Jose Luis Ramirez, Jr.
Jun 27, 2009
Jose Luis Ramirez Jr., was born in Bakersfield California on September 7, 1984 to Graciela (Garcia and Jose Luis Ramirez, Sr. Jose loved to go fishing and hunting. He did some boxing in his earlier years and enjoyed working out, lifting weights and staying fit and trim. He loved his four children who meant the world to him. Jose...
Woodrow Franklin Sanders
Jun 27, 2009
Woodrow was born October 10, 1918 to Cumy and Frank Sanders in Calico Rock, Arkansas. He departed from this life in Bakersfield, Ca. on June 27, 2009 at the age of 90 years. Woodrow and his two brothers were raised by their mother after his father died in a tragic auto vs. train accident in 1921. He attended school...
Phyllis Ann Toms
Jun 26, 2009
Phyllis Ann Toms was born December 29, 1930 to Ann (Szulboraki) and Phillip Plagens. She was a homemaker for 56 years and a resident of Kern County for 3 years. In accordance to her family's wishes there were no local services for Phyllis Ann Toms, age 78, who passed away in Bakersfield on June 26, 2009. She was laid...
Maria Lopez Torres
Jun 26, 2009
Maria Lopez Torres was born December 14, 1927 to Cleotilda (Romo) and Cleofas Lopez in Encarnacion de Diaz, Jalisco Mexico; she was one of seven children. Maria married Rafael Torres in June of 1944 and they moved to Arvin in 1956. Maria worked in agriculture for 30 years many of those years for the Elsie Marrufo's crew where she...
Edith Edie Peddy
Jun 22, 2009
Edith Mozelle Peddy February 3, 1934 – June 22, 2009 Edith "Edie" "Mamaw" Peddy went to be with Jesus on June 22, 2009. Edith was born in Bonham, Texas on August 3, 1917 to Toy and Flora Lorance who both preceded her in death. Edith married Clyde A. Peddy February 3, 1934 and they moved to Lamont in 1951,...
Margaret Marie Flowers
Jun 21, 2009
Margaret Marie Flowers was born in Coweta Oklahoma on April 28, 1926 to Rosie Isoline (Griffith) and Everett Wilson Ledbetter. The last school she attended was Santa Fe School in Shafter. Her five children were born in Shafter; she loved working outside for the most part. In her younger years, she had a beautiful rose garden that she attended...
Daniel R. Widen 'Whitey'
Jun 20, 2009
Retired, United States Navy Daniel Widen was born on January 10, 1935, in Bemidji, Minnesota, and he passed away peacefully in Bakersfield, California on June 20, 2009. Daniel is survived by his stepchildren Karen (Roger Sr.) Coughenour, Karla Ayon, Margie Hudgens, Colleen (Max) Miller, Heather Pressley and Duke Rescola (Edna). He is also survived by two sisters: Clara Schollian...
Edward R. Biesiadecki
Jun 18, 2009
Edward R, Biesiadecki was born November 23, 1924 to Veronica (Ryczek) and Peter Biesiadecki. He was a sheet metal engineer for 55years and a resident of Kern for 8. In accordance to his family's wishes there were no services for Edward R, Biesiadecki, age 84, who passed away in Ridgecrest on June 18, 2009.
Mary K. Mashore
Jun 17, 2009
Mary K. Mashore was born April 16, 1927 to Goldie (Avants and Thomas DeArman. She was a waitress for 50 years and a resident of Kern for 40. In accordance to her family's wishes there were no services for Mary K. Mashore, age 82, who passed away at her residence in Oildale on June 17, 2009.
Mary Felipe Gonzaga
Jun 17, 2009
Mary Felipe Gonzaga was born December 9, 1926 in Holtville CA to Carmen (Luevanos) and Helario Felipe. Mary was a wonderful grand mother and loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always found sewing, which was a favorite pastime; she quilted blankets for the great grandchildren, embroidered pillows for the kids and made sundresses for the granddaughters....
