Esteban Olivarez
Dec 24, 2008
In memory of our loving and wonderful father Esteban Olivarez. He was born September 2, 1940 in Matatlan, Mexico and died December 24, 2008. He lived in Arvin for 28 yrs. He was a loving man who was well known and loved By his congregation and community. His Family will miss him dearly. He is survived by his wife...
George Allen Brauer
Dec 24, 2008
Mr. George Allen Brauer, a 10 year resident of Yucca Valley, California died on Dec. 24, 2008 at home. He was 72 years old. The son of (Herman E and Pearl E. (Dearinger) Brauer, Mr. Brauer was born Oct. 12, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. Brauer is survived by his daughter Vickie Bridenstine of Yucca Valley, CA, daughter...
Robert Sr. Sotello
Dec 19, 2008
Robert Sotello, 94, went to be with God on December 19, 2008. Robert was born March 26,1914 in Bakersfield, CA. He married his first wife, Clara Flores-Sotello, in 1936 and had one child, Joann. Clara preceded him in death in 1943. He met and married Helen Londigan in 1952. They had two children, one son Robert L. Sotello and...
Jeffrey Burns Ohanneson
Dec 18, 2008
Jeff went home to be with the Lord on December 18th, 2008 as the result of a farm accident. He was born June 12th, 1952 in Bakersfield, CA to John and Jean Ohanneson. He graduated from Shafter High School in 1970, where he excelled in tennis and wrestling. Jeff enjoyed a full life inspiring others with his joyous spirit,...
Arnold W. Anderson
Dec 18, 2008
Mr. Arnold W. Anderson, a 49 year resident of California and a 25 year resident of Yucca Valley died on Dec. 18, 2008 at home. He was 84 years old. The son of Carl A. and Anna C. (Brostrom) Anderson, Mr. Anderson was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Minnesota. He was preceded in death by wife Shirley E. Anderson...
Lawanda Moore
Dec 17, 2008
LaWanda passed away on December 17, 2008. She was born in Fairfax, Oklahoma on September 25, 1937 to John and Laura (Robbins) Edwards. They moved to Shafter, California in May, 1944. LaWanda received all of her schooling in Shafter graduating with the class of 1955. In December of 1955 she married Bob T. Moore, a young man just out...
Harvey Leroy Haxton
Dec 16, 2008
Mr. Harvey Leroy Haxton, a resident of Yucaipa, California died on Dec. 16, 2008 at home. He was 71 years old. The son of Harvey E. and Elsie S. (Peterson) Haxton, Mr. Haxton was born Dec. 31, 1936, in North Dakota. He retired after 20 years as a Tool Pusher in the Oil Field. Services will be held in...
Dr. Ronald Edward Green, D.D.S.
Dec 15, 2008
Born in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 1950, Dr. Ronald Edward Green, D.D.S., died Dec. 15, 2008, in Big Bear. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sharon, son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Candace, granddaughter Kylee, stepson William, mother Lynn, twin brother Richard and wife Rosemarie, as well as a nephew and niece. He was preceded in...
Beulah Davis
Dec 15, 2008
Beulah "Pat" Davis Beulah "Pat" Davis of Shafter passed away peacefully in Bakersfield on December 15, 2008. Pat was born on Feb 14, 1927 to Mr. William & Esther {Johnson} Buffington in Pedroni, CO. Pat Had served the city of Wasco for many years as the City Clerk and City Manager. When Pat wasn't working she was spending as...
Laquinta J. Van Wyngaarden
Dec 14, 2008
LaQuinta J. Van Wyngaarden, a community volunteer who lived in Yucca Valley 35 years, died Dec. 14, 2008, at home. She was 74 years old. The daughter of Elzie J. Fridley and Iva F. Sweazy-Cestola, Mrs. Van Wyngaarden was born Dec. 13, 1934, in Robson, W.Va. She was married to Johannes P. Van Wyngaarden for 41 years before his...
Ronald Eugene Alexander
Dec 13, 2008
Ronald Euguen Alexander, was born June 5, 1936 in Unity, Wisconsin to Lydia (Burhop) and Fred Alexander. He died December 13, 2008 in Redford, Michigan. Ronald is survived by his three sons; Roger, Jeff and Randy. Graveside Services will be held for Ronald on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 1pm. Officiating Pastor is Danny Scott, internment will be at...
Christopher Lee Thompson
Dec 13, 2008
Mr. Christopher Lee Thompson, a lifetime resident of California and a 15 year resident of Yucca Valley died on Dec. 13, 2008 at Hi Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. He was 46 years old. The son of Roger D. and Oralia (Lopez) Thompson, Mr. Thompson was born Dec. 20, 1961, in Los Angeles, California. He retired from owning...
William Harvey Whitesel
Dec 12, 2008
William Harvey Whitesel, a 10-year resident of Landers, died Dec. 12, 2008, at home. He was 70 years old. A native of Blue River, Wisc., he was born Sept. 13, 1938, to Williams Whitesel and Freda Robieson. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Whitesel was preceded in death by four brothers and his parents. He is survived...
Elmo Elio Selva
Dec 11, 2008
Mr. Elmo Elio Selva, a 59 year resident of Yucca Valley, California died on Dec. 11, 2008 at Hi Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. He was 94 years old. The son of Giuseppe and Ciarina Selva, Mr. Elmo Selva was born May 16, 1914, in Republic of San Marino, Italy. He retired after 80 years of Finish Carpentoring...
Maria Soto-Gonzalez
Dec 10, 2008
Maria Soto-Gonzalez was born April 21, 1958 in Chupicuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico to Jose and Maria De Jesus (Gonzalez) Soto. Maria and her family moved to Wasco, California in 1964. Maria attended Wasco elementary schools and graduated from Wasco High School with the class of 1976. She went on to attend Bakersfield College where she earned her AA Degree. Maria...
Jose Antonio Jimenez
Dec 10, 2008
Jose Antonio Jimenez, infant was born to Guillermina (Mendoza) and Leonardo Jimenez on December 9, 2008 in Delano CA. He entered God's Heavenly Cradle on the same day his was born. Although his life was short lived he will always be remembered and loved by his family. Jose is survived by his parents, Guillermina and Leonardo; sister, Guadalupe; Maternal...
Robert Gillespie
Dec 9, 2008
Robert Gillespie, a native of Michigan and 40-year resident of California and Yucca Valley, died Dec. 9, 2008, at home. He was 82 years old. The son of John Gillespie and Sarah Knox Gillespie, he was born April 20, 1926. He was an auto maker for Ford Motors before his retirement. Mr. Gillespie belonged to the Elks Lodge and...
Alfred Lee Rorrer
Dec 8, 2008
Alfred Lee Rorrer, a 22-year resident of Joshua Tree, died at home Dec. 8, 2008. He was 76 years old. He was born in West Virginia to Walter L. and Margret M. Gibbs Rorrer on March 31, 1932. Mr. Rorrer was married 43 years to Arline Rorrer; his wife preceded him in death on May 10, 2001. A veteran...
Jayden Sky Carter
Dec 5, 2008
Jayden Sky Carter was only 16 months old. You could catch his blue eyes amongst a roomful of people, his laugh will always echo in our hearts. Jayden had no serious medical problems, he was very smart. For such a little boy, he was so strong and despite his age he touched many hearts, and changed his parents lives....
Larry Dean Funk
Dec 4, 2008
Larry Dean Funk was born October 13, 1934, near Wolf Point, Montana, to George and Lydia (Schultes) Funk. He was the third of three children born to the family. He went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2008 In Montana, Larry had begun farming, when in January of 1957 he decided to come to Wasco, California to...
