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,...
Sharon Ann Runyan
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...
Billy Ray Smothers
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...
Maria Ludivina C. Gaona
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...
Nestor Olivares Sierra
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...
Reva Marie Wilkinson
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;...
Audrey Hooser
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...
America Zamudio De Lopez
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...
Phyllis Nunez
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...
