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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...
Nelda Maxine McVay, 82, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 2. Peters Funeral Homes, Shafter....
“Do unto others as you would have Them do unto you.”--The Golden Rule “For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.” --Matthew 7:2 NLT Ah, the golden rule -- remember that one. As kids, it was drilled into our heads and hearts by parents, teachers, clergy and the man on the street. Years ago, it was the mantra of business, church and government alike. However, through the years it has lost its luster, so to speak, and been replaced by the greed and self-ce...
Harold "Hal" Arthur Onsum, 62, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away on Aug. 27, 2019, in his home after battling cancer. He was born in Bellingham, Wash., to Keith and Betty Onsum. He was a devoted Christian and loved studying the Bible. He mentored many people. After graduating in 1974 from Hoover High School in Fresno, he served in the Air National Guard and Air Force from November 1975 to November 1987. Hal moved to Shafter and started his law enforcement career at the Wasco Police Department...
Alberto Pelayo Arechiga, 58, of Shafter, passed away in Wasco Aug. 23. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Rebecca Cortez, 24, of Shafter Shafter passed away in Bakersfield Aug. 29. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jesus Munoz, 71, of Shafter passed away in Dinuba. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, 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...
Philip James Penner was born on April 22, 1957, to Mary Lou (Williams) and John Lee Penner in Bakersfield. Phil was a preemie who grew into a strapping young man who loved to play tennis and work on his father's farm. He graduated from Wasco High School in 1974, the same year he also soloed in a Grumman Yankee aircraft. Phil graduated with a bachelor of arts in Christian education from International College in Honolulu. For the next 24 years, Phil taught English in Fukuoka, Japan, and worked in...
Phillip was born in Bakersfield on July 22, 1964, to Herman and Dorothy (Powell) Glasco. Phillip was married to Robin Noreen Jones, and together they raised their two children. He attended school in Shafter and was an alumnus of Wasco High School. Phillip was an active member of the FFA steer competition and participated in the Kern County Fair. He was truck driver for many years and worked with Haliburton, KVS and Mashburn Oil Field Transport. Phillip was a loving son, brother and father. He ne...
Mark Raymond Baize,[ 57, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 22, 2019. Peters Funeral Homes, Shafter....
The daughter of the first couple to be married in Shafter has died at age 96. Roma Rockwell McCaffrey's parents, Woods Stone and Martha Buller, the first couple to be married in Shafter. She died Aug. 27. McCaffrey attended Maple School and Wasco High School, graduating in 1940. Her education continued with two years at Bakersfield College and two years at the University of California, Berkeley, where she was editor of the school paper. After graduation in 1944, she married Howard "Bud" Russell,...
Harold "Hal" Arthur Onsum, 62, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away on Aug. 27, 2019, in his home after battling cancer. He was born in Bellingham, Wash., to Keith and Betty Onsum. He was a devoted Christian and loved studying the Bible. He mentored many people. After graduating in 1974 from Hoover High School in Fresno, he served in the Air National Guard and Air Force from November 1975 to November 1987. Hal moved to Shafter and started his law enforcement career at the Wasco Police Department...
Frank Thiessen, 81, passed away Aug. 6, in Bakersfield. Memorial service to be held at Bakersfield Christian High School gymnasium on Saturday, Aug. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Sandy W. Oliver, 68, passed away Aug. 17, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Maura Dominguez Guerrero, 74, passed away Aug. 18, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Jona L. Feil, 86, passed away Aug. 15, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Phillip R. Glasco, 55, passed away Aug. 15, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Phillip Penner, 62, passed away Aug. 17, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Donald Dean Allen, 70, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 15. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Bertha Alicia...
Philip James Penner was born on April 22, 1957, to Mary Lou (Williams) and John Lee Penner in Bakersfield. Phil was a preemie who grew into a strapping young man who loved to play tennis and work on his father's farm. He graduated from Wasco High School in 1974, the same year he also soloed in a Grumman Yankee aircraft. Phil graduated with a bachelor of arts in Christian education from International College in Honolulu. For the next 24 years, Phil taught English in Fukuoka, Japan, and worked in...
