Mary Jo Anderson
Jun 4, 2019
On Tuesday June 4th, 2019 Mary Jo Anderson, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and resident of Shafter, CA, passed away suddenly at her home. Born on July 18, 1951 in San Mateo, CA, Mary Jo married Allen Anderson in Reno, NV on June 10, 1972. After starting their family in Weed, CA, they moved to Camp Roberts, CA where...
Michael Arthur Wolf
May 31, 2019
Please Make a Donation to Michael's Favorite Charity: Shriner For Children Medical Center 909 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105
Brian Christopher Chairez
May 28, 2019
Brian graduated from Shafter High School. He loved playing basketball, going to the beach, and BBQ's with family and friends. Brian had a humble, loving personality, always helping people in need. He is survived by his loving parents Augustin and Nelia Chairez, sister; Dissary, brother; Augustin, Jr., aunts, uncle, nieces and nephews.
Betty Jean Grant
May 25, 2019
Betty Jean Grant, a longtime resident of Wasco, California passed away on May 25, 2019 at the age of 84. Betty was born in Rock Rapids, IA on January 1,1935 to Art and Agnes Stip. As a young girl she grew up in Bellflower and Artesia, CA. During her teens, she gave her life to the Lord and continued...
Omar Ruiz Del Valle
May 24, 2019
Omar Ruiz Del Valle passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2019 at St. John's Catholic Church with viewing services held Wednesday, May 30, 2019 at Peters Funeral Homes Chapel. He is survived by his Father Jose Ruiz, Children; Lisamarie Ruiz, Omar Ruiz, Gerardo Ruiz, Leo Ruiz and Jose Ruiz including...
Spencer Billy Stallings
May 20, 2019
Spencer Billy Stallings was born March 24,1923 to Eddie and Minnie Stallings. He was the seventh of eight children, growing up on a farm in Lenoir, NC. He served in the army in WWII as a German prisoner of war guard in Shafter, California, where he met and married Esther Grumbles, settling in Bakersfield. They were married for 65...
Rogelio Navarro
May 16, 2019
Rogelio Miranda Navarro. Born in Guanajuato Mexico on September 12 1946. Immigrated to the US at age 22. Raised a family with Guillermina Navarro who passed away in 2010. Rogelio leaves behind 6 adult children, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Dad will be missed and remembered by all. Rogelio Miranda Navarro nació el 12 de septiembre de 1946...
Mary Rosario Nuñez
May 12, 2019
Mary Rosario Nuñez was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico on July 31, 1964 to parents Jesus Hinojosa and Petra Flores. Mary was raised in Kern County her entire life and enjoyed her job as a waitress at local restaurants. Mary was a loving person who shared her honest sense of humor with family and friends. Mary loved visiting family in...
Ernesto Maldonado
May 7, 2019
Ernesto Luis "Ernie" Maldonado, 54, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2019. Ernesto was born on June 1, 1964, in Jalisco, Mexico to Teresa and Raul Maldonado. He was raised in Wasco, CA and attended Wasco High School. He worked as a machine operator for Frito Lay and Bolthouse Farms. He was a loving father...
Laura Isaac
May 3, 2019
Laura Louise Isaac passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 3, 2019 at the age of 88. Laura was born on March 8, 1931 in the small community of Dallas, Oregon. She was the 2nd of four children born into the family of Henry and Katherine Buhler. She is the first of the four children to...
Howard D Stene
May 3, 2019
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held for Howard D. Stene on Saturday, May18th, 2019 at 10am. at West Side Cemetery in Taft, CA. A Celebration Meal will follow at the Petroleum Club in Taft. Howard was born May 21st, 1942 in Ada, Minnesota to Melvyn and Florence Stene. He is survived by his brother Don Stene and wife...
Santiago - Gonzalez Valdez
May 1, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Santiago Gonzalez Valdez announces his passing on Wednesday May 1st, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Santiago will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia and his children, Mary Lou (Paul) Shaw, Eddie (Maria) Gonzalez, Araceli (David) Hurley, Santiago Jr. (Kristi) Gonzalez. Santiago will also be...
Viola Lillian Misenhimer
Apr 29, 2019
Viola Lillian Misenhimer passed away at home in Shafter on April 29, 2019 at the age of 95. She is survived by her beloved children Phyllis Sanders of Oklahoma, Lawanda Cramer of Bakersfield and William Misenhimer from Palm Springs, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and eleven great, great grandchildren. Viola was born in Lula, Oklahoma where she lived until...
Steve A. Rodriguez
Apr 26, 2019
Steve A. Rodriguez passed peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by his wife and children. He was the son of Shafter pioneer family, Juan (Big John) Rodriguez and Margarita Escalante, one of the founding families of "La Colonia" (Mexican Colony). Steve was a labor contractor and life-long farmer who was employed by Sill Properties for 30 years (1972-2002)...
J. George Cooper
Apr 21, 2019
Jesse "George" Cooper, age 89, passed away quietly with family at his side Sunday morning, April 21 2019. He was born on September 21, 1929 in Los Angeles, California to Jesse Floyd and Genevieve Irene (McDaniels) Cooper. The Cooper Family, including George and his brother Kenneth, moved from Los Angeles to settle in Shafter, California in the early 40's....
