Kern County Calif. Marriages Bk: 230 Pg. 74 GROOM: James Goodall residence: 2004 Truxtun, Bakersfield, CA single white, age: 28 native of Iowa Occupation: sales work; oil co. Father: Dennis Goodall; born in Iowa Mother: Margaret Burke; born in Iowa BRIDE: Azalea Eyraud residence: 917 Humboldt St., Bakersfield, CA single, white, age: 21 native of CA occupation: cashier at a cafe Father: E. F. Eyraud; born in France Mother: Marie Allemand; born in France Date of marriage: 10 Apr 1928 in Bakersfield, CA Officiant: Rev. John Galvan, catholic priest License issued: 9 Apr 1928 in Kern County, Calif Witnesses: Arthur McManus from Bakersfield and Leona Callagy from Bakersfield, CA. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Kern County, Calif. Marriages Bk: 184 Pg: 320 GROOM: Clovis Eyraud residence: 723 Humboldt St., Bakersfield, CA single, white, age: 27 native of Los Angeles, Calif. occupation: farmer Father: Fermin Eyraud; born in France Mother: Mary Eyraud; born in France BRIDE: Anna Halter residence: Bakersfield, Calif. single, white, age: 19 native of Calif. Father: Joseph Halter; born in Germany Mother: Oleilia Rothenfulch; born in Germany Date of marriage: 13 Nov. 1927 in Bakersfield, Calif. Officiant: W. T. Dawson, Congregational clergy License issued: 12 Nov. 1927 in Kern County, Calif Witnesses: Frank S. Halter from Annette, Kern County, CA and Bertha Eyraud from Bakersfield Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Kern County Calif Marriages Bk: 1145 Pg: 280 GROOM: Peter Raymond residence: 1811 Baker St., Bakersfield, CA widower, white, age: 60 native of France occupation: shepherd Father: August Raymond; born in France Mother: Rosie Martin; born in France BRIDE: Emily Lydia Eyraud maiden name: Prayer residence; 1940 Quincy Street, Bakersfield, CA widow, white, age: 54 native of France occupation: housewife Father: Pete Prayer; born in France Mother: Nancy Albert; born in France Date of marriage: 24 July 1943 in Bakersfield, CA Officiant: C. F. Parish, Justice of the Peace license issued: 23 July 1943 in Kern county, Calif. Witnesses: Mrs. Louise Mills from Bakersfield, CA and Joe Sinitieries from Bakersfield, CA Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Kern Co. Calif Marriages BK: 523 PG; 112 GROOM: George Vincent Wiley residence: Lebec, Kern County, Calif. single, white, age: 26 native of Yuba County, CA Occupation: truck driver for Griffith Co. Father: George H. Wiley; born in New York Mother: Myrtle Gertrude Marvin; born in Missouri BRIDE: Elsie Augustina Eyraud residence: 1951 Flower St., Bakersfield, CA single, white, age: 22 native of Kern County, Calif. Occupation: Laboratory in the hospital Father: Elie F. Eyraud Mother: Marie Armand; born in Les Heaux Alp, France Date of marriage: 2 March 1935 in Bakersfield, CA Officiant: John J. Power, catholic priest license issued: 1 March 1935 in Kern County Witnesses: Leon A. Eyraud from Bakersfield, Ca and Armand Provensal from Hayward, CA Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Kern County, Calif Marriages Book: 366 Pg: 352 GROOM: Elie L. Eyraud, Jr. Residence: 919 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA single, white, age: 26 Native of Bakersfield, CA Occupation: tractor engineer Father: Elie F. Eyraud; born in France Mother: Marie Almond; born in France BRIDE: Ellen Lorene Bolton residence: 1122 Gage St., Bakersfield, CA single, white, age: 17 native of Bakersfield, CA Father: Winfield Scott Bolton; born in Missouri Mother: Myrtle Dell Kinion; born in Missouri date of marriage: 19 Dec 1930 in Bakersfield Officiant: T. A. Baker, Justice of the Peace license issued: 19 Dec 1930 in Kern County, Calif. Witness: Rosa Goldstein from Bakersfield Sharon Kern County Volunteer

From the History of Kern county by: Wallace M. Morgan Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA - 1914 Page 944 JEAN EDWARD BERTRAND A native of France, Jean Edward Bertrand was born in Basses-Alpes, January 25, 1870, the son of Jacques and Josephine (Bernard) Bertrand, farmers and stockraisers in that country. Jean was brought up on the farm in France and educated in the local schools. Having heard reports of splendid opportunities in California, when twenty years of age he determined to come hither and start for himself. He arrived in San Francisco June 10, 1890, and in September of the same year came to Delano, Kern County. He immediately entered the employ of a sheepman and three years later bought a flock of sheep and ranged them in Kern, Inyo and Tulare counties, meeting with great success. In 1899 he sold his sheep and purchased ten acres on Brundage Lane, adjoining Bakersfield and there he began farming. Mr. Bertrand was married in East Bakersfield in July 1899, being united with Lola Bauer, a native of Bakersfield and the daughter of Fred and Belle (Kilbreth) Bauer, born in Germany and San Francisco, respectively. Her parents were stock raisers in Kern County. The father died in 1902 while the mother makes her home in Bakersfield, where the daughter was reared and educated. With the aid of his wife Mr. Bertrand engaged in farming and stock raising, in which they have been very successful. In 1913 they sold their place on Brundage Lane and purchased forty acres ten miles southwest of Bakersfield in the old river district under the Stine canal, where they are raising alfalfa and grain. He also owns a one hundred and sixty acre ranch two miles above Granite Station which he uses for cattle range in the summer, his brand being J. B., and he is meeting with merited success. Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand are the parents of four children as follows: Jean Edward, Josephine Martha, Frederick and Dorothy. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Mary, I thought this would be of interest to you - Joe Eyraud married Augustine Bertrand according to this bio.......... From the History of Kern county by: Wallace M. Morgan Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA - 1914 Page 921 JOSEPH EYRAUD A resident of Kern County for the most part since 1887, Joseph Eyraud was born at Ancel, Hautes-Alpes, France, June 22, 1868, and is a son of Franc and Victoria (Ledge) Eyraud, lifelong farmers in France. In a family of eight children, all but two of whom still survive, Joseph was the youngest and he was quite small when his brothers, Yrene and Franc, left the home farm to establish themselves in the new world. Sending back favorable reports from their destination in Kern County, the youngest brother was induced to join them in California November 27, 1887, when he arrived at Sumner (now East Bakersfield). Without delay he found employment with sheepmen in the county. His beginnings in the sheep industry date from 1888, when he bought a few head. The flock increased rapidly and when he sold in 1909 there were thirteen thousand head altogether. They had been raised both for the mutton and the wool. For years the flocks were ranged in Tulare, Fresno, Kern and Inyo counties, their owner thus gaining a most thorough knowledge of this section of the state. He is, indeed, particularly well posted concerning the country, knows the character of the different soils, the prospects for water, the varying climates in mountains and foothills and the opportunities for successful work as a stockman or rancher. After selling his large flock he spent two years in San Francisco and then established a home on his ranch of forty acres, where by means of water from the Kern Island canal he is specializing in alfalfa and grain. His marriage was solemnized in San Francisco and united him with Miss Augustine Bertrand, who was born in Chorges, Hautes-Alpes, France and by whom he has a daughter, Augustine. Ever since becoming a voting citizen he has cast his ballot for Republican men and measures at general elections. Besides the fine farm upon which he lives and to the improvement of which his attention is given largely, he owns thirty acres of alfalfa one mile distant, also under the Kern Island canal; this is cared for by a tenant, in addition he owns a number of lots on Humboldt Street, East Bakersfield, these being improved with cottages that he rents. When it is remembered that he came to the county without any means and worked for some time as a sheep herder for day wages, his present financial independence indicates energy and industry on his part, and at the same time proves that Kern offers opportunities unsurpassed by any other agricultural county in the state. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

From the History of Kern county by: Wallace M. Morgan Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA - 1914 Page 1378 JEAN EYRAUD The second eldest of his parents' children, Mr. Eyraud was born May 12, 1863, at LaMotte, in the province of Dauphine, France, son of Jean and Appolone (Meyer) Eyraud, the former of whom was a shoemaker and farmer there all his life. He spent his early years at home with his parents, attending the public schools and aiding his father on his farm. But he had heard reports from acquaintances who had gone to America that California was a good field and he concluded to come hither. In 1880 he secured a passport, which was signed by his parents and the mayor and set out. On November 15, 1880, Mr. Eyraud landed at New York, whence he came on an immigrant train to California, arriving at San Francisco November 30. He then made the trip to Bakersfield, consuming four days in the trip. Mr. Eyraud's energy and willingness to work was made evident in the fact that on the day of his arrival here he procured employment with John Jamison, roadmaster of county roads between Sumner and Bakersfield, to chop the sage brush, and he aided in building the first road in the county, for which he received a salary of $5.00 per day. He was obliged to sleep outdoors on the ground and pay $2.00 a day for his meals. A short time later he entered the employ of a sheepman for a year, and then obtaining on credit a lot of sheep valued at $4,000, he engaged in the sheep business on his own account. In 1883 occurred an episode in Mr. Eyraud's life which he has never forgotten, Colonel Morrow had come to