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Miles Thomas

Miles Thomas

Aug 15, 2020

Miles Henry Thomas was born in Bakersfield on July 17, 1924 to Henry E. Thomas and Mildred Stauffer Thomas, and passed away August 15, 2020 at the age of 96. Other than the time he was in the Army in WWII serving at Iwo Jima, he spent his life farming with his brother, Wesley, in the Weedpatch and Vineland...

Julia Rodriguez

Julia Rodriguez

Aug 13, 2020

Julia was born in Santa Maria, Texas on September 7, 1930. Julia was a loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and great- great grandmother. Many described Julia as a selfless person with a heart of gold. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and caring for her grandchildren. Julia enjoyed some time at the casinos, where she played...

Uriel Lopez

Uriel Lopez

Aug 12, 2020

Uriel entered God's heavenly cradle on August 12, 2020 in Delano, Ca. Eagerly awaiting his arrival were his parents Jose Lopez and Aurelia Sandoval. Although Uriel was unable to go home with his parents and family; he is unconditionally loved and his brief memory will live on in their hearts. Uriel is survived by his parents Aurelia Sandoval and...

Maria Dolores Vera

Maria Dolores Vera

Aug 9, 2020

Maria Dolores Vera was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on September 4, 1929. She entered her eternal life at 90 years old on August 9, 2020 in Bakersfield, Ca. Maria was a strong-willed woman who was devoted to her faith and family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially when they took trips to the casinos. Maria loved life...

Johnette Kay Long

Johnette Kay Long

Aug 6, 2020

Johnette Kay Long known to all as Kay or Sis. Kay was born on September 1, 1942 in Emporia, Kansas, to Robert and Grace Alice Cottenmyre. She was one of 9 children: Robert "Bobby" E. Cottenmyre, Harold "Tony" L. Cottenmyre, Michael Cottenmyre, Linda S. Shirley, Billie E. Cottenmyre, Catherine A. Flood, Deborah J. Jameson and John M. Cottenmyre. Kay...

Jovita Melgoza De Vega

Jovita Melgoza De Vega

Aug 3, 2020

Jovita nació en Michoacán, México, de padres Epifanio Melgoza y María Magdaleno Enríquez. Jovita era una mujer dedicada a su fe y a sus hijos. Su familia era su prioridad. A Jovita le encantaba cocinar para su familia. Su comida favorita que le encantaba hacer eran tamales. Jovita se enorgullecía de cuidar su jardín. Pasó muchas horas y días...

Art J. Penner

Art J. Penner

Aug 1, 2020

Arthur James Penner was born on March 16, 1925 in Shafter, California, to John C. and Susan Thiessen Penner. He was the fifth of six children in the family. The family had moved from Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada just over a year prior to his birth. Art attended both Wasco and Shafter High Schools, graduating from Shafter High School in...

Travis Weston Unruh

Travis Weston Unruh

Jul 31, 2020

Travis Weston Unruh was born on October 22, 1989 in Bakersfield, California to Timothy Warren and LaVonne Beth (Janzen) Unruh. He was received in heaven on July 31, 2020 by his Lord and Savior. He was the second child in a family of two children. Travis accepted Jesus as his Savior at an early age. He attended North Kern...

Caudie F Brown

Caudie F Brown

Jul 29, 2020

Caudie F. Brown, age 82, of Shafter, California passed away on Tuesday, July 29,2020. She is now resting with her husband, Bill and her son, Richard. Caudie's faith was strong and no doubt, she is enjoying the company of so many that have gone before. Caudie was born February 8, 1938 in Oklahoma. She raised her four children in...

Doyce L. Coffman

Doyce L. Coffman

Jul 28, 2020

Doyce L. Coffman passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Shafter, CA. He was born on November 12, 1934 in Montgomery County Arkansas to Arthur and Katie Coffman. He was the youngest of 6 children, if only slightly younger than his twin sister. His family moved to California in 1947 and he graduated from...

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