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Funeral, procession planned for West High School student who passed away after battle with cancer

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Services for 17-year-old Daren Richardson will be held Sunday, March 26 at noon.

The West High School student passed away this week after a long battle with cancer.

The service will be located at 1715 Elzworth Avenue in Northwest Bakersfield. A procession will be held before the funeral starting at the Mission Funeral Home at 531 California Avenue.

A GoFundMe page has been set up.

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