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...
Lydia Marie Samarripas
Jun 7, 2009
Lydia Marie Samarripas was born June 17, 1956 in Alabama to Simon and Elvira Samarripas. The family moved to Shafter and she attended Shafter High School. She worked in the cafeteria at Shafter High School as an assistant for the last 3 years and before that worked in the roses for 10 years. Lydia loved Spanish music and was...
Maria Alma Robledo
Jun 7, 2009
Maria Alma Robledo was born March 2, 1955 in Toppenish, Washington to Manuel and Maria (Santos) Robledo, one of eight children. The family moved to Wasco in 1964 and Maria attended Wasco elementary schools and graduated from Wasco Union High School with the Class of 1973. She continued her education at Bakersfield College earning her Associate of Arts Degree....
Ana Maria Vargas
Jun 7, 2009
Ana Maria was born September 3, 1920 in Jalisco, Mexico to Miguel and Valdina (Navarro) Velasco. She married Roque Vargas in 1934 and they raised eight children. In 1960 the family moved to Arvin and Ana Maria served her family as a homemaker. Roque preceded Ana Maria in death in 19(--). Ana Maria was also preceded in death by...
David James Dieter
Jun 5, 2009
David James Dieter was born November 23, 1942 in Bakersfield, California to Matthew and Lois (Brown) Dieter. David attended the local Wasco schools. Ha married the love of his life Caroline (Nixon) Dieter 44 years ago. He worked as a supervisor for the U.S Postal Service for 30 years. He loved fishing and playing golf. David was preceded in...
Sheila - Acello
Jun 5, 2009
Sheila slipped into eternity on June 5, 2009 at her home in Bakersfield after a long illness. she was born on May 10, 1967 in Canoga Park, CA and grew up in the San Fernando Valley but has lived in the Bakersfield area for the last 20 years. Sheila, daughter of George and Charlotte Sperbeck and Macy Bonillas is...
Jacob Jr. Rodriguez
Jun 2, 2009
Jacob Rodriguez Jr. was born in Bakersfield California on July 27, 1972 to Esperanza (Rosas) and Jacob Rodriguez Sr. Although diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13, he was a man of hope and endurance. He touched many people with his smile and the care he had in his heart. He enjoyed all sports and was a true...
Christa Arianna Hernandez
Jun 2, 2009
Christa Arianna Hernandez was born September 7, 2008 in Bakersfield to Elia Minerva (Villalvazo) and Vicente Hernandez. She was a bundle of joy and the sunshine of her family. She was only here for a few short months but captured the hearts of many and shared her beautiful smile with all who looked her way. Lord, today an angel...
Roger Lewis Colbert
Jun 1, 2009
Roger was born November 8, 1938 in McClellen Arkansas to Larrie (Mitchell) and Roger Letton Ridgeway. Roger passed away June 1, 2009. Roger came to California at the age of 12 and attended the local Wasco schools. Roger enlisted with the United States Navy in 1955 and served two years. He married the love of his life, Sandra (Ridgeway)...
Jessie Luisa Perez
May 30, 2009
Jessie Luisa Perez January 14, 1928 – May 30, 2009 Jessie Luisa Perez was born January 14, 1928 in Brawley, California to Frank and Carlota (Agundez) Gularte. Jessie was raised in Brawley, California and moved to Wasco. She met Pascual the at the movie theater, they married shortly after. Jessie was a house wife her hobbies were drawing; crocheting...
Esther Kroeker Smith
May 27, 2009
Esther Kroeker Smith January 9, 1926 - May 27, 2009 Esther Kroeker Smith was born January 9, 1926 in Shafter, California to Peter C. and Elizabeth (Epp) Epp one of nine children. She attended Wasco elementary schools and graduated from Wasco Union High School with the Class of 1944. Esther married Henry Pete Kroeker in 1946 and they lived...
Agetha L. Beck
May 26, 2009
Survived by Husband of 64 years, Marvin C. Beck, son John and wife Rosemary Beck, twin Granddaughters, sister Norma L. Kuhn, and twin sister, Adelaide Loescher. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10th at the Hopson-Anspach Mortuary, 620 Oregon St., from 2-8pm with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6pm. Graveside services will be held at Union Cemetary, Thursday,...
