Norman Leslie Spicer
Mar 14, 2017
Norman Leslie Spicer was born September 13, 1937 in North Tonawanda, New York to Norman Leslie Spicer Sr, and Shluia (Kohn) Spicer. He was raised in Yuma, Arizona leaving upon Graduation from High School to join the Air Force in 1955. His first career field was mechanic with Helicopter Rescue, Later Cross-Training to Welder. During his military career, he...
Claudia S. Plaza
Mar 10, 2017
Claudia Sanchez Plaza was born in Zaragosa, Coahuila, Mexico on June 6, 1916 to parents, Arnulfo and Clarita Sanchez. Her family lived in city right on the border named Acuna, and Claudia attended school there all the way through her college years. She began her career as a school teacher and shortly after she was married to the love...
Odell Joiner
Mar 9, 2017
Odell was born July 17, 1931 to George and Mary Kennedy Joiner in Big Springs, Texas. Odell and his family moved to Alpaugh, California in 1942. Odell grew up in Alpaugh attending school until the middle of his sophomore year in high school when he quit school to go to work. Odell worked for Crockett and Gambogi for a...
Francisco G. Rodriguez
Mar 7, 2017
Francisco G. Rodriguez was born May 31, 1928 in Eagle Pass, Texas to parents, Gonzalo and Apolonia Rodriguez. He joined the military at young age during WWII, and was later recruited to re-enlist during the Korean War. Francisco was very patriotic and proud of his service. Between his service dates he returned to the U.S. and married the love...
Charley Ray Maxey
Mar 3, 2017
Charley was born on May 17, 1930 in Creta Oklahoma to Pearl Lewis Maxey and Nanny Jane (Akers) Maxey. As a child Charley attended the local school in Olustee Oklahoma where he lived with his parents and five older siblings. After meeting and falling in love with Norma June Billington, Charlie joined the National Guard in 1949. Due to...
Sonja Lynne Dunlap
Mar 3, 2017
Sonja Lynne (Rodocker) Dunlap was born in Bakersfield, Ca on August 14, 1958 to parents Jack Wilbur Rodocker and Lola Dee (McGill) Rodocker. Sonja met Jay in 1973 and were married 1 year later on August 24, 1974. Together they raised three children: Jay, Michael, and Joshua. Sonja was described by many as selfless and a ray of sunshine....
Clara Louise Jackson
Mar 3, 2017
Clara Louise Jackson was born in Delano, CA on October 31, 1969 to parents Cecil and Eva Marie Horn. Clara lived here locally her entire life. She married Mike Jackson on June 3, 2006 in Wasco. Clara worked as a warehouse manager at Paramount farms for 25 years. In her free time, she loved to bake; she was well...
Larry Joe Compton
Mar 3, 2017
Larry Joe Compton was born on April 21, 1944 to Robert and Leveta Compton in Chickasha, Ok. He went to be with his LORD on March 3, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Larry was a member of the Shafter Missionary Baptist Church and a faithful employee of Richland Chevrolet for 54 years. Larry loved the family farm and raised...
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...
