Sep 29, 2018

Sep 28, 2018

Randall Dwayne Gladden was born on August 1, 1961 in Wasco, California. He passed away on September 28th, 2018 in Mukhaizna, Oman. Randall also went by the names Randy, Bo, and Papa. Randy is survived by his wife (Kelly), mother (Paula), Sister (Sandy), children (Ryan, Justin, Catlyn, Cimantha, and Austin), and his 9 grandchildren with one more on the...

Sep 20, 2018

Alan Ray Menser entered eternal life on September 20, 2018 at his home in Bakersfield. He was a loving husband, caring father, and proud papa. Alan was born in San Luis Obispo, California on October 18, 1950 to beloved parents Melvin Menser and Billie (Stinnett) Menser. Alan was raised in Wasco and attended local schools where he played baseball...

Sep 16, 2018

On Sunday, September 16, 2018, Donald Leslie Norman, husband, father, and brother, passed away at the age of 74 years. Donnie was predeceased by parents Edward and Gladys, his brother Ronald, and his sister, Susan. Donnie will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend for more than 40 years, Sharon, and their children, Paul and James R....

Sep 13, 2018

Vernell was born in Loma, North Dakota on May 18, 1914. She passed away September 13, 2018 in Bakersfield, California. She moved to Shafter at the age of eight with her parents, Abe and Katie Guenther, who at that time worked for F.W. Handel Farming in Shafter. Vernell attended the old Maple School located, at that time, on West...

Sep 11, 2018

Wallace Frank Reimer was born on February 5, 1925 to Cornelius and Anne (Sawatzky) Reimer in Lodi, California. He joined older brother, Willis (1921) and was later joined by brother, Harold (1933) and sister, Rhoda (1941). Wallace attended Maple Elementary School where he excelled in track and field and graduated from Wasco High School in 1943 where he particularly...

Sep 11, 2018

Ray Alameda was born in Oakland, Calif. on April 18th 1947 to Berneice and Anthony Alameda. Ray was married to Lisa Alameda and together they raised 3 children in Bakersfield. Ray was employed at the Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge for 20 years. He was also employed at John T's Fine Cigars for 20 years. Ray is survived by his loving...

Sep 9, 2018

Pedro Reyes Chavez was born in Paso de Piedra, Jalisco, Mexico to parents J. Jesus Reyes Martinez and Maria Estela Chavez Cornejo on October 24, 1975. Pedro was a hard-working man who enjoyed spending his days off with his family. Pedro enjoyed working in the dairies in one form or another. He started at the age of fifteen feeding...

Sep 9, 2018

Elder Dieter Wolf Bergstrasser, 79, passed into eternal life on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Carrington of Shafter due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. Dieter is survived by his wife of 56-1/2 years, Linda (Keeling) Bergstrasser; daughter, Barbara (Bergstrasser) Parcel; grandson, Zachary Jones and wife Wendie, and great granddaughter, Jaisyn; granddaughter, Christa Parcel; daughter-in-law, Tamera Bergstrasser; grandson, Martin Bergstrasser...

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)....

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...

Sep 3, 2018

Sep 1, 2018

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...

Aug 31, 2018

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,...

Aug 27, 2018

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...

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,...

Aug 24, 2018