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Celebration of Life: Jessie Ruth England Hughes, July 26, 1935 – December 27, 2025

Passed on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Bakersfield. Jessie was a 29 year resident of Tehachapi. Survived by son, John Hughes ...
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Celebration of Life: Jack Dale Gassaway, November 5, 1934 – December 2, 2025

Jack Dale Gassaway, 91, passed away in his home on Dec. 2, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life. He was born Nov. 5, 1934 in ...
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Surprises ride the rails in Tehachapi

I find there is always something interesting to see on our mountain railroad in Tehachapi. For example, on Dec. 7, 2025 we ...
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Celebration of Life: Gianna Ranuzzi, October 30, 1950 – January 3, 2026

Born in Los Angeles on Oct. 30, 1950 the daughter of Frank and Florence Ranuzzi lead a busy and interesting life. Gianna attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and School in Los Angeles and ...
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Celebration of Life: Geraldine Theresa 'Jeri' Victorino, March 13, 1954 – January 5, 2026

Geraldine Theresa "Jeri" Victorino, lovingly known to many as Merna, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Jan. 5 at the age of 71. She was born on March 13, 1954, in San Bernardino, California, and ...
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Celebration of Life: William Kellogg

William Kellogg succumbed to a lengthy battle with several illnesses on Dec. 27, 2025 in Battle Creek, Michigan, he was 68 ...
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Celebration of Life: Linda Ruth Schmitt, June 15, 1943 – December 7, 2025

Linda Ruth Schmitt passed away peacefully at her home in Bear Valley Springs on Dec. 7, 2025 after battling several illnesses. Linda was born in Fresno, California on June 15, 1943, to Russell and ...