Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

Bonnie Jean Gabel, age 88, of Lompoc died peacefully Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Fountain Square in Lompoc, California. Bonnie was born on November 14, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Albert and Clara Kaempfe. She married Darrell Gabel in 1961 and had two children Lisa and Sherrie. Bonnie will be deeply missed by all her family and...

Nov 17, 2024

Maria Angela Bustos falleció pacíficamente en su casa en Lompoc, California a sus 71 años de edad rodeada de su esposo, hijos, nietos, yerno y bisnieto el 17 de Noviembre del 2024.

Ella nació el 17 de Agosto de 1953 en Jesús Maria, Jalisco, México como hija de José Lopez Magdaleno y Ma. Consuelo Muñoz Garcia. Se...

Nov 17, 2024

Richard D. Greenaway graduated high school in 1953 from Turtle Creek High School in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. He volunteered for after school activities involving news staff, drama, band, and baseball.

Growing up in Wilkins Township, Pennsylvania, he wanted to become an engineer after high school, which led him to join the Air Force in 1954. This is...

Nov 16, 2024

Cathleen Jo Corser, or "Cathy" to her family and friends, passed away on November 16, 2024 at the age of 74. Cathy was born in Delano, California. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Robert (Bob) Corser; daughter Aimee and...

Nov 15, 2024

Leroy Stricklin passed away November 15, 2024 born August 30, 1944 in Elvins Missouri. He moved to Lompoc in 1959 where he met the love of life Beatrice Wilks and they were married on June 15, 1963.

In the next few years they welcomed a son, Robert Stricklin (Heather) and a daughter, Michelle Brock (John). He is...

Nov 15, 2024

Ruth Elaine Daugherty 89 of Lompoc, California, passed away quietly from this earth into her Savior's loving arms on November 15, 2024.

She was born at home in the farmhouse on July 9, 1935, to Howard and Leona (Ball) Bond at Kalvesta (Finney County), Kansas. As a child she attended a one-room schoolhouse. She then attended Cimarron...

Nov 12, 2024

Barbara Jean Carter, of Lompoc, CA entered the gates of heaven on November 12, 2024, reuniting with the love of her life, husband, Randy Carter and father Pete Rizzoli.

Barbara was born on October 7, 1951 in Lompoc, CA to Pete and Ethel Rizzoli. She grew up in Lompoc with her sister Antoinette where she attended La...

Nov 9, 2024

Joseph M. Denton passed away on November 9, 2024 at his home in Lompoc surrounded by his family and dearest friends. He was born in Bakersfield, California where he grew up on a farm with his parents Laudeen and Richard Denton, and his brother Richard and sister Alys.

Joe was a true blessing to everyone who knew...

Nov 9, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Murphy, 85, of Lompoc passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California with her family at her side. Elizabeth was born on August 25, 1939 in Charleston, South Carolina to John Joseph Madden Sr. and Herta Marle Madden, eldest of their 4 children. She graduated in 1957 from Bishop England High...

Nov 8, 2024

On June 1, 1988, in the beautiful city of Santa Barbara, the world welcomed Jesi Rae Bender—a shining star who would go on to touch countless lives with her vibrant spirit and compassionate heart. It is with heavy hearts that we now honor her memory, as she left us too soon on November 8, 2024, at the age of...

Nov 7, 2024

Wanda Jean Rios

11/29/44- 11/7/24

Wanda Jean Rios was born to Earl and Irene Lee on November 29th, 1944, in Wendell, Idaho. She was their eldest daughter and a loving older sister to Judy Dobozy. Wanda spent her childhood following her father around their family farm and offered as much help as a four or...

Nov 6, 2024

Charles Russell Capshaw July 22, 1962 – November 6, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Russell "Russ" Capshaw, age 62, on November 6, 2024. Born on July 22, 1962, in Lompoc, California, Russ was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend to all who knew him.

He is...

Nov 5, 2024

Veronica Baldwin April 5, 1935 - November 5, 2024

Veronica Mary Cooke was born to Michael and Mary Cooke on April 5, 1935, in Newton Le Willows, United Kingdom.

She met her future husband, Walter Baldwin, at a dance in England in 1952. After their marriage, they raised two children, Debbie and Michael, while Wally...

Nov 3, 2024

Ignacio Luna or "Nach" to his family and friends, passed away suddenly on November 3, 2024. Born on December 3, 1954, in Lompoc, CA, he was a lifelong resident. Several years after graduating from Lompoc High School in 1973, Nach married Susan (Preece) Luna on July 3, 1976. In the next 5 years, they welcomed two sons, Brandon, and...

Nov 1, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Elena-Dolores Sanchez on November 1, 2024, at the age of 62. Maria was born on July 25, 1962, in Santa Maria, CA and later moved to Lompoc, CA. She was a dedicated and loving partner to Lenard Arellanes and a devