Antonia Molina Carranza
Oct 15, 2010
Antonia Molina Carranza was born on September 17, 1928 in El Palmar, Durango, Mexico to Narciso and Regina Carranza. She liked cooking and she was very particular about keeping her kitchen clean. She was a devoted member of Jehovan Witness. Antonia Molina Carranza is survived by her sons, Marciano Guadalupe Valdez of Wasco, Dimas Valdez of Wasco and Narciso...
Bill Weldon Hinsley
Oct 13, 2010
BILL W. HINSLEY WAS BORN IN OKLAHOMA TO AVIS V. (DUNCAN) AND JACK W. HINSLEY. BILL W. HINSLEY WORKED IN REAL ESTATE FOR 9 YEARS. HE WAS 76 YEARS OLD WHEN HE PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 13, 2010 IN BAKERSFIELD, CA. IN ACCORDANCE TO HIS FAMILY'S WISHES THERE WAS NO SERVICES FOR BILL W. HINSLEY.
Consuelo Corona Solorio
Oct 7, 2010
Consuelo Solorio November 20, 1957 – October 7, 2010 Visitation for Consuelo Solorio will be held at Peters Funeral Home (844 E. Lerdo Highway) on Thursday, October 14, from 2:00 – 6:30 p.m. with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese's Church (300 W. Lerdo Highway). Funeral services will be held at St. Therese's Church on Friday, October...
Alyce E. Contreras
Oct 2, 2010
ALYCE E. CONTRERAS 10-15-31 to 10-2-10 Has gone home to her eternal father on 10-2-10 after a long illness and has been reunited with her beloved husband, Pancho Contreras. She leaves behind to cherish her memories three children: Thomas Contreras and wife Louise from Colorado, Antoinette Placenti and husband Harry from Bakersfield, grandson Joseph from New York and oldest...
Edith 'Ginger' Somers
Oct 2, 2010
Edith "Ginger" Somers was suddenly called home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 2, at the age of 87. Her nickname, Ginger, was given to her by her brothers because of her naturally beautiful red hair. She was born on December 20, 1922 on a farm in Nekoma, North Dakota to parents Engebert and Caroline Gronhovd, Norwegian...
Marjorie Josephine Turner
Sep 30, 2010
Marjorie Josephine Turner January 11, 1924 – September 30, 2010. Margie was born and raised in Canton Ohio and graduated from St. John's High School in 1941. She worked at Spun Steel after high school. She also took flying lesson! Margie hoped to join the Army Air Force as the US was entering WWII. The flying lessons ended just...
Jorge Vargas
Sep 28, 2010
Jorge Vargas, Jr. was born in Bakersfield on September 11, 1991 to Irene (Gracian) and Jorge Vargas Sr., the baby of three siblings. He attended the local schools and graduated from Shafter High School. His sisters spoiled him and loved him like a snuggly teddy bear; he was always calling them to hear their voices and making sure all...
Juan Carlos Ochoa
Sep 27, 2010
Juan Carlos Ochoa was born on July 7, 1972 in Los Angeles, California, to Consuelo and Carlos Ochoa. He attended Wasco local schools. He moved to Arizona to work in the concrete business after a few years, he returned to Wasco with his family. Juan Carlos enjoyed reading, writing and drawing. He always had many friends. Juan Carlos is...
Louis Montecino
Sep 26, 2010
Louis Montecino was born on August 19th, 1914 in Big Spring, Texas to Felipe and Timotea Montecino. Louis was a young boy of 6 when they moved to Wasco, Ca. On October 23rd, 1938 Louis married his "Sunshine" Esther Gallardo. They had 3 children Yolanda, Michael and Ronald. Louis worked for Kern Co. Land Company which later became Tenneco...
Jack Andrew Blair
Sep 25, 2010
Jack Andrew Blair was born on March 15, 1927 in Carter County, Oklahoma and came to California in 1946, where he worked as a hay loader for over 50 years. Jack passed away on September 25, 2010 leaving behind his wife, Betty; daughters, Barbara White, Margaret Stephens and husband Don, Judy Knight and Husband Eb; son Robert Blair and...
