Samuel Barling
Jun 25, 2008
Sam Barling, age 93, was born in Tolstoy, South Dakota on April 6, 1915 to Mary (Mertz) and Andrew Barling and passed away June 25, 2008 in Shafter. Sam came from a family of 9 children. The family moved from South Dakota to Lodi, California, and then in 1924 the family moved to Shafter in the Maple area. The...
Alyssa Elizabeth Madrigal
Jun 25, 2008
Alyssa Elizabeth Madrigal was born January 11, 2007 in Bakersfield, California to Freddy and Charlene (Vasquez-Licon) Madrigal. She went to her heavenly cradle June 25, 2008 and is being lovingly and tenderly cared for by our Heavenly Father. Alyssa is survived by her parents, Freddy and Charlene Madrigal; sister, Ciara Marie Madrigal; grandparents, Kenneth and Consuelo Pollard, Irene Vasquez...
John Carlos Hernandez
Jun 23, 2008
John Carlos Hernandez was born on November 4, 1940 in Bakersfield CA to parents, Jose and Josephine Hernandez. John attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School, where he played the bugle, and then graduated from Garces Memorial High School in 1959. John enjoyed attending all of his nieces and nephews sporting events but he especially enjoyed attending Garces Rams...
Roy Fowler
Jun 20, 2008
Roy Fowler was born July 7, 1916 in Clonsilla, Oklahoma to Jim and Mary Jessie (Hart) Fowler. When he was 18 years old his family moved to California and Roy worked in agriculture thought-out the San Joaquin Valley. He served his country in the Navy as a Seaman First Class during World War II and was honorably discharged in...
Vicky Dean Sutton
Jun 20, 2008
Vicki Dean Sutton was born November 13, 1948 in Bakersfield, California to J.B. and JoAnn (Davis) Willingham. She attended North High School in Bakersfield and transferred to Wasco High School to be near her boyfriend, James Sutton. She and James were married January 21, 1966 in Wasco where they made their home. Vicki worked as a teacher's aid for...
Juan Coronado Cabrera
Jun 19, 2008
Juan was born on February 8, 1929 in San Luis Potosà Mexico to parents, Jose and Evarista Cabrera. Juan married his loving wife, Maria on January 29, 1960 and moved to Arvin in 1968 where he worked for Cantonia Farms for 25 Years. Juan was a very cheerful man with a warm and happy smile full of laughter. Juan...
Sergio M. Contreras
Jun 19, 2008
Sergio Contreras was born in San Benito, Texas on October 29, 1943, to Simon and Trinidad Contreras. After enduring a lengthy illness and courageous battle, Sergio has gone home to be with the Lord. Sergio grew up in Brownsville, Texas and in 1961 moved with his family to Lamont, CA. He attended Arvin High School, and would later enlist...
Betty J. Cobb
Jun 19, 2008
Betty J. Cobb of Twentynine Palms, California passed away on June 19, 2008 in Palm Desert at the age of 82 years. Betty was active in organizing activities for the mentally challenged and spent many years serving with the Morongo Basin Special Olympics. Services will be held at 9:00am, June 28, 2008 at Little Church of the Desert in...
Soledad Lopez Ramirez
Jun 19, 2008
Soledad was born May 3, 1930 to Miguel and Guadalupe (Lopez) Lopez in Guanajuato, Mexico. She came to California in 1969, to San Jose and later settled in Wasco in 1973. She married her late husband, Crescencio H. Ramirez in Brownsville, Texas in 1948. Soledad loved gardening, knitting, cooking chilly beans, reading the bible and going to bible study...
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...
