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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1990
Page
3
Reynaldo Gomez was sentenced June 19 to nine years in a state prison for molesting a 2 year old. He must pay $100 restitution and register as a sex offender. Gomez, with a prior record, was already a sex offender when arrested February 28 after being released from prison.
Memorial services for Christopher John Aguirre age 32 were held June 17 and 18 at Peters Funeral Chapel in Shafter. Born September 1 1957 in Los Angeles he lived in Shafter for five years and worked as a Transwest Security guard. Survived by wife Mary Aguirre mother Lupe Aguirre two daughters four brothers and five sisters. Interment in Shafter Memorial Park. Peters Funeral Home Shafter.
Vera Kathryn Cook, 59, died June 20 in Bakersfield. Graveside services June 23 at Shafter Memorial Park with Vince Mendoza officiating. Born December 5, 1930 in Strayhorn Mississippi, she moved to Shafter in 1970 with husband Jeff who died in 1977. Survived by sons Curtis Long and William Long, daughters Kathy Gentry and Nancy Strom, siblings, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was a Jehovah Witnesses member in Wasco.
Mae Lela Chatman aged 82 who died recently had services held June 23 at Smith Corner Church of God. Born November 17 1970 to Johnny and Dora Bonds in Chactow Arkansas she moved to Shafter in 1955. She was a faithful member of the Smith's Corner church. Survived by Terral Chatman of Shafter her sisters Dorothy Canaday Bakersfield Billie Stripling Clin ton Ark twelve grandchildren and fifteen great.
Essie Vera Bell age 89 funeral services were held Saturday at Peters Funeral Chapel in Shafter. Pastor Dale H. Lilly of the First Church of the Nazarene officiated with interment at Shafter Memorial Park. Born August 2, 1900 in Wagoner Oklahoma to George and Josie Lindsey, she moved to California in 1925 and settled in Shafter in 1945. A homemaker and active church and AARP member, she was preceded in death by her husband in 1958 and Phyllis Smith in 1960. Surviving family listed.
Ewing Thomas Blanton 84 died in Shafter after a life of farming and service. Funeral services were held at Peters Funeral Chapel in Shafter. He moved to Kern County in 1948 and retired in 1972. Survivors include his wife REva Lee Blanton, daughter Louise, son Jim and daughter-in-law Linda, three grandchildren, and several siblings.
Officials warn up to 200 Americans could die or be seriously injured in traffic crashes during the 24 hours of this year’s July 4th holiday. The reminder urges drivers to plan ahead, buckle up, avoid distractions, and designate sober drivers to reduce fatalities and injuries.
Tulare County deputies arrested Gilbert Galaviz in Dinuba on a Kern County homicide warrant related to the June 12 stabbing death of Christopher Aguirre in Shafter. He was held at Tulare County Jail in Visalia and transferred to Kern County Jail for arraignment. Also named in the case are Alfredo Gonzales, charged with homicide in Aguirre's death. A separate safety note highlights ongoing DUI and seat belt campaigns with officials urging personal responsibility and belt use on holidays.
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