Arthur L. Padilla
May 31, 2010
Arthur Padilla was born February 10, 1946 in Santa Barbara, California to Delfina(Lopez) and Anthony Padilla. He was raised in Madera and came to Wasco in the 1980's. He worked in the oilfields for 20 years before moving back to Madera. Arthur was a kind-hearted man who would give the shirt off his back to help a friend. He...
Mary Elizabeth Gadd
May 30, 2010
Mary Elizabeth Gadd was born May 26, 1925, in Gault, California. She was an accountant for many years, and a long time resident of Kern County.. In accordance to her family's wishes there were no services for Mary Elizabeth Gadd , age 85, who passed away May 30, 2010, in Bakersfield, CA.
Roger Anthony Violano
May 30, 2010
Roger Anthony Violano was born December 13, 1991 to April Belew (Pearson) and Brett Violano. He was a student for and a resident of Little Elm, Texas in Denton County for 10 years. In accordance to his family's wishes there were no services for Roger Anthony Violano, age 18, who passed away at in Bakersfield, California on May 30,...
Mrs. Eunice Muriel "Unie" (Kaupp) Waklee
May 28, 2010
Eunice 'Unie' Kaupp Waklee Northrop Employee, 85 Eunice "Unie" Kaupp Waklee, born in Inglewood Nov. 16, 1924, died of natural causes in her sleep May 28, 2010. She was 85 years old. She is survived by her husband of 37 years and love of her life, Henry "Hank" Waklee; her son, Brian Olson; her daughters, Kris Olson Amerine and...
Edward Joseph Deleasa, Jr.
May 27, 2010
Edward "Chip" Joseph Deleasa Jr. was born February 22, 1962 in Passaic New Jersey to Beverly Jo (Blair) and Edward Josph Deleasa, Sr. He came to Shafter in 1973 and attended the local schools, graduating in 1980 from Shafter High. He was a Nascar fan, who enjoyed taking his girls to the beach whenever he had an opportunity to...
Ardella Lea Wernli
May 26, 2010
Ardella Lea Wernli was born February 23, 1921 in Uniontown, Arkansas to Tennie (Tackett) and Sherman Roden. The family moved to Arvin during her teenage years and she soon met Karl Wernli. They were married October 25, 1941 in Las Vegas. They had 4 children, Donald, Herman, Robert and Carolyn. Ardella served her family as a homemaker and also...
Edy Magdiel Martinez
May 25, 2010
Edy Magdiel MartÃnez murió pacÃficamente la mañana del 25 de Mayo, 2010 en su casa en Arvin rodeado de su familia amorosa. El fue el hijo más joven de MarÃa Juliana (González) y Mario Cesar MartÃnez, nacido en México el 30 de Agosto, 1976. Encontró y se casó a su hermosa esposa, Bertha Alicia González - Garza en su...
Carmen N. Soliz
May 25, 2010
Carmen Soliz went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2010 at the age of 99. Carmen was born July 16, 1910 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Manuelita and Sylvester Nava. She was raised in the surroundings of Texas but most of her stories include San Antonio and Corpus Christy. Texas is where she married the love of her...
Ramon Aguilar Ramirez
May 24, 2010
Ramon Aguilar Ramirez was born to Maria De Jesus and Eduardo Aguilar in Huasabas, Sonora, Mexico. He was a hard working man, he worked as farm laborer for many years, he enjoyed family gatherings, and liked listening to Los Panchos and Las Hilgerias music. Ramon always took good care of his family and children. Ramon is preceded in death...
Krista Dawn Lewis
May 24, 2010
Krista Dawn Lewis was born June 12, 1962, to Gary and Leota Simpson. She was a hair dresser for 30 years and a resident of Bakersfield, California, for 25 years. In accordance to her family's wishes there were no services for Krista Dawn Lewis, age 47, who passed away at her residence in Bakersfield, California, on May 24, 2010....
Adonia G Vasquez
May 22, 2010
Adonia Guadalupe Lopez de Vasquez was born March 19, 1949 to Mr. and Mrs. Enrique and Francisca Lopez. She came to the United States 1971. She met Casimiro V. Vasquez August 13, 1974 they were married October 28, 1975 and were married for 24 years until his death May 4, 1998. She is survived by her Brother Enrique Lopez...
Eileen A. Conklin
May 19, 2010
Eileen A. Conklin January 26, 1948 – May 19, 2010 On May 19, 2010 Eileen A. Conklin 62, of McFarland, CA. passed away peacefully with her family close by. Eileen was born to Richard and Dorothy Vick on January 26, 1948 in Jamestown, New York. Eileen met the love of her life when she was 16 years old. They...
Luella Funk
May 17, 2010
Quietly in the early morning hours on Monday, May 17th Luella passed from the struggles we all face on this earth to the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. At the age of 97 she was eagerly waiting and ready to meet Him. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 21st at 10am at the...
Alfred Charles Ross
May 17, 2010
Alfred Charles Ross is, was, and will always be remembered as a strong, dedicated, and loving father. He passed away, Monday May 17, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cushing Oklahoma on February 20, 1926 to Mary Clementine (Cockrell) and Gilbert Ross. He was married first to Ruth Helen Brown and then...
Earl Williams Clark
May 17, 2010
Earl William Clark, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather left us to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born February 7, 1936 in McMullen County, Texas to Ina B. (Elliott) and James W. Clark. Earl came to Kern County in 1959 working with various farmers as a laborer in the agriculture industry retiring after...
Seferino Jr. Martinez
May 16, 2010
Seferino Martinez was born April 11, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona the only child of Nieves (Jimenez) and Seferino Martinez, Sr. Seferino grew up and attended schools in Glendale, Arizona. He began a 20 year career with Glendale Memorial Park as a groundsman and retired as a foreman. The family moved to Ramona, California and Seferino worked in agriculture for...
Morris Edward Pierce
May 15, 2010
Morris Edward Pierce is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior, as he passed away Saturday morning in the home of his loving daughter Debra. He was born in Texas on February 6, 1931 to Minnie Opal (Harred) and Charles R. Pierce. After attending local schools he worked in the agriculture fields and then became self-employed as...
Ildefonsa Valdez Martinez
May 15, 2010
Ildefonsa Valdez Martinez was born January 23, 1936 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Maria de Los Angeles and Manuel Valdez, one of four children. She married Arnulfo Martinez in Mexico and they migrated to California to find work and a better life. Arnulfo was a farm labor contractor and they worked for many of the farmers in the valley....
John Wesley Ward
May 15, 2010
John Wesley Ward November 08, 1946 - May 15, 2010 John Wesley Ward of Bakersfield passed away at the age of 63. He was born in Missouri November 8, 1946 to Ben and Virginia (Randles) Ward. John served our country during the Vietnam War and was honorable discharged. He moved to Shafter in 1980 and managed a restaurant. He...
