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Maria Jesus ``Mama Chuy’’ Ibarra, 101, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 2, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Santa Teresa Hernandez, 40, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 3, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Evangelina Munoz, 85, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 2, in Shafter. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ramon Retamoza Caro, 59, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 1, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Misty Gale Medina, 44, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 2, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, for John Kadel, 76, who passed away at home on Jan. 14, 2022. John was a lifetime resident of both Shafter and Bakersfield. The celebration will begin at 1 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church of Shafter, 250 N. Kern St....
Glen Krauter, 97, of Wasco passed away Jan. 19, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Atanacio Larios Maldonado, 79, of Shafter passed away Jan. 19, in Delano. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Enrique M. Segura, 86, of Wasco passed away Jan. 16, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Lorenzo Vargas Pruneda, 0, of Wasco passed away Jan. 7, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Mildred Cathey, 87, of Shafter passed away Jan. 23, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Juan Cruz Oropeza, 65, of Wasco passed away Jan. 21, in...
Donna Lee (Boese) Penner was born on Oct. 11, 1928 to Abraham and Anna Boese in Bakersfield. She died peacefully on Jan. 15, 2022 at Carrington of Shafter assisted living center in Shafter. Donna, the youngest of Abraham and Anna's three girls, grew up in the family home on Los Angeles Avenue, just south of Shafter. Donna graduated from Shafter High School in 1946 and subsequently attended Pacific Bible Institute in Fresno. During these years Donna began dating Arthur Penner. Art and Donna were...
Betty Ann Petry was born Oct. 29, 1915 in Los Banos to Magdalena (Breunig) MacDougall and Archibald Hepburn MacDougall. She graduated from University of the Pacific in 1937 with a history degree and was a member of Epsilon Lambda Sigma sorority. Upon hearing of the Pearl Harbor bombing, Betty enlisted in the Navy and was sent to Washington DC where she was in communications. She was discharged in 1945 attaining the rank of Lieutenant JG. She married Thomas Petrie in May 1947. Being a member of...
Gene Elroy Diseth was born Jan. 28, 1937 on the family farm in Newland Township, ND. Three minutes later his "womb mate" Glen arrived. Gene attended elementary school in Newland and then attended Edmore High School where he graduated in 1955. In the fall of 1955, he enrolled at Mayville State Teacher College. After attending Mayville for one year, he taught at a rural school in German Town School District for three years before returning to college in 1959 for another year. In 1960 he taught...
Miguel Albarran Vera, 71, of Wasco, passed away on Jan. 6, 2022. Miguel, who was known by family members as Mike, was born on Jan. 26 , 1950 to Eliborio and Juana Vera in Rio Grande Texas. After Mike graduated from Wasco High school in 1968, he went on to join the family in the field of agriculture work. Mike was a well beloved brother, uncle and could always be caught watching his favorite pro wrestling on TV and old country westerns. Miguel was preceded by his parents Eliborio and Juana Vera....
Erma Neufeld Funk went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 13, 2021. Erma was born on Sept. 14, 1924 in Shafter, to Nicolai and Justina Neufeld. She attended Maple School and Wasco High School, graduating in 1942. She married Wesley Paul Funk in 1943. Erma was a devoted Christian her entire life serving the church and her Lord in many capacities such as church secretary and Sunday School teacher where her love of children was so evident. Her love for her children and grandchildren was boundless. She was always available to...
Miguel Vera, 71, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 6, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Moises Adame Ramirez, 54, of Anaheim, passed away Jan. 4, in Lost Hills. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Martha J. Thesman, 88, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 5, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Kenneth Born, 55, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 9, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Janice K. Askew, 73, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 8, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Adam Sanchez, 18, of Wasco passed away Dec. 16, in McFarland. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Delores Ann Disinger, 89, of Bakersfield passed away Dec. 23, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Charlie Theo Tiner, 94, of Wasco passed away Dec. 26, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Robert Wayne Rupert passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Nov. 6, 2021. He was born in Shelton, Nebraska on Nov. 4, 1926. Robert was a WWII veteran. Not only did he serve in the Navy in the Asiatic Pacific, Robert served in the Philippine Liberation also. Robert and Evelena have been married 72 years and would have had their 73rd wedding anniversary Dec. 26. Robert served on the Wasco City Council for 12 years and was mayor twice. He was very happy to have his chiropractic office in Wasco...
Robert W. Rupert, 95, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 6, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home. Veronica Prevette, 32, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 8, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. James D. Taylor, 85, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 7, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Lupe G. Rodriguez, 83, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 9, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Jesus H. Montemayor, 82, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 10, in Las Vegas. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Hector M. Martinez, 66, of Wasco, passed away Nov.22, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Cruz Aguirre, 54, of Shafter, passed away Nov.22, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Juan Francisco Lopez Felix, 31, of Wasco, passed away Nov.22, in Mexicali, Mexico. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria del Carmen Soto, 69, of Bakersfield, passed away Nov.21, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Samuel Sabala Jr., 63, of Bakersfield, passed away Nov.27, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Josephine...
