Obituaries
Jacob Daniel Edward Kopp
Nov 17, 2020
Jacob Daniel Edward Kopp was loved by nearly everyone he met. He viewed the world through a unique and comical lense, and he was sure to share this view with the people he knew. If nothing else, you knew that if Jacob was around, you would be laughing. Really hard. Jacob was highly intelligent. He loved to read, and...
Richard (Rick) Gillette
Nov 9, 2020
Richard (Rick) Gillette, who passed away on November 9, 2020, was born August 18, 1952 in San Francisco, California. Rick graduated from Garces High School in 1970. In 1978, Rick went to work for Shell Oil until his retirement in 2013. After retirement, Rick settled in Woody, California.
Rick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cindy Gillette; children...
Charles Eugene (Gene) Peters
Nov 7, 2020
Charles Eugene (Gene) Peters passed away at home, in Bakersfield, CA, surrounded by his family on November 7, 2020 at the age of 92. Gene was born on August 19, 1928 in Meeker, Oklahoma to John and Cleo Peters. He was the oldest of five children.
On May 16, 1953 he married Ollie Peters and together they raised four children...
Peggy Ann Reynolds
Nov 6, 2020
Peggy Ann Reynolds passed away peacefully with her loving husband and youngest son at her side on November 6,2020 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 79. Peggy was beloved and is survived by her husband Dwight Reynolds, sons, grandsons, as well as several nieces and nephews. She is preceded by her parents Betty and Dick Rutherford, Sr., and brothers...
Michael Thomas Loe
Nov 4, 2020
On November 4, Michael Thomas Loe, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 74.
Michael was born on November 26, 1945 in Bakersfield, CA to Herbert and Mildred (Thomas) Loe. He served in the Army at Fort Ord from 1966-1968 where he rose to the rank of Drill Sergeant. On April 29, 1967, he married Charlotte “Smokey” Jarvis....
Andrew Donley Apsit
Nov 2, 2020
Andrew Donley Apsit’s Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. at the Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 in the sanctuary. Please join us as we celebrate Andrew’s life as he is now with the Lord with a new body. Andrew was born on July 23, 1966 in Bakersfield, CA...
Doris "Jean" Wilson
Nov 2, 2020
DORIS JEAN WILSON
Sept 19, 1927 – Nov 2, 2020
Doris Jean Wilson, fondly known as Jean, 93, of Bakersfield, CA, died November 2, 2020, spending her final days surrounded by family.
Jean was born September 19, 1927, in Blanchard, Oklahoma and moved with her family to Pixley, CA in 1945. She graduated from Delano High School...
Dennis Bruce Kay
Oct 31, 2020
It is with great sadness we share the unexpected passing of Dennis Bruce Kay of Bakersfield, CA (5/26/1944-10/31/2020). He will be fondly remembered by his loving wife of 40 years, Marilyn Luanne Kay, his daughter Connie Consie, and his grandchildren: Shamus Johnson, Chase Consie, McCrea Consie, Reed Gilbraith, Sierra Harbison, Seth Harbison, Blade Harbison and son-in-law Daniel Consie. Dennis was...
Laura Margaret Sacco
Oct 23, 2020
Laura Sacco, 60, passed away on October 23rd in Bakersfield, California. Laura engaged in life passionately. Always caught up in the excitement of the moment, she filled the space around her with laughter and wanted others to feel the same. If anyone could be found spontaneously breaking into song and dance, it was Laura. She was utterly charming and social;...
Gary Lee Mekeel
Oct 22, 2020
Dr. Gary Mekeel, former Burton School District Superintendent passed away on October 22nd, 2020. Dr. Mekeel was born on September 1st, 1943 in Moline, Illinois to James and Marion Mekeel. Gary was an avid golfer and could be found often on the course at River Island Country Club. He thoroughly enjoyed a tennis match and was up to any challenger. ...
Bryna J. Kullgren
Oct 15, 2020
Bryna J. Kullgren, the firstborn child of Isaac Sernoffsky & Beulah Amberg, was born on September 27th, 1918 in Buffalo, New York. She died peacefully on October 15, 2020, after a long and well lived life - self-reliant, congenial, dependable, and adventurous.
In November of 1926 Bryna’s father, a prominent Buffalo ophthalmologist, unexpectedly died leaving behind his wife and...
Irene Anderson
Sep 24, 2020
Irene Anderson was born in New Denver, BC Canada on 12/12/1933 to Norwegian immigrants. At the age of twelve while in foster care, her friend snuck her into a church and showed her a statue of Jesus on the cross. After that she went out into a field and cried out to God saying, ‘If you are real help me and...
Hugh Kevin Sill
Sep 21, 2020
Hugh Kevin Sill passed away September 21, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Hugh was born on August 22, 1950 to Hugh and Betty Sill. Hugh was one of 8 children. Built in best friends!
He attended USC where he received a bachelor’s degree in business. He married Carrie Ann (Caratan) Sill on July 26, 1980 in Carmel, California....
