J. C. Mcvay
Feb 27, 2007
J. C. McVay was born on March 4, 1922, to Riley and Iona McVay, in Atkins, Arkansas. He married Elsie Westerman on March 13, 1942, in Missouri. They moved to Bakersfield in 1952 and to Shafter in 1973. J. C. was a farm equipment mechanic with various farms throughout his lifetime. J. C. was preceded in death by his...
Jessie Diaz-Franco
Feb 27, 2007
Jessie Carrasco Diaz Franco, who resided in Kern County for 74 years, died at her current home in the San Fernando Valley, Tuesday the 27th of February, 2007. She is survived by her daughter Linda Leal and son Dennis Diaz as well as her grandchildren; Theresa, Miguel, Del-Lisa, Marshall Victor, and Amedee; and great-grandchildren; Joaquin, Adam, Julie, Lindsey, Tawny,...
Sara Margaret O'Brien-Grossweiler
Feb 27, 2007
Sara Margaret O'Brien was born in Bakersfield on January 8, 1941 to Daniel and Fannie (Murphy) O'Brien. She was a life-long resident of Bakersfield attending St. Joseph's school and later graduating with the Class of 1959 of Graces High School. Sara married Alan Grossweiler in Las Vegas on April 18, 1964. Sara worked as a secretary for 25 years...
Robert Ruiz
Feb 26, 2007
Robert Ruiz was born in San Jose, CA, on June 6, 1942, to Vicente and Eufracia (Perez) Ruiz. Proud parents were growing with one brother and 5 sisters; Joe, Beatrice, Connie, Vivian, Estella and Helen. Robert met Andrea and married in 1969. Their family grew by having first son, Robert Jr., then Michael, Rosemary and youngest Victor Ruiz. Since...
Juanita Jones
Feb 25, 2007
A funeral service will be held Wed. February 28, at 11am at Arvin Funeral Home for Juanita Jones, age 82, of Bakersfield who passed away February 25, in Bakersfield. Pastor Craig Amos of Arvin Assembly of God Church will officiate and interment will follow at South Kern Cemetery District. Viewing for Juanita will take place Tuesday, February 27, from...
Lucio Fierro Lara
Feb 24, 2007
Lucio Fierro Lara was born in Sinaloa, Mexico, to Lucio Sr. and Rosario Fierro, on September 22, 1967. He came to Shafter in 1982, and married Maria Galvez on January 28, 1987, in Mt. Vernon, Washington. He loved his construction work and enjoyed traveling. He was willing to help anyone at anytime…He would stop what he was doing and...
Joseph Anthony Torres
Feb 23, 2007
Joseph Anthony Torres was born on October 22, 1940, in Bishop CA., to Anthony and Della (Contreras) Torres. Joseph attended Our Lady of Grace elementary school, in high school, Joseph was known as "Tuna", to his Garces classmates. Joseph did two tours of duty in Vietnam and one in Korea and Panama. Joseph was a member of the VFW-97,...
Gertrude Lucille Hall
Feb 22, 2007
Gertrude Lucille Hall October 4, 1918 - February 22, 2007 A graveside service was conducted for Gertrude Lucille Hall, age 88, on Tuesday February 27, at 1pm, at Wasco Memorial Park. Pastor Ed Boschman of Laurelglen Bible Church officiated the service. Visitation was held on Monday, February 26, from 2-8pm at Peters Funeral Home in Wasco. Gertrude was born...
Florence Marie Mulligan
Feb 21, 2007
FLORENCE MARIE MULLIGAN MARCH 6, 1942 - FEBRUARY 21, 2007 Florence Marie Mulligan was born March 6, 1942, to Edward George & Gladys (Ferrell) Mulligan, in Dos Palos, CA. She was raised in Mendota, Ca and graduated from Tranquillity High School before attending Cal State University in Bakersfield. Earning a BA in Liberal Arts, she entered the teaching profession...
