Cecilia "Sue" Helmuth passed away peacefully March 6, 2015. She would have been 92 on St. Patrick's Day. Sue was born in Albania and immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 3. She married John "Jack" Helmuth and eventually settled in Lompoc in the early 50s. She loved to play duplicate bridge, swing and line dance, and tell corny jokes.

Sue was predeceased by her husband, Jack Helmuth, and her daughter, Vickie Pendley Churchman. She leaves behind her son, John Helmuth, John's wife Cami Helmuth, three grandchildren (Aram Pendley, Mollie Helmuth Moore and Max Helmuth), two sisters (Sunny Bradley and Mary Dennis), and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Burial will be private, but a gathering of friends will take place at Sue's home on Saturday, March 14 from 2-5pm. Contact Starbuck-Lind Mortuary for details at (805) 735-3773.