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Dortha Sue Nichols
Aug 21, 2021
Dortha (Dot) Sue Nichols October 3, 1935 – August 21, 2021 Dot Nichols was born in Ozark, Arkansas on October 3, 1935, to Vera and Jess Spillers. Dot Spent her youngest years in Ozark, Arkansas. When she was a teenager the family moved to Arvin, CA where she met Thurman (TJ) Nichols. Dot was introduced to TJ by his...
Ramon Moreno
Aug 18, 2021
Ramon Moreno was born in Indio, CA on February 28, 1956 to Demetrio and Lina Moreno. Ramon grew up in Shafter, CA. He graduated from Shafter High School in 1974 and obtained an AA degree in college. Ramon served in the Armed Forces (U.S. Army) from 1976 to 1979. Ramon was a lover of Christ Jesus and an avid...
Daniel Rodriguez
Aug 17, 2021
Daniel Rodriguez was born in Seagraves, Texas on June 28, 1961. He moved to California at 15 years old with his parents, brothers, and sisters. Daniel was a social person who enjoyed the company of friends and family. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboy fan with a great sense of humor. Daniel liked telling jokes and making memories with...
Ramona Louise Martinez
Aug 16, 2021
Ramona Louise Martinez was born in Los Angeles, California on June 17, 1954 to parents, Victor Martinez and Francisca Flores Martinez. She is the youngest of her parents 7 children, John, Victor, Catalina, Rose, Ramona, Frankie and Ramona L. Most of her family and friends called her "Mona". Mona was baptized and raised Catholic. She grew up on Mariposa...
Robert William Poznoff Jr
Aug 12, 2021
ROBERT WILLIAM POZNOFF, JR. FEBRUARY 25, 1961 – AUGUST 12, 2021 Robert William Poznoff Jr. of Shafter, Ca. passed away on Thursday August 12, 2021 surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Rob was born 02/25/1961 in Bakersfield, Ca. to Robert and Lavania Poznoff. Rob graduated from Shafter High School in 1979, he...
Kevin Bruce Hildebrand
Aug 10, 2021
Kevin Bruce Hildebrand was born on March 18, 1957, at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Lee and Verna Gene Hildebrand, and his beloved doggie, Gigi. Kevin is survived by his sisters, Twalla Carmona and Kimberly Hildebrand-Dingee (Derek), nieces, Xochitl Carmona-Ayon (Tony), Savannah Dingee, Madison Dingee, Avery Dingee,...
Melvin Earl Nikkel
Aug 6, 2021
Melvin Earl Nikkel went home to be with his Savior on Friday, August 6, 2021 in Bakersfield, California. He was born on November 24, 1928 in Bakersfield, California, the second of five children born to Cornelius R. and Matilda (Elrich) Nikkel. He grew up on the family farm off Rosedale Highway, attending Greeley School and Kern High School, later...
Vernon Ray Gibson
Aug 5, 2021
Vernon Ray Gibson of Wasco, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 5, 2021, at the age of 74. Vernon was born on March 17, 1947, to Ray and Elizabeth Gibson in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Elizabeth Gibson, brother George Gibson, brother Baby Gibson, brother-in-law Pete Reaves, and granddaughter...
Edward Vargas
Aug 3, 2021
Edward Vargas was born February 3, 1953 in Riverside, California to Manuel and Josie Vargas. He passed away on August 3rd, in Bakersfield, California with his wife Ida and daughter Stephanie at his side due to complications from Covid-19. After high school Edward enlisted in The US Marines Corps and proudly served his country. Edward loved telling stories of...
Lavina Mamie Holman
Jul 29, 2021
Lavina M. (Smith) Holman passed away on Thursday July 29, 2021, at home with her family by her side. Lavina was born in Bakersfield, Ca on July 2, 1941. She lived in Wasco, Ca until she met and married Jackie Howard Holman, and together they had 3 children. Lavina was a gifted crafter, spending countless hours sewing, canning, crocheting,...

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