Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Oct 12, 2023

Kurt William Cripps, A longtime resident of Ridgecrest Ca, passed away peacefully at the age of 53, surrounded by family on October 12th 2023. Kurt was born on April 25th 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William Hawkett Cripps and Elizabeth Jean Michie. He was the youngest of 5 children. He spent his childhood with the kids in the neighborhood,...

Oct 6, 2023

Terry Allen Hardy was born on January 19, 1947 in El Centro, California to Carl Hardy and Ivy Hardy (Monroe). He passed away on October 6, 2023 in Ridgecrest, California. He is survived by his wife Deborah Hardy. He spent many years in maintenance at the plant in Trona, California.

There will be a celebration of life...

Oct 3, 2023

June Graham Claunch passed away at the age of 97 years, 8 months and 8 days on October 3, 2023. She was born in Larchwood, Iowa on January 25, 1926 to William Enos Gibbs and Elsa Wilhelmina (Lebeck) Gibbs. Her father abandoned his family when June was 10 months old, so Elsa moved her children, baby June and 3-year-old...

Sep 30, 2023

We will greatly miss our beloved David J H Richter. On September 30, 2023, he has been promoted to be with our heavenly Father Lord Jesus Christ. David was born on December 07,1940 along with his brother Dale Richter to Matilda and Ernest Richter in Bellevue, Illinois. He and his brother grew up with his Aunt Ethel and Uncle...

Sep 29, 2023

Francis X. Canning died on September 29, 2023 at the age of 73 in Lancaster, California after fighting Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Francis grew up in Stony Brook, New York, where he discovered his love of the water, beginning a lifetime of sailing, kayaking, and boating. He received his Bachelor's degree at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire before completing his Doctorate...

Sep 28, 2023

Ted, Theodore Lewis Bachman, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on September 28th, 2023, in Los Angeles California with his wife, Dr. Dalel Tartak by his side.  Ted was born on January 19, 1951 to Ted and Betty Bachman in Pensacola Florida.   "Teddy" was a beloved son, big brother, uncle, husband, and friend to many.  Teddy and...

Sep 25, 2023

David E. Greene, age 57, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, in Ridgecrest, California. He was born in Marion, Indiana, to Edward and Doris Greene on October 26, 1965.

David went to Purdue University and graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1988 that led him to his dream job of working on military airplanes in...

Sep 24, 2023

Nathan James Freund was born on February 04, 1974 in Lone Pine, California and entered into the spirit world on September 24th 2023. Nathan was a free spirit with a lot of friends who he cherished dearly. Most everybody he met and had in his circle became his family. Nathan loved music and playing his guitar, he especially loved...

Sep 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence Edward Nichols who passed away peacefully on September 19th 2023 in Duarte, CA, with all of his children by his side. He was born to Patricia List and Harold Anthony Nichols January 17th 1953 in Alameda, CA. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jill...

Sep 19, 2023

Abigail Delilah Esparza was born on March 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 19, 2023. During the short time our sweet Abigail was with us she brightened our life and showed us how precious life can be. Service information is listed below.

Sep 16, 2023

William Howard Lavender graduated to Heaven at his home in Ridgecrest, California on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Bill was born on April 30, 1938 in El Paso, Texas. His grandparents moved the Lavender family to El Paso in 1930 from Paris, Texas. Bill's Grandfather, father, and uncle were engaged in a house painting business in Paris, Texas....

Sep 10, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anita Aasgard on September 10, 2023, our dear sister, sister- in-law, and aunt.

Anita had several careers and loved hiking, camping and fishing.  She enjoyed gardening and everything outdoors. She was an avid writer who wrote inspirational thoughts and kept many journals of her hopes and expectations...

Sep 2, 2023

Dennis John Vavricka

Born April 24,1936 in Watertown, South Dakota to James and Mary(Schanil) Vavricka. Dennis grew up in Waverly, South Dakota. Graduated from high school in 1954. He worked for Gary's Photography Studio in Watertown. His passion for photography stayed with him throughout his life.

Dennis married Anita Konrady on September 6, 1958. He...

Aug 30, 2023

Sharon Lee Smith, 82, of Ridgecrest, California passed away at her home on August 29, 2023, with her husband Ron by her side. She was born on June 9, 1941 in Bakersfield, California. Sharon was a kind, loving, and hospitable wife and mother who touched the lives of many.

Although she was born in Bakersfield, Sharon spent...

Aug 28, 2023

Claren (Sonny) Everett Hanks was born January 6, 1941 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Everett and Zita Hanks. He passed away August 28, 2023 at home in Trona, California. He was 82 years old.

He moved to California as a teen. He moved to Trona in 1970 where he worked for Kerr McGee as a maintenance...

Aug 20, 2023

Maria Ruiz passed away on August 20th, 2023. She was born in Apozol, Zacatecas (Mexico) on October 16, 1940. She was a resident of Trona, CA and then Ridgecrest, CA for a total of 62 years.

She lost her mother at the age of 15, therefore took on the role of being a mother figure to her...

Aug 17, 2023

Al Alvarado was born in Pleasanton Texas on December 17th, 1938 to Alfred and Helen Alvarado.  He grew up in Fresno, CA. Al served our country in the U.S. Navy.

Al entered his eternal home on August 17th 2023 in Lancaster California, at the Antelope Valley Hospital surrounded with love by his family. Al lived in Ridgecrest,...

Aug 9, 2023

Delores Metz, a beloved member of the Ridgecrest, California community, passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 67. Born on September 20, 1955, Delores was the daughter of Ray Isa Kee and Jimmie Davonia Gordon.

In 1973, Delores entered into a lifelong partnership with her loving spouse, Nickoles C. Metz Sr. Together, they built...

Aug 7, 2023

Virginia A. Young was born in Bakersfield, California on June 28, 1935 and passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023. She spent many years working at the post office in Ridgecrest. She is survived by her son James out of Pennsylvania.

Aug 7, 2023

Betty Darlene Parlet was born on January 11, 1946, in Winner, South Dakota and died on August 7, 2023, in San Luis Obispo, California after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Betty's early years were spent on a farm near Millboro, South Dakota.

Betty graduated from Winner High School in 1964.  She attended Black Hills State University for...