Mead Mortuary Funerals & Cremations
Today, many people are looking to celebrate the memory of their loved ones in addition to mourning their passing. With custom burials and cremations, Mead Mortuary focuses on making the services we plan with our customers as personal as possible. If you are presently in need of services, or planning ahead, our goal is to help you to understand your options so you can make the right choice for your family. At Mead Mortuary we offer a complete range of affordable, dignified burial and cremation services to ensure that your wishes and the wishes of your loved ones, can be honored faithfully in every detail. We can provide complete mortuary services; we own and operate our own crematory as well as provide caring and considerate service to all Faiths. Whether the choice is burial or cremation, our caring professionals will work closely with your family to guide them through all the choices they can imagine from a variation on a traditional service, to coordination of a unique memorial event.
Our Obituaries
Jack R. Delaney
July 27, 1931 - May 8, 2013
Jack R. Delaney, 81, passed away May 8, 2013 at home with his family. He was born July 27, 1931 in Pomona, California, to Lewis and Pearl Delaney. He came to Barstow with his family in 1946, attending Barstow Union High School. He spent much of his adult life in Pomona, then returned to Barstow in 1986.
Jack was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 944 for 60 years, and was a member of...
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Bunny Brumit
May 25, 1950 - April 28, 2013
VIOLA E. BRUMIT 5/25/1950 - 4/28/2013 Bunny was born on May 25th 1950 to parents Earl and Frances Walton, in one of the little cabins behind the "Walton's Cafe", which they built. It Later became the "Noisy Nag Bar" They Lived in Barstow, Azusa, Hinkley, Prescott AZ, then back to Barstow where Bunny graduated from Barstow High School in 1968. In August 1968 Bunny married me, Jack Brumit, a Marine...
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Jeremiah Vernon Cleary
April 4, 1984 - April 22, 2013
Jeremiah Vernon Cleary, 29, passed away April 22, 2013 in Barstow. He was born on April 4, 1984 in Fontana, California, and has been a resident of Barstow for most of his life.
Jeremiah graduated from Barstow High School in 2002, then took some classes at Barstow Community College. He worked as a Security Guard for Metro Guard. His favorite hobby was shooting, and he enjoyed reading...
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Francella Leigh O'Brien
June 2, 1948 - April 14, 2013
Francella O'Brien, 65, passed away April 14, 2013 at Ft. Irwin, California. She was born June 2, 1978 in Hardy, Arkansas, was a resident of Michigan for 54 years, and had lived with her daughter and son-in-law at for Ft. Irwin for the past 2 years.
Francella graduated from Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1966 with a Medical Assistant degree, and then attended Kay College in...
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Mary Ann Gehringer
July 2, 1930 - April 11, 2013
Mary Ann Gehringer, age 82, joined her husband in Heaven on Thursday, April 11, 2013. This day would have also marked their 58th wedding anniversary. Mary died peacefully surrounded by close family at Victor Valley Community Hospital.
Mary was born in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1930 to parents Joseph and Sofia. She was one of five children, George, John, Val, and Charles, whom she loved...
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Ray Woods
March 4, 1942 - April 2, 2013
EARNEST "RAY" WOODS Ray Woods, 71, loving and courageous lost his battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. He is now in his eternal home rejoicing in the presence of his Savior without any pain or suffering. He was born on March 4, 1942 in Henderson, Tennessee, moved to California in 1958. Ray is survived by his brother; Charles (Charlene) Woods, Son; Anthony (Jackie) Woods, 3 daughters...
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Diann Andrade
October 12, 1962 - March 31, 2013
DIANN MERLENE ANDRADE Diann Merlene Andrade, age 50, passed away with her family by her side in Ontario, California on Sunday, March 31, 2013. She was born on October 12, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah Diann graduated from Barstow High School in 1981. She married her husband Joe on September 22, 1984. She went on to work for Silver Valley Unified School District for 20 years. Diann is survived by...
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Moises B. Tercero
May 29, 1941 - March 30, 2013
Moises B. Tercero, 71, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Loma Linda. He was born on May 29, 1941 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Moises worked for Next Era, a solar plant, as a solar technician for 27 years, and has been a Jehovah's Witness for 40 years. He was a devoted husband and father, and will be greatly missed by all who love him.
Surviving Moises are his wife Olivia...
