Pete John Rueda
Sep 8, 2018
Peter John Rueda was born in Wasco, California on March 1, 1962 to Frank and Gloria Rueda. Pete Passed away on September 8, 2018 in Bakersfield, California. During his time here Pete worked as a school bus driver and custodian for Shafter Elementary School. Pete loved sports, his favorite teams were the Rams (Football), Angels (Baseball), and Lakers (Basketball)....
Raymond Gonzales
Sep 5, 2018
Move over "Terminator," and make room for "The Educator." Raymond Gonzales has been accepted to "University of the Heavens," and can't wait to start work on another degree. Dr. Raymond Gonzales, "The Educator," enrolled in "University of the Heavens," September 5th, from his home in Oceanside, California. Ray spent the last month of his life feeding his soul with...
Gwendolyn Kay Salyards
Aug 31, 2018
Gwendolyn Kay Salyards was born May 4, 1952 in Risco, Missouri to Ellis and Alma Poe. Gwendolyn attended Wasco High and Bakersfield College and later received her Registered Nurse Degree. She worked at Beverly Manor and Glenwood Gardens. Some of her hobbies consisted of spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, playing video poker and traveling with friends. She will...
Francisco Lopez Mendez
Aug 28, 2018
Francisco Lopez Mendez was born in Mexico to Francisco Lopez Ascencio and Veronica Mendez Gamero. Although Francisco's life was short lived, he enjoyed his time with his family. He was a loving son and hard-working man. Francisco is survived by his parents, Francisco Lopez and Veronica Mendez; sister, Cinthya Lopez Mendez; brother, Yahir Lopez Mendez; grandparents, Rogelio Mendez Hernandez,...
Esther Z. Beltran
Aug 25, 2018
Esther was born to parents Fred and Margarita Ramirez on March 5, 1964 in Fresno, Ca. When Esther was six years old, she moved to Kern Country with her family. Esther graduated from Wasco Union High School. Shortly after graduating, she married Jose Luis Beltran. Together they raised 7 children. Esther was the life of the party. Her laughter...
Melvin Howard Stone
Aug 25, 2018
Melvin Howard Stone August 20, 1933 – August 25, 2018 Melvin, 85 Passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his wife Norma Ruth Royal, whom he married 7-20-1956, his daughter Rebecca, grandson Dustin, brother Darrel and parents Arthur and Martha. He is survived by his twin brother Marvin, son Mark, grand kids Tanda, Zane,...
Wiley Craig
Aug 23, 2018
Wiley was born in Enterprise, Oklahoma to Fredand Renah Craig. He graduated from Wasco HighSchool in 1953. He married Delois Graham in 1955.They shared their love and life together for the next 63 years. He worked for Belridge Oil and then Belridge Farms as a purchasing agent for 40 years. He served as a treasurer and deacon at First...
Helen Delois Newby
Aug 22, 2018
Helen Delois Newby was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma on April 16, 1928, to parents Arthur and Cassie (Maynard) Wesson. She married Jim Newby on February 12, 1966 in Las Vegas, NV. Helen loved to go antiquing or taking camping trips with the family. When she was able she enjoyed singing and dancing, and of course she always had a...
Joe John Streiff
Aug 20, 2018
Funeral service for Joe John Streiff, age 90 of Wasco, will be Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10am at St John's Church, Wasco, CA. Father Rod Craig will officiate. Burial will follow at Wasco Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 4-8pm at Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will...
Wanda Lee Stewart
Aug 18, 2018
Mom was born November 25, 1928 in Estelline, Texas to Ralph (Tim) and Aylene Moore, and passed away August 18, 2018 from Alzheimer's. She and her family moved to Torrance, CA at a young age where she attended the local schools and graduated from Torrance High School. She enjoyed playing softball, swimming, was an accomplished golfer, playing bridge, and...
Juan Carlos Evaro
Aug 17, 2018
Juan Carlos Evaro was born in Delano, CA on January 29, 1987 to parents Jack and Carmen Evaro. Juan was a loving person who enjoyed spending time with his daughter and family. Carlitos was a great son, father, brother, and friend to many. Carlitos embraced God's heavenly arms on August 17, 2018. His memory will live on in the...
Stanley B. Martin
Aug 15, 2018
Stanley B. Martin was born May 5, 1930 in Cecil Arkansas to Carroll and Myrtle Martin. Stanley served his country proudly in the navy during the Korean War. He met his wife Frieda and together they raised their children in Buttonwillow. Stanley was a Bus Driver and worked diligently as grounds keeper for Shafter High. He always took pride....
John David Cross
Aug 14, 2018
John David Cross was born on July 24, 1969 in Wasco, California to Butch and Janie Cross. John David passed away at his home in Bakersfield, California on August 14, 2018. He was 49 years old. John David is survived by his mother, Janie Cross; daughter, Kendall Cross Stimpfle and husband Chris Stimpfle; sisters, Rebecca Cross and Redonna Cross;...
Robert Franklin Jameson
Aug 13, 2018
Robert Franklin Jameson 1944-2018 Graveside service for Robert Franklin Jameson, age 74 of Glennville, will be Thursday August 23, 2018 at 9:30am at Wasco Memorial Park. Terry Ruddell will officiate. Reception will follow at Westside Family Fellowship Pavillion. He was born on Apr 06, 1944 in Bakersfield, CA. He passed away August 14, 2018 in Glennville, CA. He was...
