Margie L. White
Jul 25, 2009
Margie L. White February 24, 1933 – July 25, 2009 Mrs. Margie White passed away July 25 at her home in Taft at the age of 76. Margie was born in Quinton, Oklahoma to Edward and Starlie(Fitzer) Smith February 24, 1933 and moved to the Shafter area shortly after. She had worked as a checker for FoodTown in Shafter...
Lucille C. Bongberg
Jul 25, 2009
Lucille Bongberg passed away on Saturday afternoon in Shafter. Lucille had been a resident of Shafter for over 50 years. She was predeceased by parents, one brother, her only daughter, Janet Bongberg Stockton, and Robert (Doc) Bongberg her husband of 67 years. Lucille spent her final months and days surrounded by her two sons, Robert (Bob) Bongberg and Barry...
Andrea Lisa Plaza
Jul 23, 2009
Andrea "Goo-Goo" Lisa Plaza was born on July 16, 1971 in Bakersfield, Ca. She was raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School. She moved to Eureka, CA for a short time before returning home to Bakersfield. She was a correctional officer with Wasco State Prison. Andrea was the sweetest, loving person you could ever meet. She was...
Victor Manuel Duran
Jul 18, 2009
Victor Duran of Arvin passed away July 18 at the age of 17 after sustaining injuries in an auto accident. Victor was born in Michoacan, Mexico October 18, 1991 to Ubaldo and Maria(Solis) Duran. Victor and has family soon moved to the Arvin area where Victor attended the Arvin schools and had just graduated from Arvin High School. Victor...
Keno A. Martinez
Jul 17, 2009
Loving Husband, father and grandfather, Keno A. Martinez was one of six children born to Alcadio and Trine (Soto) Martinez April 30, 1929 in Bakersfield CA. Keno found his eternal peace on Friday, July 17, 2009, at 11:30 pm at the age of 80 at San Joaquin Community Hospital after a very hard fight against a sudden illness. Keno...
Richard Lee Brown
Jul 15, 2009
Richard Lee Brown of McAlester, Oklahoma died July 15, 2009 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 51. Richard was born to Bill and Caudie (Reel) Brown August 25, 1957 in Bakersfield, California. He graduated from Shafter High School in Shafter, California. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Richard married Betty Struemph March 14, 1983. He worked as...
Kayla Isabella Zavala
Jul 15, 2009
Kayla Isabella Zavala of Arvin passed away July 15, 2009 at the age of 2 after a brief battle with Leukemia. Kayla is survived by her parents, Maria Alverez and Abraham Zavala. Brother Abraham Jr., Grandparents: Bertha Alverez and Maria and Guadalupe Zavala. Aunts: Melissa Pena and Josephine Zavala. Uncles: Mario Alvarez and Adan Zavala. A graveside service was...
Belen - Calderon
Jul 14, 2009
Belen Calderon was born in Traquillo, Durango Mexico. Belen was the oldest of nine children. She grew up in Bakersfield, CA where she married her husband and life love Lupe Calderon. She worked for Sam Woo Cleaners for 30 years. Belen loved being a mother and worked hard raising her three sons. Belen was an outstanding cook and loved...
Ms. Maxine Alberta Williams
Jul 13, 2009
Ms. Maxine Alberta Williams, 87 Homemaker Ms. Maxine Williams, a 2-year resident of Yucca Valley, California died on July 13, 2009 at home from bone cancer. She was 87 years old. She was born on March 23, 1922 to Chancey A. and Elsie E. (Gardener) Pinney in Arco, Idaho. Maxine was married to Grover Alton Williams, who preceded her...
Clarence B. Jackson
Jul 12, 2009
Clarence B. Jackson was born October 22, 1917 to Irene (Ellis) and Edward Jackson in Mora Minessota. Clarence was raised in Washington State, he came to Shafter in 1948. Clarence served his country during World Ward II. He worked for Bergman Farms for many years. Clarence enjoyed fishing and hunting, he was a member of Full Gospel Church Wasco...
Ms. Marguerite "Margo" Owings
Jul 11, 2009
Marguerite "Margo" Owings born on October 26, 1921 passed away on July 11, 2009 at the age of 87. She was a native of California and graduated from Manual Arts High School in 1939. Marguerite was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her son Donald and his wife Deborah Owings of Irvine, CA and son...
Guadalupe Larios Valencia
Jul 11, 2009
Guadalupe Larios Valencia was born July 7, 1942 to Maria de Jesus and Francisco Larios in San Antonio Guaracha, Michoacan, Mexico. He was raised in San Antonio Guaracha, Michoacan, Mexico, he came to California at the age of 17 and he worked as farm laborer for many years, Guadalupe "Lupio" got up every morning to start collecting recycables, he...
Mary Hestell Mckimmey
Jul 10, 2009
Mary "Hestell" McKimmey passed away in St. George, Utah on Friday July 10th at the age of 91 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 6, 1918 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. After moving to Pond, California in 1934, Hestell met the love of her life, R.L. "Buck" McKimmey. Buck & Hestell were married June 10, 1939 and...
Nancy Carol Starrh
Jul 9, 2009
Nancy Carol Starrh was a treasured blessing to her husband, Fred L. Starrh, and a beautiful example of faith, love and grace! She went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday morning, July 9, 2009 at the age of 81. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, and her four children; Fred L. Starrh II (wife...
Ms. Rachel Delphina Frink
Jul 8, 2009
Ms. Rachel D. Frink, 56 Ms. Rachel D. Frink, a 56-year resident of California and a 26-year resident of Yucca Valley died on July 08, 2009 at home. She was 56 years old. The daughter of Richard and Refugio Saldana Figueroa Parra, she was born January 19, 1953 in Compton, California. Rachel was married to Richard J. Frink for...
Janie - Link
Jul 6, 2009
Janie Irene Link was born March 28, 1933 in Luxora, Arkansas into a family of 10 to Charlie McKinley Armstrong and Iva Lucy Carson Armstrong. Janie passed away on July 6, 2009; and is fondly remembered for being caring, loving and selfless especially when it came to taking care of family who were ill or in need of comfort....
Gerardo P. Sanchez
Jul 6, 2009
Gerardo P. Sanchez was born October 26, 1960 to Ma. Ismael P (Parra) and Ramon Sanchez in Sinaloa, Mexico. He passed away, Monday, July 6, 2009 in Bakersfield. Gerardo was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved working in his garden, walking the family dog when ever possible but most of all he loved his family. He...
Jose 'Joe' Jesus Perez
Jul 4, 2009
Jose (Joe) Jesus Perez was born in Chupicuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico on August 22, 1965 to Maria Estela (Perea) and Jesus Perez. He passed away July 4, 2009. He was raised in Shafter and attended the local schools graduating from Shafter High School in 1984. He married Rocio Covarrubias in 1989 at St. Therese's Church in Shafter, they had 4...
Marilynn Serrato
Jun 30, 2009
Marilynn Serrato was born June 30, 2009 to Andres Serrato and Maria (Aguirre) Serrato in Bakersfield, California. She enetered God's Heavenly Cradle on the same day she was born. Although her life was short lived she will always be remembered and loved by her family. Marilynn is survived by her parents Andres Serrato and Maria Serrato, grandparents Margarita and...
Juana Pacheco Vasquez
Jun 29, 2009
Juana Vasquez of Lamont passed away June 29, 2009 in Bakersfield, CA at the age of 89. She was born November 24, 1919 to Francisco and Simona (Pacheco) Vasquez in Los Angeles, California. Juana moved to Lamont in the early 70's working various jobs but mainly taking care of her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children and...
