Maria C. Vasquez
Mar 28, 2026
Maria C. Vasquez was born in La Sara, Texas, on September 19, 1937. She went to be with our Heavenly Father on March 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Maria was a devoted and loving mother, a kind friend, and a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She had eight children, who were her greatest...
Wallace Owen Weishaar
Mar 27, 2026
Wallace Owen Weishaar Sr, 78, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, in Shafter, California. Born on August 11, 1947, to Hollis Justin and Virginia Lee Weishaar. Wallace, who was affectionately known as Wally, Wallaferd, Weisenheimer, etc. was a beacon of friendship and generosity throughout his life.Wally grew up attending Shafter SDA for his primary education and later graduated from...
Paul J. Shelton
Mar 26, 2026
Paul J. Shelton, age 75, passed away March 26, 2026, in his home in Bakersfield, CA. leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories with family and friends.
Paul was born on July 15, 1950 in Talladega, Alabama, to Corbin and Ceylon Shelton. He grew up alongside his siblings, Jesse, Barbra and another brother before his family eventually made...
Joaquin "Ray" Vargas
Mar 20, 2026
Joaquin “Ray” Castillo Vargas, 95, of Shafter, California passed away on March 20, 2026, with his granddaughter, Knicole by his side, while listening to Vicente Fernández “El Rey”.
Ray was born on September 11, 1930 in La Mesa, New Mexico to Joaquín Vargas and Maria Castillo.
Ray grew up in La Mesa and had a third grade education which he had to...
Sharon Kay Campbell
Mar 18, 2026
The family request that everyone in attendance please wear powder blue & white for the service.
Sharon Kay Campbell, known lovingly as a mom, sister, grandmom, and aunt. She was born on July 19, 1943, in Seminole County, Oklahoma, and passed away March 18, 2026, in Bakersfield, California, after a stroke took her earthly breath away leaving behind a life full...
Marilyn Sue Clark
Mar 17, 2026
Marilyn Sue Clark was born on June 7, 1944, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Jewel Hunter. She passed away surrounded by the love of her family and leaves behind a legacy of warmth, strength, resilience, and joy.
Marilyn was the oldest of three children and treasured her memories of growing up around Porterville, California, with her brother and sister. She...
Linda Lee Janzen
Mar 16, 2026
Linda Lee Janzen was born February 23, 1938, in Illinois and passed away on March 16, 2026, in Bakersfield, California. She was preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Beulah Lahti, her sister Sheri, and her husband Stephen Janzen.
She worked as a bookkeeper for her father’s business before moving to Wasco to teach Spanish at Wasco High. She eventually...
Gael Salto Fernandez
2026
Te fuiste, partiste al cielo. Cumpliste tu misión en la tierra: ayudaste al prójimo y al necesitado, siempre atento y pendiente de todos.¿Cómo olvidar tantas cosas bellas? Tu voz, tu sonrisa…
Hoy confiamos en que descansas en la presencia de Dios, y que tu luz sigue viva en cada recuerdo y en todo el amor que sembraste.
Señor, apiádate de él y...
Janet Stephenson
Mar 14, 2026
(Born August 21, 1946 — Passed March 14, 2026)
Janet Gail Grant came into this world on August 21, 1946, in Wasco, California, the daughter of Loran and Merle Grant. She grew up rooted in the Central Valley, that wide-open stretch of California that breeds people of quiet strength, hard work, and deep community ties. From her earliest days, Janet carried...
Alice M. Allard
Mar 5, 2026
Alice May Allard, 98, of Shafter, California, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, having lived a full and beautiful life. She was born on February 22, 1928, in Oilton, Oklahoma, and from her earliest days, Alice carried a quiet strength that would define everything she did.
Alice was, above all else, a devoted mother. She raised five children on her...
