Henry Aguilera Cortinas
May 26, 2012
Henry Aguilera Cortinas was born July 24, 1963 in Wasco, California one of four children born to Elvira (Aguilera) and Mario Rendon Cortinas. Henry grew up in Wasco and Yuba City and attended Wasco High School. He worked in various construction jobs for Hydrotech Irrigation and Farm Pump until his health failed. His hobbies were fishing and flying kites....
Deborah Ann Crockett
May 26, 2012
Deborah Ann Crockett loving mother and grandmother, age 63, of Bakersfield, CA. passed away on May 26, 2012. She was a Medical Claims Processor. In her early years she liked drawing, grooming, and riding horses. Later in life she was an Avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. She is survived by her mother, Ellen Hale of Wasco; 3 sons, Michael Rouse...
Reid 'Rick' Neufeld
May 24, 2012
Reid Rick Neufeld, 55 of Bakersfield, CA passed away Thursday May 24, 2012. Born in Bakersfield, CA August 3, 1956 to Arnold and Viola Neufeld, who preceded him in death. At the age of 40 Rick met his Sole Mate and love of his life, Connie Green. On February 9, 2002 Connie and Rick were married. Rick was a...
Billy Ricketts
May 21, 2012
Billy B. Ricketts of Yucca Valley passed away May 21, 2012, at his home. He was 72 years old. He retired from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California after 21 years of service. Billy is survived by Bess, his wife of 52 years of marriage; son Bryan Ricketts of Hemet; daughter Brenette MacIntosh of Lincoln; son-in-law Steve MacIntosh...
Ethel Roberta Townsend
May 20, 2012
Ethel Roberta Townsend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 20th, 2012. Ethel died peacefully at home with her loving family. Ethel was born August 16, 1918, to Elsie and Burton Bills. Ethel grew up in Orland, California. She attended Chico State, where she obtained a Bachelor's degree and a California teaching credential. Ethel...
Ruth Elizabeth Janzen
May 18, 2012
Ruth Elizabeth Janzen was born August 21, 1916 in Loveland, Colorado, to parents Jennie (Dohner) and Frank Wiebe. Ruth's family moved to Wasco when she was still a young child; she attended Maple School and graduated from Wasco High before attending UCLA, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree. On September 10, 1939 Ruth married the love of her...
William 'Hershall' Rodgers
May 16, 2012
William "Hershall" Rodgers was born to parents Virginia (Tranthem) and Robert Rodgers on May 10, 1928 in Dos Palos, California. He attended local schools and graduated from Shafter High. Hershall married Claudine Claire Albright and the couple made Shafter their home. Hershall was preceded in death by his parents, and two of his siblings, Leon Rodgers and Edna Lumis....
Ruth Marie Parks
May 15, 2012
Ruth Marie Parks was born October 25, 1925 in Van Buren, Arkansas one of four children born to Jewel (Wishon) and Leonard Smith. She married Eugene Parks April 5, 1941 in Van Buren and the family moved to Wasco in 1952, where they raised their five children. As the grandchildren started to arrive, Ruth became the babysitter, helping to...
Sonia Garcia Zamora
May 14, 2012
Sonia Garcia Zamora was born November 18, 1964 in Michoacan, Mexico to parents Maria (Castro) and Ezequiel Garcia. She married Guillermo Zamora in Mexico City on January 17, 1987. Sonia was a very social woman, always the life of the party. She loved to be loud and laugh with those she cherished. Sonia always enjoyed going shopping and taking...
Charles Leslie Gilbert
May 14, 2012
Charles Leslie Gilbert was born April 22, 1960 in Bakersfield, California one of 3 sons born to Edna Mae (Hanson) and Charles Lester Gilbert. Leslie was a life-long resident of Shafter; attending Shafter elementary schools and graduating from Shafter High School with the Class of 1978. He worked as a truck driver for various trucking companies including Britz Fertilizer...
Joan Dell Goertzen
May 13, 2012
Joan Dell Goertzen November 22, 1948 - May 13, 2012 Joan Dell Goertzen, 63, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2012. Joan is preceded in death by her parents Milton and Priscilla Wedel and brother Gerald Wedel. Joan is survived by her daughters Shari Goertzen and Kristi Hartsfield, husband Chris, their twin boys, Cody and Zachary...
Wayne Carlton Hill
May 7, 2012
Wayne Carlton Hill was born Christmas Eve 1929 in Gaffney, South Carolina to Lorene Maggie (Camp) and J Lawson Hill. The family moved to California in the mid-1930's and Wayne grew up in Shafter attending Shafter elementary schools and graduating from Shafter High School with the Class of 1948. In high school he was Student Body President and starred...
Harold Wayne Rohrbach
May 5, 2012
Harold Wayne Rohrbach was born July 14 1949 in Bakersfield, California to Nora Elizabeth (Harris) and Harold Morgan Rohrbach. He was raised and grew up in Shafter attending Shafter elementary schools and Shafter High School with the Class of 1967. He married his first wife, Barbara and she preceded him in death in 2001. Wayne and Joyce Wright were...
Clara Schnabel Jackson
May 5, 2012
Services: Wednesday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will be held graveside at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Shafter Cemetery located at 18662 Santa Fe Way. A luncheon will follow at Grace Lutheran Church at 2530 Drake Street in Bakersfield. Clara Schnabel Jackson was born April 18, 1926 in Emery, South Dakota and...
Joe Rosales Rodriguez Jr.
May 3, 2012
Joe Rosales Rodriguez, Jr. was born January 28, 1953 in Wasco, California to Sabina (Rosales) and Joe Avila Rodriguez. He attended Maple School and Shafter High School. He worked for various employers in agriculture; and was a good mechanic and handyman. He loved poker, going to the card room. He also liked going out to eat, especially at Country...
Bruce James Larsen
May 1, 2012
Bruce was born on December 6, 1951 and passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Bruce was a resident of 29 Palms, California.
Naomi Ruth Poppen
May 1, 2012
Naomi Ruth was born on March 4th, 1945 in Dallas, Oregon to Abraham and Irma Fast; was educated in Salem, Oregon and Wheaton College; followed by marriage to Roger on August 19th, 1967 in Salem. God blessed their union with two children, Alisa and Matthew. Naomi was as a loving mother, faithful pastor's wife and ministry partner, as they...
Esmond Dwight Carroll 'Butch'
Apr 30, 2012
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed April 29th 2012 in Bakersfield, CA due to complications of congestive heart failure. Butch was born July 8th, 1944 in Raymondville, TX. Butch attended school in Shafter, CA, graduating from Shafter High School in 1962. He entered the US air force and served his country for 20 years until he retired in...
James Richard Wright
Apr 29, 2012
James Richard Wright was born September 10, 1963 in Wasco, Ca. Jim attended local schools and graduated from Wasco High in 1981; while in high school, he enjoyed participating in various drama presentations, as well as, being involved with the tennis team all 4 years. In his senior year, the 1980-1981 tennis team was undefeated as they claimed the...
Jacob - Rodriguez
Apr 27, 2012
Jacob was born in Bakersfield, CA and lived in Shafter most of his life. He enjoyed sports and was a dodger and New Orleans Saints fan. He loved to garden and be outdoors. He enjoyed watching the old Andy Griffith shows and John Wayne movies. Jacob is survived by his wife Laura of 18 years, children Ryan and Cindy...
