Alex John Sleven
Jun 28, 2007
Alex John Sleven was born August 27, 1910 in Los Angeles, California to John and Tanya (Gusiev) Sleven. He married Mary Klubnikin July 3, 1937 and they moved to Shafter in 1945. Alex was a bookkeeper and worked for Richland Chevrolet for 33 years. Alex J. Sleven, age 96, joined his Lord Jesus Christ June 28, 2007 in Escondido,...
Velma 'Toots' Lee Henderson
Jun 25, 2007
Velma Lee was born in Whitewright, Texas to Jess and Hazel Norris, on November 8, 1919. She married J. B. "Bo" Henderson on June 30, 1930, and the couple came to Shafter in 1947. Velma was a Shafter P.D. Dispatcher for years and could share many stories with family and friends. She was a member of the First Southern...
Alfred Tennyson Wedel
Jun 24, 2007
Alfred T. Wedel August 9, 1919 – June 24 2007 Al was born in Enid, Oklahoma on August 9, 1919, to Cornelius and Effie Wedel, and he was the youngest child of nine children. Al's spirit departed this earth peacefully while sleeping on June 24, 2007, and was united with his Heavenly Father. He is survived by his son...
Rene Puga
Jun 23, 2007
Rene Puga was born to Amador Ochoa and Berta Puga in Bakersfield on July 18, 1984. He graduated from Shafter High School. He and Jessica Lynn Young began sharing their lives on June 5, 2005, and they were married February 13, 2006. Rene was a one of a kind guy and he always made everyone around him happy. He...
Alejandra Villa Pizana
Jun 21, 2007
Alejandra Villa Pizana was born on April 24, 1923 in Big Springs, Texas to Nasaria Morales and Ramon Villa. She was known to those who knew and loved her as "Canda". She was the oldest daughter in a family of 14 children. Grandma Canda is preceded in death by her parents: Nasaria and Ramon Villa; her brothers: Francisco Villa,...
Onecima Perez
Jun 21, 2007
Onecima Perez was born February 6, 1945 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico to Camilo & Florentina (Augayo) Reyes. She lived in Minneapolis before moving to California then settling in Wasco 33 years ago. She married Paul Manuel Perez, December 18, 1976 in McFarland. She worked in agriculture for over 40 years and retired from Jackson & Perkins where she...
Sarah Katherine Ogle
Jun 20, 2007
Sarah Katherine Ogle was born April 15, 1919, in Riverside, California. She married Charles Ogle and they moved to Shafter in about 1940, living in Shafter until the couple's retirement in 1978. Upon retirement Sarah and Charles moved to Morro Bay, then to the Phoenix area, and then to Tehachapi, finally settling in Bakersfield. Sarah enjoyed golfing and traveling....
Consuelo Moreno Corona
Jun 18, 2007
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at Arvin Funeral Home on June 19, at 6pm for Consuelo Moreno Corona, age 82, of Arvin, who passed away June 18 in Bakersfield. Mass of the Christian Burial will be said on June 20th at 10am. Father Juan Diego Vasquez will officiate the service. A visitation will be held at...
Nicholas Lawson Anthony
Jun 15, 2007
Nicholas was born in Bakersfield and was a graduate of Garces Memorial High School. Following graduation Nick enlisted in the United States Army, trained at Fort Knox and was assigned to Fort Irwin as a Cavalry Scout attaining the rank of a Sergeant. Nicholas married Kristin Kay Schondra while they were both posted at Fort Irwin. They are the...
Charles 'Chuck' F. White
Jun 12, 2007
Charles Franklin White was born on May 6, 1932, and went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2007. "Chuck" was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Glen and Thelma White. He moved to California at the age of nine. Upon graduation from Hoover High School in Glendale, California, he went on to receive his Associate of...
Miguel Perez Jaime
Jun 12, 2007
Miguel Perez Jaime was born October 25, 1953, in Chupicuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Jesus and Ernestina Jaime. He came to Wasco in 1975, and married Joaquina Trevino on June 13, 1985, in Bakersfield. Miguel enjoyed his garden, cooking traditional mexican food, and family get togethers. Miguel was a fun loving person who enjoyed joking around. Miguel is survived by...
Eric Anthony Villasana
Jun 10, 2007
Graveside services were held Friday, June 22 at Wasco Memorial Park for Eric Anthony Villasana, infant, who passed away June 10, 2007. Pastor Angel Sepulveda officiated the service. His parents are Leonel Villasana and Victoria Cabrera of Wasco. Eric also leaves behind grnadparents, Luis and Gloria Villasana and Delia Cabrera, all of Wasco.
Harold Robert Clark
Jun 7, 2007
Harold Robert Clark August 27, 1929 – June 7, 2007 Harold Robert Clark was born August 27, 1929, in Wheeler, Texas, to Alvo T. Clark and Mary (Reid) Clark. He moved to Wasco with his family in 1933: graduating from Wasco High School in 1947. Harold was a great man, well respected, and known to all as Bob Clark....
Ruth Bertholf
Jun 5, 2007
Ruth Bertholf passed away peacefully on June 5, 2007 at Arvin Evergreen Nursing Home with her family by her side. Ruth was born on Feb. 28, 1914 in Stidham, Oklahoma to Walter and Cherry Bell Pitman. She was one of eight children. Ruth graduated from Stidham High School and left for California in 1936. Ruth worked for the county...
Absalon F. Huapaya
Jun 4, 2007
Absalon was born in Peru, on May 24, 1942, to Elias and Mercedes Huapaya. He came to California in1972, and to Shafter in 1996. He met Margarita Cerna in 1987, and they shared 20 years together. He was employed by Shafter Concrete and Pipe Co. from 1996 to Nov. 2001. Absalon enjoyed gardening and yard work. He enjoyed spending...
Sabina Rios Rodriguez
Jun 3, 2007
Sabina Rios Rodriguez was born February 9, 1920 in Abilene, Texas to Victor and Manuela (Rios) Rosales. The family moved to Shafter in 1943 and Sabina met and married Joe Rodriquez on December 17, 1950. Sabina served her family as a homemaker. She had a talent for sewing and keeping a clean house. She was also an excellent cook...
Luis Miguel Alvarez
Jun 3, 2007
Luis Miguel Alvarez, infant, was born on June 3, 2007 to Julian L. Alvarez and Roxann J. Figueroa in Bakersfield, CA and passed away on June 3, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Julian and Roxann (Figueroa) Alvarez; brothers, Julian Jr. and Andrew Alvarez of Buttonwillow, CA. Maternal grandparents; Miguel Figueroa of Buttonwillow, CA. Susana Rodriguez of Wasco,...
Ethel Schultz
Jun 3, 2007
Ethel Schultz was born January 21, 1918 in Marion County, Kansas to Henry & Marie (Pankratz) Bergman. Ethel accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at the age of 13 years old and was baptized in the Cold Springs River in Texas. The family moved to Shafter in 1934 and 3 years later she married Ernest Schultz on September...
Mabel Jewel Mccourt
May 28, 2007
She's walking the streets of gold, and her mansion sits near God's throne! Mable Jewell McCourt went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 28, 2007. She remained faithful that God had a plan for her until the very end. She always told us that "God won't give you more than you can handle". Her family and friends...
Virginia Francis Presley
May 27, 2007
Virginia F. Presley was born on June 24, 1940, to Myrtle Craig and Calvin Hamlin in Stigler, Oklahoma. She came to California during the Depression and returned to Oklahoma in 1956. She moved to Wasco in 1968, and eventually moved to Bakersfield. Virginia worked as a housekeeper and in personal service running errands and caring for the needs of...
