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J.D. Montoya

J.D. Montoya, 81, of Trona passed away July 19, 2015, of a stroke at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield. He had been a Trona resident since 1985, moving there from Grants, N.M. He was born February 21,...

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Noraine Meng

Mrs. Noraine "Betty" Meng, of Metropolis, Illinois, formerly of Inyokern, CA, passed away on May 22, 2015, at the Metropolis Rehab and Health Care Center at the age of 92.Mrs. Meng was preceded in...

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Marvin Ernest Backman

Born October 2, 1924 – Died July 18, 2015, aged 90 years

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Paula Caudill

On July 16, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Paula Marie Caudill, bid farewell to this world very unexpectedly. She leaves behind two children, a daughter,...

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Anne Etheridge

Anne Ennis Etheridge, 92, of Simsbury, CT, beloved wife of the late Melvin R. Etheridge, (Capt., USN, Ret), died Friday, July 17, 2015, at her home.She was born in Annapolis, MD, daughter of the late...

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Robert Weisenthal

Robert Weisenthal, of Indian Wells, CA, passed away from failing health conditions on June 7, 2015.The youngest child of four, born in Irvington, New Jersey, and raised in Los Angeles, "Bob" had been a...

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Gary Babcock

A get-together in memory of Gary Babcock, who died on June 27, 2015, will occur on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Coso Room of the Maturago Museum. Planned are light refreshments, projected photos...

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Frances Lauree Franich

Francie was born in Johannesburg, CA, to Victor and Eliza B. Johnson December 11, 1925, and was raised with eight other siblings. There were three sisters and five brothers.In 1940 she met her future...

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Gail Guy

I met Gail in 1998 in Bakersfield, working at a late night convenience store. Oddly enough she was delivering newspapers for the Bakersfield Californian and I would look for her when I worked. I made...

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John Miller

It is with great sadness that the family of John Lornce Miler announces his passing on April 4, 2015, in Grangeville, Idaho, at the age of 92.Larry Higdon will officiate at a graveside...

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Richard Adolph Zinke

Richard, known to friends as "Zinke," was well loved and passed away from Cancer on August 4th, 2015.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Richard attended Lutheran Schools and aspired to be a Pastor; however,...

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Be Thi Tang

Be Thi Tang, 88, died August 9, 2015, of natural causes in Ridgecrest.She was born January 1, 1927, and was a homemaker.She is survived by son Tri Giang of Riverside, grandson Tuong Giang of Riverside,...

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Penelope Anne Holkum

Penelope Anne Holkum, 72, of Phoenix, AZ (formerly of Ridgecrest, CA), passed away on August 10, 2015.Penelope was born in Taft, CA, on March 22, 1943. In addition to being the quintessential mom, she...

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Beverly Ann Meeker

Beverly Ann Meeker, a longtime resident of Pahrump, Nev., passed away Tuesday, July 28, due to complications related to multiple sclerosis. She was 80.A memorial service honoring her life will be held...

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Carol Piri

Carol Ellen Piri grew up on the family farm in North Judson, IN. A longtime resident of Ridgecrest, CA, she passed away quietly in her home Saturday morning. Carol worked many years as an escrow...

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Phyllis Jean Williams

It is with great sadness that the family of Phyllis Jean Williams announces her passing on August 16, 2015, in Ridgecrest California, at the age of 79. Phyllis was born in Aruba Netherland West Indies...

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Cyril Rockwell

Army Veteran Cyril "Rocky" Rockwell, known as a southern cowboy, took his last ride on Sunday morning, July 26, 2015. He was 31.He is survived by his children, Zoe, Ryder and Conner, his sister,...

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William O'Bannon Alltop

William (Bill) Alltop passed away August 3, 2015, in Ridgecrest following a long and valiant battle against Parkinson’s Disease with his wife Sandi, soul mate and life-long partner, battling by his...

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Jannette Dabbs

Jannette Marie Dabbs (Jan), born August 11, 1937, in Spokane, Washington, has peacefully passed away in her home on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Jan was a 53-year resident of Ridgecrest. She was a long...

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Adam McKay

Adam Sean McKay passed away unexpectedly August 18, 2015, while at China Lake NAWS. Adam was born on May 10, 1963, in Berea, Ohio, and grew up in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Following graduation from Olmstead...

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