Linda Mae Rodman
Aug 14, 2007
A memorial service will be held for Linda Rodman, 62, of Wasco, Saturday August 18 at 10am at the United Methodist Church of Wasco. Pastors Scott Allred and John Broad will officiate. Linda passed away August 14, 2007 in Bakersfield. Linda was born May 25, 1945 in Los Angeles, California to Ernesto and Mae Lopez. She attended local schools,...
Bertha Funk
Aug 14, 2007
Bertha Funk was born September 3, 1913 the second child of Jacob & Nellie (Sawatzky) Funk in Chinook, Montana. She lived in Montana and Texas before moving to Shafter in 1934. While living in Shafter Bertha worked as a retail sales clerk at the department store. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, Menno, Johnnie and...
Aurora V. Lopez
Aug 12, 2007
Aurora V. Lopez was born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Roque and Maria Valenzuela, on September 11, 1929. She came to Kern County in 1964, living briefly in Delano and McFarland prior to settling in Shafter in 1972. She worked for Belridge and Superior Farms as a laborer harvesting grapes and potatoes. Aurora loved going to Eagle Mountain...
Saturnino Ramos Nieves
Aug 11, 2007
Saturnino Ramos Nieves was born June 2, 1927 to Pedro Ramos and Anastacia Nieves in Penuelas, Puerto Rico. Saturnino has been a resident of Lamont for the last 35 years. Before retiring he had been employed by Teledyne Corporation as a machinist. Saturnino married Mary L. Morales in Lamont in 1957 and she preceded him in death December 20,...
Anna Faye Burt
Aug 10, 2007
Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 10, 2007, from 4 to 8 pm for Anna Faye Burt, 73, of Wasco, who passed away August 10, 2007. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be Tueaday, August 14 at 7 pm at Peters Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial will be said Wednesday at 10 am at St. John's...
Lawrence Babe Olivarez
Aug 9, 2007
Lawrence "Babe" Olivarez was born September 5, 1925 to Florentine and Aurelia (Navarro) Olivarez in Bakersfield. A member of The Greatest Generation, Babe proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga during World War II. Babe's favorite pastimes were trips with Lala to Las Vegas and puttering around his yard. He adored his grandsons, John...
Genaro Saldana
Aug 3, 2007
Genaro Saldana was born July 19, 1924 in Locar, Texas to Felix and Bonifacia (Jaramillo) Saldana. The family moved to California in the early 1950's and Jerry worked for his father in agriculture. Jerry had been working in Firebaugh at the cotton gin up until 5 years ago when he finally retired. Jerry is survived by his 5 children,...
Vicente C. Navarrete
Aug 3, 2007
Vicente C. Navarrete was born April 1, 1934 to Jose and Maria de Jesus (Cardena) Navarrete in La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico. He moved to California, settling in Avenal and working as a laborer in agriculture. He moved to Weedpatch in 2004 to be with his family who has been caring for him. He is survived by his brother, Salvador...
Rosemary Nixon
Aug 2, 2007
Rosemary James was born November 17, 1943 in Nebo, Oklahoma to George Newton James and Mary Belle Elkins. The family moved to Semi-Tropic when she was just 3 years old. Rosemary attended Semi-Tropic Elementary School and graduated from Wasco Union High School with the Class of 1961. She married Eddie Nixon June 7, 1961. Together they owned and operated...
Jim Jr. Mccabe
Aug 2, 2007
Jim McCabe, Jr. was born September 13, 1930 in Sterling, Oklahoma to Jim and Edna (Johnson) McCabe. The family moved to California in 1938 to Arvin and that is where Jim received his elementary education. They later moved to Marysville and Jim attended High School there. In 1950 the family moved to Wasco and Jim ran the Beacon Service...
Albert Lee Walters
Aug 2, 2007
Albert Lee Walters was born December 15, 1957 in Bakersfield, California to Melvin Walters and Barbra Jean Owens. Lee grew up in Arvin and attended Arvin elementary schools and graduated from Arvin High School. He married Lynn Franklin November 25, 1974 and they continued to live in Arvin. Lee worked for Guimarra Winery, Corbel Cellars Gold Ribbon Potatoes and...
Margaret B. Smith
Jul 28, 2007
Margaret B. Smith was born February 26, 1922 in Le Flore County, Oklahoma to Max and Essie (Lindsey) Bell. She came to California at an early age and has been a resident of Shafter since 1945. Margaret married Alfred J. Smith 1941. They owned Smitty's Garage until Alfred's retirement in 1985. Margaret worked for many years as a secretary...
Valarie Suzette Fain
Jul 27, 2007
Valarie was born September 30, 1986 in Bakersfield to Jimmy and Deeana Fain. She attended Richland Elementary and Junior High and graduated Shafter High Class of 2004. Valarie was very active while attending Shafter High. She was the Bible Club President as well as ASB President her senior year. She was a representative for Girls State during her junior...
John L. Sloas
Jul 24, 2007
John L. Sloas was born January 1, 1918 in Marston, Missouri one of eight children born to R.E. and Effie (Eiceman) Sloas. John grew up in Missouri and owned and operated his own farm until he joined the US Army during World War II. He saw combat in the Philippines serving from 1943 until 1946 earning the grade of...
Argelia Morales Burciaga
Jul 18, 2007
Argelia Morales Burciaga was born May 25, 1957 in Texas to Gustavo and Elizabeth (Rodriguez) Morales. She came to California as a young child and was educated in the local public schools. Angie worked most of her life in agriculture and later in retail sales. In the last several years of her life she and her husband Guy Burciaga...
Juanita 'Jamie' Moreno
Jul 17, 2007
Juanita "Jamie" Moreno was born in Sunnyside, Washington, on June 25, 1957, to Demetrio and Lina Moreno. She graduated from Shafter High; after high school she attended Bakersfield College and the University of San Diego. Jamie was very patriotic and fully supported all US Vets regardless of when they served; she loved the United States of America. She was...
Javier Sebastian-Nunez
Jul 17, 2007
Javier Sebastian-Nunez was born in Zapotiltic, Jalisco, Mexico, on May 29, 1953, to Francisco and Maria Sebastian. He came to Buttonwillow and married Esther Lopez on December 15, 1984. He was employed by Houchin Bros. Farming for the last 10 years. Javier was a "Chivas" fan and loved watching soccer, as a young man he also enjoyed playing soccer....
Faith Francis Escobedo
Jul 11, 2007
Faith Francis Escobedo was born on July 11, 2007, in Bakersfield, to Armando Escobedo and Trina Banks. Her parents choose a beautiful name for her to signify their faith and love in each other and their daughter. Faith is survived by her parents, Armando and Trina; brothers, Johnny, Victor, Nicholas and Julian; sisters, Vannesa, Sarah and Jennifer; grandparents, Frank...
Marion Mitchell Stewart
Jul 10, 2007
Marion Mitchell Stewart was born to Joel and Lula (Shaward) Stewart on May 15, 1920 in Manila, Arkansas. Mitchell married Dorothy English in 1937 and then heeded the call to serve his country during World War II. He joined the Army and served in the central Europe arena earning the rank of Private First Class and being honorably discharged...
Camarillo Nabor
Jul 9, 2007
Nabor Camarillo was born in Bay City, Texas in June 26,1956 to David and Gonzala (Gomez) Camarillo. His family moved to Kern County when he was in grammar school. Nabor met his soon-to-be wife Veronica, who he married on March 22, 1980. Nabor and Veronica Camarillo were married for 27 years and together raised three strong and loving daughters,...
