Fred L. Starrh
Apr 16, 2019
Today we mourn the loss of a great man, Fred Starrh, patron of the arts, sciences, and his church, lover of his family and community, local farmer, and an approachable, larger-than-life friend to many people across the nation. Fred slipped peacefully from this world on the evening of April 16th, 2019 at the age of 89, at home while...
Roland Johnson
Apr 16, 2019
Roland Van Johnson was a loving father, son and brother who was tragically taken from his family on April 16, 2019. Roland Van Johnson was born on February 25, 1993 in Bakersfield, California to Roland Johnson and Sylvia Martinez. Roland grew up in Arvin, California and attended Sierra Vista Elementary then Haven Drive Middle School and graduated from Arvin...
Florentina G. Flores
Apr 16, 2019
Florentina was born in Texas to parents Andres Garcia and Bertha Hernandez. She spent most of her youth in Alice, Texas before moving and settling in Wasco, Ca. Known to everyone as Flora, she was a loving, caring mother and grandmother. Flora loved everyone unconditionally and was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. Flora...
Mario Montoya Montoya
Apr 13, 2019
Mario Montoya Montoya was born on October 21 in San Jose, Sinaloa, Mexico. He was born to loving parents Jesus Montoya and Hospicia Montoya. At a young age, Mario understood the value of hard work and dedication. He worked alongside his father in the family business. Mario met his wife Stella and had three children together. He worked as...
Thurman Junior Bruce
Apr 13, 2019
Thurman Junior Bruce, 78, of Bakersfield, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Thurman was born May 26, 1940, in Quinton, OK to the late Thurman Bruce of Arkansas and Opal (Harris) Bruce of Oklahoma. He joined the Teamsters April 21,1971 while working at Niagara Chemical Co. He started working at United Parcel Service Nov.15,...
Maria Moreno
Apr 12, 2019
Maria Perez (Moreno) was born on May 13, 1936 to Baltazar Perez Castro and Angela Zavala Lara. She was born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico. Maria married the love of her life Salvador Moreno and together they raised eight wonderful children. She was a home maker who enjoyed sewing. Maria loved to dance and listen to music, her favorite...
Rita A. Portwood
Apr 9, 2019
Rita A. Portwood was born on Dec. 13, 1932 in Stigler, Oklahoma and passed away peacefully at her home in Wasco, Ca on April 9, 2019 after a short illness. She was 86 yrs. old and had been in the capable hands of in – home caregivers, as well as Hospice. Rita is survived by her loving husband of...
Joaquin Tapia Morales
Apr 7, 2019
Joaquin Tapia Morales was born in Santiago Maravatio, Guanajuato, Mexico on December 9, 1941 to Maria Morales and Eutiquio Tapia. Joaquin was married to Maria Sirenia Hurtado and together they raised five beautiful children in California. He was a very hard working man who found work as a farm laborer harvesting grapes, peaches and any other crops in the...
David Anderson
Apr 6, 2019
Surrounded by family, David Anderson died at the Hoffmann Hospice House on Saturday, April 6 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 89. Dave is survived by his wife Mary (Bebe); his twin sister Virginia (Sis); his children Kathleen and her husband Robert, Michael and his wife Carole, Jennifer and her husband Mike; his grandchildren Leslie, Joe, Nathan, Krissy,...
Refugio Sanchez Davalos
Apr 6, 2019
Refugio was born on June 13, 1952 in Jalisco, Mexico. He was born to parents Jesus Sanchez and Elvira Davalos. Refuge was a hardworking man who worked two jobs most of his life. On His free time, he enjoyed Playing Poker. I loved everyone and was never able to tell someone "No" for favours. Refugio was 66 years old...
Luis Adrian Hurtado-Sedano
Apr 4, 2019
Luis A. Hurtado Sedano was born in Jalisco, Mexico to parents Luis Hurtado and Maria Sedano. He was the eldest of three children. Luis was a hard worker who enjoyed life and his family. He loved his family and cherished time with each of them at family gatherings. Luis is survived by his mother, Maria Guadalupe Sedano; sister, Cynthia...
Ione R. Lollar
Apr 1, 2019
The earthly journey of Ione R. Jensen Lollar came to an unexpected end on April 1, 2019. Living with the lifelong motto of "Life's a Journey," what a journey she had! Ione was born in Curtis, Nebraska on June 15, 1936 to loving parents Clarence "Butch" and Ebba Jensen. At age three, the family moved to California, where Ione...
Rebecca Rekosh
Mar 30, 2019
Becky was born to Vann & Lula Mae Hopper in Irondale, Alabama and was the youngest of 7 children, who have preceded her in death. She died in Bakersfield, Ca with her family and loving caregivers at Joyful Living Care Home by her side at the age of 92. Becky worked for the U.S. Government in Civil Services as...
Teresa Ann Wolfe
Mar 27, 2019
Teresa was born July 20, 1969, in Bakersfield, CA . She passed away March 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA with her family by her side after a long battle with Pulmonary Hypertension. Teresa is survived by her loving son, Philip Wolfe and his fiancé Sarah; parents, Robert and Dianne Stewart; brother and wife, Bobby and Krystal Stewart; niece,...
Jennie Rocha
Mar 26, 2019
Jennie Lira Rocha was born on June 15, 1941 in Brawley, California. She moved to Wasco in 1966 and was quickly captivated by its small-town charm. Jennie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great- grandmother, and great - great grandmother. Jennie made each of her children feel like her favorite. She was a strong woman...
Larry Gene Bynum
Mar 25, 2019
Larry Gene Bynum SR. was born May, 12 1954. With wife Cindy Bynum and his children by his side, Larry passed away March 25, 2019. Services will be held Friday march 29, 2019 At 11 o'clock Am located at the Ford Theater In Shafter CA.
