Rosendo Z. Anciola 69, also known as Ross to all that knew him, passed away on December 1, 2012.

Ross was born to Rosendo and Mary Anciola in Marshall, Michigan on August 30, 1943. He was raised in Windsor, Colorado. He went to Windsor High School until the eleventh grade. He went to Practical School in East Los Angeles where he studied appliance repair.

After completing his training he moved to Lompoc and worked at many companies such as Parson's Appliance, Rupe's Appliance, Appliance Center and Almo Mart before starting Ross Appliance in 1984. It remained open until 2011.

He was a very hard working man who provided for his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He is going to be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

He leaves behind his wife of 49 years Frances Anciola, sisters Maria Nino of Windsor, Colorado, Bonnie Youngdahl of Michigan, brother Nicolaz Anciola (Hilda) of Modesto, California and sisters Antonia Anciola of Windsor, Colorado and Josie Gallegos of Ogden, Utah. He also leaves behind his son, Vincent Anciola (Lupe), daughters Connie Serrano (Fernando), Christina Anciola (Travis Carter), Diana Benanzo (Manuel), Rosmary Cisneros (Oscar), Victoria Hernandez (Bart), sons Samuel Anciola (Michelle), Adolfo Anciola (Diane), 29 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Rosendo and Mary Anciola and two sons Ross-Vincent Anciola and Robert Anthony Anciola.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012, at 2:00 pm at 809 East Tunnel in Santa Maria. Brother Augustine Losada Sr. of the Jehovah Witnesses will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Chase Bank Account # 897937173. They will be very much appreciated. Thank you.