Dwaine James Little Obituary (1950 - 2021)

Dwaine J. (Jim) Little, Jr. Nov. 12, 1950 - Dec. 10, 2021 Jim Little (71) passed away on Dec. 10, 2021, in a tragic accident on the family ranch outside of Calipatria. He was born Nov. 12, 1950, in Brawley, CA, to Dwaine and Edna Little. He resided in the Calipatria area his entire life where he attended school and graduated from Calipatria High School in 1969. Jim loved farming with his dad, horseback riding, motorcycles, and all kinds of animals. During his high school years, he was active in FFA and stock car racing on the dirt track at the fairgrounds. Watching NASCAR was his passion and he spent many hours watching the weekly races. He loved hunting and off-roading with his family and friends in his beloved desert. Shortly after graduation, Jim joined the US Army where he spent tours in Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Calipatria and in 1972 married the love of his life, Nonie (Leona) Johnson. He worked as a diesel mechanic before joining his dad in the family farming business. He started his own backhoe operating business in 1989 which he continued throughout his life. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nonie, his three daughters, Carrie (Everardo) Mosqueda of Bakersfield, CA, Chelsey Galindo of Calipatria, Callie (Fidencio) Sotelo of Calipatria, and his brother, Darryl Little (Leslie) of Big Water, UT; grandchildren Jessieka, Alex, and Carson Mosqueda; Cassidy, Audrey, Brady, Kayley and Kolby Galindo; and Kalin, Madison, Bella and Kamrey Sotelo. His most loved and important title was "Poppy" to his treasured 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 8th, 2022, 10:00 am at Frye Chapel in Brawley, CA