Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Dec 16, 2021

Donnie Dean French left this world on December 16, 2021 at the age of 83. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. We will always remember dad's witty remarks, how he signed his name with a happy face, and for taking care of his family.  We would love you to come and...

Dec 15, 2021

Michael Francis Paterson, 63, of Ridgecrest California, passed away on Wednesday December 15 th , 2021, from complications of an ongoing lung disease.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at Desert Christian Center on Saturday, January 22 nd , 2022, at 11:00 am. Arrangements are by Holland and Lyons Mortuary.

Mike was...

Dec 12, 2021

Susan Rae (Wright) Mathews was born in Taft, Ca on April 16, 1957 to Gail Wright and Patricia Biscauluz, and left us on December 12, 2021.  She was the oldest of four children and along with her brothers (Steven, David and Doug) were raised by Pat and her husband Bob Basart. Susan loved and adored Bob as her Dad...

Dec 10, 2021

Catherine Louise Lehman was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on September 12, 1960. She passed away peacefully in her home in Trona, California on December 10, 2021.

Dec 9, 2021

Eleanor Breitenstein was born on April 13, 1942 in Junction, Utah and passed away in Ridgecrest, California on December 09, 2021. Service dates and times will be announced shortly.

Dec 7, 2021

Donald Wayne Siler returned to his heavenly home on 7 December 2021.  Born in Burke, SD on April 11, 1935, he moved to Ridgecrest with his parents in 1944 and remained for the rest of his life.  After graduating from Burroughs' High School in 1953, Don was drafted into the Army for two years.  During this time Don met...

Dec 6, 2021

Richard "Sandy" Benton Sanford was born in Long Beach, California on April 23, 1947. While there he spent many years working as an investigator for LA County. He later moved to Ridgecrest, where he passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021. He leaves behind two sons Jonathan B. Sanford and Richard M. Sanford and many other family and friends...

Dec 4, 2021

Charlotte E. Ostermann, devoted wife, mother and grandmother died on December 4, 2021.  She was 82.   Charlotte was known by many in the Indian Wells Valley as a beloved Kindergarten teacher who had an infectious personality and a calling to serve.  Influenced by her example, some of Charlotte's descendants have also chosen to serve as educators and will continue...

Dec 2, 2021

On December 2, 2021, Troy Michael Braem, 61 of Ridgecrest, Calif., left this world suddenly to join his Heavenly Father.

Mike Braem was born on September 27, 1960 in Olympia, Washington. He was the second son and youngest child of Donald Bell Braem Sr. and Sharon Lee Smith.

A lifelong resident of Ridgecrest, Mike spent...

Nov 29, 2021

James Hugh Milam II, a proud veteran of the Navy, passed away November 29th, 2021 at his home in Ridgecrest, California.

James was born on October 13, 1942 in Oakland, CA to father, James Hugh Milam and mother, Amelia Paredes. Jim also was lucky to have his stepmother Esther Milam in his life. He grew up in...

Nov 29, 2021

Dena H. Bickley, a Ridgecrest CA resident since 1986, passed  away peacefully on November 29, 2021, at the age of 72. Dena was born on July 15, 1949, in Wytheville, Virginia. She and her brother William "Bill" L. Henley were born to Ethel and Harless  Franklin Henley. The family relocated to Richmond, Virginia, in 1959.  Dena moved to Fredericksburg,...

Nov 29, 2021

Ralph Eugene Martinez Jr, 34 passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2021.

We are devastated by his loss and completely unprepared.

Ralph Jr was born on December 21,1987 to loving parents Ralph Eugene Martinez Sr and Maria Delfina Martinez he immediately

Filled the lives of those around him with joy. Ralph Jr. was...

Nov 28, 2021

Aurora Mangalos Gatchalian was born in the Philippines on April 04, 1930 and passed away in Ridgecrest, California on November 28, 2021. Service information is listed below.

Nov 23, 2021

On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, Linda Darlene Hollar, loving mother and mamaw, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 after a brief illness. Linda - or Darlene as she was known to her family and friends - was born October 6, 1947 in Bakersfield, California to Elmer and Billie Rhyn. She was raised in Ridgecrest, California where she...

Nov 18, 2021

Madelyn Ann Fortune better known to family and friends as Mitzi was born on February 26, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. She spent many years in Ridgecrest working Civil Service for the Department of Defense once she retired she spent the rest her time as the office manager for Our Saviors Lutheran. She passed away peacefully in her home on...

Nov 16, 2021

Ruth Ann Slate of Ridgecrest, CA transitioned from her early life to eternal life on Nov 16, 2021.

Ruth was born October 5, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan to John Clarence Evans and Sarah Marjorie Evans.

Nov 13, 2021

Guinevere Juliann-Artemis Kowalski was born two months early at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside, CA. on June 6th 2005, to her doting parents, Jennifer Victoria Torres-Kowalski and Edward Joseph Kowalski.

Guinevere had many nicknames, including but not limited to: "GuinBear," her self-given name, and "Brutus," because of her strength. She was also our "miracle baby;" at only 7...

Nov 13, 2021

William "Bill" Wright was born October 27, 1953 to William and Geraldine Wright in Redfield, South Dakota and went peacefully home to be with his Lord on November 13,2021 with his wife Debra and family by his side. Bill was always full of laughter and carried it and his faith till the end. He was an inspiration to many by...

Nov 12, 2021

Bobby Erwin Tharp was born to Cletus and Edith Tharp on February 15, 1940 in Lancaster, California.  He went home to be with his Lord on November 12, 2021. He was 81 years old. He  had been a resident of Ridgecrest since 1942. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Judy, of 53 years and his children Steven Wayne (wife...

Nov 12, 2021

Joseph James-Mikiya Kirk, 18, of Ridgecrest, CA died November 12, 2021 at his residence.

Joseph was born November 7, 2003 in Ridgecrest, CA