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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

 

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