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Helen Marie Duvall
Apr 20, 2023
Marie passed away comfortably after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Stringtown, Oklahoma and grew up in the Shafter/Wasco area. She was married to her late husband, Jim Duvall, for 63 years and they had 2 Daughters, Sandra Cope and Cindy Duvall- Shiftlett (deceased).
Growing up, Marie worked for Edison School District as...
Karen Lee Williamson
Apr 14, 2023
Karen Lee Williamson was born on February 25, 1956 in Bakersfield, California to parents Ford Lovell and Lois (Tarver) Lovell. Karen was raised in Shafter and was a proud General, graduating from Shafter High School in 1974. Shortly after graduating, Karen received a degree from Bakersfield College. After many years of working as a cashier, she found her true...
Cheryl Faye Payne Ware
Apr 14, 2023
Cheryl was born at Miss Freise's Maternity Hospital in Bakersfield, California, and spent her younger years in Shafter. She passed away peacefully in Pismo Beach, California, into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.
Cheryl was a devoted and loving wife to Tom and extremely proud of her entire family, which includes her two sons, Mike...
Gwendolynne Marie Reimer
Apr 12, 2023
Gwendolynne Marie Reimer was an only-child born August 22nd, 1927, to Rheba and Christian Ummel on the plains of Kansas, and went to be with her Lord and Savior April 12, 2023, in Bakersfield, California.
After a brief childhood on the farm, the family moved to Los Angeles during the dust bowl, and then to Shafter, California....
Jose Antonio Mendoza Torres
Apr 9, 2023
Junior is survived by his parents, Nancy Torres & Jose Antonio Mendoza; brothers, Jose Enrique Mendoza (Myra Morales), Marco Antonio Mendoza Torres, Eduardo Mendoza Torres, David Mendoza Torres; niece, Belinda Mendoza; Grandparents, Olga Rivera, Gonzalo Torres, Elpida Guzman Vargas, Robert Mendoza; uncle, Roberto Mendoza. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved family.
Jesus Manuel Chacon
Apr 7, 2023
Jesus Manuel Chacon is survived by his daughters; Nancy Chacon, Silvia Martinez; sons, Felix Chacon, Arnoldo Murillo; brothers, Manuel Chacon, Santiago Chacon; sisters, Ramona Chacon, Rosa Emma Chacon, Alicia Chacon, Socorro Chacon, Rita Chacon, Maria Felix Chacon; 15 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchldren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margarita Chacon and daughter, Julia Gonzalez.
Manuel Sanchez
Apr 5, 2023
Manuel Sanchez is survived by his wife Teresa Vasquez De Sanchez; son, Manuel De Jesus Sanchez; daughter, Fatima Sanchez; brothers, Daniel Sanchez, Reginaldo Sanchez, Mario Sanchez, Porfirio Sanchez; sisters, Esperanza Sanchez, Salud Sanchez, Caritina Sanchez. Grandchildren, Audree, Aidan, Mila, Olive, & Harlow.
John Hays
Apr 1, 2023
John Hays, kind and gentle father and friend, left to be with his wife Shirley on April 1, 2023, and is now rejoicing with our lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. John was a faithful servant and shared the saving grace of Christ with everyone he met. We...
Rosalba Gaona Gil
Mar 30, 2023
Rosalba Gaona Gil 72, of Wasco California passed away early morning at Memorial Hospital on March 30, 2023, next to her loving husband Ramon Gil. Rosie or Rosy, as many of her loving friends and family knew her by, was born October 29, 1950 in Fresno California, to Maria Aguilar Gaona and Venustiano Gaona Cortez.
She was...
Frances Pauline Early
Mar 29, 2023
Frances Early was born April 2, 1943 in Corvallis, Oregon, to parents, Joe and Ola Shaffer. She married Jack Early Sr. and the couple were blessed with 3 children, Jack Jr., Leroy and Lavonda. Jack Sr. passed away in 2008 and Jack Jr. passed in 2022. Frances is survived by her children; Leroy Early of Bakersfield, and Lavonda and...
Hortencia Llanas Garza
Mar 29, 2023
Hortencia was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to parents, Epifania (Bentancourt) and Francisco Llanas. At a young age Hortencia, along with her parents and sisters, moved to San Juan, Texas where she met Manuel Garza. They eventually married and lived in Texas for a few years before they migrated to Kern County and settled in McFarland. Hortencia was...
Jacqueline Guadalupe Beaver
Mar 29, 2023
On March 29, 2023, Jackie Beaver, beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully at the age of 70, in her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Jackie was born in Delano, CA to her parents, Joaquin & Lupe Aguerria. She was the oldest daughter and the second child of eleven children. Jackie grew up in Wasco,...

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