Antonio Vasquez
May 8, 2017
Antonio Vasquez was born August 10, 1927 in Jalisco, Mexico to parents, Francisco and Cleofas (Olmeda) Vasquez. He was a hardworking man; he worked in Agriculture his whole life in different jobs. He enjoyed watching soccer with his family, or hunting around the farm. He collected guns and had an appreciation for tractors. At times Antonio could be a...
James Richard Floyd
May 7, 2017
James Richard Floyd was born on July 13th 1947 in Van Buren Arkansas to Andrew and Freddie Floyd. James passed away in Bakersfield Ca on May 7,2017 at the age 69. James is survived by his sister and brother Sandi and Norman Mungle, his three sons, daughter in law, 6 grandkids, 3 nieces, 3 nephews and numerous friends. James...
Eleno Martinez Cruz
May 6, 2017
Eleno Cruz passed away May 5th, 2017 in his home in Shafter, CA (Mexican Colony). He was 95 years old. Eleno was born August 17, 1921 in Colorado City, TX, to Marcos and Sabina Cruz. He was drafted into the US Navy on August 7, 1941. He completed his basic training in San Diego, CA. He was then sent...
Fidel Beltran Martinez
May 6, 2017
Fidel was born in Jalisco Mexico on March 30, 1955 to Jose Guadalupe Martinez Solis and Mercedes Beltran Moran. He was a good loving giving person. Fidel would do more for others for than himself. Fidel loved being outdoors and in the country especially fishing and hiking in the mountains. He was also a great cook and liked to...
Alma Helen Nikkel
May 2, 2017
Alma Helen Penner Nikkel passed away May 2 at the age of 96 in Shafter, California. She was born April 14, 1921, in Herbert, Saskatchewan, the daughter of John Cornelius Penner and Susan Thiessen Penner. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Carl Nikkel and her son, James Allen Nikkel. She is survived by one brother, Arthur...
Jay Dennis Dunlap
May 2, 2017
Jay Dennis Dunlap was born in Bakersfield, Ca. on November 14, 1954 to parents, J.D. and Myrtle (Crawford) Dunlap. Jay married the love of his life, Sonja Lynn (Rodocker) Dunlap on August 24, 1974. Jay was a social man, he loved to share about his life and learn about others. There was nothing he wouldnt do for his friends...
Gertrude 'Trudy' Mildred Kotrla
May 1, 2017
Gertrude (Trudy) Mildred Kotrla went to meet her Lord on Monday, May 1, 2017. Trudy was born May 30, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She moved to Dallas, TX with her sister Nellie in 1947 where she met the love of her life Adolph Victor (Vic) Kotrla. They were married in 1949 and had three children, Gary Kotrla, spouse Roxana,...
Robert Ornelas
Apr 30, 2017
Robert Ornelas, 68 (Bobby, Bobcat) was born on May 13, 1948 to parents Jose and Ofelia Ornedas in Santa Monica, Ca. Robert worked throughout California as a farm laborer and 10 years as a farm hand for Visser Farms. Robert went home to be with the lord on April 30, 2017. He is survived by his ex-wife and caregiver...
Norman Lewis Nikkel
Apr 29, 2017
Norman Lewis Nikkel left his earthly family and went to be with his Heavenly Father and wife Arlene on Saturday April 29, 2017. Norman was a devoted husband to Arlene Kliewer Nikkel for 60 years. He was also an amazing father, loving gpa, and great friend and listener to many. He was born in Bakersfield, CA on December 12,...
David C. Willhite
Apr 28, 2017
David was born in Gravette, Arkansas to Vernie and Mable Willhite. He was the youngest of three children, two sisters, Betty and Ruby. At an early age, he and his family moved to Wasco, California where he grew up. He attended local schools and graduated from Wasco High School with the Class of 1954. After High School, he joined...
Orvilee Reaves
Apr 27, 2017
Orvilee Reaves was born in Porum, Oklahoma on May 26, 1931 to parents Pleas and Stella Reaves. He started working at a young age to help his family. Orvilee married the love of his life, Margaret (Ogborn) Reaves in Las Vegas on September 20, 1952. He then went right into the Army and served his country during the Korean...
Nathaniel Adrian Bojorquez
Apr 25, 2017
Nathaniel Adrian Bojorquez was born in Chula Vista, California on September 28, 2002 to Ruby and Enrique Bojorquez. He was a silly boy that loved to make people smile. Nathaniel enjoyed a challenge and played video games whenever he had a chance. He spent time with his friends from school and was a wonderful friend to everyone. Nathaniel's comical...
Bertha 'Jeanne' Jean Lowrimore
Apr 23, 2017
Bertha Jean was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on June 29, 1954 to Lillie Mae and Robert Lee Smith. She lived in Wasco for many years where she raised her two children and was known as Jeanne by her close relatives and friends. Jeanne was a wonderful mother and grandmother to her children. She loved her family with all her...
Ismael 'Mikey' Castro
Apr 21, 2017
Ismael "Mikey" Castro was born in Bakersfield, California on April 22, 1995 to Josefina and Juan Castro. Mikey enjoyed a good challenge and loved being competitive in everything he did. He was very friendly to everyone and always had a great sense in humor. His presents and smile always lit up the room. Mikey attended school in Wasco and...
Lilly Jane England Phillips
Apr 19, 2017
Lily was born in rural Barry County, Mo, March 10, 1922, the eighth of ten children to George and Minerva (Brock) England. She enjoyed a happy childhood in the beautiful Ozarks. Times were tough during the depression and just as tough during World War II, as five of her seven brothers volunteered to defend the free world. As the...
Ronald Ray Rice
Apr 18, 2017
Ronald Ray Rice was born October 8, 1963 in Bakersfield, California and passed away April 18, 2017 at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Ron is survived by his mom and dad, Wila Mae and Ray and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Ronald attended Bakersfield Junior College and was employed as a warehouse foreman suppling material to the oil industry. When...
James Scott Capwell
Apr 16, 2017
James was born on November 25, 1968 and passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. James was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Gloria Heredia Hernandez
Apr 12, 2017
Gloria Heredia Hernandez was born in Amarillo, Texas on October 6, 1949 to Pauline (Heredia) and Henry Alonzo. Gloria raised her three children and loved them with all her heart. She worked in the deli department for many years at Apple Market. Gloria enjoyed spending time at the casino when she had a chance to travel to Tachi Palace...
Abraham Rios
Apr 10, 2017
Abraham was born in Raymondville, Texas on October 9, 1950 to parents Santiago Rios and Rita (Salinas) Rios. He was known by many as Neno. Neno was raised in California most of his life, but sporadically lived in Oregon, Texas and Mexico throughout the years. Neno entered eternal life on April 10, 2017 surrounded by his family. Abraham was...
Elvira O. Hayman
Apr 10, 2017
Elvira O. Hayman, 96, passed away of natural causes while sleeping, on April 10, 2017 at the Spanish Peaks Community Living Center in Walsenburg, Colorado. She was born November 27, 1920 in Azusa, California to Victoriano Orozco and Carmen Rodriquez. Elvira married Maynard Edward Hayman, MGSgt, USMC, retired, and they raised four children together. Elvira loved the military lifestyle...
