All Obituaries

We sadly regret to inform the passing of Luciano L. Quiroz. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

We sadly regret to inform the passing of Norma Bautista Alferez. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Norma will be laid to rest in Tijuana B.C., Mexico.   Lamentamos informar el fallecimiento de Norma Bautista Alferez. Ella será extrañada por todos los que la conocieron y la amaron. Norma será enterrada en Tijuana B.C., México.    

Travis Wayne Lemmons, Jr., an extraordinary father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2022, at the age of 31 at his home in Tupman, California. Travis is survived by his parents, Travis Sr. and Lucy Lemmons; his children, Wyatt, Kane, Lucy, Vernon, and step-daughter, Serenity; his brother, Scott Lemmons-Kibo, and his sisters, Jessica Lemmons and Christie Lemmons; his nephews Austin, Dean, Zayne, and Ace; his grandparents, Vernon and...

Thelma Rene (Penny) Austin Wade was born on September 21, 1944 to Corrie Irene Cherry & Alexander Austin. She was raised with her siblings by Corrie & stepfather Sharron (Sharkey) Neighbors in Victoria, Texas, until Corrie passed in 1966. She was the eldest of Corrie’s surviving children. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1965. Thelma married Tom R. Wade in 1965 & they moved to California, where she became a Marine Corps wife & then a first-time mother to...

Velorio Septiembre 13, 2022 5:00-8:00pm Rosario - 7:00pm Erickson & Brown Funeral Home 501 Lucard St, Taft CA 93268 Misa Septiembre 14, 2022 9:00am Rev. Houng Sik (Joaquin) Cheon St. Mary’s Catholic Church Entierro San Pablo Tajiltepec Oaxaca, Mexico

Gary Lee Moslander, also known as Papa and Grandpapa, passed away at home on September 3, 2022 at the age of 76 years old. Gary was born at the Taft Historical Fort on November 16, 1946, to Shirley Baker and Paul Moslander. He graduated from Taft Union High School and Taft College. Gary married Susan Ann Moselander and together shared 5 children: Kendra Regier, Stacey Falgout, Tammerra McCormack, Charie Dixon, and Mike Moslander. He spent a vast majority of his life working for Hoppers,...

Velorio Septiembre 15, 2022 4:00-8:00pm Rosario - 7:00pm St. Francis of Assisi Church 1425 Bay Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303 Misa Septiembre 16, 2022 9:00-10:00am Padre Gabriel Flores St. Francis of Assisi Church Entierro Septiembre 16, 2022 11:00am Gate of Heaven Cemetery 22555 Cristo Rey Dr. Los Altos, CA 94024

We sadly regret to inform the passing of Thomas E. Howard, Sr. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held at the West Kern Oil Museum after the conclusion of graveside services. 11668 Wood St Taft Ca, 93268

James Cranford, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. James was a son to the late John E and Agnes Laverne (Yochum) Cranford. He was born and raised in Richgrove, California, and resided in Taft, California for the majority of his adult life. James was a devout Christian and loving husband, step-father and brother. He succumbed to his courageous battle with cancer with dignity and his everlasting faith in God. James loved listening to his favorite...

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