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...
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...
