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Ray Mish, our founder, has been serving families in Bakersfield, Kern County and California for over sixty years. At 80 years old, Ray is still directing funerals. He made a promise to his family, friends and community, that he would always be there to help. The Mish Family had sold their funeral home to a large corporation in hopes that they could keep their funeral costs down, but like any big company, the prices increased more and more. In January 2004, Mission Funeral home opened it's doors and once again, Ray was now in control of his own funeral home. Mission Family is providing funerals and memorials with the same care and service the Mish Family has always been known for and Ray has kept his promise, to always be there.

David Mish has been in the funeral business his entire life. After graduating from Cypress Mortuary College in 1981, he returned to Bakersfield to help operate his families Oildale funeral home. As General Manager and Manager of operations, David learned every aspect of the business. He has played and important role in the opening of Mission Family Mortuary and is directly in charge of how we operate. Keeping with his families legacy of service, David's funeral direction and funeral planning are one of the many reasons why Mission Family Mortuary has been able to provide such meaningful tributes. When he is not arranging funerals, David is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Auxillary Civil Air Patrol, a member of The Elks, Kiwanis, Eagles and a member of the Sheriffs Aero Squadron.

Kenny Mount started in the funeral business in 1996. With Ray and David as Mentors, he is able to blend his unique youthful style and create some of the most meaningful tributes. His attention to detail and his fresh ideas are helping to shape Mission Family Mortuary. Kenny specializes in Irish and Scottish funerals. "I think people are tired of having your standard cut and dry funeral, families want more personalization and sharing." Kenny is on the Board of Directors for The Kern County Scottish Society, Committee member for The Kern County Pirate Guild (A local living history group) that lectures at schools and local events about the Golden Age of Piracy and life in the18th century and in his spare time, travels with his own Rock band locally and internationally.

Throughout the years, Risto Rubio has worked passionately to make an impact in the community. With a very caring and loving personality, he helps families with their funerals and burials when they are struggling financially. Fluent in Spanish, Risto is especially helpful with our Hispanic Families. Risto has joined our family and we are honored to have him with us. Risto is on the Board of directors to the Kern County Hispanic Chamber Foundation, a member of the Lamont Lions Club, a member of the Kern County Sheriff hiring Committee and He founded the “Looking into the Future” which visits over 70 Schools a year and speaks to Junior High and High School kids about the importance of education.