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Virginia Pauline Unruh

Virginia Pauline Unruh

Aug 26, 2013

Pauline was born March 4, 1932 in Oxford, Arkansas to Johnie and Mary Webb. She married Alvis Clowers, September 12, 1949 in Wasco, CA,. Alvis was killed in the Korean War, September 15, 1950. Pauline and Alvis had one son, Tom Clowers. Pauline married again, Joel James Unruh II, June 14, 1952 in Wasco, CA. They had two sons,...

Todd Eric Chance

Todd Eric Chance

Aug 25, 2013

Todd Eric Chance was born in Wasco, California on March 10, 1968 to Travis and Diana Chance. Todd worked in the trucking industry for 15 years. He enjoyed all cars and motor cycles, he also spent his free time playing video games with his girls, and practicing sports. Todd was 45 years old when he passed away on Sunday...

Oralia Rios

Oralia Rios

Aug 17, 2013

Oralia Rios was born in Brownsville, Texas on March 20, 1947 to Librado & Manuela (Pereida) Benavides. She attended school in Texas and met her husband Alfredo Rios. Oralia was 66 years old when she passed away on August 17, 2013 in Bakersfield, California. She was a resident of Shafter for many years and will be missed my numerous...

Marcos Almaraz

Marcos Almaraz

Aug 16, 2013

Marcos Almaraz was born on July 12, 1932 to Marcos Almaraz Sr. and Estefana Luna in Fresnillo, Zacatecas Mexico. He peacefully went with the Lord on August 16, 2013. He grew up in Juarez Mexico, and came to the United States (Wasco) at the age of 19. On August 12, 1968 he married Marcelina Morua in Eagle Pass, Texas....

Maria Elena Orozco

Maria Elena Orozco

Aug 16, 2013

Maria Elena Orozco was born in Puerta del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico to Silvestre and Beatrice (Martinez) Villagomez. Maria worked as a laborer for more than 40yrs. She is preceded in death by her parent and she is survived by her children and husband Baudelio Orozco. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at...

Jose Humberto Aboyte

Jose Humberto Aboyte

Aug 15, 2013

Jose Humberto Aboyte was born in Cubilete, Municipio de Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico to Ramon and Eufemia Aboyte. Jose worked as a farm laborer for 65 45 years and he was a resident of Lost Hills. Jose Humberto Aboyte is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Margarita Aboyte and his children. Visitation and Holy...

Randal Lee Rankin

Randal Lee Rankin

Aug 15, 2013

On August 16, 2013, The Lord called Randal Lee Rankin home. Randal Lee Rankin was born June 2, 1930 in Wayne Oklahoma. His family moved to Greenfield, California in 1938 for a short while finally settling in Wasco, California. Randal graduated from Wasco High School with the Class of 1949. Randal was a very accomplished athlete and currently holds...

Ruby F. Rogers

Ruby F. Rogers

Aug 15, 2013

Ruby Rogers was born February 5, 1923 in Kinta, Oklahoma one of twelve children born to Alice (Harp) and Jess Franks. She grew up and received her education in various places in Oklahoma. She married Floyd Watkins April 5, 1941. They came to California in 1942 and settled in Wasco in 1943. Floyd preceded her in death in 1960....

Ravon 'Scotty' Mcclure

Ravon 'Scotty' Mcclure

Aug 14, 2013

Outdoor chapel service for Scotty McClure will be held at the Arvin District Cemetery on Thursday August 22, 2013 at 9am. Scotty was born on April 18, 1961. He attended Blair Learning Center and BARC. He has resided at Corinthian Gardens for the last two years. He was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Ruth, Brothers Jerry...

Gwendolyn Jane Cook

Gwendolyn Jane Cook

Aug 7, 2013

Gwendolyn Jane Cook was born on July 7, 1944 in Shafter, CA. She was a lifelong resident of Shafter, enjoying the company of her friends at Kern Regional Center and at work with Community Support Options (C.S.O.) Jane could always be found with a smile on her face. She was a sweet soul who loved the Lord with all...

