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A joint funeral service was officiated by Pastor Jeff Chandler Nov. 25, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield for Donald Max Camp Sr., 94, and his wife, Izetta Agnew Camp, 92, who died peacefully at home within days of each other surrounded by their family. Private interment will follow. Don was one of two children born to cotton pioneer Wofford Benjamin (W.B.) Camp Sr. and Georgia Anna App Camp while his parents were living on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Shafter Cotton...
Aurelia Nunez, 71, of Shafter passed away Nov. 18 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Robert Lee Hill, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away Nov. 11 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Isidro Rivera, 69, of Shafter, passed away Nov.16 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Helen Gafner was born in Bakersfield, California on Aug. 2, 1926 to Andrew and Mary (Mertz) Barling. Helen was married to Roy Gafner for over 50 years and together they raised their children, Richard and Karen. Helen was a secretary at Wasco High School for over 20 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother lovingly known as Gigi. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the love of her life. Helen passed away on Nov. 21, 2019 in Bakersfield....
Danny Howerton was born in Dinuba on Feb. 3, 1943, to Harold and Pearl Howerton. His dad died when he was very young, and he was raised by his stepfather, Ed Wagner. Danny graduated from Reedley High School in 1960 and from California State University, Fresno, with degrees in history and mathematics in 1964. He obtained his teaching credential in 1966. He taught for 40 years in the classroom, predominantly math and history. The majority of his teaching career was spent in Coleville and Reedley....
Dixie Lee (King) Crane was born on May 8, 1948, to Mary Katherine and Wilson King. She was born in Bakersfield and raised in Shafter where she lived until her death on Nov. 6, 2019. Dixie was married to James Vaughn Crane on April 11, 1969. Dixie and Vaughn went on to raise four children, and took in and cared for many others along the way. They never turned away a soul in need, as their home was a safe haven for countless people. Dixie's life was filled with a passion for serving others in and...
Josiah Villagomez, 0, of Shafter passed away in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Jeannie Bowers, 77, of Shafter and Bakersfield, passed away on Nov. 10 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Frank Aronld Garzoli, 40, of Shafter, passed away on Nov. 9 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
In Memory of "Ruth Ann" Weidenbach (Roskam). Ruth Ann was born to Meta and John Roskam on June 28, 1930, in Wasco. She was the 11th of 14 children. She attended Wasco schools and after graduation, went to work for Pacific Bell. She met and married Marvin Weidenbach of Shafter on March 13, 1953. They had four children together, Deborah Ann, Jennifer Ruth, Mark Albert and Elizabeth Susan. After her children were mature, she went to work for Shafter High School in several capacities. After her...
Billy Wayne (Bill) Grills, 84, husband of Nancy Ann (Goldsmith) Grills, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Billy was born in Senath, Mo., to the late Chester Lee Grills and Irene (Holt) Grills. He was a retired truck driver and loved telling stories, traveling the county in his RV and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He also loved spending time with friends at the local Red Wagon Café, where he and the local farmers spun their many tales of days gone by and good...
Danny Howerton was born in Dinuba on Feb. 3, 1943, to Harold and Pearl Howerton. His dad died when he was very young, and he was raised by his stepfather, Ed Wagner. Danny graduated from Reedley High School in 1960 and from California State University, Fresno, with degrees in history and mathematics in 1964. He obtained his teaching credential in 1966. He taught for 40 years in the classroom, predominantly math and history. The majority of his teaching career was spent in Coleville and Reedley. Danny was very active in the Kings Canyon...
Charlie Patrick was born Feb. 3, 1938 in Altus, Okla. He was raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol; his daughter LeAnne and granddaughter Peyton; daughter Kelley Scott and husband Kip; grandchildren Jordan Scott, Kellen Scott (Alissa), Jeff Scott (Timi), great grandchildren Chrissy (Steven), Brandon, Haiden, Coby, Truxton, Aerie and Ellie; brother Murphy Patrick (Florence); and nieces and nephews. Charlie worked for Southern...
Dixie Lee (King) Crane was born on May 8, 1948, to Mary Katherine and Wilson King. She was born in Bakersfield and raised in Shafter where she lived until her death on Nov. 6, 2019. Dixie was married to James Vaughn Crane on April 11, 1969. Dixie and Vaughn went on to raise four children, and took in and cared for many others along the way. They never turned away a soul in need, as their home was a safe haven for countless people. Dixie's life was filled with a passion for serving others in and...