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Edward "Eddie" Marquez
August 18, 1945 - March 28, 2013
EDWARD (EDDIE) MARQUEZ went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ March 28, 2013. Eddie was born to Mercedes T. Marquez on August 18, 1945, in Palm Springs, and raised by Emile Rieux. He attended Pacific High School in San Bernardino and graduated from Palm Springs High School in 1963. He worked as a plasterer, remodeled homes, landscaper and handyman. Eddie is survived by his parents Mercedes and...
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Ruth A Shaffer
December 26, 1924 - March 24, 2013
RUTH A. SHAFFER Born December 26, 1924, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2013 in San Diego, where she had lived for the past six years after spending some sixty-five years of her life in Barstow. While Ruth was happy and enjoyed being with her San Diego family, her "I don't care what you say, I still like Barstow" was her way of letting us know she missed her longtime friends and neighbors....
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June Peggy Steen
June 28, 1950 - March 23, 2013
June Peggy Steen, 62, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Barstow. She was born on June 28, 1950 in Bridgeton, New Jersey and has been a resident of Barstow for 34 years.
Peggy worked at Walmart in Barstow, and she had worked at the Jenny Rose Restaurant for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to stateline.
Peggy is predeceased by her brother Larry Lewis.
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Robert "Bobby" Hartman
December 25, 1947 - March 9, 2013
Robert "Bobby" Alfred Hartman, 65, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Barstow Community Hospital.
Bobby was born in Van Nuys,California on December 25,1947 to Louis and Kathryn Hartman. Bobby joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Adolfo Camarillo High School, and became a fire fighter serving overseas in the late 1960's. After military services he joined the...
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Josepha V. Weilage
April 26, 1924 - March 6, 2013
Josepha V. Weilage, 88, passed away March 6, 2013 in Barstow. She was born April 26, 1924 in Barstow, and has lived her all her life.
Josie worked as a clerk for the Santa Fe Railroad for 46 years. She was a founding member of the Gospel Tabernacle, and has been a member for 44 years. Her hobbies were embrodiery, crocheting, and baking.
Josie is preceded in death by her husband...
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Doloritas "Dolly" Sanchez
March 18, 1932 - March 2, 2013
Doloritas "Dolly" Sanchez, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Barstow, CA. "Dolly" will be remembered by her loving children: Joseph, Climaco Samson Jr., Raymond, Donald, Lawrence, Helen Evans, and Daniel Carrillo. She is also survived by granddaughters, Shyan, and Kristina Rae. Predeceased in death by her daughter, Triney Theresa Sanchez (Nov. 5, 1953 to Dec. 30, 1953). Relatives and...
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E.L. Lowe
July 9, 1929 - March 1, 2013
Seventy years is all we have. Eighty if we are strong. Psalms 90:10
E.L. was born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas on July 9, 1929 to Early Lowe and Etherl Harris, and was called home on March 1, 2013.
E.L. moved to Barstow in 1956 and went to work at the Marine Base. He started out as a laborer and worked his way up to foreman. He retired after 33 ½ years with many awards for...
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Alice Marie Andrade
May 18, 1932 - February 22, 2013
ALICE MARIE ANDRADE Alice Andrade, a long time resident of the Barstow area, died Friday the 22nd of February at Kindred Hospital in Ontario, California. She was born in Dodge City Kansas on May 18, 1932. Having moved to California, she continued her career as a nurse working at the "old" hospital in Barstow. She is a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt. Alice is survived by her sons Anthony...
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Betty May Smith
August 20, 1922 - February 20, 2013
Betty May (Buckley) Smith, 90, passed away February 20, 2013 at her home. She was born August 20, 1922 in Long Beach, California, and has lived in Hinkley for 25 years.
Betty worked at her husband's appliance stores on Rosecrans Blvd. and Compton Blvd. in Compton, CA, then at the White Spot Cafe in Barstow. She was a member of the Hinkley Grange, loved to go camping in Bishop, CA and...
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Leota A. Vickers
January 13, 1944 - February 20, 2013
Leota Ann Vickers, 69, passed away at her home, with her family by her side. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia, and had lived in Barstow for 26 years.
Leota worked at Ft. Irwin for many years as a data processor, retiring after 31 years. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at Barstow Community Hospital, and was a member of the Barstow Senior Citizens Center, where her favorite activity...
