Obituaries

May 29, 2025

Our beloved Father, Harry McGill Rowles, entered into God’s Kingdom on May 29th 2025 after living a long wonderful life of 95 years.

Harry was born on January 4, 1930 to Henry and Agnes Rowles in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is survived by his four children Pamela Stenson (Tom Stenson) Erin Cook, Michelle Moore (Chuck Moore) and Mark Rowles (Darcy Rowles).

Harry...

May 27, 2025

May 22, 2025

Isabel Stauffer (née Zaragoza), age 93, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, reuniting at last with her beloved husband, Paul Stauffer, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2022. Married for 64 wonderful years, theirs was a life built on devotion, adventure, and unwavering love.

Isabel was a cherished wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her...

May 20, 2025

Arvin - Bob was born in Caliente, CA to parents Joe and Delores Rodriguez. He spent his childhood with very fond memories in Caliente with his 6 siblings. After graduating from Bakersfield High School in 1960, he remained a proud Driller, attending his last Class Reunion (65th) in April 2025.

Bob met his loving and beautiful wife Cheryl in 1963. They...

May 26, 2025

A life well lived came to an end on May 26, 2025, Memorial Day, very fitting for a veteran of the US Navy. Donald Lawrence Schulte was born on a dairy in Wasco CA on May 9th,1936 to August and Elizabeth Schulte. Don was the youngest of two brothers and one sister. Don loved life on the farm since he...

May 22, 2025

He was a Son, Brother, Father, Uncle and a Friend

Richard, the man with the spark he wasn't just wires and a work boots; he was the guy who made everything lit. From Bakersfield lights to that old porch fan, if it needed a fix, it was Richard's plan. He’d show up with coffee, a grin ear to ear, with pliers...

May 4, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

James Herbert Meehan passed away on April 28, 2025, in Bakersfield, CA. Born in Freeport, IL on July 4, 1943, he was the only child of Herbert Dolph and Irma Bernetta (Foust) Meehan. In 1950, the family moved from Rapid City, SD to Woodland Hills, CA where he attended school. After graduating from high school, he joined the US Navy....

Apr 15, 2025

The Lord Jesus called Shirley Joanne Bergam to heaven on April 15, 2025. Shirley was born on December 8, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri to G. Phelps and Esther Toler and moved to Jerome, Idaho in 1945. In 1955, Shirley graduated from the College of Idaho and married her college sweetheart, Lurelle ”Bergie” Bergam, the same day. After a summer...

Apr 19, 2025

Diane Marie Ghilarducci passed away quietly in her husband’s arms at their home in Bakersfield, California on April 19, 2025.

Diane was born on May 15, 1956, and was the middle of three children in a tight-knit family. Her parents, Fred and Janette Palla, instilled their children with a deep appreciation for hard work and faith. Diane grew up in Buttonwillow,...

Apr 4, 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

November 13, 1957 – April 10, 2025



With the deepest love and heavy hearts, we share that Heidi Hoffmann Scott peacefully passed away at home on April 10, 2025.



Born on November 13, 1957, Heidi dedicated her life to faith, family, friends, and music. Ever since she was a young girl, she dedicated her life to sharing prayer through song with others....

Apr 5, 2025

Bettye Ann Szeflin passed away peacefully at her home on April 5, 2025.

Bettye “Granny” was born on March 15, 1938, to Sylvan and Anna Leigh Beall in Abilene, Texas, the youngest of three children.

After graduation, Bettye went on to study at Hardin-Simmons University where she earned her degree and eventually began teaching business education.

Bettye met the love of her life,...

Mar 30, 2025

November 5th 1932- March 30th 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Luis Zanini: beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and child of God on March 30th 2025 at 3:20AM during the hour of Divine Mercy. Luis was a devoted spouse to Jane Zanini and father to Maria Monica, Gerardo, Gustavo, Virginia, Marie and...

Mar 26, 2025

March 21, 1961 - March 26, 2025Beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister and FriendAnnelise Bellue Bruce sadly left this world unexpectedly at the age of 64 on March 26, 2025, in Bakersfield, after a life richly-lived in service and kindness. Her beautiful soul and bright light will continue to shine eternally in ethereal form.Annelise was born in Pasadena, California on March...

Mar 22, 2025

Bruce Maclin (83) was born in Woodland California. His family lived in Placerville most of his life and he was educated in schools there from elementary grades through high school. Upon graduation from El Dorado High School in 1960 he attended U.C. Berkeley graduating in 1964 with a history major. He entered Boalt Hall Law School at Berkeley and cruised...

Mar 15, 2025

Our beloved wife, mother, and Nonni went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2025. She died peacefully at the age of 90, in Bakersfield, California with her family by her side.

Janette was born on October 2, 1934, to Piramo and Carolina Luchetti, in Bakersfield, California. In 1954 she married Fred Palla, and they recently celebrated 71 years...

Mar 12, 2025

Lorena Perez-Infante passed away on March 12, 2025 at the age of 46. She was born in Mexico on February 7, 1979. At the young age of 17 she became ill. Her health improved and she started working. Three years later she became ill again. This time the full diagnosis was Lupus and End Stage Renal disease. The doctors gave...

Feb 26, 2025

James “Jim” Geers

1941-2025

December 17, 1941- February 26, 2025

James Raymond Geers was born to Raymond and Alta Geers. He was born and raised in Bakersfield. Jim left to serve his country in the United States Navy, serving almost 5 years. Jim, a man of few words, was a kind soul to everyone he encountered. He was a devoted husband, father, and...