Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Aug 23, 2024

Donald William Beene was born in Bellflower, CA and grew up in Huntington Beach, CA. He spent lots of time at the beach diving off the HB pier and swimming in the ocean. He ran track and cross country in high school and college, recording his personal best time of a 5 minute mile. He enlisted in the Marine...

Aug 15, 2024

Diane M. Thompson, of Ridgecrest, California, passed away on August 15, 2024.

Diane was born on March 23, 1941 to Dr. Arthur Tait and Jeannette Tait (Knutson) in Rochester, Minnesota. She met her husband, Larry Thompson in Riverside, CA who was her next door neighbor. They both graduated from UCR in 1963 and settled in China Lake,...

Aug 11, 2024

Amelia Natividad Lopez Nicolas was born on December 25, 1938 in Laoag City, Philippines to Dr. Alfonso and Salome Lopez. She passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024 in Ridgecrest, California surrounded by her family. Services are listed below.

Aug 10, 2024

Jerome "Jerry" Joseph Balcer, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 in Ridgecrest, California. He was born on May 11, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Frank Peter and Harriet Mary (Kozlowski) Balcer. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances Jean (Cimmarusti) Balcer; his sister, Mary Zylla; and his brother-in-law, Philip Zylla....

Aug 3, 2024

Keith Eugene Sayre passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, in San Dimas, CA surrounded by his family. He was blessed with 95 years of life. Keith was born on September 6, 1928, in Scranton, Iowa to James and Leonilla Sayre. He was the third of eight children. He moved to Trona, CA after his discharge from...

Aug 1, 2024

Benjamin Garcia Munoz was born in Mexico on July 13, 1945 and passed away at his residence on August 01, 2024. Mr. Munoz was survived by his wife of 50 years, Yolanda Munoz of Ridgecrest. A more detailed obituary is to follow. Service information is listed below.

Jul 30, 2024

Catherine Jane (Travers) Carpenter

Was born on March 24,1960 in San Bernardino. She passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024 in Ridgecrest, California. Cathi grew up in Lynwood California, and she graduated from Lynwood High class of 1978. She loved her Lynwood family very much and enjoyed going to the Old Farts Picnic as often as she...

Jul 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our father, Jaime Sandoval. Surrounded by his family in his final moments, he left us on July 28, 2024, at the age of 65. After years of fighting, Dad won his battle and now sits at the feet of Jesus.

The youngest of 5 children, Jaime...

Jul 27, 2024

John Joseph De Rosa Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on 27 July 2024 with his two daughters by his side. John was born on Thanksgiving Day - Nov 27 th , 1930 to John and Catherine De Rosa in Jersey City, New Jersey. He attended Boniface Catholic Grade School and played baseball for them. He graduated from...

Jul 27, 2024

Bobby Leon Allman was born on March 8, 1940 in Seymour, Indiana to Floyd and Clara Allman. He spent many years in the United States Air Force before retiring in Ridgecrest, California where he resided until his passing on July 27, 2024. His service details are listed below.

Jul 20, 2024

David Dame, a vibrant and kind soul, who was born in Ridgecrest, CA on March 19th, 2004, tragically departed from this life all too soon on July 20th, 2024. David was loved by many and will forever be remembered for his genuine kindness, gentle honesty, and joyful spirit that he brought to every gathering. Known for his beloved goofy...

Jul 16, 2024

Ruth Joan Woodman, of Ridgecrest, CA died after a long struggle with dementia on July 16, 2024 at the age of 95.  Joan was born April 23, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan where she lived with her parents, Russell and Marian Tow, and younger brother, Russell Jr.   Her father owned a cement block shop and her mother was a registered...

Jul 15, 2024

Maria "Mary" Emma Scherbring was born on June 19, 1947 to Antonia and Maria Perez in Dodge City, Kansas. Mary a long time resident of Ridgecrest passed away on July 15, 2024 in Mammoth, California.

Jul 11, 2024

Wilson Paje Funiestas was born on October 21, 1952 in the Philippines to Jaime and Magdalena Funiestas. Wilson passed away on July 11, 2024 surrounded by his children.

Jul 9, 2024

Janice Lee Connelly was born on November 3, 1953 on the Naval Station China Lake. She passed away in Ridgecrest, Ca on July 9, 2024. She is having a memorial service to honor her life on Saturday July 13, 2024 at 10AM at the Desert Christian Center.

Jul 6, 2024

Longtime area resident, Arthur Eugene Cott, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 of natural causes.  He was 95 years old.

Arthur was born on May 19, 1929 at home in the town of Willard in Shanee County, Kansas.  Arthur entered active service in the U.S. Navy on June 6, 1946 and was stationed at China Lake.  ...

Jul 6, 2024

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Claudette Zurn, well-loved mother, grandmother and friend, who passed away July 6, 2024 in Bakersfield, CA.

Born April 26, 1947 in Wister OK. Claudette moved to California in the early 60's and married her first husband and in 1964 she welcomed her son Rex Duffle Zurn. She...

Jul 5, 2024

David Lee Johnson, age 64, left this earth to join his eternal wife on the morning of Friday, July 5th, 2024.  David was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on December 7, 1959, to Robert and Laverne Johnson and passed away from health complications at Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, CA.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Denise...

Jul 3, 2024

Marilyn Ann (White) Shermoen of Ridgecrest, CA, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on June 15, 1943, Marilyn grew up in Trona, and lived a life dedicated to her family and close friends, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Marilyn is survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl...

Jul 3, 2024

Chanin was born on May 5 th , 1970, in Houston, Texas. . She moved to Ridgecrest, CA, with her Mom in 1985. She graduated from Burroughs High School in 1989. Music was her life; she began singing with bands immediately after high school and made many friends in the Indian Wells Valley and surrounding areas. In singing with...