children: Jonathan, Sean, and McKenzie. Colene was a devoted...

Mar 15, 2024

John Baptist Cauzza III was born on November 19, 1957 in Bakersfield to Johnny and Carla (Pasquini) Cauzza. He was raised in Buttonwillow where he was a proud third generation farmer. He attended Buttonwillow School, Shafter High School and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He was a committed husband to his wife Laura (Vontz) Cauzza for nearly 44 years and...

Mar 11, 2024

Mar 9, 2024

Born February 27, 1955 in Bakersfield, California

Sunset March 9, 2024 at Loma Linda University

 Linda was one of the 15 children born to Fred and Charlotte Feliz of Bakersfield, California, of Native American descent.

 Linda previously resided in Tulare County, Texas and moved back to Bakersfield.

 She wed her late husband, Lester Dugan. Together they had daughters, Lenore and Charlotte, and a son...