Karen Jane Glaser
Sep 5, 2014
Karen Glaser was born in Oildale, California, on December 13, 1950 to Mildred and Kenneth Robertson. Karen graduated from Foothill High School in 1968, worked at Mission Linens and as a house detailer on new construction homes before becoming a homemaker. Karen is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Mildred Robertson and two half sisters Marilyn Smith...
Bill Odell Yarbrough
Sep 4, 2014
Beloved husband, father and grandfather Bill Odell Yarbrough passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in Bakersfield, California. He was born in Delhi, Oklahoma on June 21, 1936 and was the youngest son of J.C. and Ada Yarbrough. Bill's Family came to California during the dust bowl of the 1930's. He was raised in Shafter and Buttonwillow along with...
Barbara L. Chancellor
Sep 1, 2014
Barbara Chancellor was born in Reed, Oklahoma December 8, 1924. She passed away in Bakersfield, California September 1, 2014. She leaves her sons, Danny, Jesse and Dewite Sanders, daughters, Joyce Bower and Barbara Marciel, 11 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. To honor Barbara's wishes, no viewing or funeral service will be held.
Rosemarie Katrina Guardado
Sep 1, 2014
Rosemarie was born July 8, 1974 in Bakersfield, California to Thomas Anthony Sanchez and Eloisa Josefina Castro. She passed away September 1, 2014 in Shafter, California. Rosemarie was a graduate of East High School in Bakersfield. She worked for the Richland School District as a bus driver. Rosemarie attended the Freewill Baptist Church of Shafter. She married Anthony Guardado...
Joel Rocha Dominguez
Sep 1, 2014
Joel was born March 15, 1951 in Mexico City, Mexico, to Felipe and Abelina Rocha. He passed away September 1, 2014 in Tulare County, California, from an automobile accident. Joel was a man of faith and loved going to church. He enjoyed boxing and soccer. He is survived by 2 sons, Juan G. Rocha and Joel Rocha,Jr. His son...
Christine A. Flores
Aug 26, 2014
Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 10:00 at St. Theresa's Church, 300 Lerdo, Hwy. Shafter for Christine Alvear Flores, who has joined her son Timothy and nephew Christopher in God's presence on Monday, August 18. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 52 years Luis Flores of Shafter, children Herberto...
Margarita Vargas Guzman
Aug 24, 2014
Margarita Vargas Guzman was born in Penjamo Guanajuato, Mexico on March 08, 1945 to Sabino Guzman and Felisa Morales. Margarita was 69 years old when she passed away on August 24, 2014 with her family by her side. Margarita is survived by her husband, Alberto Vargas; Sons; Ricardo Vargas, Rodolfo Vargas, Alberto Vargas Jr., Ignacio Vargas, and Mario Vargas;...
'Frenchy' Odie Nevell Larue
Aug 22, 2014
On a very cold morning of Jan 20, 1939, in Mesa Arizona another "little child of God" came into this world. Loving parents, Odie LaRue and Janet Holley LaRue awaited his arrival along with his 2 sisters, Lora and Cora. This little 10 lb. child was named Odie Nevell. However, most of his adult life he was known by...
Frances Irene Conn
Aug 19, 2014
Frances Irene Conn was born July 16, 1931 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma; the oldest of seven children born to Doshie Rachel (Thompson) and Luther Claude Butcher, Sr. The family moved to Shafter in 1942 and Frances graduated from Shafter High School. She married Joe Brown and he preceded her in death in 1958. She moved to Ventura, then Oxnard...
Mark Ortiz
Aug 18, 2014
Mark Ortiz was born December 30, 1953 in Delano, California one of four children born to Carmen (Garcia) and Andrew Ortiz. Mark grew up in Wasco attending Wasco elementary schools and graduating from Wasco Union High School with the Class of 1972. Mark had been employed by Paramount Farms and City of Bakersfield. Mark loved fishing and family barbeques....
William Alva Rodgers, Jr.
