Lenora Anna Porter
Feb 7, 2016
She came to Bakersfield, CA, when she was four years old with her family. Lenora was the third of seven children, to whom she was very close. After marrying John Porter, they lived in Wasco, CA, where they raised their three children. She is preceded in death by husband John Porter, daughter Diane Johnson; brothers Jimmy, Gerald, Donald and...
Angela 'Angie' Melendez
Feb 6, 2016
Angela Melendez known by many as "Angie" was born October 9, 1932 in Saticoy, California to Refugio and Isabel Melendez. Angie was proud of her Chumash heritage. She was a skilled basket weaver, an important gift in the Chumash culture. She had a wonderful imagination and quirky sense of humor that everyone enjoyed. Angie loved men with a sense...
Mark Allen Fain
Feb 1, 2016
Mark Fain was born in Bakersfield, California on January 26, 1973 to Opal Mae Morris and Bobby Gene Fain. Mark was raised in Shafter and attended local schools. He was a wonderful son, brother and uncle. He enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his family. Mark had a vivid imagination and a contagious laugh that his family...
Velta Lou Dickey
Jan 31, 2016
Velta Lou Dickey August 8, 1935 – January 31, 2016 Velta lou Dickey was born in Oklahoma on August 8, 1935 to Ed Davis and Ocie Holt. At a young age, Velta moved to California where she resided in Bakersfield, California. She worked as a waitress for over 15 years. She met and married the love of her life...
Victor Solis Camargo
Jan 27, 2016
Victor Camargo Solis was born on November 30, 1956 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Reymundo and Sara (Solis) Camargo. Victor worked as a laborer and construction for many years. He came from Mexico to Lompoc when he was 17 years old and lived and worked in Lompoc California since then. Victor enjoyed listening to music and he was a very...
Veda Dolores Mills
Jan 27, 2016
Veda Delores Mills, 85, of Bakersfield passed away the morning of January 27, 2016 with her son holding her hand. She was diagnosed with cancer in November 2015 and fought her short battle with all of her might. Veda was born in Wasco, CA to Charles and Lucille Galbreath in 1930. Veda lived and attended school in Lost Hills,...
Ernestina Rendon
Jan 22, 2016
Ernestina Rendon was born January 26, 1947 in Casa Grande, AZ. She married Ramon Rendon and the couple settled in Bakersfield, CA where they started raising their family. Ernestina was a rock for her family; she dedicated much of her life to her taking care of her children and grandchildren. Whether through her cooking or advice, taking the kids...
Exito Vargas Villalpando
Jan 19, 2016
Exito Villalpando was born March 2, 1929 in Jerome, Arizona to Julia (Vargas) and Victor Villalpando. Exito and his sister, Angelita (Torres) came to Wasco in 1946 and he met his future wife Julia Ramirez. Shortly after arriving he began his 36-year career with Wasco Concrete. He was known to the farmers and all his friends as "Papa". After...
Paul A. Tremblay
Jan 19, 2016
Paul was born on November 30, 1930 and passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Paul was a resident of Twentynine Palms, California.
Thomas G. Lund
Jan 17, 2016
Thomas Gail (Scotty) Lund was born on June 22, 1926 in Fountain Green, Utah to Christian Mortensen Lund and Annie Laura Hunter Lund, the 10th of 10 children. Thomas passed away quietly in his sleep on January 17, 2016 at the age of 89. Thomas married Agnes Archibald on June 4, 1946. They lived in Utah and California, the...
Manuel Martinez Araujo
Jan 16, 2016
Manuel Martinez Araujo was born on May 24, 1972 in Guerrero, Mexico to J. Santos Martinez and Elizabeth Araujo. Manuel was a hard worker and enjoyed many jobs in agriculture, especially working on the tractor. He enjoyed spending time with his family, who he loved unconditionally. Manuel passed away on January 16, 2016. He was 43 years old. Manuel...
Joyce Marie Sullens
Jan 16, 2016
Joyce was born in Hanford CA.to parents Earl and Ada Britton. She grew up in Angiola and attended elementary and high school in Corcoran. She worked in the food service industry for over 50 years, at various restaurants in the Tulare area. She was a great single mom who raised 3 children; Earl Harris, Regina Harris and Darla Dodd....
Rosalie Nellie Walston
Jan 16, 2016
Rosalie Walston, age 83, died peacefully at her daughter's home with family by her side on January 16, 2016. A memorial church service will be held on Friday January 29th at St. John's Valley of Faith in Arvin, Ca. at 11am with a remembrance lunch to follow. Rosalie was born on January 25, 1932 in Barry County, Missouri, to...
Mae Dean Robertson
Jan 15, 2016
Mae Dean Robertson was born July 28, 1930 in Hermleigh, Texas one of 5 children born to Martha (Hawkins) and Oscar Wilcox. Mae graduated from Wasco Union High School. Shortly after graduation she married Larry Robertson on June 12, 1949. Mae and Larry enjoyed camping with family. Going to Morro Bay to spend time with family and friends was...
Catherine Flora Morgan
Jan 13, 2016
Catherine Flora Morgan March 1, 1927 – January 13, 2016 Cathy was born in Antlers, Oklahoma, in 1927, she met and married Leon "Red" Morgan in 1943, Magnolia Mississippi. Then they moved to Shafter California and lived for over 60 years, both were very involved in their community She was responsible for building the veterans memorial wall resting in...
Marion Louise Marlow
Jan 11, 2016
Marion was born to Alva (Buster) and Mary Clark on July 22, 1931 in Wheeler, Texas. She entered her eternal life on January 11, 2016. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our "Bongie". Marion married Tony Visser in 1950 and had two girls and two boys (Karen, Becky, Ted and Tony). For 11 years she...
Leonardo Morales Bautista
Jan 7, 2016
Leonardo Morales Bautista January 7, 2016 – January 7, 2016 Leonardo Morales Bautista was born on January 7, 2016 to Gonzalo Morales and Sofia Bautista. Baby Leonardo was loved deeply by all his family. He entered God's eternal cradle on January 7, 2016.
Jose Zavala Perez
Jan 6, 2016
Jose Zavala Perez July 14, 1957 – January 6, 2016 Jose Zavala Perez was born on July 14, 1957 to Federico Zavala Garcia and Margarita Perez Mesa. He was born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico with his brothers and sisters. Jose has been a member of the community of Arvin for over 20 years. He has worked in Agricultural...
Mario A. Alvarez
Jan 4, 2016
Mario was born on January 19, 1945 and passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. Mario was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Raymond Arthur Greene
Jan 4, 2016
Raymond A. Greene, an 80-year resident of California and 15-year resident of Yucca Valley, died Jan. 5, 2016, after a long illness. Ray passed away with his wife of 56 years at his side, with the comfort of his little dog Nicki. The son of Arthur and Sadie Greene, he was born Dec. 15, 1933, in Minnesota. Ray served...
