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Kyle Edward Krause, beloved son, brother, husband and father, was welcomed into Heaven by our Savior on March 21, 2021. Kyle was born July 10, 1986 in Bakersfield, California to Kin and Kathy Krause. He grew up on the 1,360-acre family farm in the small farming community of Wasco, where he and his younger brother, Justin, acquired a strong work ethic and love of the outdoors. Kyle loved spending time at the family cabin at Shaver Lake, snowboarding and waterskiing during the summer and winter...
Rodney Honea was born June 12, 1949 in Atascadero to Cecil and Mildred Honea. The family later moved to Wasco, where Rodney was raised and lived out his life. He succumbed to illness at home on March 19, 2021. From an early age Rodney was a bit of a hell raiser, enjoying motorcycles and fast cars. Later in life he built his own race car that he raced at Famoso Raceway for many years. Rodney prided himself as a hard worker. In his 20s, he drilled water wells, then he moved on to driving cement...
Shirley Geneva Hays went to be with her Lord and Savior March 10, 2021 at the age of 82. Shirley was a woman of principle and was always firm on what she believed in. She was also a woman of gentle smiles and a soothing voice. The Lord was number one in Shirley's life, and she was not shy to let you know that. Shirley was born in Red Hill, Okla., on Aug. 11, 1938 to Elmer and Mildred Burke. She attended Olka Union High School in Texas, where she was voted Most Beautiful and graduated in 1956....
John Dobbs was born in Springdale, Ark., on Oct. 18, 1937. The family moved to Coalinga when he was 3 years old. John attended Coalinga schools, graduating from high school in 1955 and Fresno State in 1960. Following graduation he entered the Army, serving in Vietnam. He worked for California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors for 37 years, retiring in 2000. John's happiest days were spent in front of a barbecue wielding a spatula, a fishing pole in hand or traveling in search of a new fishing...
Roger Weaver was born April 28, 1942 to Oran and Eunice Weaver in Parma, Mo. Roger took the hand of Jesus and walked through the pearly gates on Feb. 17, 2021. Roger loved the Lord with all his heart and will be greatly missed by his family, friends, church family and many others. Until we meet again. Roger was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy, who passed away Jan. 25, 2019. He is survived by his children; Pamela Snyder (her husband, James -- deceased), Trina Lopez and Roger Dale Weaver; grandchildren Courtney Wynn (her husband...
Gary Dale Fout March 31, 1955 – March 3, 2021 Gary Dale Fout was born on March 31, 1955 in Bakersfield. He went home to be with our Lord March 3, 2021 after complications due to covid-19 and pneumonia. Gary loved his family. He never met a stranger and he could talk to a stranger like he's known them for years. Gary loved fishing, hunting and camping. Every summer he enjoyed camping and fishing in the Sequoia Redwoods, making memories with his family. Gary will forever be remembered for his l...
Allen Loyd Terry was born Feb. 6, 1945 to Vardaman and Joyce Terry in Oildale. Allen lived with his family in Lost Hills until they moved to Wasco. Allen grew up spending time as a young boy out at Holloway's Gypsum Mine with his dad, who worked there from its start. He grew up attending elementary schools in Lost Hills until they moved to Wasco, where he continued his education at Wasco Schools. After graduating from Wasco High School in 1962, he went to work at H.M. Holloway's Gypsum,...
Allison Miah Medina, 8, of McFarland, passed away Feb 25 in Palo Alto. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jose Jessie Rizo, 44, of Wasco, passed away Feb 24 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Lola Lee Garrison, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away March 3 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Gary Dale Fout, 65, of Bakersfield, passed away March 3 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Ruben Robles Lopez, 59, of Shafter, passed away March 3 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Karen L. Moulton, 85, of...
Janice McCormick loved having her family around her. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved Jesus with all her heart and shared His love with everyone she came into contact with. She loved going on "girl" trips to the beach and mountains. She loved to shop -- she could outshop anyone half her age. It was her hobby and sport. But most important was her love for God and the relationship she had with Him. She was the family matriarch, spiritual advisor and best friend....
Julia G. Escalante, 92, of Shafter, died Feb. 21, in Bakersfield. Viewing will be held at Peters Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. with Recitation of the Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Graveside service to be held Wednesday, March 3, beginning at 10 a.m. at Shafter Memorial Park....
Linda Kay Foster, 76, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 9. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Gary Spear McDowell, 80, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 9 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. James McNew, 72, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 9 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Joe Luis Hinojosa, 70, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 13 in. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Michelle Hernandez Flores, 25, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 12 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Emilio Figueroa, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 15 in Bakersfield. Peters...
Harold Dean Gibson, known by many as "Hoot" was born in Wasco on Oct. 3, 1947, to parents, J Harold and Marie Gibson. He attended local schools and graduated from Wasco High before attending college classes at B.C. Hoot then completed his bachelor's degree at UNLV, which he attended on a football scholarship. After college he married Dru Cantrell, and during their 30 plus years of marriage the couple were blessed with two daughters, Erica and Julie. In 2002 Hoot married Chris (Kuhn) Gibson, and...
