Israel Gonzales
Sep 26, 2026
Israel Gonzales,
lovingly known as “Choo-Choo,” was born on February 23, 1937, in Valentina, Texas. Over his 89 years, he was a pillar of love and strength for his family. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959 in Heilbronn, Germany, where he earned the Expert Badge in Rifle, the Marksman Badge in Pistol, and the National...
Christopher Ryan Parks
Sep 23, 2026
CHRISTOPHER RYAN PARKS
April 17. 1987 – September 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher “Chris” Parks, who passed away in Los Angeles on September 23, 2026, at the age of 39. Chris is survived by his parents, Jim and Cindy Parks, sister, Carrie Mosley, and brothers, Jason Parks and Brandon Parks. Chris was stronger...
Josie Hernandez
Sep 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Josie Hernandez, who peacefully left this world on September 23, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 30, 1945, in Tulare, California, Josie was the cherished daughter of the late Julian Delfino and Irene Vega. She grew up in Tulare alongside her siblings the late...
Oliver R. Gonzalez
Sep 21, 2026
Oliver Gonzalez
June 20, 1940 – September 21, 2026
Oliver Gonzalez, 86, passed away on September 21, 2026. He was born on June 20, 1940, in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Oliver was a devoted husband to his wife, Enedina, and they shared 64 years of marriage together. He was a loving father who cherished his family above all else.
He is survived by his five...
Verlin "Pete" McDonald
Sep 20, 2026
Born: June 28, 1937
Passed Away: September 20, 2026
Age: 89
Residence: Rosedale – Bakersfield, California
Verlin “Pete” McDonald was born in Bakersfield, California, and grew up in nearby Wasco. As teenagers working in the California potato fields, Pete met a young lady named Grace Stokes. Their friendship grew into a lifelong love. In 1955, after enlisting in the United States Air Force, Pete...
Sandra Colbert
Sep 16, 2026
Sandra Ruth Colbert
Sandra Ruth Colbert [Ridgeway], known affectionately as Grandma Sandy, passed away on September 16, 2026, in Clovis, California, at the age of 84. She was born on March 28, 1942, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Sandra spent much of her adult life between California and Oklahoma. She devoted much of her life to being a wife and mother, taking great...
Jeannie Marie Roark
Sep 15, 2026
Jeannie Marie Roark passed away peacefully in Bakersfield, California, on September 15, 2026, at the age of 60.
Jeannie was born in Wasco, California, on April 21, 1966, to Royce and Helen Rogers. She grew up in the Wasco-Shafter area and for the majority of her adult life, lived in Bakersfield.
Jeannie was an incredibly hardworking and dedicated woman. She mostly worked...
Linda Wedel
Sep 11, 2026
Linda J Wedel, 89, alumni of Wasco High School, Class of 1955, passed away September 11, 2026 in San Luis Obispo County, California. Born in Alameda County, California March 23, 1937 to the parents of Virginia Whittaker, Wasco Librarian 1960s -1980s, and William (Bill) Whittaker, Mayor of Wasco California 1972-1973 and owner of the Chevron Full Service Gas Station on...
Joan Thomas
Sep 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Thomas announces her peaceful passing on September 10, 2026, at her home in Bakersfield. Joan was born in Long Beach, California on November 27, 1929, along with her twin brother Robert, to parents Martin and Mildred Gottschalk. She spent her early years in Oildale, and after marrying Miles in 1950...
Lucy Juarez
Sep 9, 2026
Lucy Salazar Juarez, also known as "Grammy", passed away peacefully in her sleep, September 9, 2026. She passed away, surrounded by her loved ones.
Lucy was born in Arizona, and lived the majority of her life in Wasco, CA, where she built her life. She was fortunate enough to meet the love of her life, Ricardo, who she married at 18....
Nancy Lynn Grainger
Sep 8, 2026
Nancy Lynn (Hunt) Grainger of Shafter, California, passed away on September 8, 2026. Nancy was born on February 26, 1953, in Eureka, California to James and Lois Hunt. The oldest of five, Nancy grew up on her family's dairy in Fortuna, California. She graduated from Fortuna High School in 1971 and attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where she met...
