Mrs. Celia Kells-Murphy

Our beloved sweet precious Mother Celia Kells-Murphy 82 of Barstow, wife of the late Ronald Kells-Murphy passed away Monday August 28, 2023 at her daughter’s home with all her family by her side. She was born to the late Mercedes and Felix Aguayo.

Mrs Kells-Murphy was a native of Barstow and was a lifetime member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

Mrs Kells-Murphy spent her younger teenage years babysitting for her nieces and nephews.

She had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Kells-Murphy and a grandson, Justin R. Brand and sisters,

Maclovia “Cova” Nearen

Amparo “Sally” Day

Aurora “Gori” Duarte

Socorro “Coco” Rubio

And brothers

Jesus “Jesse” Aguayo

Jose “Chema” Aguayo

Alfredo “Fedo” Aguayo

Leopoldo “Polo” Aguayo

Conrad “Quito” Aguayo

Enrique “Henry” Aguayo

Rafael “Ralph” Aguayo

Arturo “Art” Aguayo

Mrs Kells-Murphy is survived by her brother Raul “Ruli” Aguayo Clovis, Ca, her sister Esperanza “Panta” Sanchez Austin, TX , her son Brian Kells-Murphy and Daughter Teresa Brand, a son-in-law Rodney Brand Sr. of Barstow and grandchildren Rodney Brand Jr. (Cindy) and great grandson Gavin of Barstow, Granddaughter Chiffon Brand (Adrian) and great grandchildren, Valentine Snow and Atlas Jud Castillo of Ridgecrest.

A visitation for Celia will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 505 E Mountain View St, Barstow, CA 92311. A rosary will occur Friday, September 8, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, 505 E Mountain View St, Barstow, CA 92311. A mass will occur Friday, September 8, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 505 E Mountain View St, Barstow, CA 92311. A committal service will occur Friday, September 8, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Mt. View Memorial Park, 37067 Irwin Rd., Barstow, CA 92311.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.meadcares.com for the Kells-Murphy family.

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