Jonell - Stearman
Sep 23, 2010
JoNell Stearman, a long-time resident of Shafter, died Thursday the 23rd of September at the Bakersfield Heart Hospital. Born in 1928 in Baird, Texas, JoNell was one of eight children. She married Doyle Stearman in 1946 in Muleshoe, Texas, and moved to Shafter, California in 1948 with her two boys, Doyle Dean and Danny Joe. JoNell was a loving...
Ella Irene Penner
Sep 22, 2010
Ella Irene Penner of Shafter, California died of a silent heart attack on September 22, 2010 in Glendale, California at the age of 89 years and 7 months. She was born on February 22, 1921 in Hepburn, Saskatchewan, Canada to Abram B. and Elizabeth (Janzen) Wiebe. She was the youngest of 12 siblings. The family lived on a farm...
Victor O Garcia
Sep 21, 2010
Victor O. Garcia was born January 1, 1925 in Kansas to Maria (Ordaz) and Jose Garcia. Upon returning he spent most of his years working in the agriculture industry as a laborer, then started working for Larry's Body Shop in Wasco where he learned the body and fender trade. Victor enjoyed fishing, every opportunity he had; he'd be searching...
Frances Joyce Morris
Sep 19, 2010
Frances Joyce Morris was born December 5, 1934 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Laura (Adams) and Clarence Southerland, one of four children. Frances and George W. Morris were married May 9, 1952 and moved to Wasco. Frances was a long-time member of Christ Community Church where she and George were very active. During their younger years, they ran the youth...
Mrs. Patricia E. (Ellen Mae) "Patsy" Talbot
Sep 19, 2010
Mrs. Patricia "Patsy" Talbot, 76 Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Greatgrandmother!! Mrs. Patricia Talbot, a 59-year resident of California and a 3-year resident of Yucca Valley gracefully died on Sept. 19, 2010 at Home. She was 76 years old. She was born on June 3, 1934, the fifth of ten children, to John Joseph and Lillian Belle...
Genevieve Kathrine Craig
Sep 19, 2010
Genevieve Katherine (Seeger) Craig 1919 – 2010 Genevieve Craig peacefully passed from this life into the arms of her Savior on September 19, 2010. She was born in Bakersfield on November 21, 1919, to Henry and Reeta Seeger. She graduated from Kern Union High School and Bakersfield College. She earned her B. Ed. from Fresno State College and M....
Camille Verner Bell
Sep 18, 2010
Camille Verner Bell was born on April 21, 1917 in Austin, Arkansas to Mattie (Griffin) Reveley. She was one of six children. Camille worked as a Nurse's Aide for 22 years and she lived in Kern County for 59 years. Camille V. Bell is preceded in death by her husbands, Leonard Colbert, Willie Bell; son, Charles "Chock" Colbert, sister,...
Betty Caroline Garrett
Sep 12, 2010
Betty Garrett Business Owner, 76 Betty Garrett, a 33-year resident of Twentynine Palms, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, following a long battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old. Betty was born April 30, 1934, in Oklahoma City to Fred and Caroline Brink. She graduated from Moore High School...
Cassandra Lynn Stranberg
Sep 12, 2010
Cassandra Lynn Stranberg June 13, 1945 – September 12, 2010 Cassandra Lynn Stranberg was born June 13, 1945, to Clarence and Florence (Fontes) Eoff. She was a receptionist in various law offices for many years, and a resident of Bakersfield, California, her entire life. In accordance to her family's wishes there were no services for Cassandra Lynn Stranberg, age...
Louie Theron Carpenter
Sep 9, 2010
Louie T. Carpenter was born on July 25, 1920 in Hugo, Oklahoma, to Fannie (Corsbie) and Marcus Carpenter. Louie lived his childhood in Paul Valley, Oklahoma and move to southern California as a young man. He drove a truck, worked in the shipyard in Long Beach and the Civilian Conservation Corps. When called upon, he served our country during...
