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Esther Mae Steinberg

Esther Mae Steinberg

Jan 26, 2012

Esther Mae Steinberg was born in Lorraine, Kansas to Benjamin and Marie Steinberg. She was a resident of Kern County for 88 years. Esther is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ruth Woolly in 2006. She is survived by her niece, Bette woolly William; nephew Robert Wooly. A private Graveside was held at Wasco Memorial Park, on Monday,...

William Altenstadter

William Altenstadter

Jan 25, 2012

William passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. William was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.

Raymundo Ortega

Raymundo Ortega

Jan 25, 2012

Raymundo passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Raymundo was a resident of Mentone, California.

Aaron Emanuel Wahl

Aaron Emanuel Wahl

Jan 25, 2012

Aaron Emanuel Wahl entered God's heavenly cradle on January 25, 2012 in Bakersfield. So long we waited to meet you but so quickly you slipped away, now we wait to meet you once again and dream of that heavenly day. He is survived by his parents, Araceli (Ballesteros) and Timothy Wahl; grandparents, Thomas Wahl and Tina Dolezal, Susan and...

Ethel Elizabeth Holtermann

Ethel Elizabeth Holtermann

Jan 24, 2012

Ethel Elizabeth Holtermann was born in Durango, Colorado on October 16, 1922, to Dermont and Aileen Rose Yates. The family farmed in Telluride, CO for a few years and then moved to Tehachapi. Ethel and Hubert met during high school in Tehachapi. She graduated in 1942 and they were married the day after her graduation. Hubert joined the Army...

Christian Alexander Chavez

Christian Alexander Chavez

Jan 23, 2012

Christian Alexander Chavez was born in Sylmar, California, on January 7, 1994 to Rene Chavez. He was raised by his grandmother Maria Chavez, in San Fernando Valley and Van Nuys and had recently moved to Buttonwillow. Chris played soccer for the FIFA, liked music, boxing and had a great personality. He was outgoing, caring, and loved family gatherings. Christian...

Edna Imogene Scott

Edna Imogene Scott

Jan 23, 2012

Edna Imogene Scott July 14, 1919 - January 23, 2012 Edna Was born on July 14, 1919, in Arkansas to George and Laura Russell. Edna went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2012, in Bakersfield, CA. Edna was a strong willed person who always took care of herself and loved her family unconditionally. Edna was a very...

Otilia Vasquez Salazar

Otilia Vasquez Salazar

Jan 22, 2012

Otilia Vasquez Salazar January 5, 1935 – January 22, 2012 Otilia Salazar was born January 5, 1935 in Panuco, Vera Cruz, Mexico to Leonor (Vasquez) and Emeterio Gomez. She married Catarino Salazar in 1950 in Texas and soon the babies started arriving; she was kept busy raising 17 children. Together the family followed the crops as migrant farm workers...

Richard Kent Johnson

Richard Kent Johnson

Jan 21, 2012

Richard Kent Johnson 1926-2012 Richard Johnson was born in Dinuba, CA. on July 27, 1926 to Earl and Christine (Woodfin) Johnson. Richards family moved to Shafter in 1938, where his parents started and operated Johnsons Department Store. Richard attended Richland School and then Graduated from Shafter High. Richard enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a radio...

Robert 'Bob' Dean Long

Robert 'Bob' Dean Long

Jan 20, 2012

Bob passed away Friday morning, January 20th after a difficult battle with cancer. He was born and lovingly raised in Taft, CA by his parents William (Bill) and Nora Long. He had fond memories of growing up in Taft and enjoyed lifelong friendships with several of his childhood buddies. He would always have a grin on his face when...

Edgar Dolphus Carter

Edgar Dolphus Carter

Jan 19, 2012

Dolphus was a role model and a great man to those who knew him. Dolphus was honest and a man of integrity. He stood by his word. He was faithful and inspirational. He always thought of others. Dolphus was always willing to lend a hand. He was caring and giving. Dolphus was very tenacious when it came to his...

Charles Henry Tootle

Charles Henry Tootle

Jan 19, 2012

Charles Henry Tootle Sr (Charlie) June 7, 1950 - January 19, 2012 Charles was born on June 7, 1950 in Hilltop, CA to Sam & Hazel Tootle. Charles was a 1968 graduate of Arvin High School where he played football. After high school Charles was a live stock trader and a co-owner of Tootle's Used Furniture Store for many...

Maria Marciano

Maria Marciano

Jan 19, 2012

Maria passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Maria was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.

Denise Weidenbach

Denise Weidenbach

Jan 18, 2012

Denise passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Denise was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.

Warren Lewis Barton, Sr.

Warren Lewis Barton, Sr.

Jan 17, 2012

Warren Lewis Barton Sr., known to everyone as "Hoppy", was born on April 21, 1943 in Arkansas to Warren and Pearl Barton. The family moved to Shafter when Hoppy was 12 years old and he attended Shafter schools. He enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1961 to 1963. He owned and operated a Warren Barton Trucking...

Cyril Deal

Cyril Deal

Jan 16, 2012

Cyril passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012. Cyril was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.

Dorothy Marie Sukut

Dorothy Marie Sukut

Jan 16, 2012

Dorothy Sukut October 1, 1921 - January 16, 2012 Dorothy Sukut, Aunt Dot, Mrs. Leo, Mom and Grandma were the names we knew her by. On Monday, January 16th, God's hand touched her and she slept. Born in Murphysboro, Illinois, in 1921 to Norman C. and Alma Baker, Dorothy grew up in Centralia, Illinois. Her father, provided well for...

Maria De Jesus Campbell

Maria De Jesus Campbell

Jan 15, 2012

Maria de Jesus Campbell was born in Durango, Mexico to Nicolas and Zotera (Torres) Cisneros. She came to California to the city of McFarland in the early 1960's. Maria married John Campbell , she was a home maker and loved cooking tamales, she also enjoyed gardening. She was very proud when she became a naturalized citizen. Maria de Jesus...

James Mcilrath

James Mcilrath

Jan 14, 2012

James was born on March 11, 1938 and passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012. James was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.

Maria Rebeca Leon

Maria Rebeca Leon

Jan 12, 2012

Maria Rebeca Leon, Nació el dia 06 de Septiembre 1941 nacio en Juchipila, Zacatecas, Mexico. Faciello el dia 12 de Enero, 2012 en Bakersfield, California a la edad de 70 anos, recitacion del santo rosario Lunes , 16 de Enero, 2012 6:00 pm Capilla de la Funeraria Peters en Shafter misa de la resurrecion Martes, 17 de Enero, 2012,...

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