All Obituaries

Mary "Ineta" (Roach, McGee) Davis, born July 7, 1944, in Sherman, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2023, in Bakersfield California. She was 79 years old. Ineta was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a dedicated Christian woman who lived her life in devotion to God. Ineta moved to California as a young child and lived her entire adult life in Taft. Ineta worked in the Taft High School Cafeteria where she retired after more...

Billy Rose Gunter, born April 30, 1937 in Ringold Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023 in Caldwell, Idaho. He was 86 years old. Billy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather (GG), uncle, and friend. He was a devoted Christian and faithful servant of the Lord. Billy moved to the Taft area at an early age. He attended Elk Hills School, or as he called it “Tupman Tech.” He completed his education in Taft, and began his career in the Oil...

Lesha was born in Taft, CA to Gerald and Dorothy (Adkins) Parsons on February 21, 1961. Following a brief battle with leukemia, she passed away with her family by her side on November 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. Lesha spent her entire life in Taft and was a proud graduate of Taft Union High School. She married her beloved husband Khalil Ramzan in 1979. Her only child and son, Amin Ramzan, was born in 1983. Lesha was a kind and selfless woman that always put the interests of others before...

Tommy Lee Halphin Nov. 28, 1959 – Oct. 3, 2023 Longtime Taft resident Tommy L Halphin passed away at the age of 63 on Tuesday, October 3rd. He worked in the oilfields most of his life. He loved to play/watch baseball and fish. Tommy is survived by his children Tommy, Brianna, Sarah, Geride and Amanda, his mother Juanita, and his siblings Charlotte (Diane), Donald, Jerry, Paul Jr., Cathy and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, James and father...

This October 3, 2023, Victoriano Figueroa took his final breath, surrounded by his loved ones. The sun rose and the world welcomed Victoriano on March 28, 1941, a day the world became a little brighter. Victoriano lived a full life and enjoyed many things especially dancing with his beloved wife Vitalia Figueroa. He was the foundation of a family that included 5 children, 15 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. To entertain such a big family, Victoriano always had a story to tell or a...

Joan Carolyn (Schawe) Furman June 17, 1935 to September 25, 2023 Joan Carolyn Furman passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023.   Joan was born on June 17, 1935, to Leonard and Florence Schawe. She attended school in Coalinga, growing up on a Standard Oil Lease. She married Harry Furman on September 12, 1953, and together they raised six beautiful children.   In 1966, she went to work for Safeway in Taft.  She was known to greet her customers with her...

We sadly regret to inform the passing of Harold Haskins Laux, Jr. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

We sadly regret to inform the passing of Stephen Thomas Lee Black He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

John Patrick Scalia, 63, of Dustin Acres, CA, passed away on September 9, 2023. He was born on March 19, 1960, in Hollywood, CA. John's journey began in Alhambra, CA, and eventually led him to Taft, CA, where he attended Taft College and played as the linebacker for the Cougar's. His passion for the sport extended beyond his playing days, as he later became the coach for the team, and a devoted USC fan! John's professional career included working for various oil production...

Steven "Beefy" Aguirre passed away in Bakersfield, California on September 7th, 2023. He was born in Taft, California on November 4th, 1985, to Robert Aguirre and Cindy (Furman) Aguirre. He graduated in 2003 from Taft Union High School in Taft, California. Immediately following High School Steven began his career in the Oilfields of Taft. In the early years of his career Steven found a love for being a Lineman, he turned this passion into an 18+ year labor of...