Victor G Ramos
Apr 6, 2009
Victor Garay Ramos was born on December 23, 1946 in Elsa, Texas. He is the sixth child of the twelve, born to Pedro Ramos and Juanita Garay. Victor met and married the love of his life; Celia "Sally" Moreno. They were married on March 4, 1964 and they celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary one month and two days...
Gilbert A. Sanchez
Apr 6, 2009
Gilbert Sanchez was born August 15, 1988 in Bakersfield, California to Raul and Lupe (Martinez) Sanchez. Gilbert was currently going to college and was a graduate of Arvin High School. He enjoyed music, sports and being with his family. Gilbert is survived by his father, Raul; brother, Gabriel; and his grandmother Eva Martinez, along with his aunts and uncles....
Ms. Adele Mae Wilson
Apr 5, 2009
Ms. Adele Mae Wilson, a resident of Yucca Valley, California died on Apr. 5, 2009 at Hi Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. She was 88 years old. The daughter of Fred Fleming and Helen J. Venebles, Ms. Wilson was born Apr. 15, 1920 in Chicago, Ill. Ms. Wilson is survived by her daughters Sandra Varner and Jill Ratkovic....
Ms. Aretta Belle Gephart
Apr 3, 2009
Ms. Aretta Belle Gephart, 84 Ms. Aretta Belle Gephart, a 12 year resident of Yucca Valley, California died on Apr. 3, 2009 at Hi Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. She was 84 years old. The daughter of Robert Zehfuss and Margaret Elisabeth Kelly, Ms. Gephart was born Aug. 6, 1924, in Maryland. Ms. Gephart is survived by sons...
Ms. Elvira Rosemann
Apr 1, 2009
Ms. Elvira Rosemann, 87 Ms. Elvira Rosemann, a 5 year resident of Yucca Valley, California died on Apr. 1, 2009 at home. She was 87 years old. Ms. Rosemann was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Jaurez, Mexico. She was a Homemaker for 70 years. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif.
Benigno M. Diaz
Mar 30, 2009
Benigno Diaz was born February 13, 1927 to Aron and Emilia (Martinez) Diaz in Guanajuato, Mexico. Known as "Don Benny" to his family and friends. Benny married Minerva Leon in Mexico and they have been residents of Wasco since 1960. Benny was self-employed as a farmer for over 45 years in the Wasco area. Benny is survived by his...
Smith B. Gracie
Mar 30, 2009
Gracie B. (Johnson) Smith was born November 22, 1934 to Herman and Stella (Bradford) Johnson in Texas. Gracie and James R. Smith were married in 1950 and shortly after they moved to California, living in Arvin, Lost Hills and settling in Wasco. Gracie served her family as a homemaker and church was the center of her life. In her...
Alma L. Smith
Mar 28, 2009
A memorial service for Alma L. Smith, a Shafter resident for 60 years, will be held Saturday, May 2nd at 11:00 am at the Wasco United Methodist Church, under the direction of Peters Funeral Home. Rev. Scott Allred, Rev. Timothy Robnett, and Rev. Eileen Kuehnl will officiate. A private burial service took take place on Friday, May 1st at...
Alma L. Smith
Mar 28, 2009
Alma L. Smith Passed away march 28, 2009 in Beaverton, Oregon at the age of 93. She was a long time Shafter resident. A Memorial service will be held on May 2, 2009 at the United Methodist church in Wasco at 11AM. She is survived by her daurhters Sharon Robnett and Eileen Kuehnl.
Robert Justo Marines
Mar 28, 2009
Robert Justo Marines was born January 31, 1978 to Justo and Margaret (Sanchez) Marines, Jr. in Wasco and has been a life long resident. He attended Wasco elementary schools and graduated from Wasco High School with the Class of 1996. While in high school, Robert played football and later coached for the Bengal football team for several years. Robert...
Patricia 'Pat' Ann Moore
Mar 27, 2009
Patricia "Pat" Ann Moore, was born December 22, 1941 in Delano, California. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and died peacefully surrounded by family on March 27,2009 in her home. Pat Grew up and lived in Wasco her whole life. She loved cooking, baking, playing games, quilting and crocheting. Pat was first and...
Steven Mark Stewart
Mar 25, 2009
Mr. Steven Mark Stewart, a 16 year resident of Yucca Valley, California died on Mar. 25, 2009. He was 45 years old. He was born on July 26, 1963 to Richard B. and Sharon Kay (Noyes) Stewart in California. He was married to Kim Ann (Weiss) Stewart. Mr. Stewart was an electrician in construction for 25 years.
David Joe Bivins
Mar 25, 2009
David Joe Bivins was born June 18, 2008 in Bakersfield, California to Joe and Virginia (Epperson) Bivins. He grew up in Arvin and attended Arvin High School with the Class of 1973. David worked in construction for 23 years, color coating houses, as a plasterer and hoed carrier, many of those years with Yarbrough Construction. In his free time...
Mr. Steven Mark Stewart
Mar 25, 2009
Mr. Steven Mark Stewart, a 16 year resident of Yucca Valley, California died on Mar. 25, 2009. He was 45 years old. The son of Richard Belton Stewart and Sharon Kay Noyes, Mr. Stewart was born July 26, 1963 in California. Steven Mark Stewart was married to Kim Ann Weiss. He is survived by wife Kim A. Stewart; son...
David Lee Long
Mar 24, 2009
David Lee Long was born Jan. 7, 1957 to Velma and Lonnie L. Long in Madera, CA and passed away Mar. 24, 2009 in Bakersfield. He lived in the Bakersfield area for 30 years. David had a big heart and would open his home to anyone who needed it. In his spare time he loved bowling and spending time...
Felipa Juarez Mendoza
Mar 23, 2009
Felipa was born in Coalinga, California May 1, 1928 to Jose and Consuelo (Gonzalez) Juarez. She passed away March 23, 2009 in Bakersfield, California at 80 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband Gregorio,son Victor Mendoza and brother Agabito "Gabby" Juarez. She is survived by hers sons; David and Manuel Mendoza of Bakersfield, and daughter...
Mariano C. Moya
Mar 22, 2009
Mariano Moya "MOYA" Our beloved dad, husband, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family. He was originally from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico and at a very young age moved to San Benito, TX where he met and married his wife of 49 years. He was a very kind and loving man with a beautiful...
Manuela Barraza
Mar 20, 2009
Manuela was born in Durango Mexico on November 16, 1940 to Preciliano and Paula (Nuñez) Bustamante. She married Angel Barraza in 1962 they had 3 daughters. Manuela and her family moved to Lost Hills and later settled in Wasco where they have lived for over 30 years. Manuela enjoyed cooking enchiladas and chile verde for her family; she spoiled...
Alicia Delahanty Tratto
Mar 20, 2009
Alicia Delahanty Tratto was born May 6, 1912, in New York, N.Y., and died March 20, 2009, in Yucca Valley. Mrs. Tratto is survived by her daughter, the Rev. Jimeen Cleveland, her son-in law, Ernest Cleveland, her grandchildren, Michael Delahanty, Ernest Cleveland II and Dr. Amanda Cleveland, and her daughter-in-law, Donna Delahanty. Services will be officiated by Pastor Steve...
William M. Bogash
Mar 20, 2009
William M. Bogash, a member of the Roller Derby Hall of Fame and owner of two restaurants, including the Copper Room in Yucca Valley, died March 20, 2009, at Hi-Desert Medical Center. He was 92 years old. The son of Richard Bogash and Josephine Duda Bogash, he was born in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 22, 1916. He lived in California...
