Jul 25, 2021

SHARON MOZINGO THOMAS RUNYAN 6/16/43-7/25/21 Sharon Ann Runyan, was born June 16, 1943 and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 25, 2021 after a short illness. A Memorial Services will be held Friday, July 30 at 11:00 at Valley Baptist Church, 4800 Fruitvale Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308. Sharon was the 3rd child born...

Jul 25, 2021

Jul 24, 2021

Billy Ray Smothers, 92, passed away July 24, 2021, in Wasco, California. Billy was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on April 9, 1929, to Neva and Ralph Smothers. At age 5, he and his family relocated to Wasco where he proceeded to raise cane for the next 87 years. During World War II, at the age of 17, he thought...

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Jul 19, 2021

Maria Ludivina C. Gaona was born in Agualeguas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on June 3, 1950, to parents, Martin and Ludivina (Villarreal) Cadena. She married Lupe Salvador Gaona in Riverdale, California on November 11, 1972. Maria passed away in Bakersfield, California on July 19, 2021. She is survived by her children, Blanca and husband Albert Hernandez, Aime and husband Robert...

Jul 18, 2021

Nestor Sierra was born in Jalisco, Mexico on February 23, 1933 to parents, Trinidad and Teodora (Olivares) Sierra. He married Susie (Salazar) Sierra in San Diego, CA on January 11, 1979. Nestor died at his home in Arvin, CA, surrounded by his family, on July 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susie Sierra; their...

Jul 17, 2021

Reva Marie (Cox) Wilkinson was born in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Reva was a great person who shared her love with everyone. She loved and cared deeply for all her family. Reva passed away on July 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Reva is survived by her son, Bill Waid and his wife Kim (Philiips) Waid; brother, Rick Cox;...

Jul 16, 2021

Audrey Mae (Pope) Hooser was born November 24, 1933 to Edgar and Florence Pope in Bakersfield, CA. where she was raised at Camp 8 on Digorgio Farms. When she was 9 years old, her father passed away at age 57 and the family moved to Arvin, CA. Audrey graduated from Kern County High School, now Bakersfield High School, in...

Jul 16, 2021

America was born in Michoacan, Mexico on November 8, 1969 to parents Alberto Zamudio Salazar and Maria De La Luz Paniagua Magdaleno. America, affectionately known as "Meri" was a great mother, sister, and grandmother. She raised her kids along with her grandchildren on her own as a single mother and grandmother. She taught her kids about respect and to...

Jul 15, 2021

"Phyllis'" Nunez passed quietly accompanied by her children on July 15, 2021 at Carrington Assisted Living in Shafter, California. She was 90 years of age. Phyllis was born in Shafter, California on November 1, 1930 to Fructuoso Palomo and Carmen Castro. Phyllis was raised in Shafter where she attended local schools. After graduating from Shafter High School she met...

Jul 15, 2021

Rose Perez Houser was born September 18, 1932 in Guam, to Joaquin and Ana Perez. She went to our Heavenly Father, July 15, 2021 in Wasco, CA. Rose leaves behind, loving husband, John Houser of 56 years, 5 children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She loved her church, St....

Jul 14, 2021

Enriqueta J. Ruiz, 93, of Wasco entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 in Delano, CA. She was born January 5th, 1928 in Wasco, CA to Felipe Juarez and Maximiana Reyes. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joaquin O. Ruiz, son Marty Juarez, and daughter Dora Ruiz. She leaves to cherish one sister, Carmen...

Jul 12, 2021

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Jul 10, 2021

Maria Isabel Rodgriuez, 97, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her home, in Ogden Utah. She was born November 5, 1923 in Tabasco, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Enrique Medrano and Ramona Vera. In 1939, Maria married the love of her life Tomas Rodriguez. She was a homemaker, but in the 1950's she purchased a small grain mill. She...

Jul 9, 2021

Benjamin Lee Maddock June 27, 1934 – July 9, 2021 Ben Maddock was born on June 27, 1934 in Tulare, California. He grew up working on his family's citrus farm in Woodlake. He graduated from Woodlake High School in 1953. Ben joined the Marine Corps in 1956.He joined the United Farm Workers in 1969, where he organized and negotiated...

Jul 7, 2021

Leonila Casique, age 64, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021. She was born July 19, 1957 in El Paso, Texas to Antonio Zamora and Ausencion Mendoza. She married Alfredo Casique, who preceded her in death in 2016. Leonila loved sitting outside her porch and listening to oldies. She also enjoyed her morning and afternoon walks. She was a...

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Jun 25, 2021

Guadalupe Quiroz Chavez was born in Apatzingan, Mich. MX., on March 17, 1947, to parents Miguel and Adela (Ayala) Quiroz. She began working at a young age to help her family. Guadalupe married Ventura Chavez at St. Francis Church in Huron, California on November 14, 1979. She also worked as a cashier for a few years, but she and...