Eloy Garza
May 16, 2026
Eloy Garza, lovingly known by family and friends as “The Legend,” passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 73.
Eloy was born on October 30, 1952, in Raymondville, Texas. A hardworking man throughout his life, he spent many years as a truck driver, a profession that suited his independent spirit and love of the open road. He...
Orbie Lee Meeler
May 14, 2026
Orbie Lee Meeler Jr., 82 passed away on May 14, 2026, at his home in Shafter.
He was born on January 15, 1944, in Belmont, North Carolina and proudly served his country in the United State Air Force, and carried that same spirit of loyalty, strength and dedication throughout his life. He was a man who deeply loved the Lord, cherished...
Sally Juanita Leist
May 11, 2026
Sally Juanita “Salad” Leist March 13, 1932 – May 11, 2026 Sally Juanita “Salad” Leist, age 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Conway, Missouri. She was born on March 13, 1932, in Tennessee to George Canada and Jessie Beatrice Long. Sally was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who...
Etola Mosley
May 9, 2026
Lula Etola Mosley
Etola was born on March 18, 1928 in McCrory, Arkansas. She passed away on May 9, 2026 in Shafter, CA.
As a teenager, she met her future husband, Floyd (Doc) Mosley,in Kensett, Arkansas.
They were married on August 4,1945. They moved to Buttonwillow, CA. in 1948 where Floyd started working in the farming industry. In 1963, they formed Mosley Farms...
Cecilia Holguin Hill
May 7, 2026
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Cecilia “Mary” Hill (Holguin), who left us peacefully on May 7, 2026 at the age of 71.
Born on February 2, 1955 in Pecos, Texas, to the late Gustavo and Angelita Holguin. In the early 1970’s her family settled in Shafter where she attended...
Joe Bob Jobe
May 7, 2026
Joe Bob Jobe, 86, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on October 26, 1939, in Arvin, California, to Albert and Mable Jobe.
Joe graduated from Arvin High School before proudly serving 12 years in the United States Coast Guard. After his military service, he worked for Gray Lift Forklift, where he became head...
Kathryn Rebecca Shelton
May 1, 2026
Kathryn Rebecca “Becky” Shelton, born February 2, 1949, passed away on May 1, 2026 in her home in Bakersfield, CA. Becky was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dear friend to many. Her warmth, strength, and unwavering love for her family will be remembered always.
Becky was born in Wilmington, California, and spent her younger years...
Rodney Joseph Streiff
Apr 28, 2026
Rodney Streiff, “Rod”, passed away 4/28/26 peacefully with his family around him. He was preceded by his wife of 50 years Betty and survived by his daughters Lori and Lindsay, Grandsons Kadin, Tristan and Quinn, his brother Kevin (Jayne) and sister Jolene.
He’s a graduate of Wasco High School where he was a football and wrestling star. He went to Porterville...
Conrado Sosa Hernandez
Apr 25, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we say farewell to an exceptional man, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend whose presence left an unforgettable mark on every heart blessed to know him.
Born on August 17, 1927, and called to rest on April 25, 2026, he lived a long and meaningful life filled with purpose,...
Roy Gonzalez
Apr 21, 2026
Roy Gonzalez obituary
Roy Gonzalez, who was born on June 23, 1985, in Los Ángeles and passed away on April 21, 2026, in Bakersfield after a stroke, is remembered with deep love and gratitude by all who knew him.
He lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and steady devotion to the people around him. Roy was a loving, friendly, and passionate...
Raymond Lee Haworth
Apr 13, 2026
Raymond passed away peacefully at his home from natural causes. He was born in Shafter, California, to George Riley Haworth and Almedia Campbell Haworth. He was the youngest of six siblings, sister Irene Haworth Blankenship, brothers Jessie, Wesley, Joe and George.
He grew up in Shafter attending Richland Elementary and Junior High schools and graduating from Shafter High School in 1957....
Sarah F. Nadal
Apr 9, 2026
Sarah Arrambide Nadal, age 76, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Sarah was born on July 26, 1949 in Visalia, California to Isidro and Teresa Arrambide. She w graduated from Wasco High School. She went on to pursue a career in the medical field where she worked for Dr. Gair for several years, dedicating herself to caring for others...
