James Neal Couch
Mar 2, 2017
James Neal Couch was born in Bakersfield, California on September 24, 1953 to parents Arvel Couch and Mildred (King) Couch. Known as "Baby Neal" by many, James joined the Navy after High School and shortly after owned Couch Potato Video. He worked for Save Mart for many years. James enjoyed karaoke with his friends and family. He was a...
David Martinez Barajas
Feb 26, 2017
David was born in Jalisco Guadalajara, Mexico on December 21, 1944 to parents Toribio Martinez and Soledad Barajas. David enjoyed spending quality time with many family and friends. David entered eternal life on February 26, 2017 at his home in Wasco, California. David is survived by his daughters: Olga, Maria Elena, Francis, Ana, Lupe; brother, Abel; sister, Paz; many...
MarÃa Guadalupe Arévalo
Feb 25, 2017
Guadalupe Arevalo 1930 – 2017 Maria Guadalupe Arevalo was born May 9, 1930 in Michoacán, Mexico to parents Jose and Rita Arevalo. Guadalupe enjoyed spending her time with her children and grandchildren. She liked to sing and also tend to her garden. Guadalupe will be remembered for her cooking and care given to her family. She enjoyed watching Mass...
Mauricia Amador
Feb 25, 2017
Mauricia "Maya" Amador was born in Sinaloa, Mexico on January 15, 1955 to Elsie Gutierrez and Manuel Urena. Elsie later met Antonio Vasquez and together they moved to Imperial Valley. Eventually they moved to Wasco, California where Mauricia attended Wasco High and received her GED, later she took some classes at Bakersfield College to become a teacher's aide. She...
Earl Hosman
Feb 20, 2017
Earl Hosman 1931 – 2017 Earl Hosman was one of twin baby boys born on February 7, 1931 in Cardwell, Missouri to parents, Claude and Cora Hosman. The family lived in Cardwell until Earl was a teenager, and they moved to Wasco, California. Earl graduated from Wasco High and met his wife of 65 years, Pat (Tiner) Hosman. The...
James Mitchell Criner Sr.
Feb 18, 2017
James Mitchell Criner Sr. was born on September 2, 1945 in Stigler, Oklahoma to parents George Mitchell and Georgia Pauline Criner. He was a hard-working man who loved his family and his country music. He loved picking his guitar and singing. James made his career in agriculture, starting out working on the farm at the age of 8 with...
Michael Wayne Marsh
Feb 12, 2017
Michael Wayne Marsh was born in Shafter, California on May 5, 1944 to Arthur and Lilli Marsh. His wonderful spirit will be truly missed by all who knew him. Michael passed away on February 12, 2017 in Bakersfield, California. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Lillian. A Graveside Service was held at Shafter Memorial Park...
Gary Wayne Keillor
Feb 10, 2017
Gary Wayne Keillor was born in Hamilton Ontario, Canada on February 23, 1948 to parents Benjamin Keillor and Norma (Baxter) Keillor. He was a hard working man who knew how to fix anything. Some would describe him as a master machinist and avid model railroad builder. Gary accomplished a lot during his 68 years of life. He and his...
Patricia Martin
Feb 8, 2017
Patricia was born on February 12, 1947 and passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Patricia was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Jose Emanuel Nevarez Robledo
Feb 8, 2017
Jose Emanuel Nevarez Robledo was born in Delano, California on July 9, 1991 to parents Alejo and Lucia Robledo. He enjoyed listening to Christian music, playing video games, reading articles on the internet and going out and enjoying nature. Jose is survived by his parents, Alejo and Lucia Robledo; his siblings, Maria Robledo, David Robledo and wife Angela, Joel...
J.C. Crook
Feb 3, 2017
J.C. was born in Vian, Oklahoma in Sequoyah County on June 6, 1932 to parents Jessie James Crook and Bertha Lou (Bryant) Crook. He proudly served in the Navy and loved his Los Angeles Dodgers. J.C. Crook was a hard working man who worked for Wedel Farms in Wasco Ca and retired after working 4 decades. He is survived...
Lavada Prickett
Feb 2, 2017
Lavada Prickett was born September 16, 1924 in McAlester, Oklahoma one of eleven children born to Oscar and Rdella Davis. She married Charles "Chick" Prickett in Oklahoma and they moved to California in 1943 and they worked as migrant farm laborers and eventually settled in McFarland. Lavada worked for Paramount Farms for 26 years and was promoted to floor...
Raymond Randall Tibbals
Jan 31, 2017
Raymond Tibbals was born in Bakersfield Ca. to Robert and Shirley Tibbals. Raymond attended Wasco elementary schools and WUHS. He earned his GED and then attended San Joaquin Valley College to prepare for a career in law enforcement. He worked for 13 years as a Correctional Officer for the State Corrections in Delano. He was an active member of...
Susie Wohlgemuth
Jan 31, 2017
Susie was born on February 21, 1916, in British Columbia, Canada, the second daughter of Henry Martin Dueck and Justina Siemens Dueck. When Susie was 4, her dad decided he had had enough of the cold Canada weather - California was better suited to the kind of farming he was used to in Ukraine. The family boarded a train...
Kenneth Floyd Barker
Jan 30, 2017
Kenny was born in Blanchard Oklahoma on September 22, 1932, to his parents Ora and Rube Barker. He is preceded in death by his parents Ora and Rube, his brother RV and his beloved wife Maxine. Kenny passed away Monday evening January 30th, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Around 1940, he moved to California...
Ruby Lee Payne
Jan 30, 2017
Ruby Lee Payne was born September 2, 1927 in Rudy, Arkansas and was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; on January 30, 2017. She was surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years James M. Payne Sr., her parents George and Eva Gilbert, 3 sisters, 3 brothers, and a...
Consuelo 'Chelo' Mora Almaraz
Jan 30, 2017
Consuelo was born on July 17, 1932 in El Sauz, Guanajuato, Mexico to parents Jose Guadalupe Mora Zavala and Maria Clara Almaraz Gonzales. Consuelo was a loving person, who loved knitting, attending Church, cooking for family, and walking around Wasco. She cherished family time and gatherings with all her loved ones. Consuelo entered eternal life on January 30, 2017...
Miguel Ramirez Rodriguez
Jan 29, 2017
Miguel Ramirez Rodriguez was born in Tungancicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico on February 26, 1961 and passed away on January 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife Soledad DeRamirez; his children, Esteban Ramirez, Elizabeth Ramirez, Jacqueline Ramirez, Edgar Ramirez and Richard Ramirez; his sister, Isabel Ramirez. A viewing was held at Peters Funeral Home in Wasco on Thursday, February 2,...
Roberto Pena Pena
Jan 28, 2017
Roberto Pena Pena was born in Mascota, Jalisco, Mexico on February 17, 1944. On September 9, 1967 at the age of 23 he married Guadalupe (Robles) and this September would have completed 50 years of marriage. They moved to Wasco in 1980 and shortly after he began working in the agriculture business as a laborer. During his years as...
Maria Reyes Ceballos
Jan 27, 2017
Maria Reyes Ceballos was born in Michoacan, Mexico on August 8, 1970 to Serafin and Guadalupe Ceballos. During her time here she enjoyed shopping with her mom and going on walks. Whenever someone had a birthday she loved making them their own special cake. Maria had dreams of traveling to Mexico with her husband Rafael of 29 years. She...
