obituaries


John "Ray" Monize

John "Ray" Monize

Aug 14, 2024

Ray, born in Fairhaven, MA to John & Alice Monize, was 81 when he passed into his Eternal Rest after a short illness at Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield,CA. He blazed a trail from coast to coast making his dreams come true as a disc jockey, program director, doing radio & TV ads, and playing records for hops. He loved...

Ruben Arana Diaz

Ruben Arana Diaz

Jul 30, 2024

Ruben Arana Diaz passed away at age 73 on July 30th, in Anaheim, CA. Son of Jacinta Diaz and

Daniel Arma. He was born on December 2, 1950, in Jalisco, Mexico.

He was preceded to Heaven by his mother and father, two siblings Abel and Isabel. Also preceded in death by his two children Angelica...

Rebecca Renee Perez

Rebecca Renee Perez

Jul 29, 2024

Eulogy In loving memory of Rebecca Renee Perez:

We gather here today to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable woman, Rebecca Renee Perez. Born on September 23, 1981, Rebecca touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Her recent passing on July 29, 2024, has left a void in...

James  Robert  Coe

James Robert Coe

Jul 9, 2024

James R. Coe, 83 years old of Lake Isabella California sadly left us July 7th, 2024. Jim's unique talents blended art and technology, leading him on a memorable life journey. Jim was born in Logan Utah, the sixth child and last son of Francis and Edith Coe. The family lived in Berlin Germany during the Berlin Airlift in 1948-49....

Michael  Edward  Morales

Michael Edward Morales

Jul 7, 2024

Michael Edward Morales, a beacon of love and intelligence, whose optimism shone brightly throughout his 31 years, has left a legacy of joy and inspiration. Born on July 1, 1993, at Saint John's Hospital in the city of Oxnard in Ventura County, Michael embraced the world with enthusiasm and an insatiable curiosity. He departed from this life on July...

Luis Birrueta Carrazco

Luis Birrueta Carrazco

Jun 30, 2024

Nuestro padre, Luis Birrueta Carrasco, nació en Aquila Michoacán, México, vino a los Estados Unidos y trabajó en la agricultura como jornalero por más de 30 años. Le sobreviven sus 5 hijos, 14 nietos y 2 bisnietos. Será extrañado, adorado y amado por aquellos más cercanos a él y siempre estará en nuestros corazones y en el Cielo.

Janet Harmon Murphy

Janet Harmon Murphy

Jun 25, 2024

Janet Harmon Murphy (Janet Lorraine Harmon) was born in February 1929 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Leo B and Ruth (Henrietta) Harmon. She passed peacefully on June 25, 2024 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Murphy, one son, Jeffrey Murphy, a brother, Jerry Harmon, and her parents. She is survived a...

Frances Darlene Morris

Frances Darlene Morris

Jun 20, 2024

Francis Darlene Morris Littrell, 72, of Bakersfield California died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday June 20th 2024, at what used to be the San Joaquin Valley hospital.

She was born on August 5th 1951, in Bakersfield California. Daughter of Philip Eugene Rucks and Mary Beatrice Southerd (Short).

She is survived by her husband John Littrell who...

Bertha Evelyn Rampe

Bertha Evelyn Rampe

Jun 15, 2024

Bertha E. Rampe, age 78, of Bakersfield, California passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 5:04 p.m. at Memorial Hospital, Bakersfield, California.

Bertha was born on August 26, 1945, in Richmond, Kentucky, to Newland and Irene McWharter who are both deceased. She has four brothers Bobby, Donald, Marvin (deceased) and William McWharter (living) of Georgia. She...