Gayla Francis Jameson
Nov 15, 2010
Gayla Francis Jameson July 12, 1954 – November 15, 2010 Gayla was born in Pauls Valley, Ok to JD and Georgia Studdard. Gayla passed away peacefully at her home in Shafter, Ca on Monday November 15, 2010; surrounded by her loved ones. The Studdard Family moved to Shafter in 1963 where she met her long time love Ronald Jameson....
Roberto Arrendondo Cervera Sr.
Nov 14, 2010
Roberto Arredondo Cervera, Sr. was born on July 23, 1933 in Guadalajara, Mexico to Josefina (Arredondo) and Octaviano Cervera. He settled in Delano, California in 1962 and married the love of his life Martha (Torillo). He was a winery worker for over 30 years. Roberto Cervera, Sr. was preceded in death by son, Octavio Cervera; brother, Carlos Cervera; and...
Lowell Eugene Bergman
Nov 14, 2010
Lowell Eugene Bergman was born on Jan. 12, 1931 in Dalhart Texas to Henry & Mary Bergman. He was the last of seven born into this family. Texas remained his home until at age three the family moved to Kern County. They followed Lowell's older siblings who had already escaped the dust bowl to seek more secure employment. Lowell...
Betty E Scales
Nov 11, 2010
Betty E. Scales, matriarch of the Scales family of Wasco California, was born February 26, 1924 in Orient, South Dakota went home to be with our Lord on November 11, 2010 in Shafter California. Married to Elmer Scales June 1st 1944 she (they) lived in several areas before settling in Wasco, California in 1957 where she raised her family...
Gerald D Kendig
Nov 10, 2010
Gerald D. Kendig was born in Van Buren, Arkansas on May 25, 1934 to Florence (Pitchford) and Clyde Kendig; one of eight siblings. Gerald attended the local Wasco Schools graduating from Wasco High School in 1952. Upon returning from military service, Gerald met and married Madeline Perales. Together they had their son Brett. He was employed with Tops Market...
Betty Lee Lomeli
Nov 9, 2010
Betty Lee (Tanksley) Lomeli of Bakersfield, CA passed away November 09, 2010; after battling stomach problems for nine months. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that loved her. Betty was born in Shafter, CA on February 03, 1935 to Clarence and Laura Tanksley. Betty enjoyed going on vacations trips, shopping, shopping, and did we mention...
Annetta - Schaeffer
Nov 8, 2010
Annetta Schaeffer was born in Yankton South Dakota on March 25, 1918 to Emma (Kirshenmann) and Jacob Spitzer. She married Oscar Schaeffer, and together they raised 2 children in Cuyama,Ca. Annetta enjoyed enjoyed life to it's fullest including, gardening, fishing, her love for cooking and watching the Dodgers. She was a long time member of the Ebenezer Reformed Church...
Collins Steven 'Doc' Shackelford
Nov 7, 2010
Collins Steven Shackelford was born in Paw Paw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, to Myrtle (Langford) and William Henry Shackelford, the youngest of 6 children. He grew up in Oklahoma and moved to California at the age of 19. Doc married LaGran Rowland July 2, 1938 and they made Wasco their home. Doc worked in farming as a foreman and then...
Leslie Wayne Balentine
Nov 7, 2010
Leslie Balentine was born February 11, 1952 in Wasco, California to James and Alma Balentine. He attended Wasco schools and graduated from Wasco High in 1970. Shortly after graduation he joined the army where he spent the next 20 years as a diesel mechanic. After retiring in 1990, he returned to Kern County and went to work for Freightliner....
Erlinda Castro
Nov 5, 2010
Erlinda Castro August 15, 1949 – November 5, 2010 Erlinda Castro was born August 15, 1949 in Delano, California to Ysidra (Luna) and Felix Hernandez, one of six children. She grew up in Wasco attending Wasco elementary schools and graduating from Wasco Union High School with the Class of 1968. Erlinda married Juan Castro June 8, 1968 in Wasco....
