Marie Cunningham Reed
Aug 4, 2009
On August 4, 2009, my mother, Marie C. Reed (Nana), with her family at her bedside, entered into Jesus' arms. She was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, on October, 12, 1925 to Theodore and Willie Iretta Cunningham; she was one of five children. In 1941, Marie graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and went on to earn a bachelor...
Lorraine Jean Curran
Aug 3, 2009
Lorraine Curran entered eternal life on August 3, 2009. She was 81 years young. While her passing was very unexpected, we know that she is now encompassed by total love and peace. She is survived by her three children, Nancy Mutch of Jackson, TN; Allen Mutch (Lynn) of Tacoma, WA; and Mary Casey (Jim) of Colorado Springs, CO; and...
Ms. Christine Coonan Olson
Aug 3, 2009
Ms. Christine Coonan Olson, 68 Hospice Nurse / Registered Nurse Ms. Christine Coonan Olson, a 26 year resident of Yucca Valley, California died on August 3, 2009. She was 68 years old. A service will be held at St. Christopher's of the Desert Catholic Church on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 9:30 a.m., in Joshua Tree, with Father Ignatius...
Frank Alvin Long
Aug 1, 2009
Frank Long met his Redeemer on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 after an unexpectedly short battle with cancer. He died at home surrounded by his family and as he wished, in the loving embrace of his wife Margaret. Frank was born on April 27th, 1929 in Hemet, California. He graduated from Biola College and later earned his Masters in Education...
Saundra Lee Weber
Jul 30, 2009
Saundra Lee Weber was born July 9, 1941 in California to Ruby (Burnett) and John Wolfe. He was an Office Manager in retail for 20 years and a resident of Kern County for 20. In accordance to her family's wishes there were no services for Saundra Lee Weber, age 68, who passed away in Bakersfield on July 30, 2009....
Manuela Nunez
Jul 29, 2009
Manuela Nunez was born July 19, 1924 in Durango, Mexico to Concepcion (Felix) and Jesus Jose Corral and entered into rest July 29, 2009 at her home in Wasco at the age of 85. Manuela married Fermin Nunez August 19, 1949 in Buenos Aires, Durango, Mexico and they moved to Wasco where they raised eight children. Manuela was a...
Esperanza 'Lancha' Martinez
Jul 26, 2009
Esperanza "Lancha" Martinez was born August 28, 1933 in Indio, California to Jose and Consuelo (Gonzales) Juarez. She passed away July 26, 2009 in Bakersfield, California in her home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Porfirio "Neto" Martinez; sons, Ernest and Ruben; son-in-law, Ray Juarez; parents and 3 siblings. She leaves...
Dora Ella Riley
Jul 26, 2009
Dora Riley passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009; at the age of 75 after a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Evergreen Home in Arvin. Dora was born April 6, 1934 to John and Minnie Langston in Oklahoma. She moved to Arvin in her young life and grew up there. She attended Arvin High School. Dora lived...
Rolando Angel Lee
Jul 25, 2009
Rolando Angel Lee was born in California on May 1, 1973 to Eugenia Irene (Llorente) and Ruben Niebla Lee. Rolando was a Health Care Clerk for 5 years and lived in Kern Conty for 9. In accordance to his family's wishes there were no services for Rolando Angel Lee, age 36, who passed away in Bakersfield CA on July...
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...
