Sandra Grace Epp
Aug 10, 2017
Sandra began her final journey home on Thursday August 10, 2017 on her 79th birthday in Fresno Ca, after a long battle of Alzheimers and heart disease. Sandy was born to Carl and Ramona Steele on August 10, 1938 in Bakersfield California along with her twin brother Michael. Sandy was raised in Shafter California and lived there most of...
Charles Richard Brown
Aug 6, 2017
The family of Charles Richard Brown, a longtime resident of Yucca Valley, is saddened to announce the passing of Rick on Aug. 6, 2017. He was 63 years old. He was the son of Joseph R. Brown and Betty J. Brown (Latham) of Newark, Ohio. Rick served in the U.S. Air Force for six years, making staff sergeant. Rick...
Maria P. Acevedo
Aug 5, 2017
Maria P. Acevedo was born on March 22, 1926 in Guanajuato, Mexico to parents Emiliano Acevedo and Juana Parra. Maria raised eleven children, and provided a loving home. Maria was a hard-working mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a loving and caring woman, who was a role model to all. She often gave advice. Maria enjoyed tending to...
Gwenda Davidson Simpkins
Aug 5, 2017
Gwenda Smith Davidson Simpkins' well-worn, much used heart gave out after a lifetime of generously sharing it with a multitude of friends, strays and others who passed through Wasco High School, Westside Fellowship, Manny's Grocery, and/or her home. Gwenda, AKA Mom, Wife, Grandma, Bamaw, Loula passed away peacefully on August 5, 2017 in Wasco, California surrounded by love and...
Ruby Inez Benge
Aug 2, 2017
Ruby was born on April 18, 1954 in Bakersfield, California to parents William Dunn and Opal (Quick) Dunn. Ruby grew up in Kern County and raised her children in Wasco, Ca. She enjoyed caring for others and would often make blankets for her loved ones. Ruby cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great...
Ralph M. Clinger
Aug 2, 2017
Ralph was born on September 29, 1948 and passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Ralph was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Bruce Allen Grund
Jul 23, 2017
Bruce was born on August 31, 1951 and passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Bruce was a resident of Twentynine Palms, California.
James 'J.B.' Buck Baggs
Jul 14, 2017
J.B was born in Wasco Ca to Luther and Clara Baggs. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Lin and Raymond; Sisters; Jean Solley and Nancy Cole. He is survived by his son and daughter in law; James and Eve Baggs, Sister; Perlene Hopkins, Niece and nephew; Kathy and Tommy Joe Davison and their family and many...
Betty D. Rosas
Jul 13, 2017
Betty D. Rosas was born in Delheart, Texas, May 13, 1927 to Anselmo and Matilda Diaz. She passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, in Bakersfield, California, July 13, 2017. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, David Rosas, daughter, Rachel Rosas, son, David Rosas and grandson, Angel Rosas. Betty is survived by daughters,...
Anthony Parra Nieto
Jul 13, 2017
Anthony Nieto was born May 10, 1943 in Anthony, New Mexico to parents Jose and Ester Nieto. He passed away on July 13, 2017 in Bakersfield California. Anthony is survived by his son Randy Nieto; daughter Paula Young; sisters Minnie Gonzalez, Erlinda Sandoval, Virginia Plaza and Olga Valdivia; and numerous grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Peters Funeral Home...
Arlis Biloff
Jul 11, 2017
Arlis Lee Biloff was born June 1, 1937 in Shafter, California to Elmer and Alice Biloff. He passed away July 11, 2017 in Shafter, California. He is survived by his son, Allen Biloff and his wife, Tracy and grandsons Zachary and Christopher Biloff from Flower Mound, Texas. Arlis attended Shafter schools and was a graduate of Monterey Bay Academy...
Peter Lawrence Provencio
Jul 8, 2017
Peter Lawrence Provencio was born to parents, Pedro and Mercy Provencio, on August 9, 1930 in Lerdo, CA. He attended school in Wasco and graduated from Wasco High before his enlistment in the US Army in 1951, during which he served in the Korean War. Upon his return home, he married Lucy Provencio on September 23, 1956 in Wasco,...
Diamantina Salinas Villegas
Jul 4, 2017
Diamantina Salinas Villegas was born on August 7, 1950 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Anacleto and Olivia Villegas. She passed away on July 4, 2017 in Bakersfield, California. During her years here she worked at Bear Creek Company for 32 years. She loved to travel to Texas and have huge family gatherings. Diamantina was a very social person, she...
Blaine Norman Willard
Jul 3, 2017
Blaine was born in Woodland, CA on January 6th, 1934. Blaine grew up in Woodland and attended schools there through Junior College. Blaine moved to Delano in his early 20s and met the love of his life, Hazel Willard (Weidower). They married in 1958 and lived in Wasco and Buttonwillow, where they raised their daughter Cindy and son Shane....
Edward Gene Parten
Jul 2, 2017
Ed was born to Joe and Willie Mae Parten on August 23, 1957, in Tulare, CA; he passed away July 2, 2017 at his home in Wasco, CA. Ed was a lifelong resident of Wasco, growing up on Aspen Street, where he met the love of his life, Debbie Bridgeman. The two were married on February 7, 1976 here...
Felicitas Villegas Leanos
Jun 28, 2017
Felicitas Villegas was born in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico on July 10, 1923. She passed away June 28, 2017 in Delano, California. They were dearly loved and will be greatly missed. They are survived by their Children; Rafael Villegas, Jr., Jose Villegas, Maria Magdalena Puente, Maria Teresa Villegas, Juana Gonzalez, Jesus Villegas, Samuel Villegas and Isabel Villegas. Siblings; Manuel Villegas,...
Vincent Perez
Jun 28, 2017
Vincent Perez was born January 1, 1947 in Ysleta, Texas to parents, Esteven and Margarita Perez. He graduated from Central Union High School in Fresno, California before entering the US Navy, and serving in the Vietnam War. Upon his return, Vincent attended college at Fresno City College. He married Alicia (Bautista) Perez in Reno, Nevada on July 2, 1977....
Rafael Villegas
Jun 27, 2017
Rafael Villegas was born in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico on October 24, 1925. He passed away June 27, 2017 in Shafter, California. They are survived by their Children; Rafael Villegas, Jr., Jose Villegas, Maria Magdalena Puente, Maria Teresa Villegas, Juana Gonzalez, Jesus Villegas, Samuel Villegas and Isabel Villegas. Siblings; Manuel Villegas, Jesus Villegas, Augustina Marquez and Nicolasa Salas. As well...
