John G. Garza
Jan 2, 2023
John G Garza "Tata" was born on June 24, 1932 in El Centro, CA to Jose Garza and Loretta Gonzales. John enlisted in the Army in 1954 where he served for a couple years. After the army, John met the love of his life Francisca E. Cruz "Nana" in Calexico, Ca. Making a life together, they moved to Wasco,...
Susie Harris
Dec 31, 2022
Susie was born in San Antonio, TX on July 2, 1941, to parents Gilberto and Virginia (Morales) Aguirre. She passed away December 31, 2022, in Bakersfield, CA. For 60 years, Susie was a devoted wife to Bob Harris; beloved mother to their children, Bobby Harris, Jr. (wife Jennifer Harris), and Lissa Harris-Olsen (husband John Olsen). She was a grandmother...
Merrill Eugene Lehman
Dec 30, 2022
Merrill Eugene Lehman of Bakersfield, California went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the age of 87.
Merrill was born in Delano, California on August 21, 1935 to Ben and Peggy Lehman. He graduated from Delano High School in 1953 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy at Fresno State...
Louis Robert Gomez
Dec 30, 2022
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Louis R. Gomez of Shafter, CA on December 30, 2022. Louie was born July 7, 1943, in Bakersfield, CA and attended Bakersfield grammar schools and East Bakersfield High School where he played saxophone in the EBHS Marching Band and was a member of the band, "The Gay Lads"...
Betty Jean Mccraw
Dec 29, 2022
Betty McCraw age 83 passed away Thursday December 29th 2022 in Fayetteville Arkansas. She was born May 19th 1939 in McCurtain Oklahoma to George Vernon and Linda Gill Davis. Betty was a farm worker in the sheds of Bakersfield California, She worked during the potato, fruit and melon seasons. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband...
Jesus H Lopez
Dec 28, 2022
Jesus Holguin Lopez was born in Mexico. He moved to the United States as an infant and became a proud citizen after serving in the Army during World War II. Jess as he was known by many, was a hard worker and provider for his family. He was a devoted farm laborer contractor, providing jobs for many in the...
Virginia Nixon
Dec 23, 2022
Virginia A. Nixon was born July 21, 1928 in Santa Rita, New Mexico. She entered eternal life December 23, 2022 in Shafter, California, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old, the oldest of four children born to Opal D. and Jesse E. Carr. Virginia's family moved from state to state and settled in Shafter, California in...
Nellie Juanita Mccaslin
Dec 23, 2022
Nellie "Juanita" McCaslin, 86 years old, passed away on December 23, 2022, at her home with her husband of 67 years by her side.
Juanita was born on December 1st, 1936, in Belzoni, Mississippi to Opal and Mark Hanson Sr. Juanita was the eldest of her 3 siblings: her brother Mark Jr, and her two sisters, Jo...
Loretta June Rogers
Dec 22, 2022
Loretta June Crissman Rogers was born on August 3, 1930 in Joplin, Missouri to Paul Preston Crissman and Mary Flora Crissman. She was the baby the family, joining brothers Paul Eugene and Kenneth Harold Crissman. Loretta grew up in the 1930s, playing with the neighborhood boys and her older brothers. This undoubtedly contributed to her spunkiness, and as she...
James Carl Firsich
Dec 19, 2022
James Carl Firsich (81) passed away on December 19, 2022 in Wasco, California. James, who was better known as Jim, was born on September 18, 1941 in Batesville, Indiana. He lived in Wasco for over 20 years. He is survived by his four children, Debbie, Steven, Jason and Julie. He has twelve grandchildren; Andrew, Austin, Alyssa, Ciara, Brett, Sheldon,...
Marian Eileen Loewen
Dec 19, 2022
Marian Loewen was born April 11, 1934 in Bakersfield, California at Miss Friese's Maternity Hospital. She was the second daughter born to Arthur and Anna Schmidt. She attended Rosedale Elementary School and Bakersfield High School. She later attended Pacific Bible Institute, where she met her future husband, Donald Loewen. They married on July 2, 1954 and she began her...
