Serving the community since 1922
Serving the community since 1922
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Ruth "Cuca" Jara was born on Aug. 8, 1961, and is one of seven siblings. Ruth was loved by many and was a friend to all. She was kind, loving, and she loved spoiling her grandsons. Ruth is described as strong, independent and brave. She was the life of the party, loved barbecues and enjoyed a good time with family and friends. Ruth passed away on Sept. 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents and survived by her husband, Juan Esparza; her two sons, Alonso Carrasco Jr. and Richard Carrasco, along with her daughter-in-law, Alejandra;...
Antoinette "Toni" Ogle Johnston was born in Riverside on Oct. 1, 1938, to parents Evan and Mable (Elkins) Ogle. She attended schools in Bakersfield and Shafter, graduating in 1956 from Shafter High School. Toni was elected to the board of the Shafter Recreation and Park District in 1983 and served for a total of 37 years, during which the district built a softball/soccer complex, acquired and later updated the Walker Senior Center, updated the Aquatic Center and renovated the SRPD offices. She...
Father, son, brother and car enthusiast James Walker "Smitty" Smith passed away on Sept. 8, 2022. Jim is survived by his two sons and their families, which include seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sisters Sherry Smith and Carol West, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21. A viewing will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5500 Fruitvale Ave., Bakersfield, from 10 a,n, to 12 noon. Graveside services will be at the...
