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Mary Idanell Nunlist 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 26, 2021, at home in Shafter, with her loved ones by her side. Idanell was born Aug. 6, 1943, in Torrance to Ollis and Lorene Prickett. A godly woman whose favorite pastime was doting on her family, whether they be blood related or her next-door neighbors; she fiercely loved all. She had a heart for teaching children. which was exemplified in her career choice as a teacher's aide for special education students and by serving...
Marciano was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, on Oct, 16, 1932, the son of Marciano Aguayo and María Ramos. Marciano was a hard worker, a great father and provider. His unconditional love for his family made him the best father and grandfather one could ask for. Marciano cherished moments with his family, enjoying long talks full of laughter and love. Marciano entered eternal life on Jan. 30, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family. Marciano is survived by his daughters, Yesenia Vargas, María A. G...
Doris Lee Kirschenmann was born on April 21, 1937, in Bakersfield, to L. Dee Wilson and Rena Bell Taylor Wilson. She was the surviving twin and only sister to brothers Woodrow and the late Weldon. In high school, Doris met Leroy Kirschenmann and quickly fell in love. Leroy always said she was a fun date because her family owned one of the first televisions in town. They were married on Nov. 6, 1955, shortly after her graduation. In 1957, they welcomed their first son, Kenneth, and in 1959, their...
Kay Millwee was born on June 8, 1938, in Vian, Okla. She moved to Kern County with her mother as a child while in grade school, and she was adopted by Ray Holly Duerksen when he married her mother, Sadie. Kay graduated from Shafter High in 1956. She married Robert Millwee on Feb. 20, 1960 and they were married 38 years before his passing in 1998. They had two children, Jeff in 1966 and Jana in 1971. Kay was a homemaker while Robert joined her father, Ray, working at his new car dealership,...
Delores Sears, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 20. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Maria Torres de Leyva, [ 84, of Buttonwillow, passed away Jan.20 in Buttonwillow, Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ruby Mooney, 86, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan.27 in Buttonwillow, Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Christine “Chris” Ash, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan.28 in Buttonwillow, Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
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...
Delores Sears, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 20. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Dustin Lee Colvard Jamison, 30, of Wasco, passed away Jan.15 in Wasco, Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Pedro Ramirez Serrato, 88, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan.20 in Lost Hills, Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Sabas Graciliano Carrizalez, 88, of Buttonwillow, passed away Jan.20 in Buttonwillow, Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Torress de Leyva, 84, of Buttonwillow, passed away Jan.20 in Buttonwillow, Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Marciano was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, on Oct, 16, 1932, the son of Marciano Aguayo and María Ramos. Marciano was a hard worker, a great father and provider. His unconditional love for his family made him the best father and grandfather one could ask for. Marciano cherished moments with his family, enjoying long talks full of laughter and love. Marciano entered eternal life on Jan. 30, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family. Marciano is survived by his daughters, Yesenia Vargas, María A. G...
Mary Idanell Nunlist 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 26, 2021, at home in Shafter, with her loved ones by her side. Idanell was born Aug. 6, 1943, in Torrance to Ollis and Lorene Prickett. A godly woman whose favorite pastime was doting on her family, whether they be blood related or her next-door neighbors; she fiercely loved all. She had a heart for teaching children. which was exemplified in her career choice as a teacher's aide for special education students and by serving...
Juan Diego Cantú, de 55 años de edad, falleció el día 8 de Enero del 2021 en Wasco. El nació en el día 30 de Noviembre del año 1965 en General Nuevo León México. Sus padres son Aureliano Cantú y su madre Ramona Adame. Juan Diego creció en China Nuevo León y se graduó de General Bravo Secundaría. Juan Diego trabajo por 35 años haciendo soldadura, troquero y mecánico. A Diego le encantaba la música y bailar con su esposa Josefa. Diego siempre le encanto decir chistes y hacernos reír. Diego teni...
Dollie Imogene Burrow, 78, of Shafter, passed away on Jan. 18, 2021, in Bakersfield. Dollie Imogene (Whitmire) Burrow was born in Kenefic, Okla., to William E. Whitmire Sr. and Minnie M. Ritchie on Aug. 20, 1942. She went to school in Quanah, Texas. Dollie married Floyd E. Burrow on Sept. 6, 1963. They then moved to Shafter, where she lived for the rest of her life. Dollie worked at the Richland School District for many years. She volunteered at the schools, worked as a classroom aide and as...
Teofilo Farias Jr., 59, passed away on Dec. 21, 2020, at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield. Born on April 11, 1961 in Galveston, Texas, to Teofilo and Lupe Farias, Teofilo was one of 12 children. Growing up in Shafter, Teofilo graduated from Shafter High School in 1979. After high school he attended Bakersfield College, where he studied auto mechanics. He worked for the City of Shafter and retired in 2010. Teofilo married Concha (Cathy) Gutierrez in 1985, and they were happily married for...
Antonio G. Reyna, 83, passed away on Jan. 16, 2021 in Bakersfield. He was born on June 13, 1937 in Gregory, Texas to Severo and Andrea Reyna. Antonio grew up in Texas and Arizona and later made his home in Wasco. He attended schools in the state of Texas. He worked for Armstrong Nurseries in Wasco as a farm labor where he worked for 40 years. Antonio enjoyed most of all attending gatherings with his family and friends. He was a life-long Dallas Cowboys fan and a favorite pastime of his was...
