Obituaries

Local obituaries for Bakersfield, CA.

Dorris Caldwell

Dorris Caldwell

Jan 30, 2025

Dorris Caldwell was born on May 29, 1932 in Chandler, Oklahoma where she grew up and built a

life filled with love, faith, and kindness. She was baptized at an early age and graduated as

valedictorian of Douglass High School. She used her intelligence to spark a love of learning in

her family, many of whom became college graduates.

Dorris Caldwell was the heart...

Luthemy Ruffin

Luthemy Ruffin

Jan 11, 2025

Luthemy (Lou) Ruffin was born to the union of Henry Lee & Ossie Ruffin on

August 29, 1961, in Bakersfield, California. He is preceded in death by his

parents Henry Lee and Ossie Ruffin, and brother Kenneth Ray Ruffin.

Luthemy completed his elementary, Junior High and High School education

in Bakersfield, CA where he graduated from Golden State Junior High and

South High School.

He accepted...

Inocencio H. Madera

Inocencio H. Madera

Dec 26, 2024

Inocencio (Chencho) H. Madera passed away on December 26, 2024 at the age of 74 to be with our Lord. 

 

Chencho was born on December 28, 1950 in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, to Augusto and Rita Madera. He and his family moved to California and settled in Lamont, CA in 1959. 

He attended Arvin High School where he excelled in weightlifting, graduating in...

Corbin Wade Thomasy Sr.

Corbin Wade Thomasy Sr.

Dec 25, 2024

Corbin Wade Thomasy Sr., a beloved father, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in his hometown of Bakersfield, California. Born on May 26, 1953, Corbin lived a life rich with love and purpose that touched the hearts of many.

A devoted family man, Corbin is survived by his three children: Brandon Thomasy, Tanya Thomasy, and Brian Thomasy....

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