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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...
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...

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