Osvaldo Dominguez Gutierrez
Jul 25, 2016
Osvaldo Dominguez Gutierrez was born on July 15, 1999 in Bakersfield, California to Herlinda Gutierrez and Fernando Dominguez. During his short time here on earth with us Osvaldo made many family memories with his brothers and sisters who will miss him so much. Osvaldo was a wonderful son who loved to smile. He passed away on July 25, 2016....
Mike Glen Gafner
Jul 24, 2016
Michael Glen Gafner was born in Fresno, Ca. on January 16, 1959 to parents, Frank and Mary Jeane Gafner. He graduated from Wasco Union High School in 1977. Mike married Margaret (Dibene) Gafner on May 15, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nv. Mike was well known around town; he was a member of the Elks Lodge, Lions Club and Kiwanas....
Marlene Louise Adams
Jul 23, 2016
Marlene was born on May 4, 1969 and passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Marlene was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Letha Mae Smith
Jul 21, 2016
Letha Mae Smith 1938 – 2016 Letha Mae Smith was born in Rite, OK on March 23, 1938 to parents, Jimmy and Lillian Franks. She married Ross "Bud" Smith on August 14, 1954 at the Pentecostal Church of God. Letha was a homemaker; she enjoyed sewing and of course quilting with the ladies from church. Her baking skills grew...
Federico Garcia Alvarez
Jul 21, 2016
Federico was born on October 31, 1942 to Estevan and Aurora Garcia. He was born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico to a big family. Federico married the love of his life Maria Angel Garcia and together they had 7 beautiful children. On July 21, 2016, Federico passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving...
Marcie Maldonado Rodriguez
Jul 20, 2016
Marcie Maldonado Rodriguez was born in Wasco, Ca. on June 14, 1981, to parents Cain and Connie Maldonado. She attended local schools and graduated from Shafter High in 1999. In high school Marcie was active in Cheerleading and Jr. Miss; after high school she continued her support for the Jr. Miss program behind the scenes. Our family will always...
Gustavo 'Tavo' Adolfo Zamora Garcia
Jul 17, 2016
Gustavo A. Zamora Garcia was born on April 9, 1953 in Pacaya Grande, Guatemala to parents Celso Zamora and Enriqueta Garcia. Tavo as he was known by many, was a humble and caring person who cherished life. He entered eternal life on July 17, 2016 in Bakersfield, Ca surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his mother,...
Clarence Edward Evans
Jul 16, 2016
Clarence Edward Evans was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Robert Calvin and Rosie (Boweling) Evans. He married the love of his life Opal Franks on December 3, 1938 and together they moved to Wasco, California. World War II sent our dad to serve in the Army in the Philippine Island Luzon Campaign. After the war Clarence and Opal moved...
Connie W. Conover
Jul 14, 2016
Connie was born on September 15, 1930 and passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Connie was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
John 'Johnny' Angelo Arismendez
Jul 12, 2016
John Arismendez was born in Salinas, California on October 19, 1947 to Juan and Estella (Delgado) Arismendez. Johnny attended local schools and was an alumni of Shafter High where he was very social and enjoyed participating in many sports especially baseball. He attended college and was then called to serve our county during the Vietnam Conflict stationed at Fort...
Leta Mae Camp
Jul 12, 2016
Leta Mae Camp lost her battle with Alzheimers disease July 12, 2016. Leta was born January 29, 1933 in Bristow, Oklahoma to S.E. and Pauline Brown. The family moved to Wasco, California the same year where Leta attended local schools and graduated from Wasco High School in l950. After graduation from Bakersfield College she went to work for PG&E...
Rafael Loza Gutierrez
Jul 11, 2016
Rafael Loza Gutierrez was born on October 24, 1934 in Jalisco, Mexico to parents Magdaleno Gutierrez and Antonia Loza. He was a caring father and grandfather who loved his grandchildren immeasurably. When he was not spending time with his beloved family at home, he would enjoy his time at the local swamp meet with his children. Rafael had great...
Duncan James Hanson
Jul 10, 2016
Duncan James Hanson, 87, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday July 10, 2016. Duncan was born in Merced, California on July 18th, 1928 to James and Dora Hanson. He was the youngest of five children. Duncan graduated from Chino High School where he was an outstanding athlete and lettered in three sports. Duncan served in...
Elvira G. Martinez
Jul 4, 2016
Elvira was born August 15, 1931 in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to parents, Guadalupe and Josefina Gonzalez. She was a quiet, humble woman; a hard worker who kept employment to the age of 65. Family was everything to Elvira; she was a loyal wife, and a mother who loved to care and cook for all of her family. Her...
Carl Julius Moore
Jul 4, 2016
Carl Julius Moore passed away on July 4 at the age of 73. He was born in Rose, Oklahoma March 31, 1943 to Albert and Melvie Moore. His family moved to California in the early 1950s. In 1963 he met the love of his life Betty Soto Working at the Maple Leaf Potato Shed in Wasco,. They married in...
Carmen Petra Ortiz
Jun 29, 2016
Carmen Petra Ortiz was born August 1, 1929 in Wasco Ca., to parents Reyes and Catalina Garcia. She graduated from Wasco Union High School in 1948, and 2 years later she was married to the love of her life, Andrew Ortiz. Carmen worked as a manager of a credit bureau in Bakersfield for over 30 years. She enjoyed watching...
Agapita Najera Garcia
Jun 28, 2016
Agapita Najera Garcia was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on September 21, 1925 to Vicente and Manuela Najera. It was in Mexico that Agapita met and married the love of her life Zeferino. They were married for over 60 years and together they had 12 beautiful children. Agapita was a loving wife and a caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Olivia Rodriguez
Jun 27, 2016
Olivia Ramos Rodriguez was born in Michoacán, Mexico to Jose Maria and Salud Garibay Ramos. Olivia was always a fighter, a very hardworking person and always provided for her family. She would always worry about the entire family. Her hobbies were gardening, she loved her plants and flowers. Olivia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She attended St. Elizabeth...
Robert Lee Vaughn
Jun 27, 2016
Robert Lee Vaughn was born February 28, 1941 in Safford, Arizona to John and Muriel Vaughn. He worked in construction as a lather, for over 45 years. Robert was a kind person loved by family and many people. He will be kindly remembered as a jokester. Robert Lee Vaugh is survived by his children; Mona, Danny and wife Llori,...
Martin Fernandez Patino
Jun 26, 2016
Martin entered this world on April 18, 1947 in llano Grande Jalisco, Mexico to parents, Leopoldo Fernandez and Feliciana Patino. Many would describe Martin as a great person, who helped everyone. He was a hard worker, who appreciated his time off often enjoying a few beers and watching over his roosters. Martin was an expert gardener who grew a...