the town of Lone Pine from Chicago to inspect Mr. Whitney and other high peaks, and he engaged Mr. Eyraud as guide on his expedition, paying him $500 for ten days' service, and it was on Mr. Whitney that Mr. Eyraud drank his first champagne in the United States. Returning to his sheep business he continued to make that his occupation until 1887, when he went to Los Angeles and was married, on April 19, 1887, to Miss Constance Marin, who was also born in Dauphine, France. Mr. Eyraud traveled over Southern California looking for a good place to locate, but noticing so many nickels and pennies in use he became disgusted and returned to Sumner where he bought the lot where he has his saloon and restaurant. This place was nothing more than a shack, but he immediately started to remodel and rebuild it. It is located opposite the depot, on Sumner Street. His residence is at No. 503 Humboldt Street. Mr. and Mrs. Eyraud are the parents of two children, Henry and John. Mr. Eyraud is a charter member of the Druids, which he joined in 1883, also a charter member of the Order of Eagles, and the Foresters of America. He is Democratic in political sentiment. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Chris, I thought this one would be of interest, too............... From the History of Kern county by: Wallace M. Morgan Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA - 1914 Page 1378 JEAN L. PHILIPP A native of the county which has been his lifetime home, Jean L. Philipp was born in Bakersfield on July 27, 1891, the son of Jean Philipp of East Bakersfield, of whom a sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. In the city of his birth the son was reared and educated completing his studies by a course in the high school. The young man's first insight into business affairs was received while filling the position of assistant bookkeeper in the office of Fairbanks, Morse & Co., in 1909, and it was by the knowledge and experience there gained during three months that he paved the way and made possible the larger opportunities that came to him in the years that have intervened. It was in August 1909, that a store was opened in Taft by G. P. Louthain, district manager of the Fairbanks, Morse & Co., the equipment consisting of oil well supplies, gas engines and electrical attachments and supplies. A local manager was found in Jean L. Philipp, who had come to Taft on November 1, 1909, and has been a resident here ever since. Genial and enterprising, Mr. Philipp is well fitted for the position of local manager of this well-known enterprise, and has built up a patronage which is a credit to himself and is proving a stimulus to the growing town of Taft. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Chris - I thought you might find this of interest........... From the History of Kern county by: Wallace M. Morgan Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA - 1914 Pages 1549-1550 JEAN PHILIPP Coming to America and to Kern County during 1883, Mr. Philipp, who was born August 18, 1865, at Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France, a son and youngest of four children, of Fermin Philipp, a farmer, entered the employ of a sheepman and for three years worked as a herder in the surrounding ranges. In 1886 he bought a small band of ewes and these he ranged near Delano. The flock increased in numbers and he was prospered in the work, but sold the band in 1889, since which time he has engaged in the hotel business in East Bakersfield. At the time of settling here the town was called Sumner and later the name was changed to Kern, but finally the present title was adopted upon annexation with Bakersfield. During 1889 he erected the Universal hotel on Humboldt Street near Baker. In 1898 the building was destroyed by fire, after which he built the present structure. Among traveling men he is very popular as "mine host." Courtesy and affability win for him the good will of those who make his hotel their headquarters. His popularity further extends to the members of the Eagles and Druids, in both of which organizations he is a member. Politically he votes with the republican party. His first marriage took place in Bakersfield in 1890 and united him with Miss Mary Eyraud, who was born in Hautes-Alpes, France, and died in Kern County, leaving three children, namely: Jean, Jr., Marcellu and Auguste. Some time after her demise he was united with Miss Mary Louise Bellocq, who was born in Basses Pyrenees, France and by whom he has one daughter, Jeannette. Liberal in spirit, enterprising in temperament and generous in disposition, he forms a valuable addition to the French-American element so closely identified with the development of Kern County. Sharon Kern Co. volunteer

