David Wayne Rosales

David Wayne Rosales obituary

David Wayne Rosales

David Rosales Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Angels Cremation Center - Bakersfield on Aug. 4, 2025.

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David Wayne Rosales aka Dough, 66, passed away July 27, 2025, in Shafter. David Wayne was born May 2, 1959, in Wasco, CA, as the seventh baby to Floyd & Maxine Rosales. He was a strong believer in our Lord Jesus Christ. David Wayne attended Shafter High School and enjoyed football, playing Defensive Back. He also enjoyed time spent dove hunting & running greyhounds along side his Bother Leo, Uncle Pete & Nephew Michael. He was a loving Son, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, Father & Grandfather. He's survived by Brothers & Sisters, Edward Rosales (Marcy), Floyd Jr. Rosales, Paul Rosales (Susie), Ralph Rosales (Emily), Frances Vontz (Keith), Gladys Costello, & Susan Gomez (Fidel), Son Russell Wayne & three Grandchildren. Predeceased by his Parents Floyd & Maxine Rosales, Aunt's & Uncle's Susie & Julius Munsey, Sabina & Joe Rodriguez, Dorothy & Tony Rosales, Uncle's Pete & Mike, Sister Evelyn Zamora, Brother's Joseph Rosales, Leo Rosales & Jesse Rosales.

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