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Magdalena "Maggie" Dabalos, age 74, of Shafter, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 7, 2024. She was born in Sundown, Texas, on March 28, 1949, to Hilario Dabalos and Luisa Garza. Maggie moved to California in 1987. She worked as a cafeteria aide for 31 years. She loved her job at Grow Academy. Maggie is survived by her partner, Johnnie Martinez: daughters JoAnn Munoz and Sofia Sanders: stepson Johnny Martinez; grandchildren Joe Munoz, Joel Munoz, Joseph Munoz, Maggie McCul...
Our precious mother, Janie Faye Ferrell-Colbert, age 80, passed from this earth to paradise on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Bakersfield Heart Hospital. Momma devoted her life to her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, of which there are many, many, many! Always with unconditional love this truly amazing woman was involved with all of our lives. Those whose lives she touched already know she was a strong, independent, feisty and most beautiful woman. She...
Prudencia DeLeon Cazares, 93, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 23, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Janie Ferrell-Colbert, 80, of Shafter, passed away Jan. 20, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Verenda Bernelle Wells Carlton, 97, of Shafter, passed away Jan. 27, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Ronnie Lee Huff, 74, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 20, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Elsie Ingram, 85, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 20, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Guadalupe Sanchez Castillo, 50, of Lost Hills, passed away Jan. 17, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Bart Franklin Wilburn, Jr., 54, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 18, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Michael Joseph Hampton, 39, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 18, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Fernando Javier Albiar passed away on Dec. 16, 2023, at the age of 72 after a decade-long, hard fought battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Olga Molina Albiar. Fernando's legacy is carried on by his son Fernando and daughter-in-law Rebecca; his son Javier and daughter-in-law Susan;, and his cherished daughter Micaela Albiar. His love extended deeply to his five granddaughters and two great-granddaughters. Fernando is further survived by his sisters, Minerva, Graciela, Ninfa and Emma...
Aaron Keith Sink, 48, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 14, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Mervin Huston, 89, of Meridien, Idaho, passed away Jan. 8, in Idaho....
On Dec. 25, 2023, the Lord called Cherylee R. Wegman-Craig home. Cherylee was born May 11, 1953, in Wasco, to Billie Rae Thurman and Randal Lee Rankin. Cherylee married Charlie Wegman (deceased) and moved to Missouri in 1974. Cherylee returned to Wasco in 1983. Cherylee met and married the love of her life, Warren A. Craig, on March 5, 2011. Cherylee had a love for line dancing and participated in many events, including as a line dance instructor. Cherylee also enjoyed visitin...
Alberto F. Ranjel Sr. was born on Aug. 7, 1917, in Wasco, and passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, in Wasco. Our dad was a distinguished gentleman who, like our deceased mother, believed in hard work, education and helping others in need. At the end of the day, our dad was a good man, intelligent with a big heart, who will be missed. Services: Viewing will begin at Peters Funeral Home, 1401 7th St., in Wasco at 4 p.m., with the Rosary starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024....
Randal Lee Wilson, born Oct. 3, 1957, in Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 5, 2024, after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Randal was raised in Shafter and attended Shafter High School, graduating in 1975. He furthered his education at Bakersfield College in 1976, where he was an integral part of the championship Bakersfield Renegade football team that secured victory in the Junior College Rose Bowl. After graduating from BC in 1976 with his associate's degree he moved on...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Krause went to live with his Heavenly Father on Jan. 12, 2024, while surrounded by family and friends. Born on June 11, 1940, in Reedley, Bob grew up and attended school in Shafter. As a young man, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, racing cars and sports. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. He attended college at Bakersfield College, Pacific Western University, and National University, earning his B.A. in accounting and...
Nonie went to be with her Lord. She passed away in her sleep at home. Wyona Louise Snyder was a loving soul who graduated from Shafter High School in 1953. A Shafter native, she is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, brother James Everet and parents Minnie and Leon Templeton. She leaves behind her daughter and caregiver, Rhonda, and husband, Richard Strange; her three grandchildren, Johnny Wayne VanWinkle Jr., Heather Louise Allred with husband Jeremy, and Shanna...
Arturo Rodriguez, 64, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 3, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Alta Fern Mitchell, 87, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 30, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Alberto Flores Ranjel, 106, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 2, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Patrick Dewayne Newman, 70, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 31, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. James Alan Garrison, 76, passed away Jan. 1, in Auburn, Mich. Sue E. Stinnett, 88, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 7, in...
Michael Elvis Hale passed into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 23, 2023, at age 66. He passed away in his loving home in Hoffman, Minn., while holding the hand of his daughter. He was born on Dec. 2, 1957, in Bakersfield. He was the last of six children for Robert and Dorothy Hale. He spent most of his school years in the Wasco area making many lifelong friends. Mike was married on Oct. 14, 1977, to Debbie Ann Mulkey, in Wasco. He worked in the agriculture business while they...
Fernando Albiar, 72, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 16, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Georgia Maness, 87, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 30, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
On Dec. 10, 2023, Delmer Wallace Hudson, at age 92, passed away peacefully at his home, and entered eternity with his Lord. Wallace was born on June 27, 1931, in Mannford, Okla., to Delmer and Lottie Hudson. He spent the first few years of his life on the small family farm with his parents and older brother Kenneth. As a result of the Great Dust Bowl of the '30s, the family migrated from Oklahoma to California, where he grew into adulthood. Wallace served his country with...
They say everything is bigger in Texas; Rev. Wayne Dee Montgomery lived his life as big as his Texan heritage. He passed Dec. 22, 2023, in Wasco. Born Dec. 20, 1932, Wayne grew up in Lubbock, Texas. His personality loomed large at an early age. He often said he decided he was done with school in the 8th grade, and the school agreed they should part ways. He eventually found himself in the newly formed Air Force during the height of the Korean War. Here too his personality was...
Fernando Albiar, 72, of Shafter passed away Dec. 16, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Heriberto Lugo Ramirez, 65, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 8, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Juan I. Villalobos, 62, of Bakersfield, passed away Nov. 28, in Richgrove. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Amado Gonzalez, 51, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 20, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Albino Martinez Rodriguez, 80, of Buttonwillow, passed away Dec. 20, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral...
Michael Elvis Hale passed into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 23, 2023, at age 66. He passed away in his loving home in Hoffman, Minn., while holding the hand of his daughter. He was born on Dec. 2, 1957, in Bakersfield. He was the last of six children for Robert and Dorothy Hale. He spent most of his school years in the Wasco area making many lifelong friends. Mike was married on Oct. 14, 1977, to Debbie Ann Mulkey, in Wasco. He worked in the agriculture business while they...
Jazmin Elane (Smith) Hall, 32, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 16, 2023, in her home. Jazmin was born on Dec. 31, 1990, in Bakersfield, to Steven Smith Sr. and Kim (Braisher) Smith, alongside her half-siblings, Elizabeth Friesen and Steven Smith Jr. and full sibling, Ariel Smith. Jazmin graduated from Shafter High in 2009 and went on to become a dental assistant for five years. She married Jake Hall on Sept. 15, 2012, and together had two beautiful daughters. Jaycee Charlene Hall, 9, and Jolene Reed Hall, 6. Jazmin enjoyed...
Esther Gallegos, 72, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 17, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Jazmin Hall, 32, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 17, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Jesusa R. Hernandez, 97, of Shafter passed away Dec. 5, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Delmar Wallace Hudson, 92, of McFarland passed away Dec. 10, in McFarland. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria Acosta De Verdugo, 70, of Wasco passed away Dec. 11, in Bakersfield, Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Daniel Rocha Jr., 44, of Wasco passed away November 11, in Ramsey, Minnesota. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Lance William Nickelsen, 60, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Nov. 20 at his home in Caliente. Lance was born on Jan. 8, 1963, in Bakersfield, to John and Virginia Nickelsen of Shafter. He attended Richland Schools and Shafter High, graduating in 1980. Growing up, he ran track and swam competitively with the Shafter Stingrays and SHS swim teams. Through 4-H, he raised livestock, learned woodworking and entomology, and excelled at photography, turning th...
Gloria Soto, 41, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 12, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Donavon Diaz, 18, of Shafter, passed away Nov. 10, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Magdalena Fuentes Cortes, 84, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 7, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Emma M. Vigil, 66, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 14, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Celica Penaloza Tabares, 79, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 25, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Alfonso...
Juan Carlos Mata Delgado, 53, of Lost Hills passed away Oct. 29, in Bakerfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Nancy Kelley, 80, of Prineville, Ore., passed away Oct. 13, in Prineville. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Randolph Tripp, 88, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 19, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Patsy Romero, 79, of Bakersfield, passed away Oct. 20, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Jessie Balderas, 78, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 23, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Alfredo Nunez, 74, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 24, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Martha Garcia Ceja, 50, of...