Obituaries

Jul 7, 2024

Joseph Walker Ryan was born January 15, 1934, in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories Canada to M. L. ‘Mickey’ Ryan and Catherine Poitras Ryan, the middle of seven children, and passed quietly on July 7, 2024 with his beloved wife Marlene by his side. He grew up in Edmonton Alberta, Sherbrooke Quebec, and moved to Taft California in late 1961 with...

Jun 21, 2024

Glynn Duane Parker, known simply as ‘Duane’ by many of his old friends, was born in Long Beach, California, to parents Glynn J. Parker and Ellisene Wearne Parker. Glynn passed away June 21st, at the age of 77, doing what he loved most, camping with his wife, Frances Catherine Parker, at a beautiful campsite in Western Montana.

Glynn lived a long...

Jun 21, 2024

Lawrence Patrick O’Neil

December 27, 1937 – June 21, 2024

Lawrence Patrick “Pat” O’Neil, 86, passed away in Bakersfield, California on June 21, 2024. Pat was born to Frank and Blanche O'Neil in San Fernando, California on December 27, 1937. As the second youngest of seven children, Pat knew what it was like to be part of a large catholic family, and...

Jun 16, 2024

Bruce Lee Crabtree, 82, was peacefully called to his heavenly home by his Saviour, on June 16, 2024.

He was born November 1, 1941 in Porterville, California.

Bruce was a member of the ROTC and graduated PHS in 1959.

He served in the U.S.A.F. from 1961-1965.

Bruce graduated from Fresno State College with a Bachelor’s degree, and later earned a Master’s of Divinity from...

Jun 12, 2024

Dennis John Giannini, 81, died on June 12, 2024. He was surrounded by his children and loved ones in the days preceding his death and passed away peacefully with his daughter Marci by his side.Dennis was born in Bakersfield on January 14, 1943 to Dante and Isabel Giannini. Raised in Buttonwillow, Dennis attended Buttonwillow School and graduated from Shafter High...

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...