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Dorothy Wood
January 2, 1921 - February 16, 2013
DOROTHY WOOD Dorothy Irene (Koogler) Wood, daughter of George and May Koogler, passed away February 16, 2013. Dorothy married the love of her life, Noah Wood, on February 17, 1940. She is survived by her five children: son, Noah Dwight Wood (wife Enedina) of Helendale, CA; daughter, Valeria Rae (Wood) Brown (husband, Bob) of Helendale; son, Edward Joe Wood (wife, Nancy) of Springfield, MO',...
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Eva Louise Mintz
August 28, 1926 - February 13, 2013
Eva Louise Mintz, 86, passed away on February 13, 2013 in Barstow, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 28, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, and has been a resident of Barstow for 20 years, and was a longtime resident of Newberry Springs.
Louise graduated from Poly Tech High In Los Angeles in 1942. She was involved in the PTA when her children were in school, and worked as...
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Wesley Leon Wildrick
February 3, 1947 - February 9, 2013
WESLEY L. WILDRICK Wesley L. Wildrick, a longtime Barstow resident, passed away on February 9, 2013 at the age of 66. Wes was born in Smithsville, Arkansas on February 3, 1947. Wes is survived by his wife Eileen of 44 years, son Robert Wildrick, and daughter Norrie Melendez and husband Antonio, two granddaughters Brittany and Megan Melendez, brothers George Wildrick and wife Deborah, and James...
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Jason Nathaniel La Near, Jr.
February 7, 2013 - February 7, 2013
"Baby J.J" (Jason Jr.), full name Jason Nathaniel La Near Jr. was born at 23 weeks on February 7th, 2013 at 11:21 a.m and peacefully passed away at 11:50 a.m. at the Weed Army Community Hospital in Fort Irwin, California which is located in the middle of the Mojave Desert. He weighed 1 pound and 4 oz. and was 12.6 inches.
Baby J.J was the son of Jason and Stephanie La Near and is survived by...
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Teresa Anne White
July 25, 1964 - February 3, 2013
Teresa McCleese White passed away Sunday Feb 3, 2013. She was born in Garrison, Kentucky the youngest of 10 children on July 25, 1964 and is survived by her husband Travis White and three children, her son Gerin Chinn, her daughter Sarah, son-in-law Tyler Davidson and step-son David White Ok. two grandchildren Serenity, baby Tyler and another on the way all of Barstow, Ca.
Teresa was a long...
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Dennis Sumrow
May 19, 1947 - January 31, 2013
Dennis Wayne Sumrow, 65, of Grover Beach, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles. Dennis was born in May 1947 in Mojave, Calif., to Wendell and Margaret Sumrow, and graduated in 1965 from Boron High School in Boron, Calif. He served in the U.S. Air Force. On the Central Coast, Dennis was known as an entrepreneur and artist. His works have been displayed in several local...
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Moreen "Mo" McNeil
July 4, 1929 - January 31, 2013
Moreen McNeil was born in England on July 4, 1929. She immigrated to the United States in 1954 and Barstow became her hometown. She was a waitress at the Palm's Café from 1960-1977. Then she worked at the Canton Restaurant from 1977 until she retired. Her customer's loved to hear her British accent. While taking their order, she would say, "Well what are you going to bloody order? I don't have...
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Lillian Marie Melendez
July 7, 1945 - January 30, 2013
LILLIAN MELENDEZ Lillian Marie Melendez was born July 7, 1945 in Redlands CA. She passed at the age of 67 on January 30, 2013. She faithfully worked at Pacific Gas and Electric as an active member of the IBEW. Many knew her as their loving G.G.Mom, Dona Lilly, Nana, and Auntie. She was a strong and educated woman who graduated from Artesia High School, in 1963; she then relocating to Hinkley, CA...
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Ronald A. Kells-Murphy
December 31, 1936 - January 29, 2013
RONALD KELLS-MURPHY Ronald A. "Murph" Kells-Murphy entered eternal life on Jan. 29, 2013 at Desert Regional Memorial Hospital in Palm Springs, Ca. Murph was a resident of Barstow, Ca. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on Dec. 31, 1936. He graduated from 8th grade at Sacred Heart School in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1952. He graduated from Grossmont High School in La Mesa, Ca., in 1956. He also...
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Nelda Beth Kountz
March 9, 1930 - January 23, 2013
Nelda Beth Kountz of Boron, 82, passed away Wednesday January 23, 2013, in Whittier, CA.
Graveside service will be January 30, 2013 at Mt. View Memorial Park in Barstow CA at 1:00 p.m.
