Tony L. Guerrero
May 5, 2015
Tony Lopez Guerrero was born on October 12, 1943 in Texas to Alfredo Guerrero and Maria (Lopez) Guerrero. He was a proud Texan man, but eventually moved to kern county at 17 years old. A Couple years after moving to California; he married his soul mate, Susie (Aguirre) Guerrero on September 15, 1962. They made Arvin their home, where...
Pedro - Gasca Fonseca
May 5, 2015
Pedro was born May 28, 1931 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Pedro Gasca Zavala and Trinidad Fonseca. He married the love of his life, Gudelia Quintino Almanza 67 years ago and together they raised their eight children. Pedro was a loving, happy man that enjoyed riding horses when he had free time. He appreciated nature and the majestic scenes it...
Cynthia Hope Thomasson
May 4, 2015
Cynthia Hope (Burke) Thomasson was born on June 24, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee. At an early age Cynthia moved to Arvin. Her decision to move to the quiet town rewarded her with a life filled with love and companionship alongside her husband John Thomasson and three children. On May 4, 2015, Cynthia passed away. She is survived by her...
Justin Gene Brewer
May 3, 2015
Justin Gene Brewer was born November 25, 1983 to Tammy Lynn Henley and Terry Gene Brewer in Bakersfield, CA. He attended Richland Elementary and Shafter High Schools. Justin worked in construction with his father and enjoyed reading in his off time. Growing up he enjoyed learning the martial art of Taekwondo and the discipline it required for growth. He...
Helen Agnes Nickel Froese
May 2, 2015
Helen Nickel Froese was born December 19, 1922, in Hillsboro, KS, to Isaac and Lena Krause Nickel. At the age of 92, she died May 2, 2015, at the Bakersfield Heart Hospital, never regaining consciousness after gall bladder surgery on April 26. She was predeceased by her mother and father; sisters Rose Baerg, Sally Cline, and Erna Jones; husband,...
Rosario Ruelas De Ramirez
May 1, 2015
Rosario Ruelas de Ramirez was born November 6, 1920 to Guadalupe and Cirilo Ruelas in Ayotitlan, Jalisco, Mexico. She and Alfredo Ramirez were married in Mexico and the family moved to Wasco in 1972. Upon her arrival in Wasco, Rosario worked as a farm worker for Superior Farms until her retirement. Rosario enjoyed tending to her garden, preparing meals...
Aurelia Quintero Reyes
May 1, 2015
Aurelia was born in Durango, Mexico on July 27, 1956 to Natividad and Santiaga Quintero. Aurelia was 58 old when she passed away on May 1, 2015 in Bakersfield, California. She was a wonderful mother to her children Jose A. Reyes, Lucila Quintero Reyes, Mireya Quintero Reyes, Martin Ortiz, Anna Ortiz, Micaela Ortiz, Carlos Ortiz and Dulce Flor Ortiz;...
Treba Dell Grissom
Apr 30, 2015
Treba Dell Grissom was born April 18, 1926 to Amy Faye (Ward) and Circus William Pickens in Arkansas. She lived in Arvin for over 50 years, working for over 30 years at Kern County Child Protective Services as a social worker. Treba is survived by her children, 5 sons, Roger, Russell, Bobby, Ronald and Carrie; 2 daughters, Carolyn Livsey...
Elfrieda Reimer
Apr 20, 2015
Elfrieda Loewen Reimer was called to her eternal home on April 20th, 2015 at the age of 89. Elfrieda was born May 15, 1925 to Peter L. Loewen and Katherine (Tena) Penner in Collinsville, OK but grew up attending Williams Elementary School in the Mennonite Ebenfeld community near Hillsboro, KS, graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1942. Elfrieda attended...
Charles 'Charlie' Wayne Reynolds
Apr 20, 2015
Charlie left us to be with his Lord and Savior after a short battle with cancer. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife Lillie Mae Reynolds and Brother-in-law Jesse Cleveland Sr. among others. He is survived by many loved ones. Charlie was a simple man who loved his family. There will be a simple outdoor chapel service followed...
