Fermin P. Nunez
Sep 30, 2008
Mr. Fermin P. Nunez born in Los Angeles, Ca. July 21, 1926 entered into rest at his home in Wasco, September 30, 2008 at the age of 82. Fermin had worked in the agricultural field for many years. He is survived by his wife Manuela, Sons Reyes and Fermin both of L.A., and Abel Nunez of Wasco. Daughters Juanita...
Charley Reed Carlton
Sep 28, 2008
Charley Reed Carlton went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Willie Mae Carlton, parents Joseph and Murel Carlton, brothers, Everett, Boyd, Roy, Clint and Tommy Carlton, Charley is also survived by his two children Ken Carlton and wife Shirley of St. George, Utah and...
John William Perkins
Sep 27, 2008
John W. Perkins, a native of Englewood, Colorado, a 52-year resident of California and a 30-year resident of Yucca Valley died on Sept. 27, 2008 at home. He was 71-years old. Born on May 28, 1937 to John W. Perkins, Sr. and Burnice (Gallatin-Perkins) Wilson. He was married to Frances Perkins for 47 years. He is survived by his...
Ashlee Irene Deibert
Sep 27, 2008
Ashlee Deibert, a life long resident of 29 Palms, California, was killed in a tragic automobile accident on September 27, 2008 .The single car roll over crash occurred last Saturday night while she was returning from a trip to Lake Havasu with family and friends. Ashlee was the head coordinator for the Save the Children after school program at...
Walter Floyd Heisey
Sep 21, 2008
Jesus said, "I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly. " John 10:10 Walter was born in Chowchilla, CA, to Floyd and Esther Heisey. He attended Chowchilla schools and was active as a football player and student body president for the Chowchilla Redskins. He graduated with a business degree from Fresno...
Jack Burtner
Sep 20, 2008
Jack Burtner, born in Rowkwall, Texas June 15, 1919 has passed away. The long time coach and teacher at Wasco High School went peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 20. Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jane; his oldest son Jon and wife Karen; their two children Jake and Sammi; and his youngest son Ted...
Douglas Peter Moorhead
Sep 20, 2008
Douglas Peter Moorhead was born December 24, 1952 to Barbara (Crowder) and Robert Moorhead in Stanton Island, New York. After graduating from South Plainfield High School in New Jersey, Douglas joined the U.S. Navy in 1971 and served on the USS Fort Snelling. Douglas was a Satellite Technician for 25 years with Boeing. He married his beautiful wife Debra...
Amtigane Alana Morris
Sep 18, 2008
Amtigane Morris, a native and life-long resident of California and a 20-year resident of Morongo Valley, died Sept. 18, 2008, at home. She was 28 years old. She was born to Frank and Colleen Morris on May 4, 1980. Ms.. Morris was in construction for 10 years. She loved the outdoors and was very active; she enjoyed snow boarding....
Morris Amtigane
Sep 18, 2008
Amtigane Morris, a native and life-long resident of California and a 20-year resident of Morongo Valley, died Sept. 18, 2008, at home. She was 28 years old. She was born to Frank and Colleen Morris on May 4, 1980. Ms.. Morris was in construction for 10 years. She loved the outdoors and was very active; she enjoyed snow boarding....
Kathleen S. Long
Sep 17, 2008
Kathy went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2008. She was born in Madera, CA to Elwood (Woody) and Alice Justin. Kathy attended school in Madera, graduating from high school in 1971. After high school, Kathy and her dog (Heather) ventured out on several different "excursions". From teaching day care in Mission Viejo to working...
Miguel Angel Zavala-Perez
Sep 17, 2008
Miguel Angel Zavala-Perez , age 38 was born to Maria Guadalupe (Perez) and Nicolas Zavala in Mexico City, D.F., Mexico and passed away September 17, 2008 in Bakersrfield. Miguel was survived by his wife, Leticia Zavala, their three daughters, Diana Lizbeth, Liliana Stefanie and Juliana Jaqueline; brothers Nicolas and Alberto Zavala and sisters Rosalia and Veronica Zavala. Mass of...
Lorenzo - Monarrez
Sep 15, 2008
Lorenzo Monarrez was born September 15, 1926 in Presidios, Durango, Mexico to Sergia (Bustamante) and Lebrado Monarrez. He was raised in Mexico. He married Vita Burciaga in 1956 in Buenos Aiares, Durango, Mexico. He was a farm laborer with various local agriculture farmers, but spent most of his working career with C.J. Richie Farms. He enjoyed going to nearby...
Nicolas Duran Sosa
Sep 15, 2008
Nicolas Duran Sosa was born December 30, 1975 in Mexico to Nicolas Duran Santoyo and Elena Sosa Moreno. A resident of Arvin he is survived by his parents. Holy Rosary was recited Monday, September 22, 2008 at Arvin Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, Septembver 23 at St. Thomas Church. Fr. Jorge De La Torre...
Roberto Benavides
Sep 14, 2008
Roberto Benavides was born July 31, 1912 in San Vicente, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Inocencio and Rafaela (Rendon) Benavides. Roberto married Teresa Gonzalez in 1931 in Mexico and they lived in Texas before moving to Arvin in 1951. Roberto worked in agriculture, mostly for El Rancho Farms. For the last 14 years Roberto was living with family in Palmdale....
Veda Eldora Hoover
Sep 11, 2008
Veda was born on May 15, 1933 in Ramah, CO and passed away September 11, 2008 in Bakersfield, CA. She married William Henry Hoover on May 24, 1952 in San Diego, CA. They lived and farmed in Rush, CO until 1969 when the family moved to Shafter, CA. Veda worked at Richland School District as a cafeteria baker retiring...
Esther Loreen Hengst
Sep 10, 2008
A memorial service for Esther Loreen Hengst will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 59077 Yucca Trail in Yucca Valley. A 65-year resident of California and a 26-year resident of Morongo Valley, Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, Mrs. Hengst died Sept. 10, 2008. She was 85 years old. The daughter of George and...
Maria G. Garza
Sep 10, 2008
Maria Guadalupe Garza was born March 29, 1920 in Cuidad Victoria, the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico to Francisco and Maria Olvera. She married Tomas Garza on March 25, 1948. Maria went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 10, 2008. She was a godly woman who read her bible daily. Her mind remained lucid until...
Virgil Buck West
Sep 9, 2008
Buck was born in Checotah, Oklahoma on December 4, 1911 to Thomas C. and Callie (Borders) West and passed away on September 9, 2008 in Lompoc, California. Buck came to California in 1935. He met and married Thelma Stringer in 1954 and was a long-time resident of Bakersfield and Arvin. He retired from the San Joaquin Cotton Oil Mill...
Charlotte Eileen Burkhead
Sep 8, 2008
Charlotte Carroll Burkhead 1954 - 2008 Charlotte was born August 5, 1954 in Bakersfield, CA. She passed away on September 8, 2008. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Sherman Burkhead, Sr.; children, Sherman Burkhead, Jr., Michelle Burkhead, Troy Burkhead; 12 grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Florene Walburn, Donna Carroll, Billy Carroll, Danny Carroll, Colleen Campbell, Rita Graham, and...
Blanche Loya Guevara
Sep 7, 2008
Private services were held for Blanche on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at South Kern Cemetery, Arvin. Blanche was born on September 6, 1912 in Kansas City, Missouri to Cesario and Bernabe (Saenz) Loya. Blanche passed away peacefully with family at her side on September 7, 2008. Blanche was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Tom Guevara...