Nelda was born March 9, 1930 in Gilmer TX. She married Jack Kountz , April 26, 1946 in Big Sandy, TX. She lived in Boron for the last 57 years and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars. ...
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Alfonso "Fonsi" De Leon
February 16, 1960 - January 19, 2013
Alfonso "Fonsi" De Leon of Victorville, CA passed away on Saturday January 19th, 2013 at the age of 52.
Fonsi was born February 16, 1960 in Barstow Ca to Felipa & Juan De Leon. He graduated from Barstow High School where he was a star football player. He went on to work with the Cooley Construction family for over 20 years and resided in Victorville, recently reunited with his junior...
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Framk C. Murguia
April 2, 1921 - January 10, 2013
Frank C. Murguia, 91, was born on April 2, 1921 in Santa Paula, CA and passed away in Barstow on January 10, 2013 at the Veterans Home. He was a resident of Barstow for 61 years. Frank, was a Veteran of World War II and served his country in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman and fought in the Battle of Okinawa (The largest U.S. Military Amphibious assault of the Pacific war against Japan) where he...
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Robert L. Zamora
March 4, 1974 - January 10, 2013
ROBERT ZAMORA Robert "Bob" Zamora, 38, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Jan. 10. 2013. He was born on March 4, 1974 in Barstow, Ca., and a graduate of Barstow High School in 1992. He is survived by his mother, Nancy; daughter, Desirae; grandchildren, Mikah and Madalyn; his 100 year old grandmother who lives in Albuquerque; brothers, Rick and, Ida and their...
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Adam B. Jaramillo
August 18, 1942 - December 21, 2012
Adam Jaramillo
Adam Jaramillo, 70, passed away peacefully at Loma Linda Medical Center on December 21, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18, 1942 in Willard, New Mexico, and has been a resident of Barstow for 60 years.
Adam was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; he loved God and prayed daily, preparing himself to meet his maker. He worked for the Barstow...
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La Verne C. La Point, Sr.
April 6, 1937 - December 21, 2012
LA VERNE CLOFFER LA POINT SR. La Verne Cloffer La Point, Sr., a Barstow resident of 53 years, age 75, entered into eternal life with our Lord Jesus on December 21, 2012, he was surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in South Gate, California on April 6, 1937. La Verne a Santa Fe retiree after 35 years of dedicated service. Before his career with the railroad, La Verne served in the U.S....
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Paul G. Gallegos
December 9, 1956 - December 16, 2012
PAUL (PABLO) G. GALLEGOS a Barstow resident, age 56, went home to be with the Lord on 12-16-12. He was born on 12-9-56 in Barstow CA. He lived in California for 56 years. He retired after 35 years of dedicated service to the Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow. He also served 8 years for the Army National Guard. Paul (Pablo) G. Gallegos, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather,...
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Donald R. Wetterman
November 17, 1935 - December 11, 2012
Donald Ray Wetterman has gone fishing. On December 11, 2012 he passed into God's Hands ending a happy and full life.
Don was born in Waco, Texas November 17, 1935. He joined the Marines at 17, and while stationed at MCLB Barstow, he met Nola Rae, married and they settled in Hinkley to start their family. He worked hard to provide a home, working civil service as a firefighter, and farming and...
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Pilar N. Perron
October 12, 1928 - December 9, 2012
On December 9, 2012 she slipped quietly into the arms of our Heavenly Father, she was 84. Pilar was born in Angeles City, Pampanga in the Philippine Islands on October 12, 1928 to Pio J. and Angela (Tinio) Nepomuceno.
Pilar met and married Armand Perron while he was stationed in the Philippines at Clark Field prior to the Korean War, where she was employed as a civilian employee. Their...
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Betty B. Ellis - Hooper
February 5, 1933 - December 9, 2012
Betty B. Ellis Hooper. Betty, a 50 year resident of Barstow, went to be with our Lord December 9, 2012 at the age of 79, in her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was a Wife, Mother, Grand Mother, Great Grand Mother, Friend and Incredible Lady. She was born in Pulaski, TN. February 5 1933 to Garland and Frances Brintle, deceased. Betty has one sister, Mary Ellen Doggett and husband Don,...
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Jose R. Duran, Sr.
June 26, 1931 - December 3, 2012
Jose R. Duran Sr., 81, of Barstow, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012. He was born on June 26, 1931 in Santa Rita, NM to parents Antonio and Edalia Duran.
