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Alfred F. Perry

Alfred F. Perry

Mar 8, 2026

Alfred F. Perry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and longtime business owner, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 88. Alfred was best known in his community as the proud owner and operator of Perry’s Auto Wrecking & Salvage, a business he dedicated decades of hard work to before retiring in 2020. Through his work, he built...

Cheryl Lynn Brown

Cheryl Lynn Brown

Mar 6, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Brown, born 05/18/1959, died 03/06/2026. Cheryl lived in Lompoc all of her life, except for a brief period in Fresno and Madera, CA. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Caitlyn and Charles Ross, her mother and step father, Beverly and Gary Cameron, brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Lisa Brown, close friends, Niki Wadham and Debra Dugay...

Martha Joe Combs

Martha Joe Combs

Mar 6, 2026

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:21

Martha Joe Combs, age 82, of Lompoc, California, passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 6, 2026. Born on September 30, 1943, in Long Beach, California, Martha lived a life marked by extraordinary faith, selfless love, and tireless service to God and others....

Cirilo Lagmay "Cy" Adan Jr.

Cirilo Lagmay "Cy" Adan Jr.

Feb 28, 2026

Dr. Cirilo Lagmay “Cy” Adan, Jr. was born June 30, 1934, in Junction City, Kansas. He did his dental schooling at the University of the Philippines. He was drafted into the United States Navy in 1957 and served for four years. After the Navy, he attended and graduated from Marquette University in the School of Dentistry, Prosthodontics. He also attended...

Noreen L. Pond

Noreen L. Pond

Feb 23, 2026

Noreen L Pond was born July 23, 1937, in Tipton, OK. She attended schools in Carpinteria & Montecito, graduating from Marymount High School in 1955. She also attended University of Colorado Boulder aspiring to enter the medical field. Noreen chose Accounting as her life's work, opening an Accounting company in Santa Barbara. After retiring from accounting, she & her husband...

Thomas Stuart Twells

Thomas Stuart Twells

Feb 22, 2026

Thomas ‘Stuart’ Twells passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2026, surrounded with his family by his side. He was 91 years old.

Stu was born on October 18, 1934, in Quebec, Canada to immigrants from England. He grew up in Canada and then moved to the United States in 1979. He grew up with a strong work ethic and...

Trinidad Gonzales Jr.

Trinidad Gonzales Jr.

Feb 18, 2026

Trinidad Gonzales Jr., born on June 28, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

He made his home in Lompoc, California.

He was a devoted husband to Rebecca Gonzales. A loving father to Carlotta Poole (husband Mark) and Sophia Pate (husband Jim), and a beloved grandfather to Lydia Johnson, Daniel Poole, Derek Duran, and preceded in...

Ismael "Kiki" Simon Rodriguez

Ismael "Kiki" Simon Rodriguez

Feb 17, 2026

Ismael “Kiki” Philip Simon Rodriguez, beloved son, brother, father, and uncle, was a true Renaissance man whose love for adventure, travel, music, surfing, hiking, science, technology, and the craftsmanship of building reflected his curious and creative spirit.

Kiki, 51, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2026. Born on December 18, 1974, he lived a life...

Terry Hammons

Terry Hammons

Feb 17, 2026

Terry’s extremely difficult battle with cancer ended Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the age of 78, with his wife, Sheila and son, Paul, by his side.

He was born in Redlands, California and moved many times during his childhood. He graduated from Oceanside High School in 1965 and from LaVerne College in 1978 with a degree in Criminal Justice.

He joined the...

Dr. Thomas S. Lossing

Dr. Thomas S. Lossing

Feb 10, 2026

Dr. Thomas S. Lossing, age 83, of Lompoc, California, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. He was born on June 4th, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Donald and Dorothy Lossing. As a young man, Tom attended Michigan State University on a full-ride academic scholarship and studied zoology. He then went on to attend UCLA medical...

Lyla L. Mendez

Lyla L. Mendez

Feb 8, 2026

Lyla Lee Mendez, 77 years old, a lifelong resident of Lompoc and a beloved member of the Lompoc Valley community, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at Atterdag Village in Solvang. She was the daughter of Joseph and Lothelle Grossini. Her life was defined by kindness, humor, and a deep devotion to the people she loved.

Born and raised in...

Daniel James Juarez

Daniel James Juarez

Feb 5, 2026

Daniel James Juarez, lovingly known as Danny, was born on January 11, 1996, in Ventura, California. On February 5, 2026, he left this earthly world far too soon at the age of 30, but not before living a life full of heart, passion, adventure, and deep love.

Danny was a loving and caring father to his two beautiful children, Shiloh and...

Patricia A. "Patti" Shiflet

Patricia A. "Patti" Shiflet

Feb 4, 2026

After valiantly battling numerous illnesses with strength, grace, and an unshakable positive spirit, Patricia A. “Patti” Shiflet passed peacefully on February 4, 2026, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, with her devoted husband, Derril, by her side. She was 76 years old.

Patty was born on April 15, 1949, in Chestertown, Maryland. In 1956, her family moved to Pennsylvania, and just a...

Rosebel Virginia Cameron

Rosebel Virginia Cameron

Jan 31, 2026

Rosebel Virgina Scolari Cameron, 87, died January 31, 2026, in Lompoc, California, after a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Rosebel, also known as Rosie, was born in Lompoc on April 7, 1938, and lived in Lompoc her entire life. She was a proud member of the Lompoc High class of 1956. In high school, Rosie was very active in numerous...

John S. Greco

John S. Greco

Jan 24, 2026

Steve Greco, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2026, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Born in Lompoc, California, on September 21, 1957, to Tommy and Jessie Greco, Steve was deeply rooted in the community he loved. Alongside his father and brother Tommy, he helped build the family home—a place that became legendary for...

Donna Mae Alexander (née Denton)

Donna Mae Alexander (née Denton)

Jan 21, 2026

Donna Mae Alexander was born June 14, 1942, and passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by all her children and grandchildren.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Donna had a childhood full of curiosity, enjoyed human nature, the outdoors, and fun! Donna attended nursing school and soon after met the love of her life, Thomas Hugh Alexander. They married in...

Martha Reyes Barajas

Martha Reyes Barajas

Jan 17, 2026

Martha passed away peacefully in her home after lengthy illnesses. Martha grew up in West Los Angeles, CA, and attended University High School. One of her favorite stories to tell was how Nancy Sinatra was in her gym class, and Beau Bridges sat behind her in Spanish class. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Mario...

Earlean Crockett

Earlean Crockett

Jan 13, 2026

Earlean Crockett was born in Holmes County, Lexington Mississippi on June 13,1936 to Henry & Hattie Wigley. Earleen was one of 13 children James, Charles, Henry, Murdis, Earl Lewis (Earleen’s twin brother) Willie Earl, Kathreen and 3 other siblings.

Earleen was preceded in death by her husband Joe Crockett, Daughters Catherine (Pete) Davis Squarrel, Henreitta Maddox and Grandson Tory Dinton. As...

Ronald L. Hunking

Ronald L. Hunking

Jan 10, 2026

Ronald L. Hunking , known as Red, age 85, died peacefully with his wife and son there on Jan.10, 2026 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. The cause of death was previously 3 unknown cancers just discovered two weeks ago on Dec. 24 at the Lompoc ER. The worst was a large tumor in the neck which encased his...

Fred L. Good

Fred L. Good

Jan 7, 2026

Fred L. Good, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Lompoc, California, at the age of 89.

Born on November 30, 1936, in Madison, Illinois, Fred was a man of quiet strength, quick wit, and gentle spirit. A proud United States Air Force veteran, he served honorably and retired as a...

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