Helen Rae Leary
Jun 16, 2009
Helen was born May 2, 1924 in Fame, Oklahoma to Harrison and Myrtle Winton. She moved from Oklahoma to Arvin in 1946 where she and Joe Leary married on July 23, 1949. Helen worked as a clerk and pharmacy assistant for Bear Mountain Drug Store and Lamont Drug Store for 26 years. In her younger years she also worked...
Mr. Michael Alan Hughes
Jun 16, 2009
Michael A. Hughes Hardwood Flooring Worker, 69 Michael A. Hughes, a native of Minnesota, a 25-year resident of California and a 16-year resident of Yucca Valley, died of a heart attack at home June 16, 2009. He was 69 years old. He was born to Cloyd Hughes and Charlotte Austin Hughes Jan. 8, 1940. Mr. Hughes is survived by...
Catarino L. Arismendez
Jun 14, 2009
Catarino L. Arismendez, Jr. was born July 31, 1927 in Del Rio, Texas to Margarita (Lopez) and Catarino L. Arismendez Sr. Catarino went to school in Del Rio and came to Kern County in 1932. He passed away quietly surrounded by his family on June 14, 2009. He enlisted in to the United States Army in 1950, while serving...
John Raymond Horlacher
Jun 13, 2009
Ray was born February 20, 1920 in Hale, Texas to John Lawrence Horlacher and Mae (Miller) Horlacher. On April 16, 1942 Ray Horlacher and Dee Shaw were married in Yuma Arizona. On June 16, 1942 Ray was drafted and served in World War II. During World War II Ray and a buddy were taking enemy fire in the trenches....
Miacaela Hernandez De Villagomez
Jun 12, 2009
Micaela Hernandez was born July 29, 1935 to Florentino Hernandez and Maria (Jaimes) Hernandez in Guanajuato, Mexico. She married Daniel Villagomez March 6, 1957 in Mexico. Micaela and Daniel moved to Wasco to be near family and have lived here the past 14 years. Micaela served her family as a homemaker and was a faithful member of her church,...
Jorge Antonio Vega, Jr.
Jun 12, 2009
El niño Jorge Antonio Vega Jr., nació el mismo dÃa que nació, el 12 de Junio, 2009 en Bakersfield, CA. Sus padres Claudia y Jorge Antonio Vegas sintieron mucho el dolor. Jorge nunca conoció a sus hermanitos, Bryan Pager Vega y Edwin Kyle Vega; o sus abuelos Jesús y Maria De Los Angeles Vega de Lamont ni ha Odilon...
Helen Mary Ortega
Jun 12, 2009
Helen Mary Ortega was born October 3, 1934 in Bakersfield, California to Mary (Gamino) and John Diaz. A large part of Helen's life revolved around the Eagles once she joined the Tulare Auxiliary in April 1972. Her late husband, Andy, was active in Bakersfield Aerie 93. So, when the Bakersfield Eagles formed its Auxiliary in January, 1993, Helen promptly...
Raul Olivares
Jun 12, 2009
Raul Olivares was born April 29, 1947 to Manuel and Maria (Carbajal Olivares in Matatlan Municipio de Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico. Raul came to California 9 years ago to work and and help support his family in Mexico. Raul loved to listen to the radio on his free time his favorite station was radio Gallito 1010 am. He enjoyed spending...
Mary Louise Jackson
Jun 11, 2009
Mary "Louise" Jackson was born December 5, 1937 and passed June 11, 2009 surrounded by family and friends. Louise was born to Nola Idella Britt and Albert Lumsden in Tyler, Missouri. She came to California and married James "J.C." Jackson on December 1, 1958 in Fresno. She lived in Arvin the majority of her life, raising generations of her...
John Harold Parks
Jun 7, 2009
John Harold Parks was born April 8, 1921 in Hoyt, Oklahoma to John T. Parks and Grace Lee (Smith) Parks. He served his country during World War II attaining the rank of corporal upon being honorably discharged in 1946. He worked for over 50years as a truck driver. He is survived by his son, John Parks & many other...