Hi: Am forwarding the monthly CA legislative report from Iris Carter Jones, the legislative analyst for the CA Genealogical Alliance. She must have ripped it off in a hurry because she didn't sign it as she usually does. It has good news and sad news. If your CA genealogy society does not belong to this X alliance - they should consider doing so. Numbers count in fighting legislative battles. Iris also explains below the move planned for Sutro library. CA counties have removed their death, birth and marriage indexes that were online but rootsweb.com still has the CA death index 1940-1997. It was purchased before the ruling. The LDS Family History Centers also have the death indexes on fiche 1904 to 1997. And, they have CA marriages on fiche - don't remember the years. If you are an armchair researcher - for $5. this company below will do a search on their 1905-1995 birth index: http://www.merlindata.com/prodinfo/CABirths.html Regards, Nan Wolf [email protected] -------------Forwarded Message----------------- From: Iris Jones, INTERNET:[email protected] To: Master List 2, INTERNET:[email protected] Date: 6/20/03 6:12 PM RE: Legislative Report LEGISLATIVE REPORT - JUNE 2003 As all Californians know, the State has no budget yet. But, we do have good news regarding the funding for the California State Library. Two million dollars of the originally proposed Library budget cut has been reinstated. While this means the Library, like all California agencies, will be affected. Peter Dolgenos, Sutro Library (Branch of the California State Library) tells us: 'The California State Library will be affected by the cuts in the governor's proposed budget, but not as badly as was originally thought. 'As you may know, the Sutro has had to eliminate Saturday hours, but we are still open Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM. 'Our staff has been cut (without layoffs), but we are still able to perform essential tasks such as reshelving books. 'Our acquisitions budget has been cut, but not to zero. We continue to be grateful for material that is donated to us. . . . We do not plan to charge user fees.' In my early reports there was some confusion regarding the planned move of the Sutro Library into the J. Paul Leonard Library on the San Francisco State University campus. This move has been planned for some time and had nothing to do with the budget cuts. The move is scheduled in about four years. Sutro will remain under the control of the State Library, it will continue to be run and managed as it is presently. The move is being made to this up-graded facility for the safety and preservation of the collection. We will learn more about this as plans are worked out. Genealogists can rest assured that Sutro is alive and well according to Dolgenos. The second item I need to report on is the Federal Social Security Misuse Prevention Act, S228 and HR637. Neither bill has had any action since I last reported on them in May. I have not heard any news about the possibility of the author(s) taking amendments to include only living persons. I will get back to you with any news on these bills. Just as a reminder, Public Notices are being issued in newspapers throughout the state to explain the July 1, 2003 changes in the law governing requests for California birth and death records: Beginning July 1, 2003 California Health and Safety Code Section 103526 permits only specific individuals to receive an AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY of a birth or death record. An AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY of a birth record is required to obtain a driver's license, passport, social security card and other services related to an individual's identity. An AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY of a death record may be required to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and obtain other services related to an individual's identity. Please see below for a list of authorized individuals. Those who do not meet the criteria for an AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY may receive an INFORMATIONAL CERTIFIED COPY with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy. When ordering in person: an authorized individual must complete an approved application, including a signed statement sworn under penalty of perjury to receive an AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY. When ordering by mail: a notarized Certificate of Identity and completed application form, signed under penalty of perjury by the authorized requestor are required. Applications and Certificate of Identity forms are available on county web sites. Individuals permitted to receive an AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY: * The registrant or a parent or legal guardian of the registrant. * A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record in order to comply with the requirements of Section 3140 or 7603 of the Family Code. * A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another government agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business. * A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the registrant. * An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant's estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant's estate. * Any funeral director that orders certified copies of a death certificate on behalf of any individual specified in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, or subdivision (a) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code. To be added to the Network, send your name, name of your organization, and e-mail address, stating you wish to be added to the Legislative Network, to <[email protected]>.