Obituaries

Local obituaries for Bakersfield, CA.

Sandra Mendiola Sierra

Sandra Mendiola Sierra

Dec 5, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Mendiola Sierra was born on March 4, 1953 in Rio Hondo, Texas. It was a proud day for her Mother, Guadalupe Bocanegra Mendiola and Father, Guillermo Mendiola when Sandy entered the world. Sandy grew to be a woman who loved to learn and pursued higher education. After graduating from Delano High School, Sandy pursued her education at Bakersfield...

Charlie James Sherman

Charlie James Sherman

Nov 28, 2025

On July 25, 1943, Charles “Charlie” James Sherman was born the seventh of eleven children to Annie Lee Wilcox Sherman and Archibald W. Sherman. Charlie attended local schools and graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1961. He continued his education at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, California, where he earned an Associate’s Degree.

In 1964, Charlie married Doris Evetta Hendrix in Bakersfield, California, and...

Lorna Elaine Thiebaux

Lorna Elaine Thiebaux

Nov 23, 2025



Lorna Thiebaux, born in Jamaica in 1964, lived a life defined by love, resilience, and meaningful accomplishment. In the mid-1980s, she immigrated to Canada, where she proudly became a citizen, earned her degree, and raised a wonderful family. Lorna was known for her warmth, intelligence, and the way she made people feel truly seen and cared for.

In Canada, Lorna dedicated...

Gloria Martinez Rios

Gloria Martinez Rios

Nov 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Martinez Rios, who departed this world on November 20, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on April 2, 1958, in Dawson County, Texas, to Victor Manuel Rios Sr. and Emma Martinez Rios, Gloria's life was a testament to resilience, love, and unwavering compassion. The Rios family relocated...

Sharon Denise Johnson

Sharon Denise Johnson

Nov 4, 2025

Sharon Denise Johnson was born on May 30, 1963 to Loretta Dyer and Frank Madkins Sr., in

Bakersfield, Ca. She accepted Christ at an early age while attending “The Evening Lights Saints

Church of God”. She received her education in both Bakersfield and Los Angeles, Ca.

including; Fremont Elementary, Manchester Elementary, Henry Clay Jr. High and Bakersfield

High School. In addition, she joined the...

Cameron Dangerfield

Cameron Dangerfield

Oct 25, 2025

Cameron Dapri Dangerfield was born on July 19, 2005, in Bakersfield, California,

to Tamisha Harrison and Jovon Dangerfield. Growing up, Cameron was

affectionately known by many nicknames, including CamBam, Cam, Cam B,

Young Cam, and most recently, Cam the Great.

Cameron grew up in Wasco, California, where he attended Teresa Burke

Elementary School. His football journey began at age 7, when he played for the

Shafter...

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