Jerry Don Brown
Nov 21, 2013
Jerry was born February 22, 1952 in Bakersfield, California to John and Ollie Brown. He passed away November 21, 2013 in Bakersfield, California. Jerry leaves behind his loving wife, Patricia, son, Charles and daughter, Sara. He is survived by three brothers, Kenneth, Leroy and Dean Brown and four sisters, Charlene, Arlene, Darlene and Alice, and three grandchildren, Audree Horton,...
Vera Dorothy Greenfield
Nov 21, 2013
Vera Dorothy Greenfield was born in Vian, Oklahoma on November 25, 1921 to General Lee and Eller Marie (Crosson) Watts. Vera worked in hay brokerage as a Bookkeeper for 20 years. Vera was 91 years old when she passed away on November 21, 2013 in Shafter, California. In accordance with her family's wishes there was no service for Vera...
Boyd Jackson Shepherd
Nov 21, 2013
Boyd Jackson Shepherd, pastor of the Church of God, in Shafter, CA. passed away on November 21, 2013 at the age of 75 in Bakersfield, CA. Boyd was born June 7, 1938 in Bakersfield, CA. to parents Carroll Jackson and Lena Allene (Brooks) Shepherd. Boyd was raised in Buttonwillow, CA and moved to Shafter in 1987. Boyd is survived...
Ardith 'Doc' Lee Branch
Nov 20, 2013
Ardith (Doc) Branch of Shafter Passed away on November 20, 2013 at the age of 85 in Bakersfield California after a long illness. Doc was born April 27, 1928 in Ocola, Arkansas to Parents James Branch and Pearl (Perkins) Branch. The family moved to Shafter in 1941. Doc is survived by wife Phyllis Branch and children Lisa Philips of...
Esther A Aguirre
Nov 18, 2013
Esther Aguirre was born in Pennsylvania on September 8, 1913 to Adam Mowen and Helen (Smith) Mowen. She married Ruben Aguirre on April 7, 1947 in Texas. She was a resident of Arvin for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ruben Aguirre and she is survived by her son, Bill, 3 grandchildren; 8 great...
Robert A. Gobea
Nov 17, 2013
Robert A. Gobea was born June 26, 1957 in Casa Grande, Arizona one of three sons born to Olivia (Alarcon) and Henry Gobea. The family moved to California, first to Santa Maria then Bakersfield in 1999. Robert married Elpidia Soliz July 19, 1980 in Shafter. In Santa Maria, Robert worked in auto body repairs. His passion was restoring old...
Octavio Cabrera
Nov 17, 2013
Octavio Cabrera was born on June 21, 1976 in Puerta Del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico to Miguel and Maria Guadalupe (Alonso) Cabrera. He came from Mexico in 1988 to Wasco and attended local schools. He worked as a laborer in agriculture for 20 years. Octavio was a very happy person and he loved music and loved having fun with family...
Rosie Louise Sanchez
Nov 16, 2013
Rosie was born October 21, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA to Nathaniel Segobia and Della Arvizu. She passed away November 16, 2013 in Bakersfield, CA Her parents moved her to the Arvin area as an infant. She grew up in Arvin and attended local schools. She met Simon Sanchez, Sr. and they married in Las Vegas, October 27, 1951....
Juanita - Gonzalez
Nov 15, 2013
Juanita Venegas Gonzalez was born on November 15, 1933 in Exeter, CA and left to meet our Lord on April 08, 2013 in Wasco, CA. Services were held on April 11, 2013 at St John's Catholic Church in Wasco, CA. Juanita's passing was preceded by her mother, daughter Carmen, and her husband Victor. She is survived by her sister...
Melvin Keith Henderson
Nov 13, 2013
Melvin was born in Bakersfield, CA to Van Lee and Ethel Henderson. He was the youngest of four siblings Leondis (Leon) was the oldest brother, followed by sisters Valerie and Loretta. He was raised in Arvin, CA and attended local schools. Melvin was drafted into the Armed Forces in 1967, and was honorable discharged in 1969. He returned to...
