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  • Death Notice - July 4, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 5, 2024

    Celina Quintana Guzman, 51, of Wasco, passed away June 30, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....

  • Susan Elaine Arney

    Updated Jul 5, 2024

    Susan Arney, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, departed this life for her heavenly home on June 19, 2024. She was 68 years old. Born to a loving family on April 28, 1956, Susan was the daughter of Harvey and Barbara Mizell and sister to Sandi, Vickie, and Randy. She graduated early from Shafter High School in 1974. Soon after graduation, Susan married her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life, Jerry Lee Arney, on Feb. 23, 1974. She devoted herself...

  • Brenda Lucille Bakies

    Updated Jul 5, 2024

    Brenda Lucille Bakies was born Sept 5, 1957, and passed June 24, 2024. Her service will be July 12 at 11 a.m. at Truelight Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 14th St., Wasco....

  • Henry I. Blair

    Updated Jul 1, 2024

    Henry Isaac Blair, beloved husband, father, brother, papa, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on June 19, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1959, in Bakersfield He was raised in Shafter, where he resided his entire life and later met the love of his life, Christina "Aguilar" Blair, at the young age of 14. Henry dedicated 25 years of his life to Shell Oil, now known as Aera Energy, where he created lifelong friendships. His commitment and work ethic were exemplary, leaving a...

  • Susan Elaine Arney

    Updated Jul 1, 2024

    Susan Arney, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, departed this life for her heavenly home on June 19, 2024. She was 68 years old. Born to a loving family on April 28, 1956, Susan was the daughter of Harvey and Barbara Mizell and sister to Sandi, Vickie and Randy. She graduated early from Shafter High School in 1974. Soon after graduation, Susan married her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life, Jerry Lee Arney, on Feb. 23, 1974. She devoted herself...

  • Death Notices - June 27, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 1, 2024

    Antonio Barreto, 95, of Delano, passed away June 20, in Tulare. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Susan E. Arney, 68, of Shafter, passed away June 19, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Melba Gunning, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away June 13, in Bakersfield. Monarch Memorial Bakersfield. Donald Pat Mills, 89, of Bakersfield, passed away June 17, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Johnny Berumen, 59, of Wasco, passed away June 23, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Carlos E. Felix, 88, of Arvin, passed...

  • Henry I. Blair

    Updated Jun 25, 2024

    Henry Isaac Blair, beloved husband, father, brother, papa, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on June 19, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1959, in Bakersfield He was raised in Shafter, where he resided his entire life and later met the love of his life, Christina "Aguilar" Blair, at the young age of 14. Henry dedicated 25 years of his life to Shell Oil, now known as Aera Energy, where he created lifelong friendships. His commitment and work ethic were exemplary, leaving a...

  • Freeman Coy Nixon

    Updated Jun 23, 2024

    Freeman Coy Nixon was born on Aug. 15, 1944, in Bakersfield. He passed away at his home in Shafter on June 10, 2024, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Terri; his daughters, Moni Case and Doris Martin; his grandchildren, Tessa Ogles, Isis Brownlow, Collin Page, Luke Martin and Stella Martin; his brothers, Ron Perkins, Don Perkins, Bennie Nixon and Buddy Hooper; and his stepmother, Mary Nixon. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.C. and Jackie...

  • James Harrison

    Updated Jun 23, 2024

    James Harrison James Harrison, 90. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at Wasco Memorial Park, 300 Leonard Ave. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. at Truelight Missionary Baptist Church, 1104 14th St. Peters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

  • Death Notices - June 20, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 23, 2024

    Cliff Brown, 78, of Bakersfield, passed away June 12, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Martin H. Mendoza, 51, of Delano, passed away June 10, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Esperanza Godinez de Soliz, 90, of Mexico, passed away June 17, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Angel Medina, 36, of Bakersfield, passed away June 16, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Santos Cruz Garcia, 23, of Wasco passed away June 15, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....

  • Freddie O'Neal Dunnahoe

    Updated Jun 16, 2024

    In Loving Memory Freddie O'Neal Dunnahoe, 86, of Shafter, passed away on May 28, 2024. Born on June 11, 1937, in McGehee, Arkansas, Freddie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Freddie enlisted in the Army in 1957. He served and was Reserve until 1963. After serving in the Army, Freddie moved to California with his family and settled in Kern County. He worked for various farmers before joining Handel & Wilson Farms in 1973. Freddie worked for...

  • James Harrison

    Updated Jun 16, 2024

    James Harrison, 90, passed away June 6, 2024. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at Truelight Missionary Baptist Church, 1104 14th St. in Wasco. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. at Wasco Memorial Park, 300 Leonard Ave. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....

  • Death Notices - June 13, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 16, 2024

    Jamie Guevara, 73, of Bakersfield, passed away June 6, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Yolanda Loya, 69, of Delano, passed away June 1, in Delano. Monarch Memorial, Bakersfield. Rigoberto Gastelum Lopez, 66, of Wasco, passed away June 1, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jailyn Aldape, 24, of Shafter, passed away June 2, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Marina Bolaños Sanchez, 60, of Shafter, passed away May 20, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Alberto Gomez, 70, of...

