Jan 22, 2018

William Eugene Cummings was born on March 22, 1937, in Altus Oklahoma. William died on January 22, 2018, Visalia, California. He was preceded in death by his parents Allie Mack and Lottie Jane Cummings, sisters Lois Osborn and Charlene Parsons, and brothers Allie Mack Cummings, Ray Cummings, and Earl Cummings. He is survived by his wife of 52 years,...

Jan 19, 2018

Rocio Maldonado was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on June 24, 1969 to parents Manuel Ramos and Alicia Hernandez. Rocio was a devoted mother, who loved her family very much. Rocio entered eternal life on January 19, 2018 in her home surrounded by her beloved family. Rocio is survived by her husband, Roberto Maldonado; father, Manuel Ramos; sons, Robert Maldonado,...

Jan 18, 2018

Jon Ray Bushnell was born in Hastings, Nebraska on October 7, 1934. He was the second son of Bruce and Bernice and was the last to survive out of his immediate family: parents, older brother, and younger sister. Times were tough during Jon's growing up years because America was just coming out of the Depression. Jon would ride his...

Jan 10, 2018

Ricardo Lopez was born on July 24, 1945 in Edcouch Texas, to Juan and Flavia Lopez. Born the second to the oldest of twelve children. Ricardo came to California at the age of 19 to find work. He found himself in Shafter, where he met his future bride and love of his life Lydia Gutierrez Lopez at the age...

Jan 10, 2018

Zane Sterling Phillips was born March 30th, I920 near Cassville, Missouri to John E. and Vada M. (Blankenship) Phillips. The first 10 years of his life were spent in various small communities in SW Missouri and NE Oklahoma as his father sought to eke out a living for his family. In 1930 the family moved back to the community...

Jan 8, 2018

Jan 7, 2018

Clifford Ray Sanders was born in Porterville, California on May 5, 1941 to C.C. and Mary Sanders. Clifford grew up in Tulare with his two siblings, Charles and Naomi. He graduated from Tulare Union High School and went to work for the Advanced Register. He entered the banking field in the mid 70's. Clifford was very active in the...

Jan 7, 2018

Ethae Mae, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Mae, as she was known to most everyone, was born in McAlester, OK on May 7, 1920, to Alfred W. and Mary Viola (Moore) Roberson. Mae grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Shafter, CA with her family in her early teens and...

Jan 6, 2018

Royce Lee Eslick passed away at his home in Twain Harte, CA on Saturday January 6, 2018. Royce was born in Caddo, Oklahoma and moved to Shafter, CA with his parents and siblings when he was eight years old. Royce is fondly remembered in Shafter for his beautiful voice leading worship at his church. Royce graduated from Shafter high...

Jan 5, 2018

Joe Herman Hokit, 81 of Wasco was born January 12, 1936 to William Herman Hokit and Lillian Anderson Hokit. Joe passed away on January 5, 2018 in Bakersfield, California. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Loreta Hokit. His 2 sons, Billy Hokit and his wife Louise and Mark Hokit. Three Grandsons; Seth Hokit and wife Christina,...

Jan 4, 2018

Dec 30, 2017

Aurora Garcia was born on December 5, 1925, to parents Rafael and Beatriz Acosta, in Edinburg, Texas. She resided in Texas with her parents and 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Aurora was married on October 31, 1940 for 52 years to Pedro Flores Garcia, until his passing on September 30, 1992. She was a caring, attentive mother who absolutely...

Dec 27, 2017

Richard was born to John and Martha Elrich in Bakersfield California. He was the 10th of 13 siblings. He attended Rosedale School and Kern County Union High School. He married Pauline Kroeker in 1950 and they enjoyed 63 years together before her passing in 2014. Richard began working on the family farm in his youth, often hitchhiking out to...

Dec 22, 2017

Genevia Louise Prince was born on July 29, 1935 to Elmer and Lilie Vanwinkle in Bradford, Arkansas. She met and married the love of her life, Albert Ray Prince, on August 12, 1950 in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas. In 1965 the family moved to Wasco, California and have resided there ever since. During her life Genevia was a homemaker and...

Dec 18, 2017

Gregoria Arredondo Delgado was born in Durango, Mexico on May 25, 1933 to parents Andres Arredondo and Maria Del Rosario Soto. Gregoria was a hard worker and provider for her family. She was a humble, happy person who enjoyed listening to classic Spanish music. Gregoria's pastimes were crocheting and sewing for family and friends. Gregoria entered eternal life on...

Dec 12, 2017

Dec 11, 2017

Alberta May Watkins, 84, of Shafter, CA died December 11th, 2017. She was born to the late Albert and Alice (Biggers) Lovelady in Santa Paula, CA on October 8, 1933. Alberta graduated from Compton High School in Compton, CA and was a graduate of Fresno State University. Alberta met Herbert Watkins in Fresno and they married April 9, 1954....

Dec 8, 2017

Phyillis Dallons was born June 12,1952 to Willis and Lucille crook of wasco Ca and went home on December 8, 2017. Phyillis is survived by the love of her life of 44 years Steve Mark Dallons and her three daughters Shannen johnston,Stephanie Dallons and Jennifer Kimble and four grand children Blake Johnston,Cameron Johnston,Joslyn Kimble and Tyler kimble and her...

Dec 7, 2017

Lucille Carter attended 7th Standard Pentecostal Church of God for about 50 years. Lucille was a Woman of God. She was a definitely a Prayer Warrior. Lucille always seemed to have a smile on her face. She had a listening ear and did what she could to help a person in need. She was a Servant of God. Lucille...

Dec 6, 2017

Wesley Scott Asbenson was born on January 07, 1947 to Luverne and Beulah (Scott) Asbenson at home in rural Storla, SD. Wes attended Mt. Vernon High School for his junior years and Augustana Academy in Canton, SD for the other years, graduating from the Academy in 1965. Following high school, Wesley went to auto body school at Greer Technical...