Rachel Hipps
Jan 22, 2009
Rachel Hipps, 80 A viewing will be held at 11 a.m. and a service at noon Jan. 27 at Wiefels and Son in Yucca Valley for Rachel Hipps, who died at home Jan. 22, 2009. She was 80 years old. Born in Tennessee, she was the daughter of Jake Housten Stafford and Buehla Ambern. She lived in California 45...
Mark Kevin Murphy
Jan 22, 2009
A service will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Lighthouse Christian Center at 5475 Sunburst Drive in Joshua Tree, Pastor Wayne Thomas officiating, for Mark Kevin Murphy, who died due to liver failure Jan. 22, 2009, at the University of California, San Diego. He was 47 years old. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of...
John Zecca
Jan 20, 2009
John "Jack" Zecca was born on February 7, 1934 in Pittsburg, PA to Bernard and Anne (Nesline) Zecca. John worked as an airline mechanic for TWA for 35 years. He also was a pilot and flew his own plane. He was an avid hunter. The last ten years of his life John kept himself busy by doing general contracting...
Michael Paul Mesa
Jan 20, 2009
Michael Mesa was born November 1, 1973 in Bakersfield, California to Alejandra and Juanita (Martinez) Mesa. Michael attended Wasco elementary schools and Wasco High School. He enjoyed traveling, shopping, barbecues and spending time with family. His occupation was a barber. Michael is survived by his wife, Michelee (Castillo) Mesa; parents, Alex and Juanita Mesa; son, Robert Mesa; daughters, Dynasty,...
Amber Larich
Jan 19, 2009
A service will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 8 at Evangelical Free Church in Yucca Valley, Pastor Bill Wilcox officiating, for Amber Larich. A native of Auburn and lifelong resident of California who lived in Yucca Valley 23 years, Mrs. Larich died Jan. 19, 2009, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs due to liver failure. She...
Euva Mae Baize
Jan 16, 2009
Euva Mae Baize September 7, 1914 – January 16, 2009 Euva Mae Baize was born September 7, 1914 in Rogers, Arkansas to Edgar and Ada Ralston. In 1915 the Ralston's moved from Arkansas to Farmersville where Euva was raised. Euva graduated from College Of The Sequoia, Visalia College and went on to earn her degree in Business Administration. Euva...
Frieda Lefevre
Jan 16, 2009
A service was held Jan. 21, 2009, at Joshua Tree Memorial Park, Pastor Roger Hayes officiating, for Frieda LeFevre, a 49-year resident of California and a 24-year resident of Yucca Valley who died at home Jan. 16, 2009. She was 79 years old. A native of Germany, she was born May 13, 1929, to Antione Zeller and Frieda Lell-Zeller....
Elizabeth C. Gibson
Jan 16, 2009
Elizabeth C. Gibson February 11, 1917 – January 16, 2009 Elizabeth C. Gibson was born February 11, 1917 in McCallister, Oklahoma to Henry and Virginia Luker. Elizabeth was a homemaker for her husband Ray, son Vernon and daughter Patsy. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband Roy Gibson and son, George Henry Gibson. Elizabeth is survived by her...
Catherine L. Quinn
Jan 14, 2009
Catherine L. Quinn, age 80, Yucca Valley, California, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Freeman West Hospital in Missouri. Catherine was born March 3, 1928 in Breckenridge, Missouri, daughter of the late Raymond Samuel Goodman and Hazel Maxine Bowers Goodman. She graduated from high school and married George W. Quinn on December 23, 1945 he preceded her...
Ruth Jane Chidester
Jan 14, 2009
Ruth Jane Chidester, 73, died Jan. 14, 2009, at St. Patrick's hospital in Missoula, Mont. She was born Oct. 5, 1925, in Philadelphia, Penn., the daughter of Ruth Wilson and adopted father Red Adams. She attended grade school in Philadelphia and joined the Navy at age 18. She was the assistant to the Assistant Director of the Navy in...
