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On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, Mary Jo Anderson, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and resident of Shafter, passed away suddenly at her home. Born on July 18, 1951 in San Mateo, Mary Jo married Allen Anderson in Reno on June 10, 1972. After starting their family in Weed, they moved to Camp Roberts, where they spent almost 30 wonderful years. Then in 2006 they retired to Shafter. Mary Jo loved the outdoors, especially in Morro Bay, and enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and...
John E. Arnoldus, 60, of Shafter, passed away June 6 in Bakersfield. Peter Funeral Home, Shafter. Robert Dean Hiebert, 88, of Shafter, passed away June 7. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Robert "Bob" Dean Hiebert went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2019 at age 88 due to a fatal accident. Bob was born to Arnold and Elizabeth Hiebert in Garden City, Kan., and raised in Hillsboro, Kan. He is predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Juanita. Bob is survived by his daughters, Carol Jost and husband David, Debby Jewell and husband Gary, Danya Gambill and husband David, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Bob owned and operated several automotive businesses from the...
Donnie loved playing music. He loved antique and classic cars, especially the red Porsche he had years ago. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. He is survived by his loving family, mother Julia Jimenez; daughters Jessica Jimenez and Starlene Jimenez granddaughters Meagan, Emma and Khloe; and siblings Eduardo, Anita, Angie, Sicilia, Gabriela, Marcos, Eleanor, Linda and Felicia. Visitation is Thursday, June 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Peters Funeral Home, Shafter, with Recitation of The Holy Rosary prayed...
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, Mary Jo Anderson, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and resident of Shafter, passed away suddenly at her home. Born on July 18, 1951 in San Mateo, Mary Jo married Allen Anderson in Reno on June 10, 1972. After starting their family in Weed, they moved to Camp Roberts, where they spent almost 30 wonderful years. Then in 2006 they retired to Shafter. Mary Jo loved the outdoors, especially in Morro Bay, and enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and...
Elena Trujillo, 83, passed away on May 21, 2019 at Golden Living in Shafter. She was a loving wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother. She will be truly missed. She was born on Oct. 26, 1935 in North Hollywood to Francisco and Maria Rodriguez. Elena grew up in North Hollywood, where she attended North Hollywood High School. She worked as a teacher's aide for Semitropic Elementary School, where she was employed for 25 years and was a lovingly known as Mrs. T. Elena married Jose C. Trujillo on...
Abel Mendoza, 84, of Shafter, passed away May 19 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Patricia Sanchez, 53, of Shafter, passed away in Wasco May 26. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Betty Jean Grant, a longtime resident of Wasco, passed away on May 25, 2019 at the age of 84. Betty was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa, on Jan. 1,1935 to Art and Agnes Stip. As a young girl she grew up in Bellflower and Artesia, Calif. During her teens, she gave her life to the Lord and continued in faith until the end of her life. She attended Excelsior High in Norwalk. After high school she worked as a receptionist in a doctor's office until she married Keith Grant, when she was 20. Betty was the e...
Rene Daniel Chavez passed away on May 31, 2019 in Shafter. He was born on Dec. 25, 1996 in Bakersfield to Rene Chavez Ortiz and Olga Leticia Rodriguez Nevarez. Rene grew up in Shafter. He graduated from Shafter High School in 2015. After high school he worked for Central Valley Eggs for three years. Rene enjoyed spending time with his family, going on trips to the beach, and Coffee Camp at Sequoia National Forest was one of his favorites places to go. Rene is survived by his parents, Rene...
Betty Jean Grant, a longtime resident of Wasco, passed away on May 25, 2019 at the age of 84. Betty was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa, on Jan. 1,1935 to Art and Agnes Stip. As a young girl she grew up in Bellflower and Artesia, Calif. During her teens, she gave her life to the Lord and continued in faith until the end of her life. She attended Excelsior High in Norwalk. After high school she worked as a receptionist in a doctor's office until she married Keith Grant, when she was 20. Betty was the e...
Noble Howze was born in Marlow, Okla., on March 31, 1933. He moved to Shafter in 1941. He attended Rio Bravo School and Shafter High School. At a young age, Noble understood that hard work was essential in providing for his family. At 17 years old, he was a ginner for W.B. Camp Gin Co. In 1951, he met his wife, Armis Freeborn, and they married in 1952. They had four children, who were taught to work hard. His wife and their children helped him with his business ventures. Noble was a...
Spencer B. Stallings, 96, of Shafter, passed away May 20 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Dolly Jean Love, 77, passed away May 15 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Rick Allen Cross, 66, passed away on May 15, 2019, in Taft. He was born on Dec. 2, 1952, in Loveland, Colo., to William Cross and Shirley Riechert. Rick’s parents came to Shafter in 1966. Rick grew up in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School in 1972. Rick is survived by his sons, Melvin and Kevin Cross, from Shafter; daughter, Skyla Cross; his brothers, Randy Cross and Rod Cross; and sister, Tammy Griffith; his grandchildren, Alex, Aaron, Teryn, Lyric, Phoebe, Taitum and Quinn; and daughter-in-law Julie and great grandbaby, Chance. R...