Albert Albiar passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2021, at home in Sacramento with his family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease over the past decade but his personality and spirit lasted until the very end. Albert is survived by his wife Dolores, his three children - Erica, Pete, Alicia, six grandchildren, four sisters, and a brother. Albert was born on April 18, 1950 and resided in the Mexican Colony in Shafter. He attended Shafter High School and shortly after...
Malcolm Kibbe was born on June 16, 1952 to parents Irvin Kibbe and Beatrice Williams Kibbe in Delano and passed away on Nov. 11 2021 in Bakersfield. Malcolm graduated from Delano High School in 1970 and attended Bakersfield College. In 1975 Mal married Cathy O'Brien and they made their home in Bakersfield where he was employed In Agricultural Sales. In 1985 Mal and Cathy welcomed a son Jarod into their family. Mal was a reserve officer for both the Bakersfield Police Department and the Kern...
Danny Lee Ballard was born on Dec. 5, 1940, in Leachville, Ark., to Paul and Nina Ballard. He was raised in Shafter where he met the love of his life, Sandra Ebling. Danny and Sandra were married on Aug. 3, 1962. They had 3 children: Danny Ballard, Jr., CaSaundra Underwood and Edward Ballard. Danny enjoyed fishing and had the patience of Job waiting for that one big trout. He was a faithful member of Valley Bible Church in Shafter and Christ Church of the Valley in Bakersfield. Danny worked at...
On Nov. 5, 2021, Michael Thomas Ashby passed away due to heart failure at the age of 66. Mike was born in Mesa, Ariz., on Oct. 2, 1955. He was raised in Shafter, where he went to school, played football and met Charlene, his wife of 45 years. In 1978. Mike began work in the oil fields. He worked in extreme temperatures day and night. He was often called in the middle of the night to come out and "cap" a well. But he loved his job, and after 26 years, he retired due to a work injury. Mike loved...
Max Allen Hanner went to be with his Lord doing what he loved, he was a crop duster pilot for 40 years. Max was born in Anthony, Kansas to James and Billie Hanner. During his younger years he attended Shafter schools and graduated in 1977. He loved all sports especially football and baseball. He was an avid Dodger fan and Charger fan. Max had a quiet personality, but he had the gift of gab. Max has lifelong relationships with friends, family, and the community of Shafter to this day. He was a ma...
Shonti Jessica Pimentel passed away on Nov. 7, 2021, in Bakersfield. She was born on Aug. 3, 1976, in Wasco to Jesse and Connie Pimentel. Shonti grew up in Shafter. She graduated from Shafter High School in 1994. After high school she attended San Joaquin Valley College in Bakersfield where she received her certificate as a medical assistant. Shonti enjoyed cooking, running, making arts and crafts, listening to music, and being surrounded and spending time with her kids and family. Shonti is...
Ronnie Dean Sutton, 72, of Wasco, passed away Nov.11, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
On Oct. 27, 2021, Adam Lee Bruce, loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away at age 47 due to complications of covid-19. Adam was born July 22, 1971, in Bakersfield to Perry Bruce and Shirley Moreno. He loved his church, Westside Family Fellowship in Wasco. He loved being a helper at the church and would volunteer to help anyway he could. Most of all he loved teaching others about Christ. Adam is survived by his mother, father, and sister, Amee; grandmother Marianna Carrasco;...
Jennifer Chavez, 25, of Shafter passed away Oct 12, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Salinas, 72, of Wasco passed away Oct 25, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Beatrice Paola Aldaco, 28, of Wasco passed away Oct 26, in Delano. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jesus C. Villarreal, 71, of Shafter passed away Oct 22, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Michael Wilson, 69, of Shafter passed away Oct 26, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Henry Gentry, 81, of Wasco passed...
Robert John Thullen, 84, of Shafter, died October 17, 2021, after suffering a stroke two months earlier. Bob was born in Chicago, Ill., on May 1, 1937, to John and Lennea Thullen. His only sibling, Philip, was born five years later. While growing up in Chicago, Bob worked for a neighborhood market and for American Can Company. He often shared stories about what it was like to grow up during World War II. Bob graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago and attended Thornton Junior College...
Keith Dwayne Howard, of Posey, lost his battle to cancer on Oct. 26, 2021, at the age of 67. Keith was born and raised in Wasco and graduated from Wasco High School in 1972. During his senior year of high school, he met his wife of 47 years, Donna, while at Pismo Beach on a family vacation. He tried to push her off the pier into the red tide water, and the rest was history. In 1973, he joined the US Air Force, and that is where he met his "one good best friend," Richard Vaughan. He served in...
On Oct. 26, 2021, Francisco "Rudy" Avila went home to the Lord at the age of 69. Rudy was born on Sept. 21, 1952, in Patterson, Calif., to Francisco and Librada Avila. He joined the Navy in 1970 and while in the service began his life-long career in human resources. On Aug. 27, 1983, he married Yvonne Barreto Avila. Together they raised three children, Jacob, Matthew, and Leah. He became a believer in Jesus Christ in 1987 and would read his Bible and pray for others daily. His favorite verse...
