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Juan Jose Gonzalez
Oct 24, 2015
Juan Jose Gonzalez was born in Thalhaulilo, Durango, México on March 16, 1963 to Elsa Torres. Juan grew up in Filmore, California where he attended school and was a Filmore High alumni. He moved to the Shafter area after high school 1982 and met his wife Maria Teresa. Together they raised their four children. Juan was a farm laborer...
Dominic Angelo Avalos- Estrada
Oct 23, 2015
Dominic Angelo Avalos-Estrada was born September 22, 2015 in Bakersfield, California to Jacob Avalos and Adriana Estrada. He was a sweet baby that brought so much joy and happiness to his family. He was taken away from us too soon on October 23, 2015. He is survived by his parents Jacob Avalos and Adriana Estrada. A visitation will be...
Armando Morales Padilla
Oct 22, 2015
Armando Morales Padilla was born in El Paso, Texas on March 17, 1931 to MarÃa Morales and Alberto Padilla. He moved to California at the age of 10, and attended Tulare Public Schools before leaving school at the age of 15 in order to work full time to help support his family. He took great pride in his work...
Ma Zenaida Guzman De Escutia
Oct 22, 2015
Ma Zenaida Guzman de Escutia was born on February 4, 1945 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Raul Guzman and Maria Garcia. Zenaida was tendered hearted soul that cared deeply about her family. She put her family first and was always there for them. Zenaida enjoyed spending time with her loving husband and wonderful children. She embrace God's arms on October...
James Wesley O'Neal
Oct 21, 2015
Called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in Porterville, CA, at the age of 77. James was born in Arkansas on April 3, 1938. He was the beloved son of Forrest Jethro O'Neal and Clara Belle McDonald O'Neal. Forever remembered by sisters, Gracie O. Hensley (Bill), and Evelyn H. McCurry (Lloyd). Survived by a host of...
Garrett Richard Mozingo
Oct 19, 2015
Garrett Richard Mozingo was born in Bakersfield, California on September 1, 1991 to Janice and Richard Mozingo. Garrett grew up in Wasco and those closest to him remember him as a fun-loving and happy child. He was on the wrestling team for a number of years, and also had fond memories of frequent camping trips with his family. Garrett...
Raymond Balderas Iii
Oct 15, 2015
Raymond Balderas III entered God's heavenly cradle on October 15, 2015 in Bakersfield, California to Raymond Balderas Jr. and Alexandrea Vasquez. Although Raymond's precious life was momentary, he has touched his family's hearts' for eternity. He will be remembered and loved. Baby Raymond Balderas III is survived by his beloved parents, Raymond Balderas Jr. and Alexandrea Vasquez; brothers, Jorden...
Martin Serna Escalona
Oct 15, 2015
Martin Serna Escalona was born in Mexico City, Mexico on May 7, 1966 to Auroa Serna and Fidel Escalona. An ambitious hard worker, Martin believed anything was possible if you set your mind to it. He was a man who overcame many obstacles in his life with stride, faith and love. He always rose up to a challenge and...
Russell Dale Winter
Oct 14, 2015
Russell Winter was born on June 9, 1947 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to James Winter and Maude Looney. At an early age, he learned the value of hard work and dedication. He quickly climbed the company ladder to become a supervisor. Russell's children looked up to him. He was an amazing father who loved his children very much. He passed...
Rebecca Zoann Stone
Oct 13, 2015
Rebecca Zoann Stone was born on December 19, 1964 in Bakersfield, California to Melvin Stone and Norma (Royal) Stone. She was born and raised in Bakersfield where she attended the local schools and was a high school graduate. After she graduated high school, Rebecca enter the world of fashion where she work in sales. She was natural stylist and...
Larry Stephen Michael
Oct 10, 2015
Larry Stephen Michael was born on July 5, 1950 in Oklahoma to Bill Michael and Bessie Wright. He graduated with a High School Diploma. Larry was a natural born leader, he quickly became a Manager for a local Restaurant. Larry grew up in a big family. He was very close to his siblings and enjoyed spending time with them....
Susan Lea Allen
Oct 9, 2015
Susan Lea Palmer was born in Fresno, California on November 27, 1948 to Charlotte Lea (Williams) and Billy Mack Palmer. Susan was raised in the central valley and graduated from Wasco High in 1966. She was very involved with her class activities and enjoyed planning reunions with her classmates. She married Don Allen and together they raised their daughter...
Joe Fulwyler
Oct 6, 2015
Melvin Joe Fulwyler was born in Homedale, Idaho on February 12, 1932, son of Esther and Doak Fulwyler. The family moved to Vale, Oregon to a dairy farm. Joe attended Boise Jr. College, where he played football for 2 years, then transferred to Oregon State University in Corvallis. He majored in food technology and played football for the Beavers....
James Frankiln Dick
Oct 5, 2015
James Franklin Dick was born December 29, 1924 in Los Angeles, California to Dietrich and Justina Dick and went to be with his Savior, Jesus, on October 5, 2015. Jim had an older brother Vernon, has a sister Marge and younger brother Don. His family lived and farmed in the Dinuba, CA area. He graduated from Dinuba High School...
Leslie Janise Simpson Medina
Oct 5, 2015
Leslie was born in Medford, Oregon on September 9, 1976 to Orville and Barbara Simpson. While Leslie was still an infant the family moved to Wasco. She attended local schools and graduated from Wasco Union High in 1995. Leslie married Steve Medina on October 25, 1997 and the couple started their own family; they were blessed with a son...
Helen Margaret Mccarthy
Oct 5, 2015
Helen McCarthy was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada on June 10, 1924. Helen was known as "Peggy" to many who knew her. She was a wonderful grandmother who loved all her grandchildren. Peggy was happiest when her grandchildren were around to keep her company. Adventurous can be used to describe Peggy, who had planned on going skydiving with...
Gloria Silva
Oct 5, 2015
Gloria Silva was born on April 14, 1949 in Michoacan, Mexico to Margarito Silva and Ma Luisa Garcia. She was caring wife and a loving mother to all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gloria will be remembered for the heartwarming meals she made for her family, her beautiful home but above all else her devotion to her family....
Juanita Mae Hiebert
Oct 4, 2015
Juanita Mae Heibert, age 83 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4th in Bakersfield, California. Services were held on October 12, 2015 at Laurelglen Bible Church. Juanita was born in Fairview, Oklahoma and spent her childhood there and in Kansas. At age 17 she met her husband, Robert Hiebert in Hillsboro, Kansas. They were married...
Anthony Ledesma-Reza
Oct 3, 2015
Anthony Ledesma Reza came into this world on October 3, 2015 in Bakersfield, California to Jose Ledesma and Mayra Reza. Baby Ledesma-Reza was loved by his parents and family members. He will be greatly miss. He passed away on October 3, 2015. He is survived by his Jose Ledesma and Mayra Reza. A graveside service will be held on...
Celia Garcia Garcia
Oct 2, 2015
Celia Garcia Yepez was born November 11, 1948 in Apatzingan, Michoacán, Mexico to Jose Garcia and Maria de Carmen Yepez. She married Antonio Garcia on October 19, 1963. Antonia and 4 of their children came to Bakersfield in 1985 and Celia followed with their other 4 children in 1990. Celia served her family as a homemaker; they loved her...

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