Jackie Ray Jones
May 4, 2016
Jack Jones, 81, of Bakersfield, passed away May 4, 2016 at Mercy South West. Born Jackie Ray Jones on May 31, 1934 in Merkel, TX. He loved his family very much and was proud of each and every one of them. Jackie was married 41 years to JoAnn Jones. Jack is survived by his wife, JoAnn; his children, Brenda...
Dorothy Downing
May 3, 2016
Dorothy (Ione) Downing Born 10/21/1944 in Pine bluff, Arkansas. Died 5/3/2016. She is survived by husband Lee Downing and two sons, Quinn and Jared. She and Lee had been married 50 years. She was very artistic and loved to paint. But raising 3 boys and taking care of all the household chores did not leave much time to paint....
Ping Jum Dang
May 2, 2016
Ping Jum Dang was born December 15, 1944 to parents Dang King Lung and Seto Yuet To, in Gwong Dung Hi Ping Ping On Lei, Canton, China. In January of 1965 he married the love of his life, Situ Mei Xiu, and the couple was blessed with 3 children. Ping brought the family to the U.S. in 1981 and...
Elmer R. Starr
May 2, 2016
Elmer passed peacefully in the early hours of May 2, 2016 with his children by his side. In his final days, while his health rapidly declined he was surrounded by family around the clock faithfully ensuring he felt the love and affection he so generously gave to all during his days on this earth as he made his transition...
Michael H. Neal
Apr 29, 2016
Michael was born on April 14, 1987 and passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. Michael was a resident of Desert Hot Springs, California.
Vera Janette Zarzana
Apr 29, 2016
Vera Jenette Zarzana (Church) 1936-2016 Vera lost her struggle with Alzheimer's on April 29th, 2016. Born on July 4th, 1936 to John and Agnus Church, Vera used to say that she was so special because the whole nation celebrated her birthday! Vera is survived by her twin daughters Dena Fiad and Dana (Gary) Crawford. Grandchildren Dustin (Holly) Paul, Jeremy...
Karen L. Atwell
Apr 26, 2016
Karen L. Atwell, née Phelps, of Yucca Valley, passed away April 26th, 2016 at age 74. She was born in Albany, California to Cyril and Merle (Sartor) Phelps on December 18th, 1941. She later moved with her family to Compton, California. She skipped a grade at Emerson Elementary and attended Compton High School where she wrote for the school...
Luciana 'Tillee' Ornelas Huizar
Apr 22, 2016
Tillee was born September 30, 1947 in Bakersfield, California to Martin and Luciana Ornelas. Raised in Buttonwillow and graduated from Shafter High School in 1964. She later served in the United States Marine Corp where she met and married the father of her two older sons, Martin and Bruce Adkins. Upon her honorable discharge from the USMC, Tillee moved...
Eva Arias
Apr 20, 2016
Eva Arias August 18, 1976 – April 20, 2016 Eva Arias was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on August 18, 1976 to Ramon and Esperanza Hernandez. She grew up in a big family with 5 brothers and sisters. Eva graduated from school with a High School Diploma. Eva enjoyed spending time with her family. She had two beautiful little girls...
Hattie Marie Sisley
Apr 19, 2016
Hattie was born to Charlie and Edna Lloyd on May 10, 1930 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Hattie had a brother named Charles and two sisters; Lorene & Liz. She had the best childhood a young girl could ask for during the Great Depression. Hattie had to help with the family to make ends meet. As she grew into a young...
Jack Flores
Apr 18, 2016
Jack Flores was born on October 4, 1963 in Fresno, CA to Frank and Ofelia Flores. He was raised in Lamont, California where he attended the local schools and graduated Arvin High School. Jack worked in construction and he work on different projects around Kern County. He was known as "Jack of all trades". He was also huge fan...
Emily Monique Reyes
Apr 15, 2016
Emily Monique Reyes was born in Bakersfield, California on May 29, 1999 to proud mother, Monika Ruiz. Emily recently graduated from Grizzly Youth Academy on December 18, 2015. She was a joyous person, who enjoyed being around family and friends. Her family would describe Emily as a lovely person. Emily passed away on April 15, 2016 in San Luis...
Marilyn Gail Kasinger
Apr 15, 2016
Marilyn Gail Kasinger was born on January 17, 1939 in Utah to Dowl Padgett of Santa Nella, California and Thelma Padgett of Santa Nella, California. Dowl Padgett was born in Galina, Kansas where he was a truck driver for 14 years in Salinas, California. Thelma H. Padgett was born in Fredonia, Kansas where she was a nurse aide for...
Edna Beatrice Coble
Apr 13, 2016
Edna Coble came into this world 89 years ago on May 7th, 1926 in Keota, Oklahoma. She was a loving soul that made every house she walked into a home; with love, respect and kind words. On April 11th, 1946 she married the love of her life, Vernon Coble, and their family grew. Edna had three beautiful children two...
Herman Thomas Hill
Apr 10, 2016
Herman Thomas Hill, better known as "Tommy" of Shafter, CA went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016 peacefully in his sleep at his residence in Shafter. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 20, 1954 to the late Alta Jessee (Bradford) and Fredrick Jessee. He grew up and lived in Shafter, CA. Tommy worked...
James Lee Cartwright
Apr 7, 2016
James Lee Cartwright October 19, 1923 – April 7, 2016 James Lee Cartwright was born on October 19, 1923 to W.B. McClure and Lavera Cartwright. He was born and raised in Drumwright, Oklahoma. James was a Veteran of War World II, proudly serving in the Navy. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree and work in health care as a...
Tammy Dee Reeves
Apr 4, 2016
Tammy Dee Reeves was born on January 12, 1961 to Jan Fraizer. She was devoted wife and loving mother to her 4 children. Tammy was more than a home maker, she had the home that made everyone feel safe and secure. No matter where she was, her warmth and devotion made a home out of that place. On April...
Roberto Galicia
Apr 3, 2016
Roberto Galicia was born on July 7, 1940 to Faustino and Juana Galicia. He was born and raised in Mexico. He work in merchandising as a furniture detailer for over 40 years. Roberto met and married the love of his life his wife Teresa Orozco and together they had 5 children. On April 3, 2016, Roberto passed away. Roberto...
Robert Joe Pickinpaugh
Apr 3, 2016
Robert Joe Pickinpaugh went to be with Jesus on Sunday April 3, 2016. He passed away in his sleep at his son's home early in the morning. He battled COPD for 7 years and finally took his last breath. Robert was born on October 11, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert Joseph and Dorothy Pickinpaugh. He was a big...
Connie Larea Malone
Apr 2, 2016
In loving memory of Connie (Peters) Malone. Connie lived in Shafter, CA with her husband and mother. She passed away April 2nd, 2016 at the young age of 55. Connie passed away at Keck Hospital USC from heart related issues while awaiting surgery to be done on a future date. She was born November 13th, 1960 in Wasco, CA....
