Apr 4, 2018

Matilde Lopez Pineda, 97, passed away peacefully April 4, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Shafter, CA. She was born February 24, 1921 in Lerdo, Durango, Mexico. Matilde was the fourth of nine children born to Ascencion and Maria Lopez. At the age of 2, she and her family immigrated to the United States and ultimately...

Apr 2, 2018

Celia Muñoz Hernandez of Arvin, passed away on Monday April 2, 2018. She was 79 years old. Celia was born in Valparaiso Zacatecas in 1939 and was raised in Mexico, before moving to the Arvin area the 1974. She is preceded by her mother Guadalupe and father Prisciliano and grandson Carlos. She is survived by her husband Jesus Muñoz,...

Mar 27, 2018

A military funeral honors ceremony will be held for James A. Forrest (Swartzwelder) on Monday, April 9, 2018, at 2:00 PM, at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 East Bear Mountain Boulevard, Arvin, CA. Jim Forrest was born December 13, 1930, in Cumberland, Maryland. He moved to Bakersfield in 1936, graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1949 and joined...

Mar 25, 2018

Maria Mirtala Rodriguez Silva was born in Santader Jimenez, Tamaulipas, Mexico to parents Sixto Rodriguez and Margarita Silva Ramirez. Maria was a hard worker. She was a loving mother who put her children and family first. Above all, she loved her grandchildren. Maria Passed away suddenly on March 25, 2018 in Wasco, Ca. Mirtala is survived by her children;...

Mar 23, 2018

Mar 23, 2018

Carlos Jairo Rosas Cadena was born in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico on October 9, 1990 to proud parents Onesimo and Beatriz Rosas. He was the eldest of four children. Carlos was 27 years old when he passed. His family will miss him, and will cherish all the beautiful memories they have. "Time will pass but your memory will remain". Carlos...

Mar 23, 2018

Adolfo Zuniga was born on December 26, 1929 to Jesus Zuniga and Martina Zamudio. He was born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico. In 1972, Adolfo and his family moved to the United States where they settled in Arvin, CA. Adolfo work in agricultural for almost 32 years. On March 23, 2018, Adolfo passed away surrounded by his loved ones....

Mar 22, 2018

John Baptiste Butler was born in Los Angeles on September 16, 1924. John grew up in the Fullerton area, along with his two older brothers and an older and younger sister. He attended the University of California Berkeley and then partnered with his brother LD until 1950, brokering potatoes in the Los Angeles area. In 1948 he married Rosemary...

Mar 20, 2018

Mar 17, 2018

Valentín Samuel Zavala Zúñiga was born on March 16, 2018 to Carlos Zavala and Viridiana Zúñiga. Even though Valentin time was short in this world, he impacted the lives of his family. Valentín Samuel Zavala Zúñiga passed away on March 17, 2018. He is survived by his parents Carlos Zavala and Viridiana Zúñiga; as well as many family members....

Mar 16, 2018

Kelly Robert Mason was born July 3, 1956 in Bakersfield, California. He graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1974. He married his wife, Cindy Mason in 1982, and in 1991 they moved their family to make a home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. From 2012 to present, Kelly and Cindy decided to live in an RV full time and travel...

Mar 15, 2018

Yolanda Tamplin (née Olivarez), age 67, passed away surrounded by family at Hoffman Hospice Home in Bakersfield, CA on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Born February 27, 1951 in San Juan, TX, Yolanda was the second of three children born to Antonio and Olivia Olivarez. In her youth, the Olivarez family relocated to Arvin, CA where Yolanda grew up. Her...

Mar 14, 2018

Carmen V. Leyva was born in Stillwell Canyon, Texas on April 8, 1924 to parents Colonel Luis Villarreal and Leonor Del Bosque. Carmen was raised on the Stillwell Cattle Ranch in Texas. As a young girl, she moved to Cuidad Acuña, Mexico, where she met her husband Jesus Trevino Leyva. They were married in 1944 then moved to Shafter...

Mar 12, 2018

Isidro "Dinky" C. Arrambide was born October 25, 1927 in Wharton, Texas, To parents Francisco G. Arrambide and Sara Cabrera. And passed away March 12, 2018 in Bakersfield, with is family by his side. Isidro "Dinky" lived in the Shafter area for over 70 years, anf was a contractor and laborer in the agriculture industry. Isidro "Dinky" is survived...

Mar 7, 2018

Columbus Oscar Rice was born on January 21, 1929 to Oscar and Clemie Rice in Bakersfield, CA. "Lum" was a native son of the "Rio Bravo AlKali Patch". Lum farmed mostly cotton and alfalfa, some grain and eventually almonds. He first farmed with horses and mules, then tractors and finally with just blood sweat and never tears! He worked...

Mar 7, 2018

Maria Elena Rodriguez, 43, went to be with the lord on March 7, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. A viewing will be on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 4-8pm at Victory Outreach Lamont. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 10am at Victory Outreach Lamont followed by burial at Arvin Cemetery. A Celebration of life...

Mar 2, 2018

Evelyn Ophelia Thomasson was born on October 7, 1935 in Hinds County, Mississippi to Daniel Moler and Gertrude Jones. She was raised in a big family of 6 sisters and 2 brothers. Evelyn married the love of her life Parks Thomasson and together they had 3 children. On March 2, 2018, Evelyn passed away with her daughter by her...

Mar 2, 2018

Graveside services will be held at North Kern District Cemetery, in Delano, Tuesday March 13, 2018 at 9:30 A.M. A memorial service will follow at 11:30 A.M. at the Church of the Living Savior, 117 Fifth Street, in McFarland. Officiates will be Pastor Phil Corr, Pastor Emeritus Glenn Stanford and Dr. Dale Cox. Richard was the beloved husband of...

Mar 1, 2018

Mar 1, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Paul announces her passing on March 1, 2018, at Hoffmann Hospice House in Bakersfield, California. Her children were at her side as the Lord brought her home at the age of 89. She will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters: Cynthia (David) Torigiani, Kathleen (Steve) Hinckley, and Candice...