Ruben Leslie Sperling
Nov 13, 2017
Ruben Leslie Sperling was born June 13, 1924, in Kremlin, OK to parents, Abraham and Katherina (Penner) Sperling. Ruben grew up in Kremlin and attended Kremlin schools through 11th grade, before moving with his family to Lehigh, Kansas and graduating from Lehigh High School in 1942. Ruben attended Tabor College for one semester, before leasing the family farm and...
Angel Felix Benitez
Nov 13, 2017
Angel Felix Benitez entered eternal life on November 13, 2017 in Delano, California. Left to mourn his loss are his parents Linda and Jorge Felix. "There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint in the world."
Irene Wilson
Nov 12, 2017
Irene was born December 14, 1930 in McIntosh County, Oklahoma to Plez and Sina Fairchild. She passed away November 12, 2017 in Bakersfield, California. She came to California in 1949 and married Robert Wilson in 1951. After Robert passed away she met and married Paul Deshields. Irene had 6 children, Michael Wilson, Donald Joe Wilson (deceased), Patsy Irene Webb...
Annamarie Paula Vasquez
Nov 11, 2017
Anna Marie was born in Bakersfield, Ca on January 15, 1951 to parents Edward and Petra Fimbres. Anna Marie was a loving mother and grandmother. She battled breast cancer for almost seven years without complaint. She fought an immense fight and passed in the presence of her loving family. She had a one of a kind sense of humor....
Candido Costa
Nov 11, 2017
Candido Costa was born on April 30, 1946 in the village of Agualva on the island of Terceira in the Azores, Portugal. He was the eldest of nine children in a time of extreme poverty, and those struggles instilled in him the values and work ethic that would serve him well throughout his life. After marrying a girl from...
Manuel Alvarez Hurtado
Nov 9, 2017
Manuel Alvarez Hurtado was born November 25, 1939, in Tangancicuaro, Mexico, to parents, Juan and Elodia (Hurtado) Alvarez. He spent much of his life working in Agriculture. Manuel enjoyed helping others, and making people laugh; bringing a smile to someone's face was always his goal. His hobbies include: spending time in his garden, and he enjoyed singing and dancing...
Martha Delia Trujillo
Nov 8, 2017
Martha was born in Bakersfield, CA on November 5, 1976 to parents Francisco and Maria Trujillo. Martha embraced Gods arms on November 8, 2017 in Bakersfield, CA surrounded by loving family. Martha graduated from South High School. She then attended Community Support Options (CSO) in Wasco, where she made many friends. She loved people and people loved her. She...
Louis Gean 'Monty' Montgomery
Nov 8, 2017
BORN NOVEMBER 8, 1925 IN SHAMROCK, OK TO FRED AND RUBY MONTGOMERY, HE PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY FEBRUARY 3, 2017 WITH HIS LOVING DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW BY HIS SIDE. MONTY WENT INTO THE NAVY IN 1943 WHERE HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY, AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1946. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE NAVY RESERVES FROM 1946 TO...
Jose Esteban Perez Villasana
Nov 7, 2017
Jose was born in Pinzanito Michoacan, Mexico to parents Alberto Villasana Sandoval and Gloria Perez Gomez. Jose was a lovable person who loved life. He was joyful most days, especially among family and friends. Esteban as he was known by many, was an active member of the community. He coached the local Soccer teams. His favorite soccer team was...
Connie Bernal Montemayor
Nov 5, 2017
Connie Montemayor, a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and longtime Wasco resident passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2017 at her home. She was 82. Connie Bernal Montemayor was born in Wasco, California on August 11, 1935 to Eduardo C. and Maria (Coria) Bernal. She attended St. Johns Catholic School from 1940-1949 and graduated from her alma mater, Wasco...
Clementine Montes Vazquez
Nov 2, 2017
Clementine Montes Vazquez was born in Reedley, California on October 16, 1936 to parents Jose Montes and Concepcion (Acosta) Montes. Clementine met Pastor and married Pastor Pete Vazquez. Together they raised their two children in Shafter. Clementine was a devoted Catholic who participated in church activities every opportunity she got. She was a member of the church group The...
Petra Alaniz
Oct 31, 2017
Petra was born in San Benito, Texas on January 18, 1928 to parents Merced Espinoza and Gurmecinda (Perez) Espinoza. She met the love of her life, Carlos Alaniz in 1951. Shortly after, he enlisted in the Army. Upon his return, they got married and raised their two children in Wasco. Petra valued the time she spent in her garden...
Jesus 'Chuy' Hernandez, Jr.
Oct 31, 2017
Jesus "Chuy" Hernandez, 58 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2017 in Bakersfield, California surrounded by loving family and close friends. The viewing and Rosary will be at 07:30pm on Wednesday 11/08/2017 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (12300 Reina Rd Bakersfield, Ca 93312). Funeral services will be held at 01:30pm on Thursday 11/09/17 at St....
Lois Lee Parks
Oct 31, 2017
Lois Lee Parks, age 99, resident of Shafter, California, returned to God on Tuesday morning, October 31, 2017. She passed at home with her family around her. Lois was born on April 11, 1918, in Drexel, Missouri, the eldest daughter of Lee and Margaret (Stults) Coleman. Lois graduated from Drexel High School, where she met James Harlie Carr. They...
Bobby Walker
Oct 30, 2017
Bobby Ray Walker was born September 27, 1939 in Lazear, Colorado to William and Almeta Walker. He passed away October 30, 2017 in Shafter, California. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Cynthia Walker, sons, Rick (Gina) Walker, Bill (Glynnetta) Walker, Kelley (Sandra) Walker, Tony Walker, daughter, Michelle (Rob) Pickinpaugh, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and...
Robert 'Bobby' Rodriguez
Oct 25, 2017
Bobby was born on November 5, 1958 in Matador, Texas to Felipe and Maria Narcissa Gutierrez Rodriguez. He graduated in 1977 from Sunnyside High School. Shortly after he enlisted with the United States Army serving his country faithfully. At his return Bobby worked in the medical field. He was a very kind hearted person. Bobby enjoyed the beach, camping,...
Jack Wayne Day
Oct 24, 2017
Jack Wayne Day, a 29-year resident of Landers, died Oct. 24, 2017, at the age of 79. The son of Herman and Sally Day, he was born March 12, 1938, in Brownfield, Texas. His military service included the U.S. National Guard and U.S. Navy, concluding with a duty assignment aboard the USS Tombigbee. He was honorably discharged on June...
Robert Rodriguez
Oct 23, 2017
Bobby was born on November 5, 1958 in Matador, Texas to Felipe and Maria Narcissa Gutierrez Rodriguez. He graduated in 1977 from Sunnyside High School. Shortly after he enlisted with the United States Army serving his country faithfully. At his return Bobby worked in the medical field. He was a very kind hearted person. Bobby enjoyed the beach, camping,...
Rose Franz Siemens
Oct 23, 2017
Rose was born on a farm near Inman, Kansas on June 14, 1923, the seventh child of Isaac and Helena Friesen. Early years were spent growing up on the farm where she learned to feed the hogs, milk the cows, and raise chickens. Tragedy struck early when her father suffered a long illness and died when she was 4...
James S. Albright
Oct 20, 2017
James was born to Samuel Albright and Annette Handel Albright in Lodi, CA. He lived his early childhood years in San Francisco where his father was a US Marshall. The family moved back to Lodi while he was still a boy. James spent the summers in Shafter where his grandfather, Chris Handel, and uncles farmed. His family eventually moved...
