Alexander Anthony 'Alex' Perry, Jr.
Apr 5, 2015
Alexander Anthony Perry, Jr. was born April 5, 1937 in San Rafael, California to Dorothy May (Joseph) and Alexander Anthony Perry, Sr. He was raised in Marin County and lived in Bakersfield for over 40 years and the last year in Shafter. Alex was a truck driver for 61 years, starting his career at the age of 17. He...
Charles Orion 'Chuck' Adams
Apr 4, 2015
Charles Orion Adams was born November 19, 1925 in Greenbrier, Arkansas, one of two children born to Ola Frances (Mills) and William Burford Adams. Chuck was raised in Pike, Texas and the family moved frequently during his teens living in Arizona, Arvin and Shafter, California, back to Texas and also Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1942 Chuck joined the Navy...
Richard Duaine Selvick
Apr 1, 2015
Richard Duaine Selvick, age 75 was born in Chicago, Illinois. The fourth of five sons born to Marvin and Dorothy Selvick. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his four brothers, Ronald, Darriell, Robert, and Gary. He will be missed by his physical and spiritual family. He was married for forty years to Sherida (Sheri). They were...
Joshua Jeremy Sabala
Mar 31, 2015
Joshua Jeremy Sabala was born March 31, 2015 in Bakersfield, California to Jeremy J. Sabala and Yesenia D. Enciso. Although, joshua's life was short lived; he touched the hearts of those who love him. He was baptized before embracing God's eternal cradle on March 31, 2015. Baby Joshua is survived by his loving parents, Jeremy and Yesenia Sabala; sister...
Jose Angel Verdugo
Mar 30, 2015
Jose Angel Verdugo was born on December 1, 1949 in Sataya Navolato, Sinaloa to Jose Simon and Rosario (Maduena) Verdugo. Jose was an avid casino goer, where he was happiest trying his luck at winning it "Big" and having fun. He spent a lot of his time in the Shafter plaza sitting by the fountain enjoying many cigarettes. Although,...
Susan G. Sanchez
Mar 29, 2015
Susan was born November 20, 1962 in Upland, California to Tony Govea and Pauline (Rodriguez) Govea. "Dondi" as she was known, was raised in Corona, California; where she met her husband, Gerardo P. Sanchez. Together they raised their five children in Chino before moving to Kern County in 2004. Dondi had many hobbies, which included sewing, traveling, and singing....
Ruth Handel
Mar 27, 2015
Ruth Handel, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 27, 2015 at her home in Bakersfield, CA. Ruth was born on January 2, 1919 in Lodi, CA to Adolf and Bertha Kirschenmann. At the age of 3 months old, her family moved to Shafter, CA. where she grew up. Ruth was the second of five children. She...
Mark Alan Montgomery
Mar 23, 2015
Mark Alan Montgomery was born July 6, 1951 in Wasco, California, one of three children born to Aline (Cody) and Charlie Montgomery. Mark grew up in Shafter and Wasco and graduated from Shafter High School with the Class of 1969. He went on to attend Bakersfield College before beginning his career as a firefighter. Mark recently retired after 32...
Lyle Grant Davidson
Mar 23, 2015
Lyle Grant Davidson was born August 18, 1951 in Hope, Arkansas to Charlie and Lois Davidson, and they moved to Shafter when Lyle was an infant. Lyle graduated from Shafter High School with the Class of 1969 and went on to attend Bakersfield Adult College. Lyle worked for the Kern County Road Department as a grader operator for 18...
Lupe M. Morales
Mar 21, 2015
Lupe Morales a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday March 21st. 2015 in Bakersfield, CA. Lupe was born to Ricardo and Belen Moreno in Edinburg, TX on March 15th. 1944. She is one of four sisters, survived by her husband of 53 years David R. Morales, and their six...
Serafin Alvarez Rios
Mar 20, 2015
Serafin Alvarez Rios was born on July 15, 1930 in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico to Antonio and Agripina (Alvarez) Rios. Serafin came as a Bracero in 1945 first working for the railroads. He began working for Armstrong Nursery in Arizona and was transferred to Wasco in 1967. When Bear Creek bought out Armstrong Serafin continued his work budding roses until...
Rhea Michelle Noxon
Mar 17, 2015
Rhea Michelle Noxon died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on March 17, 2015, in Winchester, California. She was born on April 5, 1968, in Orange, California. She was predeceased by her mother, Bethel Elaine Hall in 1996. Rhea is survived by Arthur Noxon, Nilo, Max, and Nikola Noxon; and by David Strutt, Jason, and Andrew Strutt. Rhea...
Jimmie Eldon Wisley
Mar 16, 2015
Jim was born on February 25, 1950 in Poteau, Oklahoma and was the only child born to Lucille and Eldon Wisley. Jim is preceded in death by his father, Eldon and is survived by his wife of 17 years Violet, mother Lucille, aunt Vivian, son Jimbo and daughter-in-law Megan, step children, Jessica and John, his grandchildren Bailey, Madison, Dayton,...
Camila Y Sofia Maye
Mar 16, 2015
Camila Maye passed away on March 15, 2015 in Bakersfield, California. Sofia, twin sister to Camila, was born March 16, 2015 in Bakersfield, California to Jose and Jennifer (Sanchez) Maye. Camila embraced God's heavenly cradle that same day. They are survived by their parents; Jose and Jennifer (Sanchez) Maye; grandparents; Ana and Jose Sanchez; Elva and Roberto Maye. A...
Karen Joanne Hornbuckle
Mar 15, 2015
Karen Joanne Hornbuckle, 70, of Frisco, TX, formerly of Bakersfield, CA, died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Centennial Medical Center. Her wish was to return to California where she will be buried next to her family in the Wasco Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Karen was...
Anne Cooley
Mar 14, 2015
Anne was born on December 22, 1928 and passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Anne was a resident of Twentynine Palms, California.
Fred Lawrence Albert West, Jr.
Mar 10, 2015
Fred L. West, Jr. was born December 25, 1952 in Delano, California; one of five children born to Winifred (Schofield) and Fred West, Sr. He started his education in Wasco and continued on to graduate with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration from University of California Berkley and worked as a certified public accountant for his father...
Roberta 'Bobbie' Liles Zachary
Mar 8, 2015
From Shafter's farm labor camp to the prestige of New York's Wall Street, Roberta Liles Zachary lived her life with a directness and flair that made her unforgettable. Never fading into blandness, Bobbie finished her 80-years on this earth with the same intelligence, frankness and humor that characterized her entire life. Bobbie died surrounded by the love of her...
Russell Dean Lawrence
Mar 8, 2015
Russell Dean Lawrence was born on July 4, 1965 to Bill and Donna Lawrence in Bakersfield, California. As the middle child of four, Russell enjoyed growing up on the farm and the many escapades that occurred while surrounded by his siblings and cousins. He was a longtime livestock showman in 4-H and an award winning swimmer on the school...
Jose Arturo Avalos Cordero
Mar 7, 2015
José Arturo Avalos Cordero was born in Guadalajara, Mexico on February 20, 1991 to Jose Avalos and Ana Teresa Cordero. José was a very outgoing young man who would always introduce himself to everyone he met. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Bakersfield Able Adult School. José enjoyed watching the Disney Channel and especially playing his...
