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Jose Trujillo, 87, of Wasco, passed away June 2 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
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...
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...
Alejandro Mesa, Jr., 78, of Wasco, passed away in Bakersfield May 26. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Omar Ruiz Delvalle, 42, of Wasco, passed away May 24 in Fresno. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
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...
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 o...
Maria Sandoval, 72, of Wasco, passed away May 14, 2019, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Rogelio Navarro, 72, of Wasco, passed away May 15, 2019, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Ernesto Luis "Ernie" Maldonado, 54, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2019. Ernesto was born on June 1, 1964, in Jalisco, Mexico, to Teresa and Raul Maldonado. He was raised in Wasco and attended Wasco High School. He worked as a machine operator for Frito Lay and Bolthouse Farms. He was a loving father who enjoyed spending time with his children, which were his pride and joy. He was known for being outgoing and sparking up a conversation with anyone nearby. He loved life and had an...
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...
Nay Williams, 83, of Wasco, passed away May, 8, 2019. Ruckers Mortuary, Bakersfield. Mary Nuñez, 54, of Wasco, passed away May 12, 2019, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
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...
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...
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 Sarah Armendariz, as well as many nephews and nieces...
Muriel Lynn Peterson, 80, of Wasco, was born on Nov. 10, 1938, in Lewisville, Ark., to Arthur Louis Creech and Viola Annie Charity (Sewell) Creech. She was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on April 15, 2019. Muriel passed away in Bakersfield following several months of declining health. Muriel married Carl Peterson Sr. on March 20, 1954, and moved to Wasco, where they raised their children. If you attended Karl F. Clemens or Thomas Jefferson Middle School between the years 1961 and 2000, you...
Florentina Flores, 85, of Wasco, passed away April 16, 2019, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
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...
Muriel Lynn Peterson, 80, of Wasco, was born on Nov. 10, 1938, in Lewisville, Ark., to Arthur Louis Creech and Viola Annie Charity (Sewell) Creech. She was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on April 15, 2019. Muriel passed away in Bakersfield following several months of declining health. Muriel married Carl Peterson Sr. on March 20, 1954, and moved to Wasco, where they raised their children. If you attended Karl F. Clemens or Thomas Jefferson Middle School between the years 1961 and 2000, you...
Today we mourn the loss of a great man, Fred Starrh, patron of the arts, sciences and his church, lover of his family and community, local farmer and an approachable, larger-than-life friend to many people across the nation. Fred slipped peacefully from this world on the evening of April 16, 2019 at the age of 89, at home while under the care of his wife, Linda Starrh. Fred was born in Arizona on June 15, 1929 of humble circumstance, the youngest son of a family growing cotton in Pima County...
The earthly journey of Ione R. Jensen Lollar came to an unexpected end on April 1, 2019. Living with the lifelong motto of "Life's a Journey," what a journey she had! Ione was born in Curtis, Neb., on June 15, 1936 to loving parents Clarence "Butch" and Ebba Jensen. At age 3, the family moved to California, where Lollar would live for the next 80 years. Ione attended Wasco schools and graduated from Wasco High in 1954. Her journey continued to UCLA and Children's Hospital School of Physical...
Rita A. Portwood was born on Dec. 13, 1932 in Stigler, Okla., and passed away peacefully at her home in Wasco on April 9, 2019 after a short illness. She was 86 years old and had been in the capable hands of in-home caregivers, as well as hospice care. Rita enjoyed the family farm life and attending yearly reunions of the extended Mills family. She also enjoyed a cattle ranch she and her husband owned in Springville for over 40 years; she loved the cattle, wildlife and hiking around the hills...
Florentina Flores, 85. of Wasco, passed away April 16, 2019 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Rita A. Portwood was born on Dec. 13, 1932 in Stigler, Okla., and passed away peacefully at her home in Wasco on April 9, 2019 after a short illness. She was 86 years old and had been in the capable hands of in-home caregivers, as well as hospice care. Rita enjoyed the family farm life and attending yearly reunions of the extended Mills family. She also enjoyed a cattle ranch she and her husband owned in Springville for over 40 years; she loved the cattle, wildlife and hiking around the hills...
The earthly journey of Ione R. Jensen Lollar came to an unexpected end on April 1, 2019. Living with the lifelong motto of "Life's a Journey," what a journey she had! Ione was born in Curtis, Neb., on June 15, 1936 to loving parents Clarence "Butch" and Ebba Jensen. At age 3, the family moved to California, where Lollar would live for the next 80 years. Ione attended Wasco schools and graduated from Wasco High in 1954. Her journey continued to UCLA and Children's Hospital School of Physical...
Rita A. Portwood was born on Dec. 13, 1932 in Stigler, Okla., and passed away peacefully at her home in Wasco on April 9, 2019 after a short illness. She was 86 years old and had been in the capable hands of in-home caregivers, as well as hospice care. Rita enjoyed the family farm life and attending yearly reunions of the extended Mills family. She also enjoyed a cattle ranch she and her husband owned in Springville for over 40 years; she loved the cattle, wildlife and hiking around the hills...