Eliberto Arevalo Lopez
Nov 3, 2010
Eliberto Arevalo Lopez was born August 1, 1952 in Samora, Michuacan, Mexico to Maria Luisa (Lopez-Frias) and Roberto Arevalo Garnica. He met and married his wife Maria Martha (Perez) together they had 7 children. He was a resident of Moorepark, California for many years, where he raised his children and worked at Misua Nursery. Some favorite pass times included;...
Antonio Manuel Varela
Oct 31, 2010
ANTONIO M. VARELA WAS BORN IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO ON JANUARY 17, 1917 TO ANITA AND BARTOLO VARELA. ANTONIO VARELA WORKED IN AGRICULTURE FOR 50 YEARS. ANTONIO WAS 93 YEARS OLD WHEN HE PASSED AWAY IN SHAFTER, CA. IN ACCORDANCE TO HIS FAMILY'S WISHES THERE WAS NO SERVICES FOR ANTONIO VARElA , WHO PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 31, 2010 AT...
Ivon Kay Beach
Oct 29, 2010
Ivon was born in Sandusky, Ohio then moved to Buttonwillow, California and finally to Wasco, California. She was a book keeper for many years! Ivon was preceded in death by her dad Rex, mother Beulah and brother Gar. Survived by: Husband Carl; Son's Randy, Marty and Shane; Daughters-in-Law Tracey, Cherrie and Marvina; 7 Grandchildren Amanda & husband Phil, Shannon...
Irene Victoria Porter
Oct 27, 2010
Irene Victoria Porter died Wednesday, October 27, 2010, peacefully at her home in Wasco. She was born on September 13, 1928 in Stockton California to Laura May Evans and James Walter Lawler. Growing up she relocated with her parents from town to town, depending on the agriculture that was in season and where work was available; graduating from Wasco...
Maria Guadalupe Sigala
Oct 21, 2010
Maria Guadalupe Sigala was born on September 18, 1953 to Isabel (Mendoza) and Belen Sigala in El Paso, Texas. She worked as a certified nurse's assistant for twenty years. Maria Guadalupe is preceded by her parents. She is survived by her sons; Mark Gutierrez, Jordan Gutierrez; brother, Octaviano Sigala; sisters, Rosemary Hernandez, Emily Dominguez, Belen Garcia and Lori Garcia....
Edward 'Butch' Johns
Oct 20, 2010
Rev. Edward "Butch" Johns, passed away quietly October 20, 2010 at 7:56pm, after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his family when he left this life for his eternal home in Heaven. Butch is survived by his wife, Wanda L. Johns of the family home; two daughters, Deborah M. Howerton of Alexandria, Louisiana and Nancy Webb of Bakersfield;...
Nemesia G. Rodriguez
Oct 20, 2010
Nemesia Rodriguez was born December 8, 1916 to Barbarita (Garza) and Leno Gomez in Dr. Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She lived a wonderful 93. She married her beloved husband, Guillermo Rodriguez in 1936. God blessed them with four lovely children who were raised in Shafter. Nemesia attended her garden daily when she lived at home; she had a beautiful...
Violet Marie Wilke
Oct 18, 2010
Violet Marie Wilke was born on June 3, 1925 in Pueblo, Colorado to Lester and Goldie Neiderhiser. Violet was happily married to Victor Wilke for 48 years. The couple retired to Wasco in 1972. Before that time she worked at Bank of America in San Bernardino and at the Ventura county treasurer's office. Violet felt blessed to have her...
Joe M. Herrera
Oct 17, 2010
Joe M. Herrera was born January 24, 1930 in rural Shafter to Eotemio and Maria Herrera. He grew up and attended Shafter schools and has been a life-long resident of Shafter. Joe married Lupe Carrasco August 15, 1954 and soon after he entered the US Army. After serving his country he was honorably discharged May 6, 1955 to rejoin...
David Mask
Oct 15, 2010
David was born in Portales, New Mexico, lived and attended schools in Roswell, NM. He moved to Bakersfield in the early 30's with his brothers and worked in the oil fields constructing storage tanks in Bakersfield, Taft and Long Beach. He served his country during WWII in the U. S. Army serving campaigns and battles in Normandy, Northern France,...
