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Richard Lawrence Lauderdale went to be with the Lord on Sept. 28, 2020. Richard was born in Shafter on Feb. 4, 1944, to Anna Pauline and Carroll Lauderdale. Richard met and married the love of his life, Sherry Ashmore, on Dec. 7, 1964, and went on to have three beautiful children Danny, Sherry, and Shawna. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis Lauderdale and sister Shirley Foster. Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sherry Lauderdale; son Danny and Tammy Lauderdale;...
Bobbie "Jean" Johnson passed away Aug. 29, 2020, in Eureka, Mont. She was 86 years old. Jean was born June 21, 1934, in Bauxite, Ark., to John "Gaston" and Marie (Tackett) Elkins. She and her family moved to California when she was 12 years old. After graduating from Shafter High School in 1953, Jean went to work at Bank of America and later owned Johnson's Department Store with her husband "Bud" Johnson. They were divorced 1985. After retiring in 1978, Jean devoted herself to service work,...
Erica Colleen Bongberg, a pillar of her community and center of her family, died on Sept. 17, 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 42. Erica, a resident of Rohnert Park, had been at war with breast cancer for more than four years. She was a graduate of Santa Rosa Junior College and spent 10 years as a human resources professional. Her hobbies included crafting, attending her children's sporting events, coaching cheer and recruiting others to join her fight against cancer. She is...
Joe Hiram Westbrook passed from this life on earth to the side of his Lord on Sept. 15, 2020, at the age of 95. It was a peaceful transition, which is the way he wanted. Joe was born Sept. 30, 1924, in Hugo, Okla., to Esther Loraine (Hyde) and Joseph Hardy Westbrook. In 1927, Joe came to Shafter with his parents, where they made a home to raise their family. He attended school and graduated from Shafter High School in 1943. In 1943, he was inducted in the Navy, where he served in the South Pacif...
Andy Sharp was born in Shafter on Sept. 2, 1943, to parents Andrew and Bertha Sharp. Andy died at his residence in Shafter, on Sept. 27, 2020. He attended local schools and graduated from Shafter High in 1961. Andy worked in ag his whole life; he started working young on his father's farm, then trucking and farming various crops, through his many years with his custom spray business, Sharp's Farm Service, and always took so much pride in growing pistachios, which were his favorite snack to eat....
Helen Marie Schmidt was born on Sept. 25, 1939, in Eufaula, Okla., to Joseph and Sara Belle Smith. She went home to be with the Lord on her 81st birthday, Sept. 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Jerry Schmidt; her parents; her sister Betty and brother Bob; children James "Ricky" Guenther and Pamela Huckabee; and grandson Brian Huckabee. She is survived by her daughter Deana Marie (Schmidt) Thompson and her sons-in-law, Dale Huckabee and Corwin Thompson; grandchildren Amber (Huckabee) Brewer and...
Edna Ruth Shepherd was born to Henry Ramsey and Ethel Smith in Bangs, Texas, and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 9, 2020 in Bakersfield. Edna Ruth was 78 years old when she passed from this life after suffering from colon cancer complications. Edna Ruth was the wife of Charles Toy. She was the mother of two children, Madeliene Fontes and Jeff Shepherd. Madeliene is the mother of three children, Adam, Kelley, and Joey. Jeff is the father of two sons, Chase and Jordan. In addition to her...
Yarlenny Kubo Lara, 27, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 7 in San Diego. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Manuel Tirado Rodriguez, 71, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 4 in Washington, WA. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Jesus Perez Lopez, 84, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 10 in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Carla E. Mooney, 63, of Bakersfield, passed away Sept. 6 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home Shafter. Marco Antonio Cabrera, 29, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 12 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home Wasco. Eliseo Verduzco...
Tony Perez, 45, was called home to be with God on Sept. 12, 2020, in Bakersfield. He was born on Oct. 30, 1974, in Tulare, to Carlos and Imelda Perez. Tony grew up in Buttonwillow and graduated from Shafter High School in 1993. Tony was a semi-truck driver and loved driving across the country. He was a humble, selfless, and adventurous soul. Tony was a true foodie and an enthusiast for music. He loved spending time with his family and would do anything for them. He also had a heart for helping...
Erica Colleen Bongberg, a pillar of her community and center of her family, died on Sept. 17, 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 42. Erica, a resident of Rohnert Park, had been at war with breast cancer for more than four years. She was a graduate of Santa Rosa Junior College and spent 10 years as a human resources professional. Her hobbies included crafting, attending her children's sporting events, coaching cheer and recruiting others to join her fight against cancer. She is...
Tony Perez, 45, was called home to be home with God on Sept. 12, 2020, in Bakersfield. He was born on Oct. 30, 1974, in Tulare to Carlos and Imelda Perez. Tony grew up in Buttonwillow and graduated from Shafter High School in 1993. Tony was a semitruck driver and loved driving across the country. He was a humble, selfless and adventurous soul. Tony was a true foodie and an enthusiast for music. He loved spending time with his family and would do anything for them. He also had a heart for...
Willie Eugene Abernathy went to be with the Lord on Aug. 29, 2020. Willie was born March 29, 1936, in White, Georgia, to "Son" Marvin Edward Abernathy and "Lee" Sally Leah Abernathy. He lived a very rewarding 84 years, and he did it his way. He is survived by his four children, Mitchell, Michael, Tracy and Amanda; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Mary Lou, his daughter Sherry and son Mark....
Barbara Ann Terry was born Aug. 29, 1943, to William E. and Eula Wooten in Olney, Texas. She lived with her family for a time in Arizona, then moved to McFarland, where she attended the local schools and graduated from McFarland High School in 1961. She met Allen Terry, and they wed on May 16, 1964, and made Wasco their home, where they raised their three daughters. Barbara started working for the Wasco Elementary School District in 1976 as a teacher aide,. She was also the "lunch lady,"...