Jack Edward Landis
Apr 18, 2015
Jack Edward Landis was born in Utah to Clyde and Virginia (Tolliver) Landis. Jack had many friends, he loved food especially french fries and was always in the kitchen. He loved to work on his puzzles on a daily basis and he was sure to let someone know when he dropped a piece. He also enjoyed crushing cans, tapping...
Michael Boyd Rexius
Apr 14, 2015
Michael Boyd Rexius was born January 3, 1955 in Bakersfield to Ray and Mary Ellen Rexius and was a life-long resident of Wasco. Mike graduated from Wasco Union High School with the Class of 1973 and went on to attend Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo for two years. During a summer break from college, he got a part-time job...
Rosavelia Gamboa Montoya
Apr 14, 2015
On April 14, 2015, our Heavenly Father called one of his devoted children home; Rosavelia Gamboa Montoya. Rosavelia was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. she is survived by her three sons, Efrain (Polly) Montoya, Octavio (Melida) Montoya, and Hector Montoya; two daughters Rosalinda (Pat) Compton, Silvia (Brad) McKinzie; beautiful grandchildren Jeffrey and Meaghan Montoya, Timothy G., Andrew,...
Kemitt Earl Prickett
Apr 14, 2015
Kermit Earl Prickett was born in Stanton, Texas to Ollis and Lorene (Francis) Prickett. Kermit worked for the Department of Water Resources for the State of California for 20 years. He was a Dodgers and Lakers fan and on his free time he enjoyed solving puzzles. Kermit was a lifelong church member of Assembly of God. In accordance to...
Jane Lucille Burtner
Apr 12, 2015
Jane Lucille Burtner was born on June 25, 1921 in Miami, Arizona to Herbert and Helen (Hall) Robards. Jane was a long-time clerk at Wasco High School in the administration office. Jane Lucille Burtner is preceded in death by her husband Jack Burtner 2008. She is survived by her oldest son, Jon and wife Karen, their two children, Jake...
J. Isabel Arellano Cardenas
Apr 10, 2015
J. Isabel Arellano Cardenas was born November 19, 1939 in Yurecaro, Michoacan to J. Trinidad Arellano and Amalia Cardenas. He devoted more than 30 years of his life doing Government work for Mexico. He was a hard working and loving man that will be missed. His wife, Elva (Pimentel) Arellano and family love him very much. There will be...
Catarino Garcia Macias
Apr 9, 2015
Catarino Garcia Macias was born March 1, 1943 in El Rosario, Jalisco, Mexico to Esperanza (Macias) and J. Guadalupe Garcia, one of six children. He and Angelina Cuellar married in Mexico and would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. They moved to California, living in Salinas and Coalinga before settling in Shafter in 1980. Catarino was a...
Christina Hernandez Rodriguez
Apr 7, 2015
Christina Hernandez Rodriguez was born October 30, 1988 in Bakersfield, California to Ernestina Ambrocio Hernandez and Jose Guadalupe Rodriquez. Christina attended elementary schools in Delano. Then the family moved to Wasco and she graduated from Wasco Union High School with the Class of 2006. She went on to attend Bakersfield College. Christina worked as a receptionist in dental offices...
Adolfo Garcia Pantoja
Apr 6, 2015
Adolfo Garcia Pantoja was born on December 31, 1933 in Xoconostle municipality Yuriria, Guanajuato to Eduardo GarcÃa and Isabel Pantoja. Adolfo was a cheerful, positive man that loved his family. His joy was to see his Family united. He was a very respectful, very sincere and faithful man. He enjoyed his brother's company, whom he always shared a good...
Jorge Reyes Torres Jr.
Apr 5, 2015
Baby Jorge R. Torres Jr. entered God's heavenly gates on April 5, 2015 in Shafter, Ca. He did not get to experience life on earth, but is loved by his entire family. He is survived by his parents Jorge Reyes and Yvonne F. (Martinez) Torres; brother Sebastian Sauceda; sisters Jazmin Torres, Rosemarie Torres; grandparents Hope Vera and Robert Martinez,...