  • Freddie O'Neal Dunnahoe

    Updated Jun 10, 2024

    In Loving Memory Freddie O'Neal Dunnahoe, 86, of Shafter, passed away on May 28, 2024. Born on June 11, 1937, in McGehee, Arkansas, Freddie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Freddie enlisted in the Army in 1957. He served and was Reserve until 1963. After serving in the Army, Freddie moved to California with his family and settled in Kern County. He worked for various farmers before joining Handel & Wilson Farms in 1973. Freddie worked for...

  • Death Notices - May 23, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 27, 2024

    Ricky Estavillo, 58, of San Jose, passed away May 10, in San Jose. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Alberto Gomez Rivera, 70, of Shafter, passed away May 5, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jesus Verdoza Garcia, 61, of Shafter, passed away May 12, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jose Mosqueda Mendoza, 74, of Wasco, passed away May 18, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Wasco....

  • James Dearl Gibson

    Updated May 27, 2024

    [James Dearl Gibson passed away May 15, 2024. Viewing will be Friday, May 31, at 8 a.m. at Peters Funeral Home in Shafter, with a graveside service at 10 a.m. at Shafter Cemetery.] James Dearl Gibson, known to most as Jim, was born Aug. 27, 1941, in Bragg City, Mo., to parents J. Harold and Marie Gibson. When Jim was 5 years old, the family relocated to Wasco, where he attended local schools, graduating from Wasco Union High School and later attending Bakersfield College. In 1...

  • James Dearl Gibson services

    Updated May 25, 2024

    James Dearl Gibson passed away May 15, 2024. Viewing will be Friday, May 31, at 8 a.m. at Peters Funeral Home in Shafter, with a graveside service at 10 a.m. at Shafter Cemetery....

  • Death Notices - May 16, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 19, 2024

    Gary Gonzales, 62, of Ridgecrest, passed away May 1, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Robert Bracich, 73, of Clovis, passed away May 6, in Colvis. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Richard Suderman, 56, of Bakersfield, passed away May 3, in Bakersfield. Monarch Memorial, Bakersfield....

  • Death Notices - May 6, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 14, 2024

    Barbara King, 85, of Bakersfield, passed away May 1, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Leonard Torres, 57, of Bakersfield, passed away April 26, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Rose Escobedo, 87, of Shafter, passed away May 5, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Inez Virgen Rubio, 79, of Wasco, passed away May 4, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Scott Eugene Barton, 61, of Wasco, passed away May 2, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....

  • Death Notices - May 2, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 7, 2024

    Mckinley Jordan Toliver, 19, of Wasco, passed away April 21, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Rogelio Hernandez Martinez, 48, of Shafter, passed away March 26, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Alicia Magana, 44, of Delano, passed away April 10, in McFarland. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jose B. Velez, 81, of Wasco, passed away April 23, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Delia Olguin, 73, of Wasco, passed away April 23, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....

  • Brian Scott Cain

    Updated Apr 28, 2024

    It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our brother, Brian Scott Cain, who left us on April 9, 2024. He was 49 years old. Brian was born in Wasco on Nov. 15, 1974, to Deana and Ronald E. Cain. He grew up in Shafter, where he graduated from Shafter High School in 1992. Brian was a hard worker and devoted employee of Sill Properties for more than 25 years, where he was greatly appreciated by his colleagues. He was a joy to work with and always tried t...

  • Death Notices - April 25, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Apr 28, 2024

    Dearl Dial, 90, of Bakersfield, passed away April 14, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Donaciano Bustamante Aldama, 57, of Lost Hills, passed away April 6, in Lost Hills. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Sebastian Tellez, 17, of Wasco, passed away April 21, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Eric Tellez, 27, of Wasco, passed away April 21, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Garry Green, 61, of Shafter, passed away April 22 Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....

  • Death Notices -- April 28, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Apr 22, 2024

    Patricia Daniel, 76, of Bakersfield, passed away April 6, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Pamela Walker, 58, of Bakersfield, passed away April 4, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....

  • Marina Gonzales Duck

    Updated Apr 22, 2024

    Marina Gonzales Duck, age 58, passed away peacefully in San Diego on March 30, 2024. She married the love of her life, Bobby Duck, on March 3, 2024. Marina was loved dearly by her parents, Longino Gonzales and Margie Gonzales. She had four siblings, Longino Gonzales, Jr. married to Sandra, Christina Smart married to Wesley, Peter Gonzales, and Andrea Hernandez married to Chon. Marina was preceded in death by her father, Longino Gonzales; her brother Longino Gonzales, Jr., and...

  • Teofilo ``Tilo'' Gutierrez Cortez

    The Shafter Press|Updated Apr 22, 2024

    Teofilo "Tilo" Gutierrez Cortez, Sr., 72, passed away in Wasco in his home while his wife and three children stood by his side after a 10-year battle with cancer. Tilo was born Oct. 21, 1951, to Salvador and Maria Cortez in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and was one of nine siblings. As proud migrant farmworkers, his family made their way to Texas, then to California. He first laid eyes on his wife, Amalia, while living at the "Labor Camp" in his teens. They were married f...

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