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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.
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...

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