Julian Ignacio Alvarado
Jun 19, 2008
Julian Ignacio Alvarado was born September 10, 1944 in San Fernando Valley, California to Catherine (Armenta) and Rafael Sandoval. He came to Shafter with his parents in 1974. Julian was preceded in death by his parents. Julian is survived by his sons, Anthony Alvarado of San Jose, Julian Alvarado Jr. of Bakersfield; daughters, Rene Alvarado of San Jose and...
Rita Lou Hearn
Jun 18, 2008
A celebration of life was held Wednesday, June 25, at 1pm for Rita Lou Hearn, age 72, of Arroyo Grande who passed away June 18, 2008 in Arroyo Grande. Interment was private at Shafter Memorial Park.
Joaquin Avila
Jun 18, 2008
Joaquin Avila was born September 6, 1938 in Mexico to Jose and Alejandro (Reyes) Avila. He married Trinidad Rodriguez and later they moved to Arvin. Joaquin was self employed as a roofer and worked in the Los Angeles area. Joaquin loved working and visiting with his family. He liked to read the papers and watch news on TV. Joaquin...
Ramon G Moreno
Jun 17, 2008
Ramon G. Moreno was born February 10, 1944 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Jesus and Oliva (Guerrero) Moreno. He migrated to California with his family and lived in Planada for many years. Ramon has been a resident of Arvin for the last 28 years. Ramon worked for Gallo Winery in Planada and for El Tejon Farms in Arvin. Ramon loved...
Valentin 'Robert' Garcia
Jun 14, 2008
Robert Garcia passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2008, after a courageous battle with pneumonia. He is at peace with his Creator. A Rosary, led by Msgr. Ronald Swett, will be said for Robert at 6:30 PM on Friday, June 27, 2008, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by...
Louis Sr. Penalber
Jun 12, 2008
Louis Penalber was born January 31, 1941 in El Paso, Texas to Domingo and Delores (Montoya) Penalber. He was raised in Wasco, California and that is where he met and married Lupe Aguirre Penalber. They moved to Pacoima, California and raised their five beautiful children, Rebecca Penalber, Veronica P. Tait, Louie Penalber, Jr., Barbara Gracia, and Alex J. Penalber....
Hugh Perryman
Jun 12, 2008
Hugh Perryman was born May 22, 1925 to Ralph and Myrtle Perryman in Zion, Arkansas. His family moved to Wasco when he was 9 years old. Hugh attended Wasco Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School and graduated in 1944 from Wasco High School where he played football and basketball. On October 25, 1946 Hugh married Betty JoAnn Maryfield and...
Abnis Janzen
Jun 12, 2008
Abnis Janzen was born June 12, 1916 in Fairview, Oklahoma to Charles A. and Agnes (Cornelson) Wichert. Abnis married Al Janzen July 12, 1936 and they moved to Kern County in 1940 where the loving, devoted couple raised their five children. Abnis received Jesus Christ as her personal savior at age 14. Her living testimony made way for all...
Mary J. Nazaroff
Jun 10, 2008
Mary J. Nazaroff was born November 10, 1930 to John and Mary (Filatoff) Tolmasoff in Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico. She married David Morris Nazaroff, Sr. in 1949 moved to Wasco where they worked together farming. Mary was very involved with her church. She enjoyed china painting as a hobby and created many beautiful pieces. Mary was a very involved...
John - Acosta
Jun 9, 2008
John Acosta was born July 25, 1936 in Ft. Morgan, Colorado to Dolores (Martinez) and Hipolito Acosta. John married Margaret Ann Crona on December 21, 1966 in Denver Colorado. He attended Ft. Morgan High in Colorado, joined the US Army where he served his country. He then attended Sterling Jr. College and Colorado State College, received his B.A in...
James E. 'Eddie' Coffman, Mr.
Jun 6, 2008
James Edwin Coffman, Jr. was born September 8, 1956 in Mesilla, New Mexico to James and Mildred (McFarland) Coffman, Sr. He worked for Lamont School District for 14 years. Eddie enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Eddie was preceded in death by his dad, Ed in 1995. Eddie is survived by his wife of 30 years, Donna of...
Reynaldo Trujillo Lara
Jun 4, 2008
Reynaldo Trujillo Lara was born June 13, 1930 in Cosala, Sinaloa Mexico to Maria (Trujillo) and Loreto Lara. He came to Shafter in 1945 and worked for various agriculture farms. He enjoyed traveling back to Mexico to visit with family and friends. He had an interest and kept up to date with Mexican politics and news. He was loved...
Lina Moreno
Jun 2, 2008
Lina Moreno was born June 21, 1930 in Hidalgo, Texas to Jesus and Felipa (Munoz) Rodriquez. Lina began working in the fields at a very young age to help support the family. She married Demetrio Moreno February 25, 1949 and they moved to California and settled in Shafter to raise their family. Lina continued to work in agriculture and...
Adriana Torres Vazquez
May 29, 2008
Adriana Torres Vazquez was born March 5, 1936 to Pastor and Maria Vazquez in Shafter, California. She attended local schools, graduated from Shafter High School and went on to complete business school. Adriana moved to Los Angeles in 1965 and became head cashier for Oshman's Sporting Goods retiring after 20 years of service. She was a very spiritual person...
Rita Deluna Gonzalez
May 28, 2008
Rita was born in January 17, 1917 to Felipe and Dolores (Munguia) DeLuna in Beeville, Texas. She worked as a migrant worker in California, Texas and Arizona in 1955 before moving to California permanently in 1962. Rita married her husband of thirty years, Jacinto Gonzalez, who preceded her in death in 1968. Rita's family loved her cooking especially her...
Ubertino Hurtado
May 23, 2008
Ubertino Hurtado was born February 16, 1945 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Nicholas and Victoria (Perez) Hurtado. He came to California in 1987 in search of a better life for his family. Ubertino settled in Arvin and worked in agriculture for Kovacevich Farms and for the Dole processing plant where he was known for being a hard worker. Ubertino loved...
Alberta Rivera De Lopez
May 19, 2008
Alberta Rivera De Lopez was born December 12, 1954 in Mexicali, Mexico to Norberto and Maria Luisa Rivera. She came to Dinuba, California with her two sons to find a better life, and then settled in Shafter where she raised her family. Alberta worked seasonally in the apple shed, picked blue berries, and assisted her husband in their gardening...
Lucy Heredia Jara
May 17, 2008
Lucy Heredia Jara was born January 4, 1916 in Mexico to Pablo and Marcelina (Fazio) Heredia. She came to Kern County at the age of 15. Lucy married Pedro Jara on July 13, 1932. She raised eleven children while employed with various local farmers for 30 years. Her love was gardening, crocheting and baking pastries. She was loved by...
Wilford 'Joseph' Crisler
May 16, 2008
Joseph was born on May 18, 1924 in Whitley Arkansas to parents Joseph and Liza (Perkins) Crisler. Joseph was a hard working man who began working at a very young age. He served in the United States Army from 1943-1946, during WWII. On March 5, 1955 Joseph married his loving wife Romena in Del Hi Oklahoma. Joseph enjoyed working...
Bartolo Jr. Delcid
May 14, 2008
Bart "Phil" Delcid was born October 8, 1936 in Bakersfield. He attended St. Josephs and East High School. Right out of high school Bartolo joined the military and proudly served 14 years attaining the rank of Corporal Staff Sergeant and Drill Instructor with the United States Marine Corp. He retired from the Kern High School District in December 2001....