Minnie Nikkel

Minnie Nikkel

Aug 4, 2013

Minnie was born to Ben B. and Flora Brown in Fairview, Oklahoma, and passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday night August 4th. She is survived by son Ron and wife Angela of Bear Valley Springs; son Gerald and wife Judy of Madera; daughter Minnal Hummel and husband Craig of Bear Valley...

Felipe Soto

Felipe Soto

Aug 4, 2013

Felipe Soto was born in Bakersfield, California to Alfred and Carmen Soto. He attended Wasco High School and Bakersfield College. He worked over 30 years for Jack in the Box and Wendys. Felipe enjoyed listening to music his favorite group were the Beetles, his favorite food was Mexican food and pizza and favorite dessert ice cream. He loved watching...

Juan Manuel Romero

Juan Manuel Romero

Aug 3, 2013

Juan Manuel Romero November 11, 1948 – August 3, 2013 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, father in law, brother in law, uncle, cousin and friend. Juan was born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Juan Had one brother, Ernesto Romero and six sisters: Rosario (Chayo) Romero, Ernestina Estrada, Lucia Ruis, Margarita Solorio, Maria Guadalupe Romero, Brunilda Jacobo. Juan also had...

Teddy Michael Worsham

Teddy Michael Worsham

Aug 3, 2013

Teddy Michael Worsham was born November 22, 1944 in Bristow, Oklahoma the youngest of 6 children born to Thomas and Dorothy (Wray) Worsham. The family moved to Shafter in 1946 and Mike grew-up and attended Shafter elementary schools and Shafter High School with the Class of 1963. Mike married Paula Sue Rodgers March 26, 1964 in Bakersfield. Mike was...

Augustina Salazar Hena

Augustina Salazar Hena

Aug 2, 2013

Augustina "Augie" Salazar Hena March 27, 1951 - August 2, 2013. Augie was born in Brownsville, Texas on March 27, 1951 to Catarino and Otilia Salazar. As the 2nd child of 17, she grew up following crops as a migrant farm worker along with her family who eventually settled in Earlimart California in 1962. Despite an early life filled...

Adan Espinoza Jimenez

Adan Espinoza Jimenez

Jul 31, 2013

Adan Espinoza Jimenez was born in Mexico, on January 28, 1974 to Francisco Espinoza Lopez and Maria Aurelia Jimenez Sanchez. Adan worked in agriculture as a Farm Laborer for 17. Adan was 39 old when he passed away on July 31, 2013 in Bakersfield, California. He was a resident of Shafter, California. A visitation was held on Saturday August...

Burl Leon George

Burl Leon George

Jul 31, 2013

Burl Leon George was born to Albert and Susie George on November 8, 1923 in Louisville, Tennessee, and went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Burl was one of six brothers and one sister. He spent his younger years in Maryville, Tennessee until he moved to Pismo Beach, California to go to work for...

Natina G. Harkleroad

Natina G. Harkleroad

Jul 30, 2013

Natina G. Harkleroad Natina was born Jan. 4, 1917, in Jackson County, Oklahoma and went to be with our Lord on July 30, 2013. Natina was the only daughter, with 5 brothers, born to Charlie and Macie Boyd. The Boyds were simple farmers in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Their home was built on a strong Christian faith that she held...

Federico C. Alarcon

Federico C. Alarcon

Jul 30, 2013

Federico was born in 1931, to Manuel and Elvira Alarcón in Presidio, Durango, Mexico. He was the oldest of 11 children. As a young man he came to the United States to earn a living and to help his family in Mexico by sending back money. He met Tomasa Tarango who had caught his eye because of her leather...

Armando Moreno Gonzalez

Armando Moreno Gonzalez

Jul 25, 2013

Armando Moreno Gonzalez, 60, of Shafter, CA, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Born in Westlaco, TX to Alberto & Esperanza Gonzalez, he lived most of his life in Shafter, CA. Armando was a passionate man who enjoyed being a truck driver. His hobby was to play in his brothers' band and watching the Dallas Cowboys play. He...

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