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Allen Lee Warkentin was born in Dalhart, Texas, to Karl and Elisabeth Warkentin. The youngest of five siblings, his family moved during the dust bowl and relocated to Reedley, where Allen grew up. He attended Immanuel High School, class of 1950, and then continued his studies at Pacific Bible Institute (now Fresno Pacific University), where he met his future wife, Belva Becker of Shafter/Wasco. They married in 1953 and had some additional adventures (like the Navy '56-'57) before starting a...
Ascencion "Guero" Caudillo, a 57-year-old lifetime resident of Shafter, passed away on Aug. 4, 2022. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his children and the love of his life, his wife, Eliza. Guero was born to his beloved mother, Frances Gutierrez. There is a saying – "A mother is her son's first true love." Frances most definitely was his first love. His greatest love, though, was his wife, Eliza. They were blessed to have 33 wonderful years together. He was a man with a tremendously loving h...
Sandra “Sandy” D. Smith, 71, of Bakersfield, passed away Aug. 4, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. David Santiago Martinez, 18, of Wasco, passed away Aug. 10, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Evelyn Gilstrap, 95, of Bakersfield, passed away Aug. 15, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. William Valov, 79, of Hacienda Heights, passed away Aug. 12, in Hacienda Heights. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Ascencion "Guero" Caudillo, a 65-year-old lifetime resident of Shafter, passed away on Aug. 4, 2022. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his children and the love of his life, his wife, Eliza. Guero was born to his beloved mother, Frances Gutierrez. There is a saying – "A mother is her son's first true love." Frances most definitely was his first love. His greatest love, though, was his wife, Eliza. They were blessed to have 33 wonderful years together. He was a man with a tremendously loving h...
My little brother, Marlo Glaser, passed away after a short illness on July 14, 2022. He was born in San Diego and lived in Hawaii, Escondido and Texas, with our parents Leland and Jackie Glaser. For over 30 years, he lived in Wasco, where he met and married the love of his life, Karen Robertson. They were devoted to each other until her death in September, 2014. They are now together again. Marlo was an accomplished builder and contractor throughout his professional life, retiring from the City...
Alejandro Morales Pallares, 47, of Delano, passed away July 31, in Madera. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Claudia Mora Lopez, 32, of Wasco, passed away July 26, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Carl Damon Shugart “Big Shug”, 49, of Wasco, passed away Aug 2, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria Cruz Velez, 83, of Lost Hills, passed away Aug. 3, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maclovia P. Reyna, 65, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 7, in Chula Vista. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Rafaela Tijerina, 80,...
Allen Lee Warkentin was born in Dalhart, Texas, to Karl and Elisabeth Warkentin. The youngest of five siblings, his family moved during the dust bowl and relocated to Reedley, where Allen grew up. He attended Immanuel High School, class of 1950, and then continued his studies at Pacific Bible Institute (now Fresno Pacific University), where he met his future wife, Belva Becker of Shafter/Wasco. They married in 1953 and had some additional adventures (like the Navy '56-'57) before starting a...
Antonio Arellano Santoyo was born in Tlahualilo, Durango, México, on Aug. 6, 1939, to Ceferino Arellano and Estefana Santoyo. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Gelacia Alvarado; seven children, Maricruz Santos, Marina Ceja, Lida Castillo, Marissa Medina, Saul Arellano, Vanessa Rodriguez and Oney Arellano; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. As a young boy, Antonio worked as a day laborer in Tlahualilo, later moving to the small border town of Doctor Porfirio Parra-Caseta, Chihuahua,...
Eliseo Villaneda, 88, of Wasco, passed away July 31, 2022, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Rafael Villegas, 72, of Wasco, passed away Aug. 1, 2022, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Ascencion "Guero" Caudillo, a 65-year-old lifetime resident of Shafter, passed away on Aug. 4, 2022. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his children and the love of his life, his wife, Eliza. Guero was born to his beloved mother, Frances Gutierrez. There is a saying – "A mother is her son's first true love." Frances most definitely was his first love. His greatest love, though, was his wife, Eliza. They were blessed to have 33 wonderful years together. He was a man with a tremendously loving h...
My little brother, Marlo Glaser, passed away after a short illness on July 14, 2022. He was born in San Diego and lived in Hawaii, Escondido and Texas, with our parents Leland and Jackie Glaser. For over 30 years, he lived in Wasco, where he met and married the love of his life, Karen Robertson. They were devoted to each other until her death in September, 2014. They are now together again. Marlo was an accomplished builder and contractor throughout his professional life, retiring from the City...
Ray C Cotter, Jr. was born on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1929, in Viola, Ariz. He was the first child of Ray C Cotter, Sr. and Filey Mable Cotter (Shirley). He died July 21 at Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield,. after several years of declining health. He was 93. Ray was a resident of Wasco since the 1930s, with periods of living elsewhere. He was a graduate of Wasco High and a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, having attained the rank of seaman. He married Gracie Ava Lee June 2, 1955, and lived...
