Laura Judith Hopkins
Aug 17, 2017
Laura "Judith" Hopkins was born March 18, 1945 in Wasco, CA. to parents, Ellis and Rella Hill. Judith was a local fixture in Shafter; she managed Mission Bank for the last 12 years, and worked at Westamerica Bank for several years before that. In her downtime, she enjoyed making trips over to the coast, and spending quality time at...
Donald Albert Bender
Aug 16, 2017
Don went home to be with his Lord on August 16 after suffering a massive stroke. He was so blessed to have II Timothy 4: 7-8 and 22 read to him by his pastor, Ruben Zartman, just minutes before he passed away. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally,...
Helen Marie Rogers
Aug 14, 2017
Helen Marie (Hulsey) Rogers was born in Wasco, California on October 24, 1944 to parents, Matt and Esta Hulsey. She attended school in Wasco and graduated from Wasco High in 1962. Just a few months later Helen married the love of her life, Royce Rogers, at a ceremony in Bakersfield, California on September 21, 1962. She worked as a...
Janet Barclay Peterson
Aug 14, 2017
Janet Barclay Peterson has passed away at the age of 92 in her home in Shafter. She died of natural causes early on the morning of Monday August 14, 2017. Janet was preceded in death by her sweetheart John L. Peterson 25 months earlier in July of 2015. She lost her first child and only daughter Jill in May...
Raymond Limones
Aug 13, 2017
Raymond Limones was born March 7, 1995 in Delano, CA to Ramon Limones and Priscilla Padilla. He passed away August 13, 2017 in Shafter, CA. He is survived by his Mother and Father, sisters, Alexis and Arianna and brother, Salvador. Raymond is preceded in death by his grandma, Rosemary Vela and sister, Alyssa Limones. Visitation is Wednesday, August 23,...
James 'Jim' Miller
Aug 12, 2017
James "Jimbo" Miller went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2017. Jim was born February 15, 1938 in Stigler, OK to Lester & Iona Miller. Jim moved to California in 1947 and graduated from Shafter High School in 1956. He married Marylan Warren on July 28, 1956 and this year they celebrated 61 years together. They...
Pete Bulaga
Aug 11, 2017
Pete Bulaga was born on July 9, 1933 in Warsaw Poland to Mike and Anna Bulaga. He left this earth to meet Jesus on August 11, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeannette Bulaga, and their children Sandra Dunlap, Tina Richardson (Warren), and Shane Bulaga; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way, and...
Emry Donivan Crawford
Aug 10, 2017
Emry Crawford was born in Long Beach, CA, April 26, 1925 to Donivan "DC" and Addie Crawford. He passed away in Bakersfield, CA, August 10, 2017. Preceding him in death was his loving wife, Norma Dean Mills, and his sisters, Vada Bowles, Doris Mozingo and Ina L. Crawford Emry is survived by daughter, Cindy Lynn Miller and husband David,...
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...