John Armendariz Jr. of Perry, Ga., was born July 25, 1940, at a home in the outskirts of Bakersfield, and went to be with our Lord on April 30, 2019, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 29½ years, Lomita, as well as his two sons, John III (wife Kerry) and Bryan (wife Lupe). Sibling survivors are sisters Mary Ramirez, Sally Gonzalez (husband Jacinto), Gloria Ybarra (husband Harry) and Brother David (wife Becky). John also leaves three grandchildren, Christian, Lisa and...
Jimmy D. Carroll, 76, died on Monday, May 6, 2019, at his Shafter residence. He was born to C.H. and Margie Carroll of Oklahoma, who preceded him in death, as well as brother Eldon Carroll. Jim joined them in their heavenly home. Leaving behind his wife of 58 years, Ronnie Carroll, and two daughters, Ronda Martin and Teri Carroll, all of Shafter. Jim also left behind a great legacy of two grandchildren, Candy Hanner and Justin Martin, six great grandchildren, Shandy Lauderdale, Shae Floyd, Star...
A graveside memorial service will be held for Howard D. Stene on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 10 a.m.. at West Side Cemetery in Taft. A celebration meal will follow at the Petroleum Club in Taft. Howard was born May 21, 1942, in Ada, Minn., to Melvyn and Florence Stene. He is survived by his brother, Don Stene, and wife Penny as well as niece Patricia Romaine and nephews Matthew and Mark Stene. He was preceded in death by his brother, Merlyn Stene. After serving in the U.S. Army, Howard moved to...
Noble Howze was born in Marlow, Okla., on March 31, 1933. He moved to Shafter in 1941. He attended Rio Bravo School and Shafter High School. At a young age, Noble understood that hard work was essential in providing for his family. At 17 years old, he was a ginner for W.B. Camp Gin Co. In 1951, he met his wife, Armis Freeborn, and they married in 1952. They had four children, who were taught to work hard. His wife and their children helped him with his business ventures. Noble was a...
Rick Allen Cross, 66, passed away on May 15, 2019, in Taft. He was born on Dec. 2, 1952, in Loveland, Colo., to William Cross and Shirley Riechert. Rick’s parents came to Shafter in 1966. Rick grew up in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School in 1972. Rick is survived by his sons, Melvin and Kevin Cross, from Shafter; daughter, Skyla Cross; his brothers, Randy Cross and Rod Cross; and sister, Tammy Griffith; his grandchildren, Alex, Aaron, Teryn, Lyric, Phoebe, Taitum and Quinn; and daughter-in-law Julie and great grandbaby, Chance. R...
Jimmy D. Carroll, 76, died on Monday, May 6, 2019, at his Shafter residence. He was born to C.H. and Margie Carroll of Oklahoma, who preceded him in death, as well as brother Eldon Carroll. Jim joined them in their heavenly home. Leaving behind his wife of 58 years, Ronnie Carroll, and two daughters, Ronda Martin and Teri Carroll, all of Shafter. Jim also left behind a great legacy of two grandchildren, Candy Hanner and Justin Martin, six great grandchildren, Shandy Lauderdale, Shae Floyd, Star...
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Larry Gene Bynum was born May 12, 1954, in Van Buren, Ark., and moved to California in 1959 with his grandparents, Everett Monroe and Belva Bynum. Growing up in Shafter, Larry attended school in the Richland School District and Shafter High School. As a teen and young adult, Larry worked in the local fields and sheds. Eventually Larry became a truck driver, driving locally, cross country and within the oil fields. After a life-changing injury in 1986, Larry was forced to retire from trucking....
It is with great sadness that the family of Santiago Gonzalez Valdez announces his passing on Wednesday May 1, 2019, at the age of 72 years. Santiago will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia, and his children, Mary Lou (Paul) Shaw, Eddie (Maria) Gonzalez, Araceli (David) Hurley, Santiago Jr. (Kristi) Gonzalez. Santiago will also be fondly remembered by his 10 grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Daniel & Lauren Shaw, Adam & Carolyn Gonzalez, Rebekah Hurley, Elizabeth, Olivia & Alexand...
Wendell Schofield West, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 12, 1930, to Fred and Winifred (Schofield) West in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wendell learned early the value of both thrift and hard work. The oldest of five children, he prized the opportunities gained by a good education, graduating from the University of Utah in accounting. After proudly serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, Wendell served as a missionary for The...
Howard Stene, 76, of Shafter, passed away May 3, 2019. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Jimmy Carroll, 76, passed away May 6, 2019, in Shafter. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Teofila Barboza de Lopez, 59, of Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Viola Lillian Misenhimer passed away at home in Shafter on April 29, 2019 at the age of 95. She is survived by her beloved children, Phyllis Sanders of Oklahoma, Lawanda Cramer of Bakersfield and William Misenhimer from Palm Springs, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and eleven great, great grandchildren. Viola was born in Lula, Okla., where she lived until she moved to Shafter in 1960. She lovingly tended her gardens of vegetables and flowers, and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She...