Phillip Glasco was born in Bakersfield on July 22, 1964, to Herman and Dorothy (Powell) Glasco. Phillip was married to Robin Noreen Jones, and together they raised their two children. He attended school in Shafter and was an alumnus of Wasco High School. Phillip was an active member of the FFA steer competition and participated in the Kern County Fair. He was truck driver for many years and worked with Haliburton, KVS and Mashburn Oil Field Transport. Phillip was a loving son, brother and...
Frank Thiessen, 81, passed away Aug. 6, in Bakersfield. Memorial service to be held at Bakersfield Christian High School gymnasium on Saturday, Aug. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Heaven has received an angel who will now be our angel as long as I live. Here on earth she was a wife, mother, grandmother and a great woman full of love for humanity. Love for her children made her the perfect mother. Her dedication to her husband led her to make a perfect wife. She was the perfect grandmother for her grandchildren, loving and caring for them just like her children. She liked to help and serve God. She liked to live with her brothers in the church and served the sick. She was...
Maria Agasian, 92, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 4. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Nancy Ramirez Duarte, 46, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 9, 2019. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Michael Ray Sherman, 57, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 5, 2019. Chapel of the Hills, Auburn. Rosendo Carrasco, 90, of Shafter, passed away Aug. 9. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Benny McLeod was born in Wasco June 17, 1930, and lived there until his death on Aug. 2, 2019. His parents, Lemuel M. and Ona Lee McLeod, and brother Larry McLeod preceded him in death. Benny is survived by his wife, Betty; son Mike and wife Mellonie; daughter Donna; son Lemue;, four grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Viewing will be Thursday, Aug. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Peters Funeral Home in Wasco. Services will be Friday, Aug. 9th at 9:30 a.m. at Wasco Cemetery....
Yolanda Magana de La Paz, 55, of Shafter, passed away July 31. Bashman & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Yolanda Magana Jan. 23, 1964 - July 31, 2019 Heaven has received an angel who will now be our angel as long as I live. Here on earth she was a wife, mother, grandmother and a great woman full of love for humanity. Love for her children made her the perfect mother. Her dedication to her husband led her to make a perfect wife. She was the perfect grandmother for her grandchildren, loving and caring for them just like her children. She liked to help and serve God. She liked to live with her...
Jose De Jesus “Pepe” Flores Romo self-proclaimed cowboy, rodeo master, tequila enthusiast, hardworking man, died peacefully at home while holding his fiancés’ hand at the age of 62 on July 22, 2019, after a 9-month-long battle with cancer. He leaves behind five children and nine grandchildren. Pepe was born on March 17, 1957, in Jalpa, Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose Flores and Maria Guadalupe Romo. Pepe spent much of his adult life participating in rodeos and working at his shop, Pacific Coast Tires. His favorite pastime was working on his ranch...
Heriberto (Bert) Prendez Alvear, 77, passed away July 20, 2019, in Bakersfield. Bert was born in Palestina, Coahuila, Mexico on Aug. 6, 1941 to Tiburcio and Isabel Alvear and was one of eight children. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian, of 42 years; his children, Michael (Lucy), Mathew (Maricela) and Michelle (Daniel); five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters Catalina Hernandez and Socorro Mendez; and numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren. Bert came to Shafter with his...
Wyman Ray Stark born to William Henry and Laura Rose (Thoene) Stark on April 6, 1935, and passed on July 24, 2019. Wyman worked for Camp & Mebane Cattle Co. for 15 years after he served in the Army and owned Foster Freeze/Generals Headquarters for 27 years. He was married to Leoda Sherrill Stark for 42 years before she passed. He has two children, Russell Stark and Denise McCaslin; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He has been married to Mary (Cartnal) Stark for 17 years, and...
Noel Wilson was born April 14, 1941, in Shafter at Strauss Maternity Home to James Virgel and Ruby Mae Wilson. He passed from his earthly home at Ocuya Creek Ranch into his heavenly home with his Savior on July 24, 2019. During his school years, he lived south of Shafter on the Wilson Farm with his brothers Jim and Tom, and sisters Linda and Wilma. Their mother passed away when they were young, leaving their father to raise them while teaching math at Shafter High School. Noel attended four...