Jose was married to Rosie Torres in Los Lunas, NM on February 21, 1955. They had 4 children. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Jose was a resident of Barstow for 60 years, and was employed at MCLB as a stockman for 40...
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Fred Lauper
October 16, 1916 - November 29, 2012
Fred Lauper, age 96, of Barstow Ca, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012. He was born on October 6, 1916 in St. Paul, MN to his parents Ernest and Bertha.
Fred was the youngest of five children. He married his wife Emily in Seattle, WA on May 10, 1949. They had 3 children. He served in the Navy for four years. He lived in Barstow for 12 years and was employed by theYermo Inspection...
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George Kenneth Grimes
July 8, 1934 - November 23, 2012
George "Kenny" Grimes, 78, of Barstow California, passed away at home surrounded by his family on the morning of November 23 2012.
He was born on July 8, 1934 in Del Rio, Texas, the son of late Arthur Grimes and Clara Potter.
He married Fran Grimes on April 3, 1978 and they spent 34 loving years together.
He served in the U.S Army in the 1950's in the Signal Corps. After his...
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Belen D. Silva
January 29, 1928 - November 22, 2012
Belen DeLeon Silva. Belen passed away November 22, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Belen was born January 29, 1928 in Needles, California. She was a lifelong resident of Barstow, with the exception of the last 6 yrs., where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law Sharon & Mohammed Khawaled in Victorville. She was devoted to her faith as a Jehovah Witness. She touched the hearts...
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Bobby Gumz
October 30, 1947 - November 20, 2012
Bobby Gumz Born 10-30-47, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on 11-20-12.
Born October 30, 1947, to Art and Picola Gumz, Bobby was a lifelong Barstow resident. He graduated from Barstow High School in 1967 and joined the U.S. Army in 1967. He served in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart. In 1970, he married Beverly Younger and they had three sons: Keith, Kenny, and Kevin. Bobby was a...
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Ernest I. Esquivel
November 5, 1927 - November 15, 2012
Ernest "Chavelo" I. Esquivel passed away on November 15th, 2012 at the age of 85. Ernie was born to Trinidad & Angela Esquivel in Needles CA. He graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Engineering and served in the United States Army Air Corps for 2 years. He met his beloved wife Josephine in Arizona and celebrated 63 years of marriage. They raised their 4 children in Richmond, and...
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Joanne R. Joseph
December 14, 1939 - November 6, 2012
Joanne Joseph, 72, passed away November 6, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 14, 1939 in Danbury, Connecticut.
During her working life, Joanne was a secretary at Miller Transfer and Storage, retiring after 30 years. She was very involved with the East Barstow Little League with her husband during the time their children were growing up. Her door was always...
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Ann Matteson
September 22, 1932 - November 2, 2012
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away November 2, 2012 at the age of 80. She was born in Anaheim, California on September 22, 1932. Preceded in death by husband William and sister Joan. She is survived by her sons Thomas, William, Matthew and their families, sister Dona, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was...
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Thomas V. Nelson
October 29, 1931 - October 31, 2012
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Thomas V. Nelson, 81, passed away October 31, 2012 in Apple Valley. He was born October 29, 1931 in Steger, Illinois to Mattie and Enos Nelson.
Tom served in the Korean Conflict with the United States Army. He was a man of many talents and skills; working for the railroad and at Camp Irwin, owning two gas stations and...
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Jim Baker
May 25, 1954 - October 28, 2012
James H. Baker, 58, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. He was born May 25, 1954 in Barstow to Bruce and Irene Baker, and was a lifelong resident of Barstow.
James graduated from Barstow High School in 1972, and married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie David in 1975. He was employed by DRYKFE, Inc.
Surviving Jim are his loving wife Bonnie, children Brian and his wife Brandy, and...
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Earl Knight
October 13, 1929 - October 24, 2012
Earl Knight, 83, passed away October 24, 2012 in Apple Valley. He was born October 13, 1929 in Blythe, California, and has been a resident of Barstow for 60 years.
Earl graduated from Porterville High School in Porterville, CA in 1950. Shortly after, he joined the US Army, and served in Korea. He worked at the USMC Supply Center-Yermo for 35 years. After retiring, Earl worked as a night...
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Frank M. Espinoza
December 2, 1927 - October 24, 2012
Frank M. Espinoza, 84, passed away October 24, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. He was born December 2, 1927 in Barstow, and was a lifelong resident of Barstow.