It is with great sadness that the family of Francisco "Kiko" Verdugo announce his passing after a tough battle. He entered the floodgates of Heaven on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at the age of 33. Kiko will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Rosa Acosta and Simon Verdugo, and siblings Lore, Reyna, Julio, Francisca, Leobardo, Simon and Nelly. Kiko will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews, and the souls he touched throughout his life, including his best friend, his puppy Piggy....
Robert E. Duke, 85, of Bakersfield, passed away Sept. 1 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Rodolfo Garcia Velarde, 33, of Shafter, passed away in Shafter Sept. 3. Basham- & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Axel Matias Garin, 19, of Wasco, passed away in Wasco. Sept. 2. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ignacio Martinez, Jr., ] 66, of Wasco, passed away in Wasco. Sept. 5. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. David G. Flores Solis, 38, of Wasco, passed away in Los Angeles Sept. 3. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Rogelio Roy Olivo, 59, of...
Edna Ruth Shepherd was born to Henry Ramsey and Ethel Smith in Bangs, Texas, and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 9, 2020 in Bakersfield. Edna Ruth was 78 years old when she passed from this life after suffering from colon cancer complications. Edna Ruth was the wife of Charles Toy. She was the mother of two children, Madeliene Fontes and Jeff Shepherd. Madeliene is the mother of three children. Adam, Kelley, and Joey. Jeff is the father of two sons, Chase and Jordan. In addition to her...
Patricia Ann Bryan, 79, of Bakersfield, passed away Aug 26, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Tony Gutierrez, 30, of Bakersfield, passed away Aug. 25, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Bobby W McVay, 85, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 30. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Willie Eugene Abernathy, 84, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 29, in Shafter. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Adelina Varela Ramirez, 85, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 29, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Francisco ``Kiko’’ Verdugo, 33, of...
Patricia Ann Bryan, 79, passed away on Aug. 26, 2020, at home with her family beside her in Bakersfield. She was born on Jan. 30, 1941, in Coldwater, Mich., to Lyle and Dorothy KenKnight. Pat grew up in Quincy, Mich., and graduated from Quincy High School in 1959. After high school Pat worked as a secretary until she married Delbert (Pete) Bryan in 1961 in Clear Lake, Ind. They were married for 41 years. Pat was a homemaker, office worker and did cake decorating, sewing and other hobbies. She...
It is with great sadness that the family of Francisco "Kiko" Verdugo announce his passing after a tough battle. He entered the floodgates of Heaven on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at the age of 33. Kiko will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Rosa Acosta and Simon Verdugo, and siblings Lore, Reyna, Julio, Francisca, Leobardo, Simon and Nelly. Kiko will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews, and the souls he touched throughout his life, including his best friend, his puppy Piggy....
Willie Eugene Abernathy went to be with the Lord on Aug. 29, 2020. Willie was born March 29, 1936, in White, Georgia, to "Son" Marvin Edward Abernathy and "Lee" Sally Leah Abernathy. He lived a very rewarding 84 years, and he did it his way. He is survived by his four children, Mitchell, Michael, Tracy and Amanda; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his parents, his loving wife Mary Lou, his daughter Sherry and son Mark....
Nohemy Argueta Garcia, 62, of Wasco, passed away Aug 18 in Los Angeles. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Marcelino Fuentes, 70, of Wasco, passed away Aug 17 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Justin Tyler Herzberg, 36, of Wasco, passed away Aug 19 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Sergio Arturo Rodriguez, 63, of Shafter, passed away Aug 23 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Gilberto Bocanegra, Jr. 38, of Shafter, passed away Aug 24 in Shafter. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Laura Deon Smith, 50, of Bakersfield, passed...
Ana María Barajas de Esparza, 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 18, 2020, at her ranch in Buttonwillow. Ana María was born in Mexicali, México, on Dec. 11, 1953, to her father, Miguel Barajas, and mother, Maria de la Luz Rico del Rio. Ana María grew up in San Diego Buena Vista, Michoacán. She helped raise her eight siblings with her mother, while her father worked in Fresno as a migrant Bracero farm laborer. Life in the ranches of México was different than that of the United State...
Willie Eugene Abernathy went to be with the Lord on Aug. 29, 2020. Willie was born March 29, 1936, in White, Georgia, to “Son” Marvin Edward Abernathy and “Lee” Sally Leah Abernathy. He lived a very rewarding 84 years, and he did it his way. He is survived by his four children, Mitchell, Michael, Tracy and Amanda; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his parents, his loving wife Mary Lou, his daughter Sherry and son Mark. W...
It is with great sadness that the family of Francisco "Kiko" Verdugo announce his passing after a tough battle. He entered the floodgates of Heaven on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at the age of 33. Kiko will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Rosa Acosta and Simon Verdugo, and siblings Lore, Reyna, Julio, Francisca, Leobardo, Simon and Nelly. Kiko will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews, and the souls he touched throughout his life, including his best friend, his puppy Piggy....
Dr. C R Swanbeck was born Aug. 8, 1929, and passed away on Aug. 18, 2020, at the age of 91. He had been a resident of Golden Living in Shafter. He received caring treatment from the wonderful nurses and staff. Dr. Swanbeck was born in Lewiston, Idaho, and resided in Clarkston, Wash., until leaving to attend WSU. He was active in sports and academics in high school. Upon graduation from WSU, he attended medical school at the University of New York School of Medicine, in Syracuse. After an internship in Spokane, Wash., and a residency in general...