Anita Perez
Feb 20, 2007
Anita Perez July 26, 1937 – February 20, 2007 A viewing for Anita was held on Sunday, February 25 from 2-5:30 at Arvin Funeral Home followed by the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6pm to 8pm at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Arvin. Father Lucas Azpericueta of St. Thomas Catholic Church officiated the service followed by interment at...
Doris Irene (Mozingo) Cohen
Feb 19, 2007
Doris Irene Mozingo (Cohen) Jun 15, 1939 – Feb 19, 2007 Memorial Service was held for Doris Irene Mozingo on Sat, Feb 24, 11:00 am at the Grace Community Church, 1544 7th St., Wasco. Interment followed at the Wasco Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, Feb 23, 2:00 – 8:00 pm at the Peters Funeral Home, 7th Street, Wasco....
Ronald Thomas Lynch
Feb 14, 2007
RONALD THOMAS LYNCH "RONNIE" OCTOBER 10, 1945 - FEBRUARY 14, 2007 Ronnie Lynch was born October 10, 1945, in Delano, California to James and Thelma (Harper) Lynch. The family moved to Wasco in 1957, where he attended the local schools and graduated from Wasco High School class of 1963. On March 17, 1974, he married Carolyn Ruddell together they...
Hilario (Lalo) Dabalos, Jr.
Feb 14, 2007
Hilario (Lalo) Dabalos, Jr, was born in Rocksprings, Texas, on June 18, 1950. He enjoyed a career in Texas as a cook, and once he came to Kern County he worked in construction, until he became disable in 2003. Lalo enjoyed music and dancing. Lalo was preceded in death by his mother, Luisa Gonzalez; son, Steven Dabalos; sister, Manuela...
Norma June Maxey
Feb 11, 2007
June was born on April 9, 1931 in Blair, Oklahoma to Cicero and Rose Billington. She grew up in Victory, Oklahoma and attended the local school. As a member of the Victory High School girls Basketball, winning the State Championship earned June and her teammates a trip to New Orleans for the Regional Playoffs and of course an unauthorized,...
Jose Condrado Estrada
Feb 11, 2007
Jose Condrado Estrada was born to Jesus and Velia Estrada, and he entered into God's Heavenly Cradle on February 11, 2007, in Bakersfield, California. He was carried tenderly and lovingly into God's strong arms. Jose was preceded in death by his grandparents, Salvador Estrada and Carmen Chavez. He is survived by his parents, Jesus and Velia Estrada; brothers, Jessie...
Johnnie Mae Bell Brooks
Feb 9, 2007
Johnnie Mae "Bell" Brooks August 25, 1945 - February 9, 2007 Johnnie Mae Bell Brooks was born August 25, 1945 in Bakersfield, California to John and Rose (Isaac) Bell. She grew up in Wasco and got her education at the local schools. She moved in 2001 to Minnesota and help raised her grandbabies. Grandma Johnnie, as her grandkids would...
Shirley Jane Anderson
Feb 9, 2007
On February 9, 2007, Shirley Campbell Anderson, Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, was called home to be with God after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Words cannot express the family's deep sorrow at Shirley's passing. She was cherished and admired for her love, care and concern for not only her family, but her many friends and patients, as well....
Marlys Annette Arnold
Feb 6, 2007
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel from the loss of our dearest sister, daughter, auntie, great auntie, and truest friend, Marlys Annette Arnold. She was simply treasured, and will be missed more than she could ever know. After a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma, she lost her fight Tuesday morning surrounded by her loving family. Marlys was born...
Howard Willie Van Hoozen
Feb 5, 2007
In loving memory of Howard Van Hoozen most known as ( H.E ), who passed away at the age of 67, on February 5, 2007. Howard was born in Sayre, Oklahoma, to Howard Sr. and Ruby Van Hoozen. His enjoyed cooking and making up his own recipes as he went along, he loved going to the casinos, he always...
Jack H. Nikkel
Feb 5, 2007
Jack H. Nikkel 02/19/1927-02/05/2007 Jack H. Nikkel went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5, 2007. He was born February 19, 1927, in Bakersfield. He was raised by his parents, Albert and Frieda in Shafter. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the Army and was sent overseas to work with the Occupation...
