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Maria Lopez
Nov 22, 2012
Maria Lopez August 12, 1935 – November 22, 2012 Maria Lopez was born August 12, 1935 in Amatlan, Nayarit, Mexico one of seven children born to Anastacia (Rodriguez) and Jose Lopez. The family moved to Mexicali where Maria married Santiago Zarate and they raised their family. Maria moved to Shafter 9 years ago with her daughter. Maria loved to...
Thomas T. Merritt
Nov 21, 2012
Thomas was born on February 3, 1943 and passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Thomas was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Carrie Ann Gallardo
Nov 19, 2012
Carrie Ann Gallardo was born on April 27, 1958 in Wasco to Johnny and Mary Gallardo. Carrie Ann Gallardo is preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Gallardo. She is survived by her parents, Johnny Gallardo and Mary Ellen Gallardo; sons, Edward Olvera, Jr, Noel Gallardo, David d Garcia, Guadalupe Garcia, Elijah Garcia, Johnny Garcia, Isaiah Garcia; daughters, Sylvia...
Barbara Nadine Stricker
Nov 19, 2012
Barbara passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012 in San Joaquin Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in the Township of Dexter, Kansas on July 20, 1931 to Roy Francis & Anna Theo Baker. Called Bobbie as a child, she was the youngest of three girls. Her parents and grandparents were employed as wheat farmers outside Winfield,...
Richard Jack Rarick
Nov 18, 2012
Richard was born on March 26, 1921 and passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012. Richard was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Delores Evelyn Annas
Nov 18, 2012
Delores was born on December 15, 1922 and passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012. Delores was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Laveta May Christy
Nov 17, 2012
Laveta May Christy was born to Ila D. and Ruth E Shaver on a farm near Agra, Oklahoma. The family lived in Oklahoma until Laveta was the age of 4, and then moved to Shafter, California. She went to grade school in Shafter, and met the Lord in the Nazarene Church. Pastor Seago was the preacher who drove his...
Wilburn Eugene Howze
Nov 17, 2012
Beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle. Survived by his wife Dawn Elaine Howze; his children Rhonda Howze and Grant Howze; his brother Larry Howze and sister Bernita Foster; his grand-daughter Zoe; his nieces Kathy Howze, Annette Howze; his nephew Gary Howze; and many beloved cousins. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the...
Lavelle Dorothy Bender
Nov 17, 2012
Lavelle departed this life into the arms of Jesus on November 17, 2012 at the age of 79. Lavelle was born on August 21, 1933, in Shafter, to Emil and Sophie Kirschenmann. Lavelle was a lifetime resident of Shafter. After graduating from high school she went to work for her father as the bookkeeper at Central Market. On May...
Yolanda Garza
Nov 16, 2012
Yolanda Garza was born August 29, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Francisca (Vega) and Manuel Chapa. The family moved to Gilroy, California when Yolanda was an infant and that is where she grew up attending elementary schools and Gilroy High School. She married Eloy Garza October 20, 1972 and they settled in Shafter to raise their family. Yolanda...
Caleb Andrew Hannink
Nov 15, 2012
CALEB ANDREW HANNINK December 5, 1996 - November 15, 2012 Caleb Andrew Hannink was welcomed into this life on December 5,1996. His big sister Mia, Mom and Dad flew to South Dakota to complete his adoption. He made so much noise his first night that big sister wanted to "give him back." He was long awaited and much beloved...
Hector Bernal
Nov 14, 2012
Hector Bernal was born in Elsa, Texas June 23, 1947 to Magdaleno and Maria Bernal. He graduated class of 1966 from W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christie, Texas. He married Dora Maldonado on November 26, 1972 in Elsa Texas. Hector Bernal is preceded in death by his father, mother and brother Daniel. He is survived by his wife,...
Roberta Watson
Nov 13, 2012
Roberta was born on May 24, 1957 and passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Roberta was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Mrs. Marilyn Humphrey
Nov 9, 2012
Mrs. Humphrey was born on January 13, 1934 and passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012. Mrs. Humphrey was a resident of Yucca Valley, California at the time of passing.
Audrey Ann Koza
Nov 8, 2012
Audrey was born on September 17, 1922 and passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Audrey was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Jorge Martinez
Nov 8, 2012
Jorge Martinez 10-27-1938 11-08-2012 Jorge passed away November 8, 2012 in Bakersfield, CA. He was 74 years old. Jorge was born October 27, 1938 in Mexicali, Mexico. He loved and adored his wife Basilia Martinez of 34 years, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children Martin Quintero, Daniel Quintero, Graciela Martinez, Maria Martinez, Georgina Martinez,...
Jose Oscar Nunez Saldana
Nov 8, 2012
Jose Oscar Nuñez Saldaña passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2012 in Ridgecrest, CA. Oscar was born November 3, 1961 in Guadalcasar, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Ambrocio Nuñez Roque and Juana Saldaña Pineda. He was raised in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico until 1986 when he came to the United States in search of opportunity and prosperity for him...
Joanna Hayton
Nov 7, 2012
Joanna was born on October 28, 1968 and passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Joanna was a resident of Joshua Tree, California.
Susan L. Alger
Nov 7, 2012
Susan was born on May 7, 1946 and passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Susan was a resident of Pioneertown, California.

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