Joel Najera Calderon
Sep 4, 2016
Joel Najera Calderon was born on June 14, 1969 in San Miguel Totolapan Guerrero, Mexico to parents, Juan Najera Reyes and Crescenciana Calderon Cruz. Joel enjoyed dancing and listening to music. Joel spent his days taking long walks around Wasco. He would often end his evenings by relaxing on the sofa either watching an action movie or soccer game....
Charlene Marie Albert
Sep 3, 2016
Charlene Marie Albert passed away at San Joaquin Community Hospital on September 3, 2016. She was born in Los Angeles on April 12, 1947, to Wayne and Mildred Miller, and grew up in Pasadena. After high school she met her future husband on a family camping trip to Huntington Lake, Ca. The two of them loved retelling that story....
Eddie Aubrey Mcnew
Sep 3, 2016
Aubrey was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas to Spurgeon and Annie McNew. He moved to California as a young boy and attended local schools, graduating from Shafter High in 1953. Aubrey moved to Burbank where he was an aircraft mechanic for Lockheed and various other aircraft companies. He served in Vietnam as a civilian helicopter mechanic for one year....
Saundra Gale Joiner
Sep 1, 2016
Saundra Gale Joiner, born February 7, 1962. Saundra gracefully went on to be with the Lord September 1, 2016. Saundra is survived by her parents Perry and Loretta Tiner, husband Chet Joiner, three children; Kyle Joiner and wife Casey, Carley Coble and husband Allan, Phillip LeVasseurand two grandchildrenLincoln and Hadley. Saundra graduated from Wasco High in the class of...
James Arnold Sharp
Aug 28, 2016
James Arnold Sharp was born on January 11, 1949 to Ruby and James Alvin Sharp in Florence, Arizona. He passed away on August 28, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. James is a Vietnam Veteran. James was awarded a Purple Heart for his service to our country as a United States Marine. James was very proud to serve...
Mabel Jane Tackett
Aug 28, 2016
Everyone know her by Janet or Nonnie. Mabel Jane Tackett was born to James and Rosetta Stephens in Sylamore, Arkansas and was raised there. She married Ross Tackett and they moved to Wasco California in 1939. She was married to Ross for 40 years. Mabel worked as a waitress at various restaurants in Bakersfield for many years. She was...
Margie J. Thomas
Aug 26, 2016
Margie was born on January 30, 1933 and passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. Margie was a resident of Joshua Tree, California.
Hugo Sanchez
Aug 25, 2016
Hugo Sanchez Chapa was born in Matatenas Vallesio, Nuevo León on Sept 9th, 1933 to Francisco & Eleuteria Sanchez. He married the love of his life Mary L. Aguilera on July 30th, 1960. Together they had 3 children Roel, Graciela and Victor. Hugo started his own farm labor contracting business in 1980 and continued to run it for 36...
Wilmer 'Bill' Hildebrand
Aug 25, 2016
Wilmer "Bill" Hildebrand was born in Borden, Saskatchewan, Canada on November 10, 1921 to parents, Henry and Annie (Wiebe) Hildebrand. As a young boy his family moved to Milwakee for a short time and then on to Shafter, Ca. by the time he reached 5 years of age. Bill graduated from Shafter High School in 1940 and married the...
Perla Mariana Muñoz
Aug 21, 2016
Perla Mariana Muñoz was born in Bakersfield, California on August 21, 1981 to Antonia Perez and Mariano Muñoz. Perla was a very loving, patient and gentle person who would always help when she was needed. She loved listening to music and was always bubbly laughing, cheerful and full of life. Perla made friends everywhere she went. She loved bringing...
John Mack Ray
Aug 19, 2016
John Mack Ray passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2016 after an extended illness. Born September 15, 1941 in Marshall, Oklahoma to Grover and Verna Ray. As a child, the family moved to California and he spent the rest of his year's in the Bakersfield/Shafter Area. Following his father, John joined Local 460 as a pipeline welder...
John William Rhoades
Aug 18, 2016
John William Rhoades was born in England, Arkansas on March 18, 1930 to parents, Claude Rhoades and Lonnie Rhoades (Cash). John served his country proudly during the Korean War as a mechanic in the Air force. John had a strong work ethic and perseverance and until the age of 80 was working as a security guard. He enjoyed his...
Guadalupe Govea
Aug 14, 2016
Guadalupe Govea was born in Apatzingán, Michoacán, México on April 28, 1971. She came to Californian where she raised her seven children. Guadalupe was a loving mother to her children. She enjoyed socializing with friends and family laughing and talking. Guadalupe was 45 years old when she passed away on August 14, 2016 in Shafter, California. Guadalupe was survived...
John L. Drummond
Aug 14, 2016
John was born on July 31, 1952 and passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016. John was a resident of Yucca Valley, California. UPCOMING FUNERAL SERVICES VISITATION Tuesday, August 23 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Add to Your Calendar Wiefels Yucca Valley Funeral Chapel 57285 Yucca Trail Yucca Valley, CA 92284 Get Directions Send Flowers GRAVESIDE SERVICE Wednesday, August...
Russell Alan Searcy
Aug 10, 2016
Russell was born in Bakersfield, California, raised in Shafter. He graduated Shafter High Class of 1974 and went on to study electronics in Los Angeles, graduating in 1976. He returned to work in the family businesses (Empire TV and Coast to Coast Hardware) for 12 years. Russell was the Vice President of Floyd's Stores until his retirement in 2014....
Beth L. Woodworth
Aug 9, 2016
Beth was born on April 25, 1927 and passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Beth was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Millard Kenneth Hallum
Aug 5, 2016
Millard Kenneth Hallum passed away at his home on August 5, 2016 surrounded by his family. Millard was a hardworking and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Millard was born in Haskell, Oklahoma to Luther and Mollie Hallum on January 31, 1926. Millard grew up on a farm in Haskell with his six sisters and two brothers. In 1944,...
Melvin Eugene Mclaughlin
Aug 2, 2016
Melvin McLaughlin, 81, of Wasco was tragically killed in a vehicle collision on August 2nd, 2016. Melvin was born to Edward and Inez McLaughlin, July 14th, 1935. Melvin and Bonnie McLaughlin married in 1955 and Melvin was widowed in 1999. Melvin remarried and is survived by Edmona McLaughlin, 2014. Melvin's charismatic, curious, and sharp personality impacted those around him...
Marion G. Marmolejo Jr.
Jul 31, 2016
Marion G. Marmolejo, Jr. "Junior" was born on June 16, 1934 in Los Angeles, California. He was called home on to be with the Lord on July 31, 2016. He moved to Arvin, California at the age of 6. He attended local schools and resided in Arvin until his death. He proudly served his country in the US Army....
Agustin Sillas
Jul 28, 2016
Agustin was born on May 28, 1933 and passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Agustin was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
