Vanessa Cristina Martinez, BHS 2007

Vanessa Cristina Martinez, BHS 2007

Vanessa Cristina Martinez beloved daughter, sister, fiancée, and aunt passed away on May 30, 2024.

Vanessa was born in Granada Hills, California to Javier and Cristina Martinez on October 8, 1989. She grew up in a loving family and attended Burbank High School, where she graduated in 2007. Pursuing her passion for science, she went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Biology from California State University, Northridge in 2018 which led her to achieving a career in laboratory sciences.

Vanessa had many passions and interests. She loved hiking, going to the beach, watching anime, and playing video games. However, her greatest joy came from spending quality time with her family and friends. Her deep love for her family was evident in everything she did, and it was the cornerstone of her life.

She is survived by her fiancé Rodney and their pets Dawny, Axel, and King; her sister Samantha, her husband Robert, and their son RJ; her brother Christopher, his partner Siomara, and their daughters Mia, Layla, and Ariel. Vanessa's kind spirit and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Vanessa's presence brought warmth and love to those around her, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Vanessa's name.

FUNERAL HOME

Rose Family Funeral Home & Cremation

4444 Cochran St

Simi Valley, California

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rose Family Funeral Home & Cremation on Jun. 8, 2024.

David Joseph Nelson, BHS 2007

David Joseph Nelson, BHS 2007

Greg Williamson, Chief of the Bakersfield Police Department in California sadly reports the death of Patrol Officer David Joseph Nelson. Officer Nelson, 26, attempted to make a traffic stop of an unlicensed silver Hyundai sedan. The driver of the suspect vehicle failed to stop as directed and fled from Officer Nelson.

A vehicle pursuit was initiated which came to an abrupt end when Officer Nelson lost control of his patrol unit and struck a retaining wall and a utility pole. The suspect continued to flee and is still at large. Back up officers located Officer Nelson and his patrol unit and they were able to extricate his from the patrol vehicle as it burst into flames. Officer Nelson was transported to Kern Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

The California Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation of the crash which led to Officer Nelson’s death. Officer Nelson was a two year veteran of the Bakersfield Police Department.

He is survived by his parents and siblings. Officer David J. Nelson-gone, but never forgotten. EOW: Friday, June 26, 2015. Officer Nelson was a former Burbank Police Cadet and had grown up in Burbank and graduated from Burbank High School in 2007.