Cpl. Daniel Graham Kirkpatrick
Jan 13, 2009
U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel Graham Kirkpatrick died Jan. 13, 2009, in a motorcycle accident in Salton City while en route from his duty station in Yuma to Twentynine Palms. He was 29. He was born Sept. 25, 1979, in Cottage Grove, Ore., to Thomas Andrew and Judy Therese Moore. Cpl. Kirkpatrick attended elementary and high school in Cottage Grove,...
Ruby Smith
Jan 12, 2009
Ruby Smith of Shafter passed away on January 12, 2009 in Bakersfield at the age of 85. She was born February 24, 1923 to Jess and Sarah (Harris)Thompson. Ruby had worked for many years in the shafter area with various farming companies. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Smith, Brother Wesley Thompson and sisters Jessie Eddings and Ines...
Thelma F. Neufeld
Jan 11, 2009
Thelma F. Neufeld April 12, 1933 – January 11.2009 A memorial service will be conducted by Peters Funeral Home for Thelma F. Neufeld, age 85, on Saturday, January 24th at the United Methodist Church in Wasco at 11:00a.m. Thelma was born on April 12, 1923, and grew up near Liberal, Kansas. She lived with her Dad, Herman, and two...
Nancy Elizabeth Snider
Jan 11, 2009
Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Snider October 2, 1957 – January 11, 2009 Nancy graduated from Casa Grande High School in Petaluma, CA in 1975, where she was an avid student. She moved to Bakersfield in 1976 and attended Indian Hills and Bakersfield community Colleges and worked for BIA Insurance and obtained her real estate license. Nancy married James Snider of...
Carlos Alexander Serrano
Jan 11, 2009
Carlos Alexander Serrano was born March 5, 1987 at UCLA Medical Center. He was raised in Lost Hills area by his grandparents since he was about 2 years old. He loved baseball and was a Green Bay Packer Fan. He had many pass times, such as riding his quad, fixing things but going fishing with his grandfather, Jose was...
Aristeen “Arie” Clinton
Jan 11, 2009
A memorial service for Aristeen "Arie" Clinton will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 at Yucca Valley Church of Christ, where Mrs. Clinton was a member. Minister John Turner will officiate at the service. Inurnment will be private. A 45-year resident of California and 25-year resident of Yucca Valley, Mrs. Clinton died Jan. 11, 2009, at Sky Harbor...
Kayla Leanne Blair
Jan 10, 2009
Kayla Leanne Blair was born September 15, 2006 to Henry Issac and Rachelle Leanne (Griffith) Blair in Bakersfield California, joining her brother, Taylor Issac Blair. Elmo and Minnie Mouse were her favorite characters and she was able to travel to Disneyland to see Minnie. Kayla also loved the beach and playing in the water. "Our Princess Kayla" was always...
Opal Lilley
Jan 8, 2009
The daughter of Robert and Lilly (Blodgett) Zepernick, Opal Lilley was born in Ohio on November 14th 1923. At a very young age Opal would be found singing, as she loved music. Her favorites were Gospel, Country, and Blue Grass music. During this time Opal learned to play the Guitar, Mandolin, Do brow, Piano, and other instruments, some were...
Judy Novak Madsen
Jan 7, 2009
A service for Judy Novak Madsen will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 4 at the High Desert Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Joshua Tree, Pastor Darrell officiating. A two-year resident of California and Joshua Tree, Mrs. Madsen died at home Jan. 7, 2009. She was 65 years old. She was born to Yul Gaunce and Ida Mae Redding...
Charles Lee "Chuck" Benedict
Jan 6, 2009
Charles "Chuck " Lee Benedict, a native and 63-year resident of California and a 12-year resident of Arizona, died Jan. 6, 2009, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. He was 75 years old. Mr.. Benedict was born Dec. 26, 1933. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was employed by GTE for...
