Obituaries
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Gwendolyn Ann Roberson
Gwendolyn Ann Roberson, 65, was born May 2, 1953, and passed away March 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Gwendolyn was one of the original employees of the Wasco Kmart from 1991... — Updated 3/14/2023
Erik Christian Larson
Erik Christian Larson, 50, of Shafter, passed away on Feb. 21, 2023. Erik, born on Sept. 11,1972, was born in Wasco to Sandra Pieper Larson and George Harvey Larson. His... — Updated 3/14/2023
Death Notices - March 9, 2023
Jose C. Trujillo, 74, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 28, in Los Angeles. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter.... — Updated 3/14/2023
Death Notices - May 16, 2023
Antonio “Tony” Garza, 66, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 1, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Sofia Vidales, 84, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 7, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Glen Wayne Skelton, 62, of Shafter,... — Updated 2/20/2023
Robert Sanchez
Robert Sanchez, 54, passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, in Shafter. He was born on June 23,1968, in Bakersfield, to Balbina Sanchez. Robert grew up in Wasco. He graduated from Wasco High... — Updated 2/20/2023
Jerry Leon McCaslin
Jerry Leon McCaslin passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2023. Jerry was born on Dec. 7th, 1959, to Billy and Juanita McCaslin in Bakersfield; he was the middle sibling to brothers... — Updated 2/20/2023
Jerry Leon McCaslin
Jerry Leon McCaslin passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2023. Jerry was born on Dec. 7th, 1959, to Billy and Juanita McCaslin in Bakersfield; he was the middle sibling to brothers... — Updated 2/14/2023
Death Notices - Feb. 29, 2023
Irene Gonzales, 85, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 28, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Cheryl Wheeler, 67, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 28, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Mary Ann Gonzalez, 76,... — Updated 2/9/2023
Obituary: Robert Sanchez
Robert Sanchez, 54, passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, in Shafter. He was born on June 23,1968, in Bakersfield, to Balbina Sanchez. Robert grew up in Wasco. He graduated from Wasco High... — Updated 2/9/2023
Death Notices - Jan. 26, 2023
Aurora Ocampo, 78, of Wasco passed away Jan. 11, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Santiago D. Naranjo, 47, of Shafter passed away Jan. 16, in Sun Valley. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Lucio A. DeLeon,... — Updated 1/31/2023
Death Notices - Jan. 19, 2023
Paula J. Johnson, 79, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 11, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Cesar E. Martinez, 64, of McFarland, passed away Jan. 10, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Edgar Perez, 31, of... — Updated 1/21/2023
James "Jim" Holland Holt
James "Jim" Holland Holt, aka "The Old Man from Shafter," passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 4, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jean Holt; three children,... — Updated 1/10/2023
Robert (Bobby) Rodriguez
Robert (Bobby) Rodriguez passed away on Dec. 26, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Rodriguez; his children, Erika and Aaron (Robin); and his four grandchildren, Alyssa,... — Updated 1/8/2023
Louis R. Gomez
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Louis R. Gomez, of Shafter, on Dec. 30, 2022. Louie was born July 7, 1943, in Bakersfield, and attended Bakersfield grammar... — Updated 1/8/2023
James Carl Firsich
James Carl Firsich, 81, passed away on Dec. 19, 2022, in Wasco. James, who was better known as Jim, was born on Sept. 18, 1941, in Batesville, Ind. He lived in Wasco for over 20... — Updated 1/8/2023
Death Notices - Jan. 5, 2023
Anna Maria DeLuna Breksa, 75, of Mission Viejo, passed away Dec. 26, in Mission Viejo. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. James Mason Taylor, 47, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 28, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria... — Updated 1/8/2023
Mariana {Saenz) Carrasco
Mariana (Saenz) Carrasco, born Jan. 23, 1933, in Bakersfield, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 29, 2022, at the age of 89. Mariana was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was... — Updated 1/8/2023
John Stephen Fuller
Our father, Stephen Fuller, passed away on Dec. 26, 2022 with his wife, Delores (Lola), by his side. Stephen was born in Oildale at Cottage Hospital on Sept. 6, 1954, to Johnny and... — Updated 1/8/2023
Loretta June Crissman Rogers
Loretta June Crissman Rogers was born on Aug. 3, 1930, in Joplin, Mo., to Paul Preston Crissman and Mary Flora Crissman. She was the baby of the family, joining brothers Paul... — Updated 1/8/2023
Loretta June Crissman Rogers
Loretta June Crissman Rogers was born on Aug. 3, 1930, in Joplin, Mo., to Paul Preston Crissman and Mary Flora Crissman. She was the baby of the family, joining brothers Paul... — Updated 1/2/2023
Death Notices - Dec. 29, 2022
Loretta J. Rogers, 92, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 22, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Jose Campos Contreras, 74, of Seagoville, Texas, passed away Dec. 22, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafte... — Updated 1/2/2023
John "Stephen" Fuller
Stephen Fuller, 68, of Shafter, was born Sept. 6, 1954, and passed away Dec. 26, 2022. Stephen was "a man of few words," but loved by so many. His funeral arrangements are... — Updated 1/2/2023
Alma Virginia Nixon
Virginia A. Nixon was born July 21, 1928, in Santa Rita, NM. She entered eternal life Dec. 23, 2022, in Shafter, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old, the oldest... — Updated 1/2/2023
Nellie "Juanita" McCaslin
Nellie "Juanita" McCaslin, 86, passed away on Dec. 23, 2022, at her home with her husband of 67 years by her side. Juanita was born on Dec. 1, 1936, in Belzoni, Miss., to Opal and M... — Updated 1/2/2023
Death Notices - Dec. 22, 2022
Frank Montes, 27, of Shafter passed away Dec. 10, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Alonzo Herrera Barba, 38, of Shafter passed away Nov. 23, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Matthew Alvear,... — Updated 12/26/2022
