Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

May 2, 2025

Rafaela R. Sidebottom was born on July 08, 1938 in San Antonio Texas to Gilberto Aguirre and Virginia Morales of Texas. Rafaela passed away peacefully in Ridgecrest, California on May 2nd, 2025 and she will be laid to rest at Bakersfield National Cemetery, (Spouse of Veteran,) at a later determined date. Rafaela was survived by her husband of 57...

Apr 29, 2025

Saundra Adell "Sunne" Sutherlen went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Oakland, California, Sunne moved with her family from Amarillo, Texas, to Ridgecrest in 1964 later graduating from Burroughs High School in 1965 and going on to earn her BA in Social Science at...

Apr 28, 2025

Vikki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but spent her teenage years through college in Arkansas. She then moved to San Clemente, California and started a family in 2002.

Vikki is survived by her wonderful children Olivia and Holden; and her mother and sister. She loved making art and helping animals and is gone way too soon.

Apr 24, 2025

Long time resident Robert Michael Kinstle, Jr,  79, died April 25, 2025 at his Ridgecrest residence.

Robert was born in Ridgecrest February 5, 1946 to Robert Michael Kinstle, Sr and Geraldine Mildred Robbs.

Apr 22, 2025

Joy Lea Godett passed away April 22 at the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital at the age of 89. Joy was born August 23, 1935 to Arvol and Twyla Grace Griffith in Glendale, California. She graduated John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California in 1953 and went on to attend LA City College.

Joy married Jack Godett in 1955...

Apr 14, 2025

William "Dale" Howard was born in Cleaberun, Texas on November 29, 1935 to William and Fay Ola Howard. He passed away peacefully in Ontario, California on April 14, 2025. He is survived by his son Duane G. Howard and Dalene R. Rhodes.

Apr 13, 2025

On Sunday, April 13, the high desert area around Ridgecrest, California, lost some of its glow. Claudia Marie (Dowda) Brown, who brightened the lives of so many people passed from this life.

Claudia was born in Duncan, Oklahoma in January of 1934. Her family migrated to Ridgecrest, CA looking for work when she was 11 years old....

Apr 12, 2025

Alan Keith Maschhoff was born on March 16, 1945 in Chicago, IL and went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 12, 2025 in Ridgecrest, CA.  He was one of 4 children born to Larry & Betty Maschhoff.   Alan was a product of the Sierra Sands School District, attending from kindergarten through High School. From there he...

Apr 11, 2025

Aaron Edward Hammon, age 66, of Ridgecrest, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at his home. Aaron was born on October 22, 1958. Aaron was the son of the late Marion and Toy (Nelson) Hammon.

After graduating from Burroughs High School in 1976, Aaron entered the Navy and served on the USS Mobile LKA11S for many...

Apr 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved William Howard (Howie) Tomlinson, 62 of Ridgecrest, CA.  Howie went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after passing away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2025.  Howie was surrounded by many members of his loving family.  Howie was Born on September 18, 1962, in McKinney,...

Apr 3, 2025

James Adams, born on October 31, 1937 passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience and cherished memories. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Penny Adams and his son James M Adams. James is survived by his sister Joann Allan (Steve) and his son Thomas Adams (Jacque). He was a...

Mar 25, 2025

Ronald P. Gotzler (Ron) of Ridgecrest, CA passed away at home on March 25th, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Ron was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1947. He was the oldest child and son of Charlotte and Paul Noble, big brother to Mickey, Patty and...

Mar 25, 2025

Timothy Michael Byrne was born at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois on October 10th, 1958. However, Timothy never lived in Elmhurst. Tim Byrne mostly grew up in Addison, Illinois. From Kindergarten through 8th grade, Timothy attended St. Paul Lutheran School. Tim enjoyed vacationing in Northern Wisconsin during this time in his life, during summer vacations throughout his adolescence. Tim...

Mar 25, 2025

A longtime resident of Ridgecrest California, Pauline McKinney, Patterson, passed away on March 25, 2025, in her home. Born on November 1, 1938, in Cherryvale, Kansas.

Pauline lived a life marked by dedication to family and hard work. Pauline was the co-owner and operator of Auto Kool Service with her spouse Earl L. McKinney prior to their...

Mar 25, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved brother, Solomona "Mo" Brett Sevaaetasi, who left us on March 25 th , 2025. Mo brought kindness, laughter, and strength to all who knew him. His spirit, generosity, and unwavering love for family and friends will remain with us always. Though gone too soon, he leaves behind a lifetime ...

Mar 23, 2025

Raymond M. Wilson passed away on March 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in Kennedy Meadows, California, at our beloved cabin nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He was the victim of a massive myocardial infarction. He was 78 years old.

Born on May 8, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, Raymond was the son of Raymond and Ann...

Mar 22, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Arlene Lepp, 81, passed away March 22, 2025, peacefully in Ridgecrest, CA, surrounded by family. She was born May 5, 1943, in Livonia, MI to Robert Eugene Tannehill and Ruth Maxine Tannehill. Pam was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Dennis S. Lepp. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Marilyn) Lepp of Monroeville,...

Mar 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Megan Heather Simmons on March 20, 2025, after a courageous eleven-year battle with bladder cancer. Megan was born on June 19, 1990 in Los Angeles, relocating to Ridgecrest as a beautiful 3-week-old infant. Megan is survived by her loving husband Austin, her daughter Joelle, brothers Danny and Brian, and...

Mar 19, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Frank Smith passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 19, 2025 at 8:30 am surrounded by family in his home in Ridgecrest CA. He was 87. He died of a broken heart as he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nita, in December 2023.

On February 22, 1938, Charlie began...

Mar 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Christopher Schultz

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Schultz. Christopher passed suddenly and unexpectedly on March 17, 2025, at the age of 33. Born and raised in Ridgecrest, California, Chris had a passion for skateboarding, and he dreamed of going big in the music industry. His infectious...