Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Feb 7, 2025

Clifford WIlliam DeGraw was born on September 11, 1936 in Sharon, Connecticut. He was born to Clifford and Marjorie DeGraw. He was passed away peacefully February 7, 2025.

There will be services at HK Holland Memorial Chapel on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at 12PM with a visitation being held prior from 11AM-12:00 PM. A burial and military...

Feb 6, 2025

June 1959 - February 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Godfrey. Mark Alan Godfrey, 65 years young, and longtime resident of Ridgecrest, CA left us to be with his Savior on February 6, 2025. Mark was the youngest of 6 boys born to Marv and Dorthy Godfrey. Mark was preceded...

Jan 29, 2025

Florence Barglowski passed away on January 29, 2025, in Ridgecrest, California. She was born on July 19, 1927, in Sayreville, New Jersey to Catherine (Lis) and Benjamin Stelmaszek. She is preceded in death by her husband Leo, her parents, Cecilia Koflanovich (sister) and brother Alfred Stelmaszek. Florence is survived by her children Michelle (Patrick) Treleven, Mark (Stephanie) Barglowski, Jan...

Jan 28, 2025

Paul Joseph Kelly passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Paul was born on Feb 24, 1935, to James and Margaret Kelly in Dunmore, PA.  He graduated from St Paul High School in 1953.  He joined the Army and served from 1955-1957 and in the reserves until 1962.

He attended Penn State University and graduated from Fairleigh Dickenson...

Jan 27, 2025

On the 27th of Jan 2025 Patricia Sue Kincheloe took her final breath with loved ones in tow and graduated from this realm into God's arms in Ridgecrest California.  She was blessed into this world on 14 July, 1934, in Marion, Il and is survived by her daughter, Sandra Kincheloe Pelant, their second son, Timothy Kincheloe, and her first...

Jan 23, 2025

Reuben Peter Gomez, Sr., 86, passed away on January 23, 2025, in Ridgecrest, California. Born on February 28, 1938, in Visalia, California, Reuben lived a life of dedication, service, and love for his family.

Reuben proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 22 years. Throughout his distinguished military career, he completed multiple tours in...

Jan 17, 2025

William H Broyles, better known as "Scotty" by all that knew him, passed away on January 17, 2025 at age 96. He was born in Mesquite, TX on August 8, 1928 to Sidney and Ida Broyles.

He met Betty McWilliams in 1948 in Dallas. After returning from a stint in the Navy stationed in San Diego and...

Jan 16, 2025

Marianne Kistler Villegas was born on July 5, 1934 in Hood River, Oregon. She passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 in Ridgecrest, California. She is survived by her husband Richard Villegas.

Jan 16, 2025

Alberto "Al" Garza

June 27, 1942 – January 16, 2025

Alberto "Al" Garza, 82, passed away on January 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Ridgecrest, CA. Al was born on June 27, 1942, to Federico and Eloisa Garza in San Diego, TX.

Al is survived by his beloved wife of 47...

Jan 14, 2025

Long time resident of Ridgecrest, Gordon Adams, "Gordy," passed away on January 14, 2025 in

Ridgecrest, CA with the ones that loved and supported him the most by his side. Gordy was born

on April 18, 1936 in Gary Indiana to Francis and Marion Jones also of Indiana.

"Gordy" also known as "Mr....

Jan 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, brother and friend whose wisdom, wit, humor and strength touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

Born on Halloween, October 31, 1946, in Lynwood, California to Dale and Clarice Campbell. His life was full of love, laughter, hard work,...

Jan 11, 2025

Jack Earl Sturdy Passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, of natural causes.  He was 77 years old.

Jack was born on November 16, 1947, to Earl and Flora Mae Sturdy in Pocatello, ID.  The family moved here in 1958-59 when his dad got a job at China Lake.  Jack graduated from Burroughs High School.  Jack was in...

Jan 8, 2025

Lynn David Collie, 81, unexpectedly passed away at home on January 8, 2025. He was a beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

Lynn, or "Butch", was born January 5, 1944 in Van Nuys, Ca. to Burton and Katherine Collie, but moved to Ridgecrest where he spent his...

Jan 8, 2025

Donna passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025 @ Arrowhead Regional Hospital in Colton Ca. At the age of 68.  Donna  was born April 16, 1956 in Visalia Ca. to the parents of  Bill and JoAnn Shepard.

Bill and Jo Ann Shepard  moved to Ridgecrest in 1957.

She preceded in death by both parents, and...

Jan 8, 2025

Previous resident John Andrew Shoaf passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 08th, 2025 from Natural Causes. John was born on May 01, 1936 in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania to his father, George Shoaf and his mother, Clara Shoaf. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 55 years, Kathy Elaine Shoaf, (2019) Father, George Shoaf, (1983,) Mother,...

Jan 6, 2025

Charles Emery Woods passed from this life to the next on Monday, January 6, 2025. Known throughout the community and beyond as an extraordinary maker of violins, talented engineer and builder, dedicated Christian, and devoted husband and father, he will be missed by so many.

Charles was born in Tucson, Arizona November 8,1935 to George Freeman and...

Jan 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ana Babauta Perez Aguon (Dondo/Bodoki)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife, Ana Babauta Perez Aguon (Dondo/Bodoki), on January 6, 2025,at the age of 80.

Ana was born on November 20, 1944, in Agat, Guam, to Joaquin and Maria Perez....

Jan 3, 2025

Gerald Dwayne Johnson was born December 25, 1954 in Los Angeles, CA to Edward and Arline Johnson. During his childhood, his stepfather Albert Henderson, was the positive, steady, and constant influencer in his rearing. Affectionately known as Chuckie, Gerald was the third of nine children.

Gerald accepted the Lord at an early age and became a member...

Dec 31, 2024

Michael John Anderson was born on November 2, 1968, in Fresno, California, and died on December 31, 2024, in Ridgecrest at the age of 56.

He leaves behind his son, Nicholas Gregory Anderson, 25, of Ridgecrest; his mother Carol A. Anderson; his father and stepmother John E. and Janice Anderson; his brother Gregory C. Anderson; his sisters...

Dec 30, 2024

WANDA LUE LAWRENCE

November 17, 1932 – December 30, 2024

Wanda Lue Lawrence, born November 17, 1932, was called home by our heavenly Father on December 30, 2024, at the age of 92.

Born in Enloe, Texas to Wando and Lula Lawrence, she was the third of four children. The family grew to...