Roy Ratzlaff
Feb 19, 2016
Roy Ratzlaff, 92, of Shafter, CA, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep. He was a lifetime Shafter resident and served his country in the U.S. Navy. Roy is survived by his Lucy, his loving wife of 64 years, daughter Patricia Bianucci (Paul), daughter Louise Brummett (Ron), son Steven, daughter Boni Slivkoff, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and brother...
Alvin R. Lepp
Feb 19, 2016
Alvin R. Lepp September 27, 1932 – February 19, 2016 Alvin Lepp went to heaven on Friday, February 19, 2016. Alvin was born September 27, 1932 to Frank and Matilda Lepp in Dalhart, Texas. He was raised in Orland, California where he attended elementary and high school. Alvin met his wife, Iva Koenig at Fresno Pacific College in 1951....
Fermin - Garcia-Ramirez
Feb 18, 2016
Funeral service for Fermin Garcia Ramirez, age 67 of Lost Hills, will be on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 12noon at St. John's Catholic Church. Fr. Raul Sanchez will officiate. Visitation and Holy Rosary will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Peters Funeral Home from 4-8pm and Inurnment will be held at a later date at Coachella...
Eva Ilda Grantham
Feb 10, 2016
Eva Ilda Grantham was born May 16, 2016 in San Benito, Texas, one of twelve children born to Ascension (Tijerina) and Concepcion Luna. The family moved to California in 1958 to Coalinga and Eva graduated from Coalinga High School with the Class of 1972. The family then moved to Lost Hills in 1973 and Eva met Kelley D. Grantham....
Donald Brian Smart
Feb 10, 2016
Donald Brian Smart September 27, 1957 – February 10, 2016 Donald Brian Smart was born on September 27, 1957 to Gordon Smart and Joan (Wagstaff) Smart. He was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. At an early age, Donald moved to California where he resided in Bakersfield. Donald work in Automotive Repairs as a mechanic for over 25 years....
Jessie Mae Cole
Feb 8, 2016
Jessie Mae Cole was born January 9, 1933 in Allen, OK to parents Jess and Margie (Jones) Elmore. When she was still a young woman, the family made their way to California and eventually to the town of Shafter. Jessie graduated from Shafter High in 1952 and then married Doyle Cole in November of 1954. She worked as a...
Elvina Cummings
Feb 7, 2016
Elvina Avants was born on March 22nd, 1928 in Maysville, Oklahoma. She arrived in Shafter, California where she went on to attend Shafter High School. Elvina married Ray Cummings in 1946 and they had three children, Randy, Carol and Ted. They raised their family in Shafter, California where Elvina was very active in the Southern Baptist Church. Elvina enjoyed...
Kenneth Roland Owens
Feb 7, 2016
Kenneth Roland Owens was born in Howe, Texas on December 29, 1930 to loving parents, Richard Owens and Ruby Owens (Ellington). Kenneth enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1949 and served his country proudly in the Korean War. Kenneth was reunited with the love of his life, Marie Owens, on February 7, 2016. He was 85 years old. Kenneth...
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....
