John Robert Toews Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Robert Toews in Bakersfield, California, born in Delano, California, who passed away on February 10, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Robert Toews to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Rachel Mae Toews; his son Adam Eugene Toews; his father John Chester Toews; his sister Pamela Rae Swanson; and his niece Shelby Swanson.

He is survived by: his daughter Nicole Renee Hicks; his son-in-law William Hicks; his granddaughters, Layla Ann Hicks and Kayla Hicks; his son Brian Eugene Taves; his grandchildren, Olivia Marie Taves, Aubrey Weeden, Wyatt Parsons and Tanner Parsons; his brother-in-law John Swanson; his nephew Shane Swanson; his grandsons, Hunter, Carter and Tanner Swanson; his brother Roger Toews (Mary); his children, John Gregory Toews and April Marquez; and his grandchildren, AJ, Aaron and Adam Marquez.