Frank left high school in his junior year to join the United States Navy during WWII. He served aboard the USS Hollister in the Pacific Theater. He later went on to earn his High School diploma, going to night school, and...
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Michael Lee McCoy
November 22, 1954 - September 25, 2012
Michael Lee McCoy, 56, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in Victorville. He was born November 22, 1954 in Downey, and lived in Hodge (Barstow) for 2 years.
Mike served in the US Army for 3 years.
Mike spent his life being the man in Matthew 25:35-40, always putting others before himself. The word "No" was not in his vocabulary. His sarcastic with and humor were always at...
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Ruby Ellen Evans
January 1, 1940 - September 7, 2012
Evans, Ruby Ellen January 1, 1940 - September 07, 2012 Ellen Evans passed away peacefully on the morning of September 7th at her home. She was predeceased by her cherished husband, Edward E. Evans. Ellen is survived by her brother, Donald Davis and sister, Mary Johnson of Texas. She was a loving person and family meant the world to her. She will be greatly missed by her eight children, Jaynee...
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Nina D. Shefchik
June 13, 1945 - September 3, 2012
Our mom, Nina was born on June 13, 1945 in Blue Island, IL and passed away on September 3, 2012 at her home in Barstow, CA. Nina moved to California with her siblings and parents, who were seeking railroad work, in 1947. Nina graduated Barstow High School as a Riffian in 1963. In 1968, she married our father, Lawrence Shefchik, at her parent's home on Waterman Rd. This home where they were...
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Esther G. Gibson
October 1, 1947 - August 30, 2012
Passing is a process in which we enter into our eternal home.
It's a symphony composed by God that minister's to us that he is Sovereign and Merciful.
It is a page we turn to a new chapter in the book of life.
Not the end; it is a new beginning
It is not the fall of night; it is another day's dawn.
Esther Gene Gibson was born October 1, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to the late Bobby and...
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Nornan N. Howard
May 28, 1916 - August 28, 2012
Norman Nicholas Howard
Norman Nicholas Howard, 96 of Barstow, passed away Tuesday Aug. 28, 2012 at home. He was born May 28, 1916, in Tacoma, Washington, and was a resident of Barstow for 74 years.
Norman was the owner of Howard Pump Co. for 30 years. His hobbies were auto racing, motorcycle racing, boat racing, hunting, fabrication, and flying airplanes.
Norman is preceded in death by his...
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Paul R. Nies
August 6, 1939 - August 24, 2012
Paul R. Nies, 73, died August 24, 2012 in Barstow. He was born August 6, 1939 in Tipp City, Ohio, and has been a resident of Barstow for 40 years.
Surviving Paul are his wife Bella D. Nies of Barstow, son Eric M. Nies of CA, daughters Tracy Amadio of UT and Shawn Nies of MO, grandchildren Kaitlyn Porter and Zachary Amadio of UT and Rebekkah Witten of IN, great-grandson Elias Witten of IN,...
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Darlene Barela
April 17, 1952 - August 17, 2012
Darlene Marie (Ruiz) Barela beloved wife and mother went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2012. Darlene was born on April 17, 1952 in Tucson, AZ. to parents Manuel "Andy" Ruiz and Josephine (Josie) Villafana of Tucson Az. Darlene was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Barstow and served several years as an Alter Server Coordinator and trained the first Alter Server girls. She was the ...
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Orville E. Gilmore, Sr.
March 5, 1921 - August 16, 2012
Orville E. Gilmore, Sr.
Orville E. Gilmore, Sr., 91, went to be with our Lord on August 16, 2012. He was born March 5, 1921 in Breckenridge, Texas to Frank and Jewell Gilmore. He, with his Dad and sister, moved around a lot while his Dad followed the oil boom.
Orville joined the Marine Corps in 1939 and served for 20 years, retiring in 1959. He was always proud to be a Marine.
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Ernest R. Duarte
January 28, 1930 - July 29, 2012
ERNEST R. DUARTE 1-28-30 to 7-29-12 The most amazing man, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend died on July 29, 2012. Ernest R. Duarte was born in East Los Angeles on Jan. 28, 1930. He was raised in Needles by his parents, Ernesto and Rosa Duarte. In the early 1960s he moved his wife and children to Barstow where they raised their five children. Ernest worked for the Marine Corps...
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Dorothy Cochran
July 28, 1921 - July 17, 2012
Dorothy Cochran, 90, passed away July 17, 2012 in Barstow. She was born July 28, 1921 in Anderson, South Carolina, and has been a resident of Barstow for 67 years.
