Emily Ruiz Serrano Obituary

Emily Ruiz Serrano (Bakersfield, California), born on November 11, 1925, passed away on October 20, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emily Ruiz Serrano to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Domitila Ruiz (Cruz Sanchez) and Murphy Ranch; and her sisters, Jenny Garcia, Eleanor Reza (Abel Sanchez), Caesar Sanchez and Hermelinda Palacios (Xavier Sanchez).

She is survived by: her spouse Eddie "Chicky" Serrano; her sister Lydia Vitanza; her daughter Sandra Serrano Dianne Godbout (Robert Tafoya); her grandchildren, Galen London of San Diego, Felicia Lied (DJ Lied) of Carlsbad and Christina Tafoya of Bakersfield; and her great grandchildren, Jason Lied, James Soto and Llalla Prieto.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Main Chapel (2739 Panama Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93313). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 1:15 PM at the Bakersfield National Cemetery (30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Seven Oaks Country Club (2000 Grand Lakes Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311).