Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Apr 3, 2024

Long time Ridgecrest resident Mr. Ernest David Loscar passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his home. He was 96. He lived a rich and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and community.

Born in July 1927, in Pennsylvania. He was married to Nancie for 48 years prior to...

Mar 30, 2024

Joanne Mae Standard was born in Tillman County, Oklahoma on April 23, 1928 to Cliff and Alta Roberson and she passed away peacefully at her residence in Inyokern, California on March 30, 2024. Her service information is listed below. A more detailed obituary to follow.

Mar 30, 2024

Linda Margaret Harless (Hord) passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the age of 82.

Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde, Harless, her parents, William Harold and Madeline Blanche Hord, her Sister Carol Ann Hodgson (Hord),sons Pete Pryor and Kenneth J.  Coxwell as well as many other beloved family and friends.

Mar 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Daniel Anthoney Cane

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Anthoney Cane, a beloved son, a cherished brother, devoted father, and a friend to all whose lives he touched. Daniel left this world too soon on March 29 th 2024, due to a vehicle accident on Highway 395,...

Mar 29, 2024

Jose Luis Lopez (Gole) passed away at the age of 61 peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 29,2024, at Antelope Valley Medical in Lancaster, CA. He was born November 18, 1962 in Tijuana, Mexico to Maria De Jesus Quiroz and Manuel Lopez Mendoza. He is survived by his siblings, Cruz Lopez, Ridgecrest CA, Cecilia Torres, Ridgecrest CA, Martha...

Mar 21, 2024

Sharon June Lopez was born on July 27, 1949 in Bakersfield, California and passed away in Colton, California on March 21, 2024. Services are listed below. A more detailed obituary is to follow.

Mar 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Aaron Michael Dibble, age 34, on March 21, 2024 at his home in Ridgecrest. Aaron was born on April 26th, 1989, to loving parents Mike and Debbie Dibble in Ridgecrest, CA, where he resided most of his life.

As the oldest of four siblings, Aaron played a pivotal role...

Mar 17, 2024

Douglas "Doug" Alan Plumhoff passed away in his home on March 17th, 2024.

Born November 25th, 1955 in Muskegon, MI. A family man by heart, and the handsomest man by genetics, Doug came to Ridgecrest in the mid-80s, making an impact within the community that will never be forgotten. He was an accomplished and respected police officer,...

Mar 14, 2024

Rodger Alan Baker, 59, of Ridgecrest Ca., passed away on March 14, 2024. His loss was completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.

Rodger was in the United States Army for 18 years and during that time he also served as an Army Ranger. For the past 10 years, he was a civil employee at China...

Mar 12, 2024

Jonathan Christian Goebel

On Tuesday evening, March 12, 2024, Jonathan "Jon" Christian Goebel went to be with the Lord Jesus through complications arising while undergoing heart surgery at Loma Linda Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Jon was 75 years old. He was a resident of Ridgecrest, CA at the time of his passing....

Mar 9, 2024

Carlos Maurcio Rivas Jr was born on May 5, 1986 in Gardena, California and he passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 9, 2024 in Ridgecrest, California.

There is a scheduled visitation on Friday March 29, 2024 from 5PM-8PM at Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

Funeral Services are Saturday March 30, 2024 at 2:00PM at...

Mar 1, 2024

Long time resident, Arthur Edward Farrell, 85, died March 1, 2024 in Ridgecrest.

Arthur was born on December 15, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts to Arthur and Johanna Farrell of Massachusetts.

He worked as photographer for Civil Service for 35 years.

In addition, Arthur served in the United States Navy.  Military Honors were given...

Feb 27, 2024

On February 27, 2024, James Nelson Fletcher, lovingly known as Jim, passed away at Adventist Health Bakersfield after succumbing to respiratory failure and complications from COPD. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jeffrey. Jim is survived by his wife, Tina.

Jim was born on September 18, 1952, to Robert C. and Frances Yocom...

Feb 25, 2024

Phyllis Jean Glass

December 14, 1926    February 25, 2024

Phyllis Glass passed peacefully in to the next world February 25, 2024 at her home.

Phyllis and her husband of 59 years arrived at N.O.T.S. as newlyweds in 1948. Housing was in short supply. Their first "house" was a dorm...

Feb 22, 2024

Longtime resident Maryann McJunkin, 88, died February 22, 2024 at Bella Sera. She was born November 20, 1935 in Columbus, Montana to Charles and Edna Foley on November 20, 1935.  A 1953 graduate of Columbus High School she dreamed of becoming a nurse.  In 1955 she met a former Marine Kaye "Mac"McJunkin and married January 7, 1956. Kaye remained...

Feb 21, 2024

Maria Antonia Desmond, Tonita, Mari, passed from this life on the evening of February 21, 2024 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family, blessed by the prayers and blessings of her community.

Born on a coffee plantation in the beautiful San Bartolomé Becerra, a village on the outskirts of Antigua Guatemala, Maria was...

Feb 18, 2024

Dorothy Louise Cowan was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 18, 1938 to John and Kathryn Lewton. She passed away in Ridgecrest, California on February 18, 2024 peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones.

Her visitation will be on Friday March 8, 2024 from 4pm-7pm at HK Holland Memorial Chapel.

Her funeral service will be...

Feb 17, 2024

William Latey Underwood [Bill] was born in Omaha, Nebraska, September 14, 1934. He passed into the arms of Jesus on

February 17, 2024. He wed Barbara Louise Wicklund on February 9, 1957 at the China Lake Chapel and they shared 67 beautiful years of marriage. Their love and commitment to one another was evident to all who...

Feb 16, 2024

Martin D. Hartman- Marty went to be with the lord on Feb. 16, 2024, at the age of 72. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His memorial service will be held at Holland & Lyons on February 27, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.

Marty was born on Sept. 9, 1951, to Martin A. Hartman and...

Feb 13, 2024

Long time resident, Merlin "Shank" Schenkel passed away on February 13, 2024 in Ridgecrest, CA . He was born in Winamac, Indiana on June 8, 1938.

He served in the United States Navy from 1955-1976.