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,...
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...
