Evelyn Gladys Gilstrap
Aug 15, 2022
Evelyn Gilstrap was born Evelyn Rolin to Ben and Beckie Rolin 9/6/26 in Purcell, Oklahoma. She married the love of her life, Dallas Gilstrap in 1949. She was a homemaker and a loving mother to 3 children, Danny, Benny and Rebecca. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca and her grandkids, Josh, Dana, Danny, Shelly and Phylis and numerous...
Fermin Rodriguez
Aug 12, 2022
Fermin Rodriguez was born on October 9th, 1975 in Bakersfield California the youngest of 9 children to Herminia and Conrado Rodriguez, and passed away on August 12, 2022, at the age of 46. Fermin was raised in Arvin and later moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a few years where he learned the trades of construction, electrician, and air...
Allen Lee Warkentin
Aug 10, 2022
Allen Lee Warkentin (7/17/1932 to 8/10/2022) was born in Dalhart, Texas to Karl and Elisabeth Warkentin. The youngest of 5 siblings, his family moved during the dust bowl and relocated to Reedley, CA, where Allen grew up. He attended Immanuel High School, class of 1950, and then continued his studies at Pacific Bible Institute (now Fresno Pacific University) where...
Fidenzio Alonzo
Aug 9, 2022
Fidenzio J. Alonzo (Freddie) was born October 20, 1944, in Waco, Texas to parents Otilio Alonzo and Dominga Alonzo (Rodriguez). Freddie was a very outspoken and old-fashioned man who loved the outdoors, taking bike rides, gardening, and he truly took pleasure in eating good Filipino food. He enjoyed doing activities with his son like going out to the shooting...
Rafaela Tijerina
Aug 8, 2022
Rafaela Tijerina, 80, passed way on Monday, August 8, 2022 at home surrounded by her husband and children. Rafaela was a devoted mother and wife. She was married for 56 years. Her greatest joy were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always available for them and she loved to cook for them. She was so proud of...
Sandra Darlene Atkinson Smith
Aug 4, 2022
Sandra Darlene Smith, age 71, loving mother of two, and widow to the late Rev. David Smith, passed away in her sleep August 4th, 2022. Sandra was born in Bakersfield, CA to Tom and Christine Atkinson on Sept. 4th, 1950, and grew up in Wasco CA. After graduating high school she attended Pasadena College where she met her husband...
Sean Caudillo, Jr.
Aug 4, 2022
Ascencion "Guero" Caudillo, a 57-year-old lifetime resident of Shafter passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He passed peacefully surrounded by his children and the love of his life, his wife Eliza. Guero was born to his beloved mother Frances Gutierrez. There is a saying "A mother is her son's first true love". Frances most definitely was his first...
Carl Damon Shugart
Aug 2, 2022
Carl Damon Shugart was born in Bakersfield, California on September 13, 1972 and was raised in Wasco . Carl was known by many as Damon, Big Shug and Dangerous Dam.Damon was a Philadelphia Eagles fan who supported his team faithfully. He loved fishing , cooking listening to music and playing Domino's with his loved ones. He had a great...
Rafael Villegas , Jr.
Aug 1, 2022
Rafael Villegas April 6, 1950 – August 1, 2022 Rafael Villegas Jr. was born in Raymondville, Texas on April 6, 1950. Rafael was a great father and wonderful grandfather. He was a devoted Catholic who watched his favorite masses from his parish in Zacatecas. Rafael was a hard worker and provider for his family. He had worked with Jackson...
Antonio Arellano Santoyo
Jul 25, 2022
Antonio Arellano Santoyo was born in Tlahualilo, Durango, México on August 6, 1939, to Ceferino Arellano and Estefana Santoyo. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Gelacia Alvarado; seven children, Maricruz Santos, Marina Ceja, Lida Castillo, Marissa Medina, Saul Arellano, Vanessa Rodriguez and Oney Arellano; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. As a young boy, Antonio worked as a day...
Ray Cotter, Jr.
Jul 21, 2022
Ray C Cotter, Jr. was born on Tuesday, January 1, 1929 in Viola, AR. He was the first child of Ray C Cotter, Sr. and Filey Mable Cotter (Shirley). He died Thursday, July 21st, at Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield, CA. after several years of declining health. He was 93. Ray has been a resident of Wasco since...