Phillip Dean Hightower was born to Leonard and Elreatha Hightower on April 21, 1947, in Tulare. Phil was at home, where he passed away peacefully at the age of 75, on July 21, 2022, in Wasco. He was a retired employee of the Wasco Union School District. A Celebration of Life will be held in Pixley on Thursday, Aug. 4, at Friendship Baptist Church....
Margarita Soto, 90, of Shafter, passed away July 17, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Charlie Donald Ellison, 79, of Wasco, passed away July 15, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Rosemary Sigala Hernandez, 73, of Wasco, passed away July 18, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Lois Maxine, 89, of Bakersfield, passed away July 20, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Antonio Arellano, 82, of Wasco, passed away July 25, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Francisco J. Nevarez Sanchez, 93, of...
Judith Lynne ("Judy") Schroeder-Moar, 60, died in Portland, Ore., after a brief illness. Born in Bakersfield to Karen Clarkin Schroeder and Clarence ("Sam") Schroeder, Judy grew up in Shafter. She attended Richland Elementary and Junior High and participated in Blue Birds and recreational softball and swimming. In 1980, she graduated from Shafter High School, where she majored in F-U-N. Like her mother before her, Judy never met a stranger. Her wit and zest for life drew countless friends and...
Paula Harmon was born on June 20, 1938, to Ira and Bessie Thompson. She was married to Ron Harmon in 1955. They later moved to Shafter in 1969, where they raised their three children, Lonnie, DeEdra and Rodney. Paula was a great homemaker who loved to bake and do embroidery any chance she got. She was Nana to everyone, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Paula was preceded in death by her husband, Ron, in 2008; her oldest son, Lonnie, in 2022; and her two brothers and her...
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 29, at Peters Funeral Home Chapel in Wasco for Yvonne (Nonny), age 85, who passed away July 14, 2022, in Danville. Pastor Martin Blanton will officiate, and an interment ceremony will follow at Wasco Memorial Park. Nonny is widely remembered as the beautiful high school girlfriend and then wife of Kelly Blanton. Her dark hair and eyes, high cheek bones and movie star smile contrasted against her red-headed, freckle-faced husband. She...
Michael Arthur Woods, 72, of Bakersfield, passed away July 5, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Paula Faye Harmon, 84, of Shafter, passed away July 11, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Anabella Tapia Estrada, 54, of Shafter, passed away July 12, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Manuel Esparza Villapando, 68, of Wasco, passed away July 12, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Judith Lynne ("Judy") Schroeder-Moar, 60, died in Portland, Ore., after a brief illness. Born in Bakersfield to Karen Clarkin Schroeder and Clarence ("Sam") Schroeder, Judy grew up in Shafter. She attended Richland Elementary and Junior High and participated in Blue Birds and recreational softball and swimming. In 1980, she graduated from Shafter High School, where she majored in F-U-N. Like her mother before her, Judy never met a stranger. Her wit and zest for life drew countless friends and...
Our loving mother passed peacefully in her home on June 26, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1950, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She resided in Wasco for more than 50 years. She worked processing roses in all aspects of production and other farm labor before she retired. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with family and friends and made great meals for them. Her love language was acts of service and enjoyed doing it. She had many specialties but she was known for her menudo, tamales and rice. She is...
Filemon Valdez, 89, of Shafter, passed away June 28, in Texas. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Steven Glenn Crosby, 70, of Shafter, passed away June 26, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Barry James Nelson, 56, of Shafter, passed away June 24, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Filemon P. Valdez, 89, passed away on June 28, 2022, at his home in Edinburg, Texas. He was born on Nov. 22, 1932, in Martinitos, Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Rosendo and Aniceta P. Valdez. Filemon grew up in Martinitos, Mexico. In 1961, he traveled and settled in Shafter. He started Valdez Trucking Co., where he worked until he retired in 1993. Filemon married Delia Gomez on Jan. 22, 1961, in La Mermeja, Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. They were married for 61 years. Together they had eight...
Randall Jerome Penner was born on Aug. 2, 1952, in Bakersfield, to Arthur and Donna Penner. He died on June 12, 2022, at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. Randy, the third of four children, lived his entire childhood in Shafter, growing up at the generational family farm house just north of town on Los Angeles Avenue. Randy loved living at the house, playing all sorts of games in the yard surrounding the home while also spending summers working on his father's farm. Randy was diagnose...
Rita Gay James, 77, of Bakersfield, passed away June 12, in Arvin. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Felipe Quijas, 67, of Shafter, passed away May 16, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
On June 11, 2022, at 4 a.m., on the 44th anniversary of our family's arrival in California from New York, our Mom, Mae P. Murphy, 85, was finally able to reunite with the love of her life, her beloved husband, Edward K. Murphy. We are certain that our Dad ran right past St.. Peter to be the first one to welcome her through the pearly gates! Dad was a mere 43 when he died, and they only had 11 years of marriage to cherish each other. After 47 years apart, they are together again for eternity....
