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Elvesta Beth Burns
Jul 5, 2023
Elvesta Beth Jones (later to be known as Becky Burns), 84, of Shafter California, passed away on 07/05/2023, from Heart Failure/Dementia.
Becky was Born November 9th, 1938; in Mabank Texas. At the age of 2 her family moved out to California on horse and buggy.
She married at the young age of 17. Had two...
Manuel Rodriguez
Jul 5, 2023
Manuel Rodriguez,60, beloved son, and brother, went home to be with the Lord on July5, 2023.He was born in Wasco, California to Lupe Garcia Rodriguez and Henry Escalante Rodriguez, on January 20,1963.
Manuel is survived by his father, Henry Escalante Rodriguez, brother, Jacinto Henry Rodriguez, brother, Tim Rodriguez, and sister, Monica Lisa Rodriguez. He was preceded in...
Steve "Hoss" Rill
Jul 2, 2023
Steve "Hoss" Rill had the most infectious laugh and big smile. He was warm, inviting, and always made you feel you were part of his family. He was born in 1951 in Toledo, Ohio. His mother Margaret always told Steve to do what felt right and never compromise on what you want in life. At her death, he helped...
Kenneth Alvin Nicol
Jun 30, 2023
Kenneth Alvin Nicol at just 2 lbs. was born in Altadena, CA on February 16th, 1932, a twin whose brother was deceased, to Walter Elliott and Madaline Vanetta Nicol. The depression prompted the family to move to Shafter to begin share crop farming when he was just a year old. As a youngster he milked cows and fed the...
Alice Beth Eastland
Jun 29, 2023
Alice Beth Eastland, 82, of Lamont, California passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2023,
surrounded by her loved ones. Graveside funeral services for Alice will be held at 10:00 a.m. on
Friday, July 21st, at South Kern Cemetery District 15543 South Vineland Rd. Arvin, CA also
known as Arvin Cemetery.
Alice...
Jeannette M. Bulaga
Jun 29, 2023
Jeannette was born on July 1, 1938 in Chehalis, Washington to Henry and Leola Mock. She left this earth to meet Jesus on June 29, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Pete Bulaga; her daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Warren Richardson; and her parents.
Jeannette is survived by her daughter, Sandra...
Chuck Wright
Jun 28, 2023
Chuck Wright, 86, of Wasco, California, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2023. He was the loving husband of Janice Wright (Bray), and together they shared over 57 years of marriage.
Born October 11, 1936 in Bakersfield, California, he was the son of the late Lewis Zelgar and Gladys May Wright.
Chuck attended...
James A. Cole
Jun 26, 2023
James A Cole was born on Oct.22, 1946 in Waco,Texas to C. C. and Bertie Cole. James was
one of six children and always wanted a big family. He loved spending time with his family and
became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at a young age. He
...Rosetta Smith
Jun 24, 2023
Rosetta, our beloved mother and matriarch, was born on October 21, 1937 to Erma Kissine and George Gallardo. She passed away peacefully at home in Wasco on June 24th; surrounded by love from many of her children and grandchildren.
She spent most of her childhood in Oceanside but ultimately the family settled in Wasco, Ca. Rosetta was...

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