Bakersfield & Kern County, CA Obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

Jose Merced Avidan Chavez

Born June 15, 1979 In Mexico City and Passed Away on February 16, 2025 In Bakersfield, California

Viewing will be Saturday March 1, 2025 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM  Recitation Of The Rosary will be from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM  at alma funeral Home Chapel 2130 East California Ave @ Mt. Vernon Ave

Bakersfield, CA

Feb 14, 2025

Marcus Rede Sr

    "POP'S"

Marcus Rede Sr born May 16, 1964 in Bakersfield, CA and Passed away on February 14, 2025 in Bakersfield, CA 

Viewing will be Thursdya February 27, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave @ Mt. Vernon Ave

Bakersfield, CA  Graveside Service will be Friday February 28, 2025 at 10:00...

Jan 13, 2025

Rosary will be at 9:00 AM followed by Mass Of Christian Burial Thursday February 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St Joseph's Catholic Church 1515 Baker St  Bakersfield, CA

Robert Anthony Quijada

February 26, 1965 - January 13, 2025

It is with a heavy heart and grief that we announce the passing of our Son, Robert (Bob) Quijada, who left us on January...

Dec 25, 2024

Service's For Mr. Roberto Tercero

Viewing Thursday January 16, 2025 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Alma Funeral Home chapel 2130 E. California Ave @ Mt. Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93307

Mass of Christian Burial will Be Friday January 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 1515 Baker St Bakersfield, CA and Interment will Follow at Greenlawn Southwest...

Dec 19, 2024

Margaret Ann Arista, 62 of Bakersfield California, was born on November 25, 1962, and passed away peacefully December 19, 2024. A dedicated wife, loving mother, and nana. Margaret is survived by her husband Gudalupe Arista and their 9 children, Adrian, Nicole, Gabriel, Bianca, Sonya, Andrew, Serena, Patricia and Albert Arista as well all her 16 grandchildren she loved deeply. She...

Dec 7, 2024

Peter Armour

October 31, 1951 - December 7, 2024 

Tehachapi 

 

Peter Armour, beloved father, brother, uncle, partner, friend and artist, passed away on December 7th at home in Tehachapi, California, at the age of 73, surrounded by his immediate family while Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage" warmly guided his transition. Born on Halloween 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of Peter Armour...

Nov 17, 2024

Carol Ann Tjerrild Crisel, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, at the age of 76, after a courageous battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer. Born on July 26, 1948, to Mary and Julius Tjerrild, Carol’s life was a testament to love, strength, and faith.

 

Carol was a dedicated member of the Catholic...

Nov 10, 2024

Services for Mrs. Rose Mary Rey are ,  Saturday November 23, 2024  Viewing at 10:00 AM and Rosary at 10:30 AM and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM at St. Augustine catholic Church 10601 Myrtle Ave, Lamont, CA.

Rose Mary Rey

February 20, 1964-November 10, 2024

Rose was born to Christina Ramirez and Peter O. Rey Sr. on the beautiful...

Oct 15, 2024

Graveside Service for Mr. Elvin Rader will be Monday October 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Greenlawn Northeast Cemetery 3700 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Elvin Rader was born to Joseph and Esther Rader, his parents, on the 8th of February 1943 in Abilene, Kansas.

He is survived by his older sister Esther Kent who resides in Sacramento, CA.

During a church service...

Oct 9, 2024

Sep 21, 2024

Bryan Lee Nolan

October 1, 1949 - September 21, 2024

Bryan Lee Nolan, a beloved husband, stepfather and brother,

passed away on September 21, 2024, at the age of 74, of Lewy body dementia

at Hoffmann Hospice in Bakersfield, CA. He was born on October 1, 1949, in Burke, South Dakota.

Bryan spent his life deeply involved in his community as a journalist for 20...

Sep 16, 2024

 Jacob M. Behill Jr

Sunrise  03/01/24-Sunset 09/16/24 Jacob unexpectedly went home to the Lord on September 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Jacob Behill and mother Hermina Hernandez. He leaves behind his children, Jacob M. Behill lll, Olivia Behill, Nathan Edwards, Noah Behill and Ezekiel Behill.Siblings Steven Hernandez , Paul (Kelly) Behill, Christina (Charles) Hernandez. His grandchildren...

Sep 2, 2024

                     En Memoria De

                     Baltazar Flores

                          NACIO

9 de Enero 1941 en San Sebastian, El Salvador

                        FALLECIO

2 de Septiembre 2024,...

Jul 26, 2024

Edmundo Rodriguez Jr

Viewing for Mr. Edmundo Rodriguez Jr,  will be Thursday August 8, 2024  from 5:30 - 8:30 PM with an Evening Service at 6:30 PM in the Chapel Of Alma Funeral Home 2130 E. California Ave @ MT. Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA  and Graveside Service will be Friday August 9, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at The Historic Union Cemetery...

Jul 20, 2024

Troy Joseph Butler passed away on July 20, 2024 at the age of 47. 

 

Troy was born July 6, 1977 to William Ray Butler and Vicki Peck Butler in Bakersfield, California. After he graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1995, Troy served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mexico City, East mission. Following his...

Jun 23, 2024

Monica Marie Valenzuela, affectionately known as Moni, passed away on June 23, 2024, in Bakersfield, CA, at the age of 49. Born on April 21, 1975, Moni was known for her vibrant, wild spirit and a heart full of love for her extensive family and God.

 

 Moni is survived by an adoring family, including her grandmother, Alice Perez; aunts, Betty, Emily,...

Jun 1, 2024

Viewing for Mrs. Sandra Salazar-Rede will be Friday June 14, 2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 E. California Ave @ Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA  Graveside Service will be Friday June 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Greenlawn Cemetery  3700 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA**Sandra Salazar Rede**  Born November 6, 1971 - June 1,...

May 13, 2024

Viewing for Eduardo Flores-Hernandez will be Friday May 24, 2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Alma Funeral Home Chapel 2130 East California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

May 12, 2024

Jose “Joe” Estrada GuevaraApr 9, 1934 – May 12, 2024Joe Guevara, age 90, loved by many leaves behind stepdaughters Dorene Gonzalez and TeresaMarin, numerous grandchildren and too many to count great-grandchildren. Joe loved his family,and it is apparent in the numerous photos of him holding the little ones in his arms.Joe wore many hats in life when it came to...

Apr 19, 2024

Jesus Perez GonzalesJuly 21, 1964 - April 19,2024Viewing and Service for Jesus Perez Gonzales will be at Tehilla Church 3515 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA on Tuesday April 30, 2024 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM  Evening Service at 7:00 PMFuneral Service will be Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Tehilla Church 3515 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA...