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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...
Richard Stephen Davis
Dec 18, 2022
Richard Stephen Davis, commonly known as Rick, was born on October 28, 1959, in Seattle, Washington, and entered eternal peace in Heaven on December 18, 2022, in Bakersfield, California.
Rick was born the son of Richard W. Davis and Royce M. Hewitt. Rick was a widower to his beloved wife, Kelly Kay Davis. Rick is survived by...
Steven Lynn Hosman
Dec 16, 2022
Steven Lynn Hosman was born on July 12, 1957 in Wasco, CA to parents Earl and Patricia Hosman. He attended school in Wasco, CA where he was active in FFA and Rodeo. He met the love of his life Becky at National Market and they were married on March 31, 1979 and spent 43 beautiful years together. He was...
Marie Krause
Dec 10, 2022
Marie E. Krause (Swan) was born November 14, 1927 and passed away December 10, 2022, after a long and full life. She was a woman of many passions, but the greatest of these was creating art. She designed and made stained glass Tiffany-style lamps, doors, windows, and many stepping stones. At the United Methodist Church in Wasco, she taught...
Jerry Dale Fowler
Dec 10, 2022
Jerry Dale Fowler went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. Jerry was known by his kind and gentle nature, love and dedication to God, and his overwhelming love of his family. He married the love of his life, Shirley Fowler, at age 21 and they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary...
Mary Smith
Dec 9, 2022
Mary was born in Wasco, CA to John & Rosa Miller. Her siblings were Henry, Joe X and Rosie. She was a first-generation American as John & Rosa were Swiss immigrants. Mary grew up on a farm and loved the outdoors, animals, and gardening. She attended St. John's Catholic school, Wasco High School, Bakersfield College, and Fresno State where...

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