Dorothy was a homemaker, raising her children and loving her grand and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Marine Corps Officer's Wives Club, the Barstow Senior Circle, and a former member of the Barstow Women's Club.
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Robert Relaniza
February 12, 1946 - July 12, 2012
Robert (Darky) Relaniza, 66, died Thursday, July 12th at his home in Barstow, CA. He was born February 12, 1946 in La Jolla, CA, the son of Marcelo and Pauline Viloria. He would have been retiring from Yermo Marine Base at the end of July.
He was preceded in death by his father, older brother, and youngest brother.
Robert is survived by his mother, three brothers, and three sisters
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Patricia Jean Mallory
August 8, 1937 - July 9, 2012
Patricia Jean (Elkins, Jackson) Mallory, 74, daughter of Robert D. and Grace Belle (Ervin) Elkins died suddenly July 9, 2012 in Barstow, CA. She was born August 8, 1937 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and grew up in San Francisco, California.
Patricia worked as a telephone operator, PTA president, Girl Scout leader and retired from the Marine Corps Logistics base as the Secretary of the...
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Frank Eloy Telles
January 29, 1947 - July 4, 2012
Well Friends, Family, & anyone else that got the chance to know my dad and the crazy man that he was its not a good time for him. We tried our hardest to fix him up and get him healthy but more & more complications arose and his body grew tired. If surgery & organ transplants were as easy to do as working on my Impala or any other classic car we would have him all hooked up and rolling by now...
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Frank R. Gorman
February 5, 1943 - June 29, 2012
Franklin "Frank" R. Gorman, 69, passed away June 26, 2012 in Daggett, California. He was born February 5, 1943 in Ft. Defiance, Arizona.
Frank graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Santa Fe, NM in 1963, then received his Associate's degree from the Institute of American Indian Arts. He married Laura Gorman January 1, 1965, and soon after moved to Daggett, where they had 3...
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Gary Ivan Chandler
September 11, 1979 - June 9, 2012
Gary I. Chandler, 32, died June 9, 2012. He was born September 11, 1979 in San Bernardino, California, and has lived in Barstow for many years.
Gary attended Seaman High School in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated in 1997, then went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad until shortly before his death. He enjoyed his job, and always liked to go to work. He had an antique Harley Chopper, and spent...
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Logan D. Hoover
April 13, 1931 - June 7, 2012
Logan Hoover passed away on the 7th of June 2012 at his home in Barstow, California at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Barstow for the last 11 years.
Surviving Logan are his wife of 59 years, Lois of Barstow, children Jeanette (Jim) Sheets of Pahrump, NV, Rick (Birgit) Hoover of Barstow, Karen (Robert) Livell of Norco, CA and Karrie (Tony) Manriquez of...
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Cipriana Cipie Cordova
September 22, 1936 - May 29, 2012
Cipriana "Cipie" Cordova, 75, went to join her beloved Charlie in his heavenly home on May 29, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born September 22, 1936 in San Juan Veguita, New Mexico, and has been a resident of Barstow for 57 years.
Cipriana was a woman of many talents, and was well known for her sewing skills as well her handcrafts and cooking. She volunteered for Mount St....
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Earl D. Davis
April 1, 1930 - May 22, 2012
Earl D. Davis, 82, passed away May 22, 2012 in Barstow. He was born April 1, 1930 in Douglas, Kansas, and has been a resident of Barstow for 35 years.
Earl was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Korea during the Korean War as a locomotive engineer. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal.
After his military service, Earl...
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Donna May Brand
May 8, 2012 - May 17, 2012
Donna May Brand, 83, passed away on May 17, 2012. She was born may 8, 1929 in Florence, Colorado, and has lived in Barstow 62 years.
A busy woman, Donna was on a bowling league, worked with the Barstow Chamber of Commerce, and was very involved with her children's sporting activities.
Donna attended Barstow Community College, receiving her EMT and Emergency Medical Care...
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Francisco "Frank" Puente
November 27, 1950 - May 8, 2012
Francisco "Frank" Puente, 61, passed away on May 8, 2012 at his home. He was born November 27, 1950 in French Camp, CA, and has been a resident of Barstow for over 20 years.
Frank served in the United States Army in the late 1960's. Frank loved to draw, and enjoyed playing dice and darts, but most of all enjoyed playing with his grandchildren.
Surviving Frank are his son Francisco...
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