Inez Hinkle
Nov 25, 2006
Inez Hinkle was born on August 11, 1930, in Wetumka, Oklahoma. She was one of 11 children born to Maude and Hiram Tripp. Inez resided in Kern County with her loving husband, A. W. Hinkle for over 50 years. She worked at various jobs, but her favorite was caring for the elderly. That loving care was returned to her...
Arturo Nava Soliz
Nov 24, 2006
Arturo N. Soliz passed away on November 24 in Bakersfield, Ca. He was born in Laredo, Texas to Adolfo and Carmen Soliz. He was one of five children. Arturo was preceded in death by his father, Adolfo Soliz; his sister, Sylvia Gobea; and his brother, Alonzo Soliz. Arturo came to California in 1971, where he was employed for 14...
Ashley 'Beany' Nicole Heriford
Nov 21, 2006
Ashley Nicole Heriford was born in Bakersfield, on September 11, 1985, to Jeffrey and Cheryl Heriford. She was raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School. She fought a valiant fight against cancer and never let it get her down. She lived her life making each moment count. She enjoyed being her father's best friend, her mother's wonderful...
James Marshall Bowman
Nov 21, 2006
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, November 26, 2006, from 2-9 pm, at Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary with recitation of the Holy Rosary read at 7 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, November 27, 2006, 1 pm, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help with interment immediately following at Greenlawn Cemetery. James Marshall Bowman was born May 18, 1920, in...
Kelly Dale Adams
Nov 20, 2006
Kelly D. Adams was born March 14, 1946 to William & Wilma (Howard) Adams in Altus, Oklahoma. He came to California in 1957 and completed his education in Wasco schools. He married Barbara Allen Dunlap on March 12, 1971, in Wasco. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and received his Honorable Discharge in 1973. He...
Victor Milton Long
Nov 19, 2006
Victor M. Long was born April 7, 1926 to Jacob & Marie (Lipps) Long in Blaine County, Oklahoma. He served in the US Army as part of the Signal Corp from 1945 to 1947. After his service he moved to Wasco where he met Josephine Alice Crouch and they married September 18, 1948. Vic worked for Pacific Gas and...
Felix Venegas Rios
Nov 19, 2006
Felix Rios left this world peacefully on November 19, 2006 at the age of 82. He was born November 6, 1924 in Toliman, Jalisco, Mexico to the late Maria Venegas and Francisco Rios. He joined the Mexican Military Service at the age of 18 and then became the bodyguard for the Mexican President Miguel Aleman. He married Maria Mendoza...
Elizabeth Hernandez
Nov 19, 2006
A viewing was held Tuesday, November 21, 2006 from 2-8 pm, with the Recitation of The Holy Rosary at 6pm, at Arvin Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 11am at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Father John Schmoll officiated and interment followed at South Kern Cemetery District. Elizabeth, 18, was born to...
Mary Jauregui Bernal
Nov 18, 2006
Mary J. Bernal 02/06/1928 - 11/18/2006 Recitation of the Holy Rosary for Mary J. Bernal, age 78, was held on Tuesday November 21, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church. Mrs. Bernal was born in Loreto, Jalisco, Mexico,...
Ed Powell
Nov 18, 2006
A combination Rosary and Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 2006, with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary read at 9:30 a.m and Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bakersfield. Monsignor Michael Braun will officiate. Interment will immediately follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, and reception will be held at The Noriega Hotel,...
Eunice Addine Harp
Nov 14, 2006
Funeral services were conducted by Peters Funeral Home for Eunice Addine Harp, age 85, on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 10am, at Shafter Pentecostal "Jesus Saves" Church. Pastor Steve Seymour officiated. Interment followed at Shafter Memorial Park. Casket bearers were Brad Jones, Don Smith, Jerry Arney, Dan Harris, Stan Hester and Doug Gragg; Honorary Bearers were Cody Lewis and...
Hervey Lee Andrews
Nov 13, 2006
A graveside service was conducted by Peters Funeral Home for Hervey Lee Andrews, age 67, on Thursday, November 16, 2006, at 10am. Pastor Mike Falzarano of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiated at the service. Interment followed at Shafter Memorial Park. Hervey was born in Cleveland, Arkansas, to Hobert and Leona Andrews. He came to Wasco in 1955, and...
Rosa Palacios Sanchez
Nov 13, 2006
A viewing will be held on Friday, November 17, from 4pm to 8 pm at Arvin Church of The Nazarene. A funeral service will tske place Saturday, November 18, at 12:00 pm at Arvin Church of The Nazarene for Rosa Palacios Sanchez, age 75, of Arvin who passed away November 13, 2006, in Arvin. Esteban Zamarron will officiat with...
Monica Samanta Padilla
Nov 12, 2006
Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at Peters Funeral Home for Monica Samanta Padilla, age 15, on Monday, November 20, 2006, at 6pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at 10am, at St. Therese's Catholic Church. Father Pedro Umana of St. Therese's Church officiated. Interment followed at Shafter Memorial Park. Monica was...
Robert Keith Martinez
Nov 12, 2006
Robert Keith Martinez April 23, 1959 – November 12, 2006 Robert K. Martinez left this world peacefully on November 12, 2006, at the age of 47. He was born in Ventura, CA, to Edward J. and Helen (Armendariz) Martinez. Mr. Martinez leaves behind his parents, brothers: Vincent, Johnny, Vincent and Marc Martinez. Brothers' Edward Jr. and Kenneth Martinez preceded...
Christie Combs
Nov 11, 2006
A graveside funeral service under the direction of Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary, Bakersfield will be held at 2 pm on Friday, November 17, 2006, at Union Cemetery for Etha Christie Combs, age 90, of Bakersfield who passed away November 11, 2006, in Bakersfield. Interment immediately following. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 16, 2006 from 2 pm – 8 pm...
Ermalee White
Nov 11, 2006
A graveside service was conducted by Peters Funeral Home for Ermalee White, age 76, on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at 1pm, at Shafter Memorial Park. Pastor Larry Wood of the Valley Baptist Church officiated. Ermalee was born in Desoto, MO, to Charles and Cora Baker. She married William J. White on Sept. 13, 1948, and the couple moved to...
Paul Bresee Orndoff
Nov 10, 2006
Paul Orndoff went to be with the Lord November 10, 2006 after being cared for so tenderly by his family, his Homechurch, other dear friends, and the Hoffman Hospice Staff. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eleanor; children, Larry and Christa Orndoff, David and Lori Vandiver; and grandsons, Cheyne, Cole and Brinden, as well as five sisters and...
Salome Avena Viera
Nov 10, 2006
A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, November 18, at 10am at South Kern Cemetery District, Arvin for Salome Avena Viera, age 62, of Lamont who passed away November 10 in Bakersfield. Fr. John Schmoll of St. Augustine's Church will officiate and interment will follow. A visitation will be held Friday, November 17 from 1pm to 9pm and...
Emeline Joan Donwerth
Nov 9, 2006
Emeline "Joan" Donwerth, died in McAlester, OK. She is survived by her sister, Margit Mansfield of Tuscon, Arizona; sons, Jim and wife, Tommie La Verne, Vernon and wife, Lorie Spangler, both of Bakersfield, CA; daughter Carol Ray of McAlester, OK. She has 9 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She overcame Polio and Sleeping Sickness as a child. She worked for...