Eduardo Rendon Hernandez
Nov 12, 2013
Eduardo Rendon Hernandez was born in Robstown, Texas on December 4, 1946 to Luis Hernandez and Carmen (Rendon) Hernandez. He worked as a farm laborer for 55 years. Eduardo was a resident of Arvin for many years. Eduardo Rendon Hernandez is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter Sandra Hernandez. A Recitation of the...
Eduardo Rendon Hernandez
Nov 12, 2013
Eduardo was born in Robstown Texas to Luis Hernandez and Carmen Rendon December 4,1946.Eduardo was raised in Arvin and attended the local schoolls.He had an out going personailty,a great sence of humor and loved making others laugh.He liked old trucks and enjoyed going fishing.Eduardo leaves behind 2 daughters Sandra and Sonia Hernandez.Brothers Ernesto,Henery,and Jamie.Sisters Yolanda,Criselda,Dalia and Diana.6 Grandchildren Alyssa,tyler,Mariah,Olivia,Brooklin...
Teddie Grace Gilkey
Nov 11, 2013
On November 11, 2013, Teddie Grace Gilkey (Pierce), wife and mother was carried off into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Teddie was born in, Colbert, Oklahoma, on September 10, 1946, to Thaddeus and Elizabeth Pierce. She was raised in Colbert, OK where she attended the community's all black Shoemaker school. After giving birth to three...
Judy Suzanne Hutton
Nov 10, 2013
Judy Suzanne Hutton was born in Long Beach, California on September 7, 1940 to Harry and Elizabeth Pilkington (Doe) Culley. She moved to Costa Mesa, California where she worked in the payroll department for Aero Space. Judy moved to Bakersfield, California where she lived surrounded by family and friends. One of her favorite things to do was go line...
Robin Noreen Glasco
Nov 10, 2013
Robin Noreen Glasco was born in California on April 17, 1962 to John and Wanda (Jones) Wright. She married Phillip Glasco and raised two children. Robin was a homemaker for 27 years. She was 51 years old when she passed away on November 10, 2013 in Bakersfield, California. Robin is survived by her husband Phillip; children Phillip and Rebecca...
Jose Guadalupe Nieto
Nov 7, 2013
Jose Guadalupe Nieto was born on December 9, 1965 in Guanajuato, Mexico to J Santos and Maria Guadalupe (Garcia) Nieto. Jose was raised in Guanajuato, Mexico and he attended school until 3rd grade. He married Maria Saldivar in Mexico, they had 3 children. He came to the United States to work with his family. Jose was a great father...
Deborah Anne Weidenbach Graddy
Nov 6, 2013
Debbie was born to Marvin and Ruth Weidenbach on September 11, 1953. Debbie attended local schools were she graduated from Shafter High in 1971. After graduation she had various jobs and settled on a job at the PG&E Diablo Power Plant in San Luis Obispo County. She met Jim Graddy in 1977 and became co-manager of Graddy's One Stop...
Maria Asencion Vela
Nov 3, 2013
Maria Asencion Vela was born in Goliad, Texas on May 29, 1924 to Trinidad & Micaela (Hernandez) Aleman. Maria was raised in Beeville, Texas. She met her husband Luciano Vela and they were married on August 25, 1939 in Corpus Christi, Texas. They raised their eight children together and moved to Shafter California in 1968. Maria worked in agriculture...
Helen Charlotte O'Bannon
Nov 3, 2013
Helen Charlotte O'Bannon passed away at the age of 75, in Bakersfield California. She was preceded in death by both parents; William and Helene O'Bannon and brother Robert Patrick O'Bannon. She is survived by nieces Lori Shockley and Lisa Benitez, many great-nieces and great-nephews, caretakers and friends. At her request, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers, the...
Rose Mary Bailey
Oct 31, 2013
Rose Mary Bailey was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on September 9, 1955 to Willie and Mary Bailey. Crazy, goofy, fun, loving, and make you smile kind of person…..that was Rosie! If she called you friend she meant it. Her grandchildren were her favorite part of life and she lived for their happiness. Her beautiful daughters were her best friends,...
