Dudley Lee Bagby
Jul 12, 2025
Dudley Lee Bagby—our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2025.
Born on October 12, 1936, in Yuma, Arizona, Dudley was the youngest of four children to Luther Earnest Bagby and Florence Elise Bagby. In 1940, the family relocated to Shafter, California, where Dudley spent his childhood, completed his...
Eula Irene Skeels
Jul 7, 2025
Eula Irene (Brown) Skeels
August 15, 1932 - July 7, 2025
Irene was born to Willis V. and Betty Francis Brown in Pond, California. She passed away at her home surrounded by family. In her early years she spent time in northern and southern California before the family, including her sister Faye, settled in Wasco....
Michael Shankle
Jun 30, 2025
Michael "Mike" Wayne Shankle, 75, of Wasco, CA passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025 surrounded by loving family. Mike was born on August 4, 1949 in Bakersfield, CA, the son of Boyd Leon Shankle Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Shankle (Sherrill). Growing up, he lived in McFarland and Delano, and attended McFarland High School. Mike worked as a Purchasing...
Marissa Ramirez Tellez
Jun 29, 2025
Tribute Slides Video
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend Marissa, who left this world far too soon at the age of 34. Marissa was a proud resident of Wasco, California. She brought light, laughter, and a fierce sense of loyalty to everyone...
Luciano Martin Franco
Jun 28, 2025
Luciano Martin Franco Junior left this world to meet Jesus on June 28, 2025 at the age of 81. He was so many things to so many people. He was a loving son, a baby brother, a husband of 18 years, a lenient father, a thoughtful Uncle, a caring father-in-law, a giving grandfather, and an attentive friend to many....
Easter Mae Smothers
Jun 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Easter Smothers
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Easter Smothers, who departed this life June 25, 2025 at the age of 97.
Born Easter Culver in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on Easter Sunday April 8th 1928, she was born into a family who came from...
Richard Clasen
Jun 23, 2025
Richard Allen Clasen, 73, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Bakersfield, CA. Born on September 19, 1951, Richard dedicated much of his life to his passions and his family.
Richard graduated from North High School and embarked on a diverse career journey, initially working at a title company before spending 25 years as a farmer and...
Rolando Solis Rodriguez
Jun 20, 2025
Rolando Solis Rodriguez was born on July 19, 1980 in Guanajuato, Mexico. Rolando passed away on June 20, 2025 in Bakersfield, California. He is survived by his parents Juan Solis Bonilla and Juana Rodriguez Serrano. Rolando is survived by his siblings, Jose Luis Solis, Amelia Solis and Ana Isabel Solis.
Rolando was loved and will be greatly...
Sally M. Ramona Vera
Jun 18, 2025
Slideshow Tribute Video
Sally Maria Ramona Vera, age 67, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in Wasco, California. She was born on June 9, 1958, in Roma, Texas, to parents Eliborio and Juana Vera. Sally was a devoted Christian, a published poet, and a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend to those who knew her. She...
Owen Thomas Chappell
Jun 18, 2025
Mr. Owen Thomas Chappell passed away on June 18, 2025, in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 80. Born on May 13, 1945, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Owen lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a deep appreciation for both people and the natural world.
Owen graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1963. Shortly thereafter, he...
Maria Ismael Lopez
Jun 17, 2025
Maria Ismael Lopez was born in Mexicali, Baja California on February 24, 1955. Maria entered the heavenly gates on June 17, 2025 in Los Angeles.
Maria is survived by her daughters; Mariana Ledesma Lopez, Joana Ledesma Lopez, Maria Guadalupe Ledesma Lopez, Teresa De Jesus Ledesma Lopez; sons, Manuel Ledesma Lopez, Jose Nicolas Ledesma Lopez; 13 grandchildren and...
Ida Mae Absher
Jun 17, 2025
Ida Mae Absher passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 17, 2025. Just months earlier, she had joyfully celebrated her 94th birthday with her children and grandchildren.
Born Ida Mae Smith on March 21, 1931, in Alma, Arkansas, to LaFayette and Ola Mae (McClatchy) Smith, she was the fifth of six children....
Aurora Castro De Mora
Jun 15, 2025
SALMOS 23
El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta;
en verdes pastos me hace descansar. Junto a tranquilas aguas me conduce;
me infunde nuevas fuerzas. Me guÃa por sendas de justicia haciendo honor a su nombre.
Aun si...