---19 June 2003, CSGA Legislative Network, Iris Carter Jones. [Permission is granted to reprint Legislative reports. 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Here is the marriage transcription that you requested for the following people: BERTRAND, Jean Edward, Jr. CRAIN, Lilia Iva 11 Feb 1925 requested by: [email protected] Kern County marriages BK: 11 PG: 224 Groom: Jean Edward Bertrand, Jr. residence: Bakersfield Age: 23; single, white Born: 14 Feb 1901; Bakersfield, California Occupation: Rancher Father: Jean Edward Bertrand; born in France Mother: Laura L. Baure; born in unknown Bride: Lilian Iva Crain residence: Bakersfield age: 16, single, white Born: 22 March 1908; San Bernardino, CA occupation: house work Father: James H. Crain; born in Calif. Mother: Margaret E. Downs; born in Calif. NOTE: consent of mother to marriage of bride on file in Superior Court of Kern County Date of marriage: 10 Feb 1925 Place: Bakersfield Officiant: Edward V. Jones, Justice of the Peace Licensed issued: 10 Feb 1925 in Kern Co. Witnesses: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crain from Bakersfield Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the marriage transcription that you reqeusted for the following people: DEVOTO HENRY J, BERTRAND MARIE 06/25/1908 requested by: [email protected] Kern County Marriages BK: 1 PG: 100 BK: 10 PG: 43 Groom: Henry J. Devoto residence: Delano, Calif. age: 45, single, white native of: Calif. occupation: carpenter father: unknown mother: unknown Bride: Marie Bertrand residence: Delano, CA age: 19, single, white native of: France occupation: housekeeper father: unknown mother: unknown Date of marriage: 22 June 1908 (document says 21 June in the middle and 22 June at top and bottom) Place: Delano, Calif. Officiant: W. B. Timmons, Justice of the Peace License issued 17 June 1908; Kern Co. Witness: E. E. Parker from Delano Witness: P. W. Flugler from Delano NOTE: "Those parties claim to have been raised in orphan asilams." signed W. B. Timmons Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Dear listers........ I have a bunch of marriage requests from someone (!) that I have lost the email address for - ARGhhhh....... If you have requested marriage searches for STAPP families, or TATUM families from Kern County, please get in touch. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Is there SKP who could get me an obit for the two person listed below. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Joseph Artesi 4 Jul 1971 San Joaquin Co. Calif Eleonora Artesi 19 Feb 1958 San Joaquin Co. Calif Thanks Sharon

Hi Mary. "Riverside" is a H-U-G-E county as well as a city, and you need to get more specific information before you can begin to look for an obituary. What city in Riverside (County)? What address? How long did Blanche live in the area? Here's a link to the Riverside vital records office: http://riverside.asrclkrec.com/ Get a copy of the death certificate, and when you have that, get back in touch with me and I'll help you figure out where to look for an obituary. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~socalobituaries -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 19, 2003 12:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Riverside 1960 Obituary Lookup I need an obituary lookup for Blanche M. Sawyer. Who died Dec 13, 1960, Riverside, CA Mary ______________________________

Hi Gary. As much as we would like to help you with this lookup request, unfortunately, it's waaaaay too broad for anyone to tackle with any chance of success. "Los Angeles or its environs" encompasses 4400 square miles, scores of newspapers, and literally millions of people. Here's what I would suggest: 1. Obtain a copy of the death certificate. http://regrec.co.la.ca.us/recorder/birth_death.htm is a link to LA County's vital records office. Please note that "Because of the increased occurrence of identity theft, new laws were passed to protect birth and death records from misuse. These laws go into effect July 1, 2003. At that time, the steps necessary to obtain a birth or death record will change significantly." Specifics are on the webpage but you may want to move quickly if you're serious about getting the information. 2. After you have the death certificate, look for some key information: (1) residence address; (2) how long lived in California / area; (3) funeral home; (4) cemetery; (5) date of death (just to verify your information). http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~socalobituaries/deathcert.jpg Here is an example of an LA county death certificate. 3. Re-post to the list (or write me directly) with the information, and I'll help you figure out which newspaper(s) might have an obituary, where you can find microfilm of the newspaper(s), and can direct you to a library or lookup volunteer to obtain a copy. The LA Times is *highly unlikely* to have an obit, since they tend to focus on the "rich and famous". Paula http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~socalobituaries -----Original Message----- From: Gary Jackson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 10:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: JACKSON, Los Angeles Hi folks, Is there anyone out there going to the Los Angeles or its environs Public Library. I am here in Ohio and would appreciate an obit look-up for my gg/uncle Rutherford(Otis) Jackson. He went by Otis died 4 August 1965. Thank you very much as I appreciate any and all help. Gary

Hi Claudia. "Riverside" is a H-U-G-E place, and you need to get more specific information before you can begin to look for an obituary. What town in Riverside (County)? What address? How long did Horace live in the area? Here's a link to the Riverside vital records office: http://riverside.asrclkrec.com/ Get a copy of the death certificate, and when you have that, get back in touch with me and I'll help you figure out where to look for an obituary. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~socalobituaries Paula -----Original Message----- From: Raul Carvajal [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 10:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RIVERSIDE OBIT Hello SOCAL, Just found out my cousin, Horace COFFIN, died in Riverside: COFFIN HORACE WILLIAM 1898 09 24 FOSTER MALE NB RIVERSIDE 1987 05 29 549101055 88 0 Anyone available to do a look-up? Thank you for any suggestions, Claudia ______________________________

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: COOPER, Rita Fay HAYWORTH Died: 09 Mar 2003, Kern Co requested by: [email protected] Bakersfield Californian, Wednesday, March 12, 2003 Rita Carol Cooper June 17, 1942 - March 9, 2003 Born in Bakersfield on June 17, 1942, Rita Cooper was a generous, fun loving woman, whose laughter and smile was infectious to all around her. Meeting Rita was like meeting your best friend. She loved being with her family and attending Pastor Jack's services at Coronado Baptist Church. She was a talented local artist and enjoyed sharing her love of art with her students, who all became her friend. If it didn't move, Rita would paint it. She will always be remembered for the beautiful roses she loved to paint. Rita's passing was preceded by that of her husband, Samuel R. Cooper. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Anna and Wyman Wells; daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Mark Degagne; sons, Michael Cooper and Carl Cooper; daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Ken Kuzminski; sister, Ramona Sue Sebesta; grandchildren Andrew and Ashton Degagne, Jennifer and Melissa Cooper, Carol Ann Cooper, Sammy Del Rio, Justin, Brad, Steven and Chad Kuzminski; great-grandson, Koby Bryce Haynes; niece and her husband, Christie and Ron Griffin; and great-nephew, A. J. Avila. She will be greatly missed by her family, many friends and brothers and sisters in Christ at Coronado Baptist Church. After years of respiratory ailments, God in his infinite wisdom and mercy decided it was time to call our beloved Rita home. She will be welcomed in heaven by her loving husband, Sammy. Although it is deepest sorrow that we mourn her passing, we take comfort in knowing she is in God's hands now, and will bask in his glory. Rita's family would like to express their deepest thanks to the staff at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital for their compassion and care during her remaining days and to all her friends who provided emotional support during this difficult time. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 3-7 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Services will be held at Coronado Baptist Church on Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pastor jack Lee will officiate. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: COOPER SAMUEL RAY born: 10/15/1937 M OKLAHOMA mother: deleted in compliance with CA law died: KERN 03/03/1989 441-34-5694 age: 51 yrs requested by: [email protected] Bakersfield Californian, March 7, 1989 Cooper, Samuel Ray - Graveside services will be held in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Wednesday, March 8th at 10 a.m. for Samuel Ray Cooper, 51, who died March 3rd in Bakersfield after an extended illness. Pastor Joe Mallinson of Central Seventh-day Adventist Church of Bakersfield will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by the Veterans Association. Mr. Cooper was born in Bristo, Oklahoma, October 15, 1937, and had lived in the Kern County area for several years. Mr. Cooper is survived by his loving wife, Rita Carol Cooper; his loving children, Michael R., Carl Ivan, Shelly R., and Anna Marie Cooper; brother, Bill Cooper half brothers, Charles Cooper of Houston, Texas and James Cooper of Midland, Texas; and a sister, Kay Cooper of Denver, Colorado. Hillcrest Mortuary Funeral Directors Sharon Kern Co Volunteer