Jose Alberto Correa
Jun 4, 2016
Jose Alberto Correa was born in Mexico on Dec 10, 1995 to parents Olga Villafuerte and Jose Antonio Correa. Jose had four siblings that he loved very much, Antonio, Claudia, Esmeralda, and Nickol Correa. Jose's family came to the United States in the year 2000 in hopes of starting a new life. His parents encouraged him to do well...
Ernestina Garza Olivas
Jun 4, 2016
Ernestina Garza Olivas July 31, 1954 – June 4, 2016 Ernestina "Tina" Garza Olivas was born in Texas on July 31, 1954 to Gregorio and Magdalena Garza. At an early age, Tina moved to California where she resided in Arvin. Tina married the loved of her life Benigno Olivas and together they raised their four beautiful boys. On June...
Christine Faith Armstrong
Jun 2, 2016
Spc. Christine Faith Armstrong, 27, of Twentynine Palms, California, entered active-duty military service in February 2014 as a motor transport operator. She was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since September 2014. Her awards and decorations include a National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service...
Louise Alebord
Jun 2, 2016
Louise Alebord was born in Pierreville, Quebec, Canada on September 17, 1920, to parents Donat and Bertha Durand. She loved to spend time in her huge rose garden. Louise also enjoyed quilting, knitting and of course she will be remembered for crocheting such large, beautiful blankets for family and close friends. Another skill she became proficient in was her...
Carol Ann Ary
May 31, 2016
Carol Ann (Crane) Ary was born January 1, 1952 in Hayward, CA to parents Paul and Ellen (Heinriks) Crane. She graduated from Shafter High School in 1970. Carol loved to cook and bake, she was especially talented at decorating cakes. She loved the Lord and Church, and during her downtime she always enjoyed playing scrabble. Carol was preceded in...
Elbert Lewis Burtcher
May 31, 2016
Elbert Burtcher (aka Pops) was born August 10, 1927, in Alex, Oklahoma to Rosa (Jones) and Clarence Burtcher. He was raised in Bradford, Arkansas with his numerous siblings. In 1945, Elbert changed his birthday to February 11, 1927, so he would be eligible to join the Army six months before his actual 18th birthday. Little did he know, he...
James Hubert Berryhill
May 31, 2016
James Hubert Berryhill June 25, 1941 – May 31, 2016 James Hubert Berryhill was born on June 25, 1941 to James Emmett Berryhill and Odessa Faye Wiswell. He was born and raised in Corona, California. James was a Veteran of Vietnam war, proudly serving in the Army. He graduated with a High School diploma and work in transportation as...
Vernon Lee Searcy
May 28, 2016
Vernon was born August 23, 1927 in Carnegie, OK to Clay and Ona Searcy. He graduated from Carnegie High School and then served in the U.S. Army. Vernon married the love of his life, Ruth Winter in 1945. He went to work for Superior Oil Co. as a gas plant mechanic and worked at this trade almost 20 years....
Jesus Uribe Aguayo
May 28, 2016
Jesus Aguayo was born in Mexico on June 28, 1957 to parents Marciano Aguayo and Maria Del Rosario Uribe. He entered eternal life on May 28, 2016 at 58 years old. Chuy, as he was called by many, was a hard worker and provider for his family. Most would describe Chuy as a reliable, happy man. He enjoyed singing...
Beatriz Garcia Penaloza
May 28, 2016
Beatriz Garcia Penaloza Beatriz Garcia Penaloza was born on July 8, 1921 to Cerapio and Evarista Garcia. She was born and raised in Guerrero, Mexico. It was in Mexico that Beatriz married the love of her life and together they had 12 wonderful children. Beatriz was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her...
Jay Varner Wilson
May 23, 2016
Jay Varner Wilson was born August 30th, 1975 in Bakersfield, California. He passed into his Heavenly home from his Earthly home at the Shafter Airport on May 23rd, 2016. He was raised two miles south of Shafter with his two older brothers, Steve and Sam. Jay attended Richland School and graduated from Shafter High School in 1994. He attended...
Cortland Coy Tatlow
May 21, 2016
Cortland C. Tatlow, age 66 of Wasco, CA, passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center in Shafter, CA, Saturday, May 21, 2016. Cortland was born October 1, 1949 in Loup City, NE; graduated High School in Farwell, NE; joined the Air Force in 1969; and met and married the love of his life, Deloris Spanel, on September 5, 1970....
Freddie Lee Gott
May 21, 2016
Freddie Lee Gott was born on February 19, 1925 as Freddie Lee Randall in Spadra, Arkansas to Thomas Timpie Randall. She passed to be with her Lord on Mary 21, 2016. She was the youngest of six children. Three brothers Cecil, Woodrow, and James Randall, two sisters, Elsie and Eunice. Freddie was preceded in death by all her siblings...
Ramon Miranda
May 20, 2016
Ramón Miranda Márquez was born in Talalcosahua, Jalisco, Mexico on September 7, 1955 to MarÃa Auxilio Márquez and Refugio Miranda. He came to the Kern County area in 1971 and raised his three sons. Ramón Jr. with Blanca Vela, and Carlos and Esteven with Gloria Andrade. Ramón was a loving father who always set a wonderful example of hard...
Gorden Roy Kirschenmann
May 19, 2016
Gorden Kirschenmann retired about ten years ago, but he kept working at his knife shop in North Fork, ID. Gorden specialized in custom one-of-a-kind steak and carving knife sets. He also used his artistic talent to design and make custom trophy award displays, usually centered round a custom knife with special carving and/or engraving. He felt that there is...
Antonio Saldivar Campuzano
May 18, 2016
Antonio Saldivar Campuzano was born in Morelos, Mexico on January 17, 1949 to Piov Saldivar and Eva Campuzano. Antonio was a hard worker that loved spending time with his family. Antonio entered eternal life on May 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Antonio is survived by his son, Efren Saldivar; daughters, Evangelena Saldivar (Julio C. Hernandez), Lucia Saldivar...
Jane Vivian Mcclain
May 15, 2016
Jane Vivian (Ingalls) McClain passed away peacefully Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the age of 98 in Bakersfield. She is survived by her two sons Charles McClain and Carl McClain, daughters-in-law Gay Parker and Margie McClain, her grandchildren Luke McClain, Dana Parker-McClain, Ian McClain and Marlena McClain, and many great grandchildren. Jane is reunited with her father Carl Ingalls,...
Allen E. Cott Sr.
May 13, 2016
Allen was born on July 4, 1924 and passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. Allen was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Soledad 'Chole' Perez
May 13, 2016
Soledad "Chole" Perez was born March 10, 1944 to Socorro and Maria Guadalupe Perez. She was born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico. Chole was loved by all that knew her. On May 13, 2016, Chole passed away surrounded by her loved ones. A Mass of a Christian Burial was officiated by Father Jorge De La Torre on Wednesday, May...
Alfredo Zepeda Torres Jr.
May 11, 2016
Alfredo Z. Torres Jr. Alfredo Z. Torres Jr. was born in Bakersfield, CA on October 07, 1981 and passed away on May 11, 2016. He was raised and lived in Arvin. He was known by his friends and family as "Jr." and "Congo". Survived by parents Alfredo Torres Sr. and Concepcion P. Torres, siblings Roberta Torres, Laura Mata, Eutimio...
