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,...
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...
