All Obituaries

We regret to inform the passing of Taft resident, Robert Barnes. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. Service date and time will be added at a later date. 

We regret to inform the passing of Juan Zendejas. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Service date and time will be posted at a further time.  Lamentamos informar el fallecimiento de Juan Zendejas. Será extrañado por todos aquellos que lo conocieron y lo amaron. La fecha y hora del servicio se publicarán en otro momento. 

We regret to inform the passing of Francisco Mora Rodriguez. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Merlene Jane Brown was born July 21st, 1936 in Sherman, Texas and passed on October 4th, 2021 in Bakersfield, California. She lived the majority of her life in Taft, were she owned the “Chug ‘A’ Lug Tavern”, later renamed the “Pack em Inn”, and worked for the County of Kern. After her retirement, she spent her time enjoying arts and crafts, writing poetry and stories, reading, and raising cats. She also loved trips to the beach and was very proud of her...

A memorial service will be held for long time Taft resident Robert "Bud" Matthews at the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home on Friday, October 8th at 11:00 AM. Robert was a great friend to many, always willing to lend a helping hand to all who needed it. He was especially fond of children and “adopted” many children and teenagers over the years, offering advice and guidance. A real life “Kid Whisperer” he was able to form a close bond with all children...

Lamentamos informar el fallecimiento de Santa Lucia Toleno Marcos. Será extrañada por todos aquellos que la conocieron y la amaron. La fecha y hora del servicio se encontraran abajo.

Rosa Lee Orr was born July 11, 1943 in Ventura California to John Will Hickman and Pansy Lilly Hickman. She was raised in Kern County and lived in Ventura County some when she was growing up. She met and married Franklin James Orr on August 21, 1962 after 3 months of dating. She is preceded into death with her parents and her husband of over 58 yrs.  Rosa Lee is survived by her 3 grown children, Randy Orr 57 and his wife Vicki of Stillwater OK, Katherine Stepp 56 her husband Terry of...

We regret to inform the passing of Mianika Carr. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. Graveside service date and time will be listed below. 

Jacob Eli Knight Vasquez, age of 34, was taken from this earth on September 24, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. He was born in Los Angeles to Pedro and Joy Vasquez. He attended Taft High School.  He is survived by his parents Pedro & Joy, brother Pete Vasquez III and sister-in-law Amanda of Taft, sister Wendy and brother-in-law Donald Osborn of Ontario, CA, half-brothers Steven Vasquez of Columbia, SC, Peter & Patricia Vasquez of Maywood, CA, Michael & Trisha Vasquez of San...