Connie Rae Rosales was born January 10, 1946 in San Jose, Ca. to parents Francis and Medella (Weigand) Cunningham. She moved to Shafter when she was a young woman and graduated from Shafter High. It wasnt long after school that Connie moved to McFarland. She worked side by side with Cesar Chavez as an activist for the United Farm Workers. Because of her dedication to help others, Connie was recognized as the Woman of the Year. She will be dearly missed. Connie is survived by her sister, Cher Cunningham; and her brother, Rick Cunningham, both of Shafter. A graveside service was held Shafter Memorial Park on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Forget me not, c/o San Joaquin Community Hospital, 2615 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301.