Kay Millwee was born on June 8, 1938 in Vian, Oklahoma. She moved to Kern County with her mother as a child while in grade school, and she was adopted by Ray Holly Duerksen when he married her mother, Sadie. Kay graduated from Shafter High in 1956. She married Robert Millwee on Feb. 20, 1960 and they were married 38 years before his passing in 1998. They had two children, Jeff in 1966 and Jana in 1971. Kay was a homemaker while Robert joined her father, Ray, working at his new car dealership,...
Dollie Imogene Burrow, 78, of Shafter, passed away on Jan. 18, 2021, in Bakersfield. Dollie Imogene (Whitmire) Burrow was born in Kenefic, Okla., to William E. Whitmire Sr. and Minnie M. Ritchie on Aug. 20, 1942. She went to school in Quanah, Texas. Dollie married Floyd E. Burrow on Sept. 6, 1963. They then moved to Shafter, where she lived for the rest of her life. Dollie worked at the Richland School District for many years. She volunteered at the schools, worked as a classroom aide and as...
Teofilo Farias Jr., 59, passed away on Dec. 21, 2020, at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield. Born on April 11, 1961 in Galveston, Texas, to Teofilo and Lupe Farias, Teofilo was one of 12 children. Growing up in Shafter, Teofilo graduated from Shafter High School in 1979. After high school he attended Bakersfield College, where he studied auto mechanics. He worked for the City of Shafter and retired in 2010. Teofilo married Concha (Cathy) Gutierrez in 1985, and they were happily married for 35 years. He loved his family and his sports and...
Juan Diego Cantú, de 55 años de edad, falleció el día 8 de Enero del 2021 en Wasco. El nació en el día 30 de Noviembre del año 1965 en General Nuevo León México. Sus padres son Aureliano Cantú y su madre Ramona Adame. Juan Diego creció en China Nuevo León y se graduó de General Bravo Secundaría. Juan Diego trabajo por 35 años haciendo soldadura, troquero y mecánico. A Diego le encantaba la música y bailar con su esposa Josefa. Diego siempre le encanto decir chistes y hacernos reír. Diego teni...
Juan Diego Cantu Adame, 55, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 8 in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jack Allen Branch, 72, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan.11 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ruben Anaya, 32, of McFarland, passed away Jan.10 in McFarland. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria L. Mares, 83, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan.10 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Anna Salinas, 72, of Shafter, passed away Jan.13 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Jenny Hernandez, 81, of Wasco,...
Surrounded by loved ones, Henry Gonzales, 78, of Bakersfield, sadly passed away in his home on the morning of Dec. 31, 2020. Henry served as an inspiration for others throughout his life, and it was no different in his final years as he bravely battled with a serious heart condition. Despite the difficulties of his struggle, he never gave up on life but stayed strong to the end, continuing to love his family and his dogs, exercise, and care for his garden and citrus trees. Henry knew cars well,...
Teofilo Farias Jr., 59, passed away on Dec. 21, 2020 at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield. Born on April 11, 1961, in Galveston, Texas, to Teofilo and Lupe Farias, Teofilo was one of 12 children. Growing up in Shafter, Teofilo graduated from Shafter High School in 1979. After high school he attended Bakersfield College where he studied auto mechanics. He worked for the City of Shafter and retired in 2010. Teofilo married Concha (Cathy) Gutierrez in 1985 and they were happily married for 35 years. He loved his family and his sports…and w...
Ralph Collins, 91, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 9. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Eusebio Barron, 71, of Buttonwillow, passed away Jan. 10. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Devin Lee Atha, 20, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec 31. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Abel Aguilar Jr., 50, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 4. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria De Jesus Rodriguez, 64, of Shafter, passed away Jan. 4. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Joe J. Bolanos Sr., 52, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 19 Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Timothy M. Wilson, 20, of...
Oscar JR Richards was born Feb. 3, 1936, in Edom Texas, to Maggie Florence (Carpenter/Perdue) and Oscar Shores Richards. Losing a tough battle with covid after being hospitalized for a month, JR passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family, who spent a precious few last hours with him at home on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Susie; his sons, JR Junior Richards (deceased shortly after birth), Timothy Richards and wife...
Elsie Bernice Warren passed away on Dec. 24, 2020, following a brief hospitalization at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, at the age of 93. She was born to Henry and Lydia Mettler in Shafter, California, on Jan. 13, 1927, the ninth of 10 children. She is preceded in death by her 5 brothers and 4 sisters and sadly, her daughter Andrea Ellis. Elsie made Shafter her home for her entire life. In her childhood, she lived with her family on her parent's farm and attended Shafter schools,...
Ernest "Ernie" Bon Cabrera, of Delano/Bakersfield, was born on a Friday, Dec. 5, 1941, and passed away Dec. 29, 2020. Ernie was born to the late Ernest and Mary Cabrera in Bakersfield. Ernie graduated from Delano High in 1960. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, 3 months and 3 days at Fort Ord, where he also played baseball for the team. Ernie also served 5 years and 3 months in the Army National Guard. In 1990, he met the love of his life, Janet. They met working at the...
George Lee White, 85, left this world to rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior on Dec. 26, 2020. While we mourn this great loss, we celebrate the promise of his eternal joy. George was born on June 27, 1935. He was one of five children born to the late George & Nellie White in Mineola, Mo. On Aug. 25, 1954, he was united in marriage to Joan A. Miller, they just celebrated 66 years of marriage together. George was a veteran that was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1953. He dedicated...
