Sandra Scott Wedel
May 26, 2007
Sandra "DuPuy" Scott Wedel was born January 30, 1934, in Pasadena, California. She left to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 26, 2007, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She spent her childhood and high school years in Benton, Illinois. Sandra then attended Pomona Claremont College in Pomona, Ca. and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree....
Raymond Lozano
May 24, 2007
Raymond Jesse Lozano was born May 23, 1948 in Bakersfield to Soledad Diaz Lozano and Jesse Lozano. He grew up in Bakersfield and graduated from South High with the Class of 1966. Raymond attended Bakersfield College before beginning his career as an electrician with Kern County General Services. He was drafted into the US Army, was stationed in Germany...
Ignacio Hernandez Ponce De Leon
May 23, 2007
Ignacio was born January 8, 1956 to Ignacio and Isabel Ponce De Leon in The Federal District of Mexico. Ignacio married Roberta Rangle In October of 2006. He passed away in Bakersfield California on May 23, 2007. Ignacio was survived by: his wife Roberta, son, Mauricio Ponce De Leon, step son Fernando Rangel, step daughter, Elizabeth Wolford, his two...
Nicolas Martinez
May 23, 2007
Nicolas Martinez was born in Durango Mexico on August 23, 1923; he came to the city of Bakersfield California in 1960. Nicolas was a dedicated man, he worked many years for Guimarra Farms. He enjoyed opening his home to company and friends. He had a great sense of humor and people always enjoyed spending time with him. Nicolas took...
Robert Joseph Carey
May 22, 2007
Robert Joseph Carey was born November 22, 1928 in Mitchell, South Dakota. Bob was a member of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. Following his graduation from Creighton University School of Law, he went on to become a special agent with the FBI. He also worked as a contract administrator with North American Aviation during the...
Elizabeth Joann Bloom
May 20, 2007
Elizabeth Joann was born in Tulia, Texas, on September 3, 1918, to Fred and Anna Elise Gromer. The family moved to Wasco when Elizabeth was two years old, and her father, Fred farmed 40 acres, growing grapes, cotton and alfalfa. She graduated from Wasco High School and went to work at the Wasco Creamery where she met George Bloom....
Albert Root
May 20, 2007
Albert Root was born in Sanger, California, on February 4, 1940, to Raymond and Neva Root. He graduated from Sanger High and attended Reedley College. Albert served his country stateside in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He moved to Buttonwillow in the 1960's, and eventually moved to Shafter. Albert married Deanna Rodriguez-Williams in Las Vegas on May...
Patricia Delleija
May 19, 2007
PATRICIA DELLEIJA MARCH 17, 1913 – MAY 19, 2007 Patricia Del Leija was born March 17, 1913 to Bernardino and Refugia (Guerrero) Delleija in El Paso, Texas. She came to California in 1937 and worked as a farm laborer in Agriculture for over 35 years. Patricia "Chicha" will always be remembered for her Sunday soup, Chile con carne, and...
Addison Rani Guinn
May 18, 2007
Our loving daughter, Addison Rani Guinn entered Heaven May 18, 2007 in Visalia and is resting in the protecting arms of her grandmother, Carol Guinn, who preceded her in death. Addison is survived by her parents, Lance and Brandi Guinn; brother, Lane Michael Guinn, all of Terra Bella; grandparents, Dewain Guinn of Terra Belle, Alice Thompson, Fred Thompson and...
Richard Dennis Velarde
May 10, 2007
Richard Dennis Velarde was born on February 4, 1959, to Rudolfo Velarde and Mary (Jara) DeLuna in Bakersfield. "Rica-Dica" as he was known to his family grew up in Shafter and attended Shafter elementary schools. He graduated from Shafter High School with the Class of '77. Richard was very creative and talented; he enjoyed building model airplanes, drawing, writing...
Elizabeth 'Bettye' Garber
May 10, 2007
After several months of suffering, Elizabeth J. (Bettye) Garber passed away on Thursday, May 10, at Glenwood Gardens in Bakersfield, CA. Born in Farmington, NM, on January 9, 1924, to Herbert and Elizabeth Gilchrist, she met her husband of 60 years, Richard (Dick) while they were students at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. They lived on Cross Street...
Oscar Salinas
May 10, 2007
Oscar Salinas was born in Denver, Colorado, on July 12, 1980, to Adolfo and Dora Ortiz. He came to Shafter in 1987, and attended the local schools. Oscar was always a very hard working person; he loved working in the fields and making friends. He was a quiet man who enjoyed music, cars, and driving. If anyone had a...
Sandra Sanchez
May 7, 2007
A funeral service under the direction of Arvin Funeral Home will be held at Vinelife Chapel on Thursday, May 10, at 10am for Sandra Sanchez, of Arvin, who passed away May 7 in Bakersfield. Paula Rains of Vinelife Chapel will officiate the service and interment will follow at South Kern Cemetery District. A visitation will be held at Arvin...
John England Phillips
May 7, 2007
JOHN ENGLAND PHILLIPS OCTOBER 23, 1953-MAY 7, 2007 John England Phillips was born on Oct. 23, 1953, in Bakersfield, CA. – the first son born to Zane and Lily Phillips. He spent his entire youth in Wasco, graduating from Wasco Union High School in 1971. His young adulthood was spent in the construction trade. After attending Butte Jr. College...
Robert Sanford Wilson
May 6, 2007
Robert Sanford Wilson was born in Birdeye, Arkansas, to John and Idella Wilson, on November 9, 1926. He married Faye Bernice Spencer on August 29, 1946, in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, and the couple came to California in 1948. Robert worked as a Police Officer with the Shafter P.D. from 1959-1964, and then he worked in the security department of...
Luther Eugene Mccullar
May 6, 2007
LUTHER EUGENE McCULLAR JULY 20, 1948-MAY 6, 2007 Luther Eugene McCullar was born on July 20, 1948, in Eufaula, Oklahoma to Luther and Arbie (Turney) McCullar. He came to California with his family, when he was around 10 years old. He was a graduate of McFarland High School with the class of 1966. In 1968, he enlisted in the...
Erica Paulina Guerra
May 3, 2007
Erica Paulina Guerra January 14, 2002 - May 3, 2007 Erica Paulina Guerra was born January 14, 2002 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to Adriana Guerra and Jose L. Guerra. She was a victim of a hit run accident on May 3, 2007. Erica was your typical, 5-year-old little girl who loved shopping, dancing and playing with her dolls. She...
Carlos Sanchez Jr.
May 3, 2007
Carlos Sanchez was born April 20, 1938 to Carlos and Maria (Fernandez) Sanchez in Bakersfield, California. He grew up in Bakersfield and attended Bakersfield schools. Carlos first worked in farm labor and then many years in the laundry for Bakersfield Uniform and Towel Supply. He retired in 1993. Carlos was an avid 49er fan and also enjoyed watching boxing...
Ernesto Garza Perez
May 2, 2007
Born in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, México to Ernesto and Elvira Perez. Ernesto passed way May 2, 2007 in Bakersfield. He graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1960 and served in the U.S Army. Ernesto is a widower of Maria Angela and is survived by a step daughter, Reina Ayala and son Ernesto Jr. as well as his...
Merle Frances Mettler
May 2, 2007
Merle Frances Mettler was born in Alameda County, California, on March 31, 1907, to Frank and Emma Philbrick. Merle was preceded in death by her son, Donal Mettler, who passed away in 2002. She is survived by her grandson, Donal Mettler, Jr. of Bakersfield and loving nieces and nephews. Private inurnment was under the direction of Peters Funeral Home....
