Letha Eulala Santillan
Jun 23, 2010
Letha Eulala Santillan was born on July 31, 1923 in Oilton, Oklahoma to Ella (Smithson) and John Hildebrand. Letha came to Wasco, California when she was 9 years old and she attended Wasco local schools. She married her loving husband Telo in 1942 and they had six children. Letha worked as a beautician for many years. Letha Eulala is...
Mary Elizabeth Holmes
Jun 22, 2010
Mary Elizabeth Holmes was born July 7, 1942 in Arvin, California to Frances (Church) and Johnny Minyard. She graduated from Arvin High in 1960 then attended B.C. to attain her LVN license and was a nurse for 30 years. She was a craft vendor at the local craft fairs with her sister Barbara and niece Kristina; they looked forward...
Mr. Gregory Scott Nigh
Jun 18, 2010
Gregory Scott Nigh Gregory Scott Nigh, who lived in California and Yucca Valley for one year, died June 18, 2010, due to an accident. He was 57 years old. The son of Glenn Nigh and Phyllis (Amundsen) Nigh, he was born July 20, 1952, at Madigan Army Hospital in Tacoma, Wash. Mr. Nigh was a Wal-Mart associate for one...
Charles Allen Fosdick
Jun 17, 2010
Charles Allen Fosdick, son of Iva Joe Johnston and Stephen Hosmer Fosdick, was born on September 8, 1951 in Anchorage, Alaska at Elemdorf Air Force where his father was stationed . He passed into Jesus's arms on June 17, 2010 in Bakersfield, California. 'Chuck' grew up in Shafter, California attending Richland Elementary, Shafter High School, and Bakersfield Junior College....
Frank L. Ybarra
Jun 16, 2010
Frank L. Ybarra "Poncho" 1943 - 2010 Passed away very unexpectedly at a Bakersfield hospital on June 15, 2010. Frank lived most of his life in Kern County, and was loved by "all" that knew him. He is preceded in death by wife, Della Sue; brothers, Joe, Chester, Gene, Albert (Son), Vernon, Oliver; and sister, Janelle and is survived...
Mr. Thomas Wayne Wheeler
Jun 16, 2010
Mr. Wheeler was born on February 12, 1941 and passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Mr. Wheeler was a resident of Twentynine palms, California at the time of passing.
Maria Guadalupe Perez Garcia
Jun 16, 2010
Maria Guadalupe Perez Garcia passed away at home quietly, surrounded by her loved ones on the morning of Jun3 16, 2010. She was born in Xoconstle, Municipio Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico to Domitilia (Garcia) Perez and Teodulo Perez. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who had enjoyed having her family near and shared her love with all who...
Lupe Salvador Gaona
Jun 15, 2010
Lupe Salvador Gaona January 1, 1952 – June 15, 2010 Lupe Salvador Gaona was born in Riverdale California to Maria and Venuciano Gaona on January 7, 1952. He married his loving wife Maria Ludivina (Cadena) Gaona and had four wonderful children. He enjoyed cooking outdoors and spending time with his family when ever possible; other hobbies included fishing and...
Robert M. Osborn
Jun 14, 2010
October 9, 1929---June 14, 2010 On June 14, 2010, Robert M. Osborn passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. Bob was born in Shafter on October 9, 1929, to Finley and Alice Osborn. Preceeding him in death was his wife of 40 years, Joan Osborn and step-son Wayne Kabrich. Surviving him are his four daughters,...
Roy Kenneth Pitts
Jun 12, 2010
Roy Kenneth Pitts, of Shafter, passed away June 12, 2010, after a 4 year struggle with cancer. Kenneth was born in Indiahoma, Oklahoma in 1928. He was married to Joyce Verniece Dirksen Pitts for what would have been 61 years this June 28. He came to California with his family as a young boy in 1937 and was active...
Mr. Robert John Young
Jun 11, 2010
Robert John Young Cryptographer, Assistant Manager, 78 Robert John Young, a lifelong resident of California who lived in Yucca Valley 19 years, died June 11, 2010, at Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree due to complications from esophageal cancer. He was 78 years old. The son of Jack Arthur Young and Marie Katherine (Glynn) Young, he was born June...
Mr. Gaylord Dewayn Martin
Jun 9, 2010
Mr. Martin was born on May 6, 2010 and passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Mr. Martin was a resident of Yucca Valley, California at the time of passing.
Gregorio Sanchez Espinoza
Jun 9, 2010
Mr. Gregorio Espinoza of Wasco passed away suddenly June 9, 2010 at the age of 62. He was born March 12, 1948 to Liboria(Sanchez) and Pedro Espinoza. Gregorio moved to Wasco 20 years ago and had worked at the Garlic Company in Shafter before retiring. He is survived by his loving wife Maria, sons; Pedro, Gilbert and Gregorio, brothers;...
Robert Allen Lesniak
Jun 9, 2010
Robert Allen Lesniak was born in Illinois on November 14,1953 to Helen Lynn (Crockett) and Adam Lesniak. Robert Allen was an Electrician for 30 years and held a Bachelor Degree. Robert was 56 years old when he passed away on June 9, 2010 in Bakersfield, CA. He was a resident of Jacksonville, Arkansas. In accordance to his family's wishes...
George Evertt Shanks
Jun 7, 2010
George Shanks, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Twin Oaks, California on Monday, June 7 following a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of four of his five children who were at his bedside constantly for the week prior to his death. George grew up in Nora Springs, Iowa. In his senior year of high...
Francisco Padilla
Jun 7, 2010
Francisco Padilla was born on October 3, 1934 to Alejandra (Beltran) and Ramon Padilla in Cosala, Sinaloa, Mexico. He was resident of Wasco for 21 years. He married Elvira Padilla and had seven children. He worked as a farm laborer for 62 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Reyna Barosa. He is survived by his...
June Anne Deffee
Jun 6, 2010
June A. Deffee, 88 retired county court clerk June A. Deffee, a native of Pennsylvania and a 57-year resident of Twentynine Palms, died June 6, 2010, at home. She was 88. Mrs. Deffee was born Aug. 16, 1921, in Pittsburgh to Robert and Estell Riley. She served as a Woman Marine in World War II, and later worked for...
Melanie C. Mcbride
Jun 4, 2010
Melanie was a wonderfully joyful person with an inner strength that was only matched in size by the smile she always wore. Fighting cancer for the past 5 months, her fortitude never waned as she could make anyone feel as though they could accomplish anything. Her faith allowed her to pass on peacefully. She had a passionate love of...
John Machado Neto, Jr.
Jun 4, 2010
John Machado Neto, Jr. was born September 14, 1939, to John and Mary Neto, Sr. He was a facility maintenance man for 20 years and a resident of Queen Creek, Arizona, for 20 years. In accordance to his family's wishes there were no services for John Machado Neto, Jr., age 70, who passed away in Bakersfield, California, on June...
William Roy Hall
Jun 1, 2010
William Roy Hall born on February 26,1958 in Utah, was born to Lee, Sandra (Choules) Hall. William was married to Traci Hall, residents of Kern County for 15 years. William was a construction worker for 20 years and enjoyed his career. William spent the remainder of his life in Bakersfield. The Lord took him on June 1, 2010. In...
