Mary Rose Key
Jun 15, 2023
On the morning of June 15, 2023, Mary Rose Key, our beloved Mother and Grandmother, age 84, passed peacefully at home with her family at her bedside. She was born to Louis Jefferson & Della Hestel Lampkin on February 21, 1939, in Pampa, Texas.
She lived part of her life in Texas, but Bakersfield was home. She...
Vivian E. Handel Baze-Merz
Jun 15, 2023
Vivian E. Handel Baze-Merz was born April 18, 1933 to Eugene Johannes Handel and Orina Mettler Handel in Menno, South Dakota. She was the second of 4 children. A rural family farm setting provided her earliest and happy home memories.
Playmates were most often cousins that lived on neighboring farms. German was the primary language spoken in...
Joyce Wonema Ryker
Jun 13, 2023
Joyce was born on October 15, 1935, in Pocasset Oklahoma. She was
the third child born to General Dewey Amos and Monte Amos. Her older
siblings were Darlene and Doyle. Tragedy struck early in Joyce's life, as
her father died when she was just two years old. This left the family in
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Marsola Louise Graves
Jun 13, 2023
Marcie Graves of Los Osos, CA was born in Quinton, OK on November 2, 1933, to Toy and Vivian Satterfield. She passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 to be reunited in Heaven with the love of her life, Jack Graves. They were married for 70 wonderful years.
Her presence is dearly missed by her children Bruce...
Lucio Medrano Lopez
Jun 11, 2023
Lucio M. Lopez from Shafter, CA, passed away, Sunday June 11, 2023, at the age of 94. He was born in 1929 and lived most of his life in Shafter.
Lucio, a loving husband, father, grandfather, & great-grandfather is survived by his wife Lydia, sons; Danny Sr., Bernard, Ernie, stepson; Floyd, daughters; Priscilla, Patricia, Rosalee, Janett, stepdaughters;...
Barbara Jean Lucas
Jun 10, 2023
Barbara Lucas, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and friend to many of her co-workers and members of many communities passed peacefully on June 10, 2023, after a beautiful life longed lived. Barbara was born on October 24, 1933, to Jeptha Ivan Stone and Rowena Matthews Stone in Turlock, CA. After living in Marysville for a short time, the family...
Faye Anne Fulwyler
Jun 7, 2023
Faye's Faithful Legacy
Faye Anne Fulwyler, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family and faith. Born on December 10, 1933, she grew up alongside her brother, Lloyd, and later moved to Bakersfield during her high school years.
Faye...
Raymon Allen Reaves , Jr.
Jun 4, 2023
Raymon Allen Reaves Jr. was born in Bakersfield on December 2, 1961. He was affectionately known as Allen by everyone who knew him. Allen loved life and had a passion for adventure. He sought thrill in everything he did and everywhere he went. Allen was an avid golfer, fisherman, camper, outdoorsman. He was a patient man with a big...
Julia R. Villalpando
Jun 3, 2023
Our Beloved mother, Julia R. Villalpando passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saurday, June 3, 2023. She was a long time resident of Wasco. Julia was the last surviving daughter of Regino and Maria Ramirez. Julia was born in Wasco on April 12, 1930 and grew up on 16th street, where she would eventually meet her late husband,...
Winnie Joy Royal
Jun 2, 2023
Winnie Joy Royal (Jan 13, 1940, - Jun 2, 2023) A loving Sister and Aunt to
many, she is survived by her brother Carlos Royal and her sister-in-law
Donna Royal plus many nieces and nephews. Born in Carter County,
Oklahoma, she moved along with her family to Arvin, California, in 1946.
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Ruben Molina
Jun 1, 2023
Ruben Molina was born on June 16, 1956 to Mary and Richard Molina in Wasco, CA, he was the youngest of 4 children. Ruben unexpectedly passed away in Bakersfield, CA and went to his Eternal Home on June 1, 2023. He is preceded in death by his Mom Mary Molina, Sister Stella Alegria, best friends Robert Espinoza and Steven...
Loreta Hokit
Jun 1, 2023
Loreta Hokit, 86, of Wasco was born in Oklahoma on September 2nd, 1936 to James and Ada Hutson. Surrounded by her loved ones, Loreta passed away peacefully in her Wasco home on June 1, 2023.
During her childhood, Loreta and her family moved to Wasco, CA, where she met the love of her life, Joe Hokit and...
Sherri Morales
May 26, 2023
Sherri L. Morales-Cole
January 25,1955- May 27, 2023
Sherri left us way earlier than expected. She was only 68 years old. She was in the hospital for 1 week and her big old heart gave out on her. Sherri was a wonderful person that always wanted to help out and always had a smile on...
Donald Ray Britt
May 24, 2023
Donald Ray Britt (aka Skippy) was born on November 8, 1947 in Tupelo, Arkansas to Tressie and John Britt. Don moved to California in his youth and met his lifelong partner, Faye Eubanks. Don and Faye had a whirlwind courtship and were happily married for 52 years. Don prided himself on his occupation; He was a truck driver for...