Jesus "Moose" Torres, 51, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021 at his home in Wasco. Jesus was born on Jan. 19, 1970 in Nuevo Chupicuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Nicolas and Maria Torres. Jesus grew up in Shafter, where he attended Shafter High School, Class of '88. More recently, Jesus was continuing his education by attending Bakersfield College where he was set to graduate with honors and receive his associates degree in industrial technology. Moose worked for the Housing Authority of Kern County, wher...
On Sept. 1, 1928, Katherine Nikkel was born to Henry H. and Agatha Williams Nikkel in Shafter. She had many enjoyable memories from her youth, growing up on her father’s farm across the street from Myrick’s Corner, just north of Shafter. She was part of the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church family and attended Richland School. At a young age, she accepted Jesus as her Savior and was baptized when she was in her teens. That peaceful childhood was interrupted on her 11th birthday when her mot...
For many people, "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" is the title of a popular movie. For John Araiza, it is a snapshot of the passions of his life. John passed away Sept. 27, 2020 – just two days short of his 89th birthday. He spent his life in service to his Lord, country, community, and large, extended family. He was born Sept. 29, 1931 in Allensworth, California (population 500), in a one-room house with no electricity and an ice box for a refrigerator. John shared the home with his parents a...
Janice McCormick loved having her family around her. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved Jesus with all her heart and shared His love with everyone she came into contact with. She loved going on "girl" trips to the beach and mountains. She loved to shop -- she could outshop anyone half her age. It was her hobby and sport. But most important was her love for God and the relationship she had with Him. She was the family matriarch, spiritual advisor and best friend....
Jesus "Moose" Torres, 51, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021 at his home in Wasco. Jesus was born on Jan. 19, 1970 in Nuevo Chupicuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Nicolas and Maria Torres. Jesus grew up in Shafter, where he attended Shafter High School, Class of '88. More recently, Jesus was continuing his education by attending Bakersfield College where he was set to graduate with honors and receive his associates degree in industrial technology. Moose worked for the Housing Authority of Kern County, wher...
Julia Escalante passed away on Feb. 21, 2021 in Shafter, after a brief illness at 92. She was born in Lone Star in Fresno County, to Juan and Maria Araiza, on April 6, 1928. Julia’s father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. As fate would have it, this railroad led Julia and her family to Shafter, where they settled and made a home. After her mother's unexpected passing, she helped raise her brothers and sisters, even though she was still a young girl h...
Linda Kay Foster, 76, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 9. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Gary Spear McDowell, 80, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 9 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. James McNew, 72, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 9 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Joe Luis Hinojosa, 70, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 13 in. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Michelle Hernandez Flores, 25, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 12 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Emilio Figueroa, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 15 in Bakersfield. Peters...
Janet Grimes Reed, 88, of Bakersfield, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021. She was dedicated to her family and helping the family business be successful. Born in Taft to Dawson Grimes and Stella Sparks, she lived her entire life in Kern County, residing in the communities of Taft, Arvin and Bakersfield. Early in life, Jan met and fell in love with the love of her life, Frank Wallace “Wally” Reed. They were married for 72 years until his passing in 2020. Jan joined the Reed family business shortly aft...
Billy Dean Woolly, 83 of Bakersfield, died Feb. 13, 2021. He was born the son of Johnie and Eula Mae Woolly in Erick, Oklahoma, on April 4, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Vernon and Lonnie Woolly. He graduated Wasco High School and attended Pasadena Nazarene College. Bill was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Above all things, he loved and supported his family. Bill married the love of his life, Earlynne Frances Miller on Friday, May 13, 1960. Their enduring devotion lasted over 60...
Janet Grimes Reed, 88, of Bakersfield, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021. She was dedicated to her family and helping the family business be successful. Born in Taft to Dawson Grimes and Stella Sparks, she lived her entire life in Kern County, residing in the communities of Taft, Arvin and Bakersfield. Early in life, Jan met and fell in love with the love of her life, Frank Wallace "Wally" Reed. They were married for 72 years until his passing in 2020. Jan joined the Reed family business shortly...
Jorge Beltran, 72, passed away on Jan. 30, 2021 in Wasco. He spent his last days with his family. Jorge was born on Feb. 20, 1949 to Jesus and Esperanza Beltran in Bakersfield. He grew up in Wasco and played football for the Wasco Tigers. After high school, he served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. When he returned from military service, he met his wife, Mary Ann, and started his family. Jorge enjoyed spending time helping his friends and family. He could always be found lending a...
Bonnie Lorie Smothers, 85, passed away on Feb. 8, 2021 in Bakersfield. The wife of Billy Smothers, they shared 68 incredible years of marriage together. Born in Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Dorothy and Claude Kaufman and little sister to brothers Walt, Doc and Clarence. She attended Wasco High School where she would eventually work as the supervisor of the Wasco High School cafeteria for 25 years. A job she loved as much as all the many kids she served over the years. Bonnie, who was known...
Janice McCormick loved having her family around her. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved Jesus with all her heart and shared His love with everyone she came into contact with. She loved going on "girl" trips to the beach and mountains. She loved to shop -- she could outshop anyone half her age. It was her hobby and sport. But most important was her love for God and the relationship she had with Him. She was the family matriarch, spiritual advisor and best friend....