Stanley Oliver Swanson, 86, of Bakersfield passed away Oct. 25 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ruth Ann Weidenbach, 89, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 26 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
In Memory of "Ruth Ann" Weidenbach (Roskam). Ruth Ann was born to Meta and John Roskam on June 28, 1930, in Wasco. She was the 11th of 14 children. She attended Wasco schools and after graduation, went to work for Pacific Bell. She met and married Marvin Weidenbach of Shafter on March 13, 1953. They had four children together, Deborah Ann, Jennifer Ruth, Mark Albert and Elizabeth Susan. After her children were mature, she went to work for Shafter High School in several capacities. After her...
Fidela Garcia passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 20, 2019, at the age of 76. She lived a beautiful life; she is now at peace and forever in our hearts. Mom was born in Edinburg, Texas, to her loving parents, Jose and Santos Espinosa. She married her husband, George Garcia, and they moved to Shafter and had four sons. Fidela was a great mother and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. Many weekends they would camp out at her house. She will be greatly missed by all;...
Danny Howerton, 76, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 14, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Nov. 17 at Hodels in Bakersfield from 1 to 3 p.m....
Charlie Patrick was born Feb. 3, 1938 in Altus, Okla. He was raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol; his daughter LeAnne and granddaughter Peyton; daughter Kelley Scott and husband Kip; grandchildren Jordan Scott, Kellen Scott (Alissa), Jeff Scott (Timi), great grandchildren Chrissy (Steven), Brandon, Haiden, Coby, Truxton, Aerie and Ellie; brother Murphy Patrick (Florence); and nieces and nephews. Charlie worked for Southern...
Billy Wayne (Bill) Grills, 84, husband of Nancy Ann (Goldsmith) Grills, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Billy was born in Senath, Mo., to the late Chester Lee Grills and Irene (Holt) Grills. He was a retired truck driver and loved telling stories, traveling the county in his RV and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He also loved spending time with friends at the local Red Wagon Café, where he and the local farmers spun their many tales of days gone by and good...
Fidela Garcia passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at the age of 76. She lived a beautiful life; she is now at peace and forever in our hearts. Mom was born in Edinburg, Texas, to her loving parents, Jose and Santos Espinosa. She married her husband, George Garcia, and they moved to Shafter and had four sons. Fidela was a great mother and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. Many weekends they would camp out at her house. She will be greatly missed...
San Juana Maritnez, 92, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 7, 2019, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Angelina Cuellar de Garcia, 77, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 13, 2019, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Barbara Petker, 87, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 13, 2019. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Emilio Fernandez Molina, 59, of Shafter passed away Oct. 13, 2019, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Elmer Rigoberto Sanchez Guevara, 35, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 16, 2019, in San Jose. Basham & Lara...
Donna Rae Peters was born May 24, 1937, in El Centro, to parents Victor and Lydia Newfield. She married Douglas Peters on March 24, 1956, in Santa Rosa, and the couple made their home in Shafter, where they raised their 3 daughters; Deanna Peters, Darleen Reimer and Delayne Huskey. Donna worked alongside Doug in the family business, Maple Leaf Enterprises, in Wasco. She was very active in the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church, where she served until her passing on Oct. 12, 2019, in Bakersfield....
San Juana Maritnez, 92, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 7, 2019, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Angelina Cuellar de Garcia, 77, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 13, 2019, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Barbara Petker, 87, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 13, 2019. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Emilio Fernandez Molina, 59, of Shafter passed away Oct. 13, 2019, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Elmer Rigoberto Sanchez Guevara, 35, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 16, 2019, in San Jose. Basham & Lara...
Isaac Eduardo Zavala, infant, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 4 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Diana Patricia Gamez, 55, of Shafter, passd away Oct. 7 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Murlin Blake Witcher, 75, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 17. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Luis Alberto Rosette, 58, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 23 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Michael M. Lopez, 54, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 24 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Luis Valentin Jarquin, infant, passed away Sept. 20. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Mary Lee Rankin, 89, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 29. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Nelda Maxine McVay, 82, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 2. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Terry was born in Bakersfield on Aug.18, 1954 to Frank and Mary Etta (Stewart) Lee. He was the youngest of nine children, with four brothers and four sisters. Terry was a baby when his father Frank passed away; he was raised by his widowed mother, Etta, in McFarland. They didn't have a lot of money but there was plenty of love. Terry would tell stories of mayonnaise sandwiches and Yankee dimes, which was a kiss from his mother when he asked for money. He was employed by Delano Growers for 25...
