Rhonda Denise Nickel
Dec 20, 2006
Rhonda Denise Nickel was born August 3, 1965, to Ron and Juvelyn Nickel in Bakersfield, Ca. She grew up in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School and attended Biola University. She later worked as a Phlebotomist. Rhonda was a very loving daughter, mother, sister and friend. Her passion was for God, her children and family. After battling a...
Mary Louise Steele
Dec 19, 2006
Mrs. Steele was born September 26, 1915, in Morris, Oklahoma, to John and Ella (Smithson) Hildebrand. She married Leonard Steele in January 15, 1934, in Beggs, Oklahoma, and moved to California in 1936. Mary served her family as a homemaker and she enjoyed being with her family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Steele; her brother,...
Manuel Garza Pena
Dec 18, 2006
Manuel Garza-Pena 02/03/1954-12/19/2006 Manuel was born February 3, 1954, In Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Guadalupe Garza and Julia Pena. He married Maria Gonzalez on October 23, 1980, in Rio Grande City, Texas, and they made their home in Shafter, California. Manuel served his family as a security guard for Belridge Farms in McKittrick, Ca. and Superior Farms in...
Edna Beena Miller
Dec 17, 2006
Edna Benna Miller 06/21/1914 – 12/17/2006 Edna Benna Scantlen Miller was born June 21, 1914, in Stigler, Oklahoma and passed away December 17, 2006 in Alamo, California. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, David Miller; her daughter, Joyce Miller Meyer; her son, Kevin Miller; her parents, Ben and Ella Scantlen; her sisters Beulah, Jesse, Hazel and Lena;...
Bob Ewing Phillips, Sr.
Dec 17, 2006
Bob E. Phillips Sr. (Poppa Bob) 3/12/1934 - 12/17/2006 Bob Ewing Phillips 72, of Wasco, died Dec. 17, 2006, in Bakersfield, CA. He was born March 12, 1934, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the son of the late John Buford Phillips and Maggie Leam Littlejohn. His services were held December 20, 2006, Rev. John Ross of Westside Family Fellowship Church conducted...
Eufracio Ruelas
Dec 17, 2006
Eufracio Ruelas May 10, 1921 - December 17, 2006 Eufracio Ruelas was born May 10, 1921 to Gregorio & Cirila (Arroyo) Ruelas in Apatzingan Michoacan, Mexico. He came to California in 1990 and did everything possible to keep his family happy. He is survived by his sons, Gregorio of Mexicali, Encarnacion of Wasco, Juan of Mexico, Fernando of Wasco,...
Santos Garcia Perez
Dec 16, 2006
Santos Perez September 5, 1954 – December 16, 2006 Santos Perez was born September 5, 1954 in Rancho Santa Teresa Tamaulipas, Mexico, the son of Santos and Elena (Garcia) Carrola. He married Graciela Hernandez March 29, 1980 in San Carlos, Tamaulipas, Mexico. They came to California in 1980 and he worked for Paramount Farms since 1991. Mr. Perez was...
Jose Perez Salazar
Dec 14, 2006
Jose Perez Salazar July 6, 1930 – December 14, 2006 Arvin Funeral Home will be conducting a funeral service, Monday, December 18, at 10am at South Kern Cemetery District, for Jose Salazar. There will be a viewing taking place December 16, from 2-8pm and December 17, from noon to 8pm at Arvin Funeral Home. Jose, 76, was born to...
Harvey Long
Dec 11, 2006
Harvey Long November 8,1920 – December 11,2006 Harvey Long was born November 8, 1920 to Jacob & Mary (Lipps) Long in OKeene, Oklahoma. He was raised in Oklahoma and served in the US Air Force from 1943 to 1946 receiving his Honorable Discharge. In 1947 he married Ava Maddux in Las Vegas. He and Ava moved back to Oklahoma...