Aug 18, 2014
Born on January 1, 1931 in Bakersfield, California, William was raised in the Shafter and Wasco areas, graduating from Wasco Union High School before enlisting in the United States Army. While serving in the Army he was stationed in Korea during the war. William was honorably discharged from the Army in September of 1954, but was not yet done...
Jonathan Cota Romero
Aug 17, 2014
Jonathan Cota Romero was born in Mexico, on June 15, 1996 to Ruben and Maria Del Refugio Romero Cota. Jonathan worked in Agriculture as a Laborer for one year. Jonathan was 18 years old when he passed away on August 17, 2014 in Buttonwillow, California. STATE. The Mass of the Resurrection was officiated by Father Lucas Azpericueta at St....
Eric John Tovar
Aug 17, 2014
Eric John Tovar was born September 25, 1971 in Los Angeles, California one of three children born to Guadalupe (Saldana) and Gregory Tovar. At a young age, the family moved to Wasco and Eric attended Wasco elementary schools and Wasco High School with the class of 1989. He married Antonia "Toni" Quevedo July 13, 2009 at Westside Family Fellowship....
Agustin Ceja Chavez
Aug 16, 2014
Agustin Ceja Chavez was born in Jacona Michoacan, Mexico on February 18, 1957 to Jose Ceja and Maria Chavez. Agustin was 57 years old when he passed away on August 16, 2014. Agustin is survived by his brothers; Juan Ceja and Jose Ceja; sisters; Josephina Ceja, Maria Teresa Ceja, Martha Ceja, Esperanza Ceja; and many nieces and nephews. He...
Samuel Gutierrez Diaz
Aug 16, 2014
Samuel Gutierrez Diaz, 65, of Lost Hills, CA passed away on August 16, 2014. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico to Ventura Gutierrez and Herlinda Gutierrez Diaz on April 18, 1949. He was a hard working man whom enjoyed horses and spending time with family and friends. Samuel Gutierrez Diaz is survived by his mother, beloved wife Petra Gutierrez...
Jorge Torres Gil
Aug 16, 2014
Jorge Torres Gil was born in Salinas, California on October 5, 1992 to Gerardo and Leticia Gil. He worked as Maintenance technician for Paramount Farms for 3 years. Jorge was 21 years old when he passed away on August 16, 2014. Jorge is survived by his parents Gerardo and Leticia Gil; brothers; Gerardo Gil, Miguel Gil, and Christian Gil....
Janet Kay Graybill
Aug 16, 2014
Our beloved mother and sister, Janet Kay Biloff Graybill, passed from this world on August 15, 2014. Janet was born in April of 1942 in Shafter, CA to Elmer and Alice Biloff. She graduated from Glendale Sanitarium and Hospital School of Nursing in 1963. She married Martin Graybill and moved to Glendale, CA where she worked as an R.N....
Mariano Hernandez Perez
Aug 15, 2014
Mariano Hernandez Perez,Born April 17,1930 to Ricardo Perez,and Margarita Hernandez.In Mexico Mexico.after comimng to California at an early age Mariano made his to Arvin were he worked for the local farmers.and making Arvin his home where he resided up untill his passing on August 15,2014 peacfully surrounded by his family friends and loved ones.services will be held Wednsday August,20...
Martinez Villagomez - Antonio
Aug 14, 2014
Antonio Martinez Villagomez was born in Mexico on March 4, 1923 to Francisco Martinez and Agripina Villagomez. He worked in agriculture as a laborer for 50 years. Antonio was 91 years old when he passed away on August 14, 2014. Antonio is survived by his wife, Rosa Lule, daughters; Sara Martinez, Gloria Martinez, Sylvia Martinez, Patricia Martinez, sons; Antonio...
Rita Charlene Webb
Aug 13, 2014
Rita Charlene Webb was born in Los Angeles, California on December 15, 1952 to Roy Junior Smith and Erma Dale Millwee. Charlene worked as a caregiver for 15 years. She was 61 years old when she passed away on August 13, 2014 in Bakersfield, California. Charlene is survived by her daughter Lori Soto; grandchildren; brother; and sister. & A...
