Obituaries

Local obituaries for Bakersfield, CA.

Sylvia Lopez Lopez

Sylvia Lopez Lopez

Jun 10, 2025

We are here today to remember and celebrate the life of Sister Sylvia Lopez. A life cut tragically short, but a life lived to the fullest.

Born on June 2, 1986, in Bakersfield, California to Camerino and Josephine Lopez. She is survived by 3 siblings, Terese Lopez, Alfredo Lopez and Elvia Lopez.

She married Isaac Pena Lopez, who she spent 19 years...

Maurice Gamble

Maurice Gamble

Jun 6, 2025

Maurice Gamble was born in Hope, Arkansas on July 12, 1933, to Booker T Gamble and Onita Gamble. He was raised by his aunts after his mom's passing and his dad was enlisted in the military. This is where he learned to be spoiled and loved. He never skipped a beat on enjoying life or feeling neglected. This is also...

Jeanette Marie Mead

Jeanette Marie Mead

May 29, 2025

Jeanette Mead was born Jeanette Marie Lopez on May 14, 1942, to Ernestine and Horace Lopez. She was married to Rito Ricardo Calderon. They had four children, Albert Calderon, Vivian Barrigan, Horace Calderon and Gregory Calderon who she will be joining in The Lord’s Kingdom.

Jeanette worked her career in warehousing, shipping and receiving.

She liked camping, fishing, puzzles, knitting and most...

Roshonda Mashall Sumlin

Roshonda Mashall Sumlin

May 28, 2025

Roshonda Mashell Sumlin was born on January 13, 1966 in Bakersfield, California to Jerri Ellen Neal and Henry Lee Sumlin. She was the oldest of four children. She attended Bakersfield High School, where she received a certificate of completion.

Roshonda was born and raised in Bakersfield California. She became a mother in 1994, giving birth to her son Tetris Shaquelle “Boogie”...

Gloria Elnora Thompson

Gloria Elnora Thompson

May 26, 2025

To know Gloria was to feel seen, to feel loved, and to feel God’s grace move through her. Gloria Northington was born on June 5, 1956, in Hamilton, Alabama, to devoted parents Arlanda and Evelyn Clifton Northington. At five years old, she and her family made the move to Los Angeles, California; a place that would shape much of her...

Kenneth Jones

Kenneth Jones

May 12, 2025

Kenneth Jones was born on April 16, 1954, to the late Curlee and Doretha Jones in Bakersfield, California. Throughout his youth, he attended several local schools, including Bessie Owens Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High School, Bakersfield High School, and Bakersfield College in Bakersfield. Where his intelligence, charm, and athletic talents quickly became evident. A proud graduate of Bakersfield High School,...

Ramon Vonte Redding, Sr.

Ramon Vonte Redding, Sr.

Apr 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ramon Vonte Redding “Big Mone”

September 19, 1971 - April 19, 2025

Ramon was born September 19, 1971, to Verna Jean Ward “Bonnie” and Willie Redding in Bakersfield, California. His mom later married Jesse Lee, Jr “Chucky” and raised three boys, Ramon, Stanley and Jessie, III. Ramon attended local schools in Bakersfield. He attended Ventura College, San Bernardino,...

Helen Louise Hardy

Helen Louise Hardy

Apr 13, 2025

Helen Louise Hardy

Sunrise - February 16, 1945

Sunset - March 26, 2025

Helen Louise Hardy was born February 16, 1945 in Water Valley, Mississippi to Mary

Sue Purnell and a man unknown to her. She was adopted at the age of two years old

by her cousin Emma Hardy and her husband John Hardy. Join their family of 12

children as the youngest sibling-adoptee.

She grew...

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