Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Jun 23, 2026

Odell Edward Braun was born on May 19, 1932 in Minnesota to Edward and Margaret Braun. He passed away in Ridgecrest, California on June 23, 2026. There is a memorial service in his honor at 11AM on August 8th, 2026 at HK Holland Memorial Chapel in Ridgecrest, Ca. He will be buried privately next to his wife at St. Mary's...

Jul 20, 2026

Victor Jesus Lara, beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 25. Born on June 18, 2001, Victor's life, though brief, was marked by a radiant presence and a genuine joy that he infused into every moment and relationship.

From an early age, Victor endeared himself to all who had the...

Jun 24, 2026

Mr. Dennis Emmet Henden, age 86, of Ridgecrest, California, passed away peacefully at his home on June 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born on May 10, 1940, in Chester, South Dakota. In 1942, his family relocated to Compton, California, eventually settling in Ridgecrest while he was in junior high school. It was there that he spent most...

Jul 28, 2026

Karen Joyce Hines, 77 of Ridgecrest, CA passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 28th 2026. She was born on Sept 16th 1948 in Quincy, IL to Frederick Otis and Fern Lorien DeJaynes.

She was a wonderful daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

Karen went to Trona elementary and Trona high school. She worked at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital starting out as a...

Jul 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Ilene Keristine Huss

June 16, 1933 – July 18, 2026

Ilene Keristine Huss was born on June 16, 1933, in the family home in East Los Angeles, California.

On June 2, 1956, she married, Logan A.L. Huss. Together they built a life centered on family, hard work, and service to others. Ilene is survived by her two daughters, Gloria (Steve)...

Jul 26, 2026

Martha Kathleen Harkey, 69, of Ridgecrest, California, passed away on Sunday, 26 July 2026 at Loma Linda University Medical Center after a brief illness. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, educator and friend. She was born in Long Beach, California on 20 January 1957 to Melvin and Tobi Thompson, and was the fifth of eight children. Martha graduated from...

Jul 12, 2026

Edward Kirk Tipler was born October 23, 1950 in Port Angeles, Washington. Ed made his journey to heaven on July 12, 2026 after battling brain cancer, WI6RE signed off.

Ed was adopted at birth by Charles and Wanda Tipler of Palouse, Washington, and they were wonderful parents. Ed was raised on a rural farm in Palouse, Washington raising cattle, wheat, and...

Jul 11, 2026

Robert Karl Strittar

October 30, 1971 - July 11, 2026 Aged 54

Born in Berwyn, Illinois on Oct. 30, 1971, raised in Forest Park, Illinois. He later lived in Ridgecrest, California and passed away in Loma Linda, California on July 11, 2026

A visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 28 at Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Funeral services...

Jul 4, 2026

Jun 20, 2026

Patrick David Adams, Jr of Hot Springs, AR, succumbed from hereditary colon cancer on June 20, 2026. He was 53 years old.

Patrick was born on September 30,1972 at the Naval Dispensary, China Lake, CA. He grew up in Ridgecrest, attending the local schools and graduated from Burrough High School in 1990. Pat was an avid bowler and his love for...

Jun 19, 2026

Flint William Jacobs, 84, of Ridgecrest, California, passed away on June 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Jacobs, wife Debra Jacobs, brother Ellis Jacobs, and son Stephen Jacobs. He is survived by Elizabeth Schlick and Rachel Schlick, daughters; Erick and Lisa Jacobs, son and daughter-in-law; Teddy Jacobs, brother; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and Bam...

Jun 17, 2026

Robert Lewis “Bobby” Lusher, 59, of Ridgecrest, California, passed away on June 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bobby was born on January 16, 1967, in Ridgecrest, California, to Sonny and Polly Lusher. He grew up in the community he loved and graduated from Burroughs High School in 1986. He continued his education, graduating from Cerro Coso Community College...

Jun 16, 2026

Howard Arthur Mavis

1945-2026

Howard peacefully passed on to his heavenly home on June 16, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born 81 years ago in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Howard Henry & Nancy Lee Mavis, 3 days after his father perished in the European theater of World War 2.

After spending his young years in Ohio, Howard moved to California with his...

Jun 16, 2026

Janice Louis Puscas, 88, of Ridgecrest, CA died June 16, 2026 in Riverside, CA. She was born to Nicholas Tenbrook and Emma Ihde on Dec 2, 1937 in Hanford, CA. Janice lived in Ridgecrest since 2000. She spent 30 years as a telephone operator. Her husband, Willaim V. Puscas preceded her in death In October of 2005.

Jun 9, 2026

MARILYN LOUISE WILSON

Marilyn Wilson, 83, passed away on June 9, 2026 from metastasized lung cancer. She was born July 28, 1942, in Tulare, CA, the daughter of Thurman Johnson and Hazel (Johnson) Wright.

Marilyn grew up in the Modesto, CA area and graduated in 1960 from Modesto High.

She was predeceased by her parents and step parents Earl Wright and Ruby Johnson,...

Jun 9, 2026

Nick Kleinschmidt JR

1951 2026



Nick was an affectionate, dedicated and hardworking husband and father who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. Born in Bozeman, Montana he moved to Ridgecrest, California, where he made his home and was known for his compassionate nature, giving spirit and witty sense of humor. He was always ready to lend a helping...

Jun 8, 2026

Mary Joan Piper

The family of Mary Piper is deeply saddened to announce her passing on June 8, 2026. Born on March 27, 1933, in the back seat of a Model A, Mary touched the hearts of everyone she met through her laughter, kindness, smiles, and intelligence.

Mary was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, by her beloved mother, Hannah Dahlstrom, an immigrant...

Jun 8, 2026

William (Bill) Wilson, 86, passed away on June 8, 2026 due to complications of pneumonia following a long battle with dementia. He was born Oct 11, 1939, in Casa Grande, AZ, the son of Thomas Nelson Wilson and Lenora P (Prather) Wilson.

Bill grew up in the Modesto, CA area and served in the U.S. National Guard and then the U.S....

Jun 7, 2026

Keith H. Sorensen, age 86, passed away on June 7, 2026.



Born in Minnesota, Keith graduated from Albert Lea High School on June 3, 1957. Shortly after graduation, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy on June 24, 1957. He completed basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes and served honorably until his discharge on June...

Jun 1, 2026

Frank Bruce “Buster” Neff passed away on June 1, 2026 in Ridgecrest, California. Frank was 94 years old, he is, and was loved by so many.



Frank was born January 3rd, 1932 in San Clemente, California to Ester N. and Glenn Ray Neff, both of whom preceded him in death,



Frank had a full 20 year career as a flight engineer in...