Roy "Butch" Cross
Jun 1, 2018
Butch Cross was born November 27, 1947 in Wasco, CA., and graduated from Wasco High in 1966. He was a tractor and equipment salesman who spent his career working for: Pioneer Equipment Co., Kern County Tractor and West Kern Machinery. Butch is survived by his wife of 52 years, the love of his life, Janie Cross; his children, Rebecca...
Natalie Nicole Perigo
May 24, 2018
Natalie Nicole Perigo was born on October 28th 1989 in Bakersfield California and was placed by God into the loving arms of Bobby and Linda Perigo. She passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on May 24th 2018. She attended Shafter Schools, the Shafter Free Will Baptist Church and Graduated in 2007 from Liberty High School....
Angel R. Alcala
May 23, 2018
Angel Rodriguez Alcala was born in East Los Angeles, California on Sunday, October 2, 1927 to the parents of Aurelio Alcala and Carmen (Rodriguez) Alcala. At six years old, Angel's family moved to Shafter, where he attended local schools. As a teenager Angel attended Wasco High School. In 1950 he was called to service and proudly served our Country...
Amelia Vela
May 18, 2018
Amelia Amador Vela was born in Tempe, Arizona on October1 7, 1950 to parents Audon Amador and Amelia (Vega) Amador. Amelia and her parents moved to California when Amelia was still an infant. Amelia or Molly as many called her, met the love of her life, Alfredo Vela. They were married soon after meeting and had been inseparable since...
Paul David Dargatz
May 15, 2018
Paul was born in Bakersfield, Ca to Herman W. and Doris Dargatz. He was raised in Buttonwillow, Ca along with his four siblings. He passed away on May 15, 2018. Through the years he was employed in the oilfield as a heavy equipment mechanic, but his most loved job was that of a hunting guide on Santa Cruz Island....
Omar Borja
May 9, 2018
Omar Borja, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Omar is survived by his mother Celia Borja; his children Veronica Gregory, Omar Borja Jr, and Oscar Borja; his grandchildren Damain Gregory, Natalà Gregory, Kylie Gregory and Oscar Borja Jr.;his brothers Jesus, Francisco, and Gabino; his sisters Lourdes, Luz, Celia, Leticia; and countless family members. He is preceded...
Larry James Mchenry
May 8, 2018
Larry James McHenry a resident of Bakersfield, CA, retired businessman and US Marine; went to be with the Lord Tuesday May 8th at 9:40 pm after a 10 year struggle with cancer at the age of 73. Larry is survived by his sister and brother; Betty McKenzie and David McHenry, wife; Sharon McHenry, children; Cinda Garza, Kim McHenry and...
Christine R. Atkinson
May 5, 2018
Graveside Service for Christine R Atkinson, age 96 of Bakersfield, will be 1pm, Friday, May 11, 2018, at Wasco Memorial Park, with a Memorial Service following at 4pm at Bakersfield First Church of the Nazarene. Brett Smith will officiate. Christine passed away on Saturday, May 05, 2018 at her residence, in Bakersfield. She was born on Aug 31, 1921...
Leanord (Pop) Edmond Gibson
Apr 29, 2018
Leanord Edmond Gibson, (Pops) 83, longtime resident of Arvin, passed away April 29, 2018. Leanord was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma to Louie & Mary Agee Gibson on December 11,1934. He moved to Arvin as a small child and remained in the area until his death. He attended grade school in Arvin and graduated from Arvin High. Leanord worked...
Mary Agnes Martin
Apr 27, 2018
Graveside service for Mary Agnes Martin, age 91 of Wasco, will be Friday, May 18, 2018 at 1pm at Wasco Memorial Park. Miguel Salazar will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 4pm to 8pm at Peters Funeral Homes in Wasco. Mary passed away on Friday, Apr 27, 2018 at her Residence. She was...
Max Wade Bell
Apr 26, 2018
Max passed away on Thursday, Apr 26, 2018 at Hoffman Hospice Home in Bakersfield. He was born on Oct 10, 1931 in San Bernardino, CA to Douglas and Minnie Bell. He was an active attendee at Westside Family Fellowship in Wasco. Max farmed in Kern County for 60 years. Max is survived by his loving wife, Letha, Children Dennis...
Ivan Eugene Denney
Apr 26, 2018
Ivan Eugene Denney was born August 24, 1944 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to parents, George and Ollie Denney. At a young age he left school and started working on the farm with his brothers. Ivan married the love of his life, Frances (Ebling) Denney in Las Vegas on January 7, 1966; the couple were blessed with one son and four...
Ina Mae Smith
Apr 24, 2018
Ina Mae Smith, 76, of Shafter passed away in Bakersfield on Tuesday, April 24th. Smith leaves behind her husband of 57 years A.D. Smith of Shafter, son Ruben Clingan and wife Debbie of Idaho; daughter Diane Givens and husband Tony of Bakersfield; Granddaughters Rebecca Miller (Roy), Candie Springer (Steve), Amber Tracy (Carl Robinson), Heather Eldredge (Justin), Grandson Chad Givens...
Eduardo Salinas
Apr 24, 2018
Eduardo Salinas was born in Wasco, CA on December 4, 1967 to parents Pastors Porfirio and Consuelo Salinas. Eduardo grew up in Wasco and attended local schools. Eduardo loved life and enjoyed making every one laugh. He had the best sense of humor and caring heart. Eduardo frequently stopped to help those in need everywhere he went. Eduardo entered...
Candis Breanne Beckemeyer
Apr 22, 2018
Candis Breanne Beckemeyer was born April 24, 2002 in Bakersfield, California. She was raised by her mother, Shanda Beckemeyer and her Nana, Janis Beckemeyer. Candis was raised her entire life in Shafter and attended Kindergarten through 8th Grade at Maple Elementary School; she was a sophmore at Shafter High. Candis attended Shafter Christian Fellowship; she was such a caring...