Eugene Paul Enns
Dec 11, 2006
A graveside service will be held for Eugene Paul Enns on Friday, December 15, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Shafter Memorial Park, followed by a memorial service at the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church at 3:00 p.m. Pastors Pat Coyle and Mike Polley will officiate at the services. Viewing will be at Peters Funeral Home in Shafter, Thursday, December...
John Gillen Coy
Dec 11, 2006
John died suddenly of a heart attack at home on Monday evening, December 11. He is survived by his wife, Susan Clark Coy; step-daughter, Megan Mashburn; brothers-in-law, Tom Clark (Esther) and Mike Clark (Renee); nieces, Sarah and Jackie Clark; and his mother-in-law, Helen Clark. He is also survived by his English Setter hunting dog (in training!) and much loved...
Murl Lavone Christolear
Dec 10, 2006
Murl was born in Marlow, Oklahoma to Leon and Della Thomasson. She moved to McFarland in 1936, and married Wesley Christolear on October 11, 1943. She was a cook at Delano Regional Medical Center and also McFarland Elementary School. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of McFarland. Murl loved going to the coast and taking...
Miguel Valdez
Dec 10, 2006
Miguel Valdez September 29, 1929 - December 10, 2006 Miguel Valdez was born September 29, 1929 to Elias & Angelina (Ramos) Valdez in Michoachan, Mexico. He first came to California in 1969, but lived in Wasco the last 10 years. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. His hobbies were working on cars and playing cards. He...
Marvin Irvin Kirschenmann
Dec 9, 2006
Marvin was born and reared in Shafter, California. He attended Richland Schools and graduated from Shafter High School with the class of 1948. He began his career in farming with his father, Emil, and brother, LeRoy, after attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Marvin had many accomplishments involving agriculture and the youth of Kern County, receiving distinguished awards following...
Modesto Antonio Rivera
Dec 9, 2006
Modesto was born to Jose Rivera and Isabel Ruiz In Mexico. He lived in Kern County for 52 years. Services were held December 14th, 10am at St. Augustine. Modesto is survived by wife, Maria
Altie Len Cook
Dec 9, 2006
Altie Len Cook was born May 2, 1920 to Anderson and Lou (Engle) Baggs in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She moved to Shafter in 1955 and married Edward Cook November 26, 1956 in Las Vegas. As with many of the settlers to this area, she worked in agriculture; in the potatoes for Mable Ashmore, with the raisins for Ernest Adams and...
Frank Mason Gregg
Dec 6, 2006
Frank was born in Nebraska to Frank and Edith Gregg on October 30, 2006. He came to California in 1937, and settled in Bakersfield in 2004. He married Lois Cummings in Oxnard on October 15, 1988. They were members or the United Methodist Church in Oxnard. Frank was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald; and sister, Alice. He...
Dorise Laverne Scoggins
Dec 1, 2006
Funeral services were conducted for Dorise LaVerne Scoggins, age 75, who passed away on December 1, 2006, in Shafter. She was born in Crane, Texas, to Willie and Lelah Gable on March 12, 1931. She came to Shafter in 1948, and has been a resident of Shafter for over 50 years. Dorise was a member of the Congregational Church...
Dorothy Lucille Jennings
Nov 29, 2006
Dorothy Lucille Jennings, affectionately known as "Nanny", was born October 30, 1920, in McAlister, Oklahoma, to Nick and Ethel (Pace) Compelube. She passed away November 29, 2006, in Delano, California. Mrs. Jennings was preceded in death by her husband , James, June 25, 1990. She is survived by her grandchildren: Gary Earl, Sunni Dobbs, both of Wasco, and Shelbie...
Bessie M. Adams
Nov 27, 2006
Bessie Marie Adams February 21, 1933 – November 27, 2006 Bessie Adams left this world peacefully on November 27, 2006, at the age of 73. She was born February 21, 1933, in Uniontown, Arkansas, to the late Katie Osburn and John Pollick. She came to California in 1940 and was married to William Hamlin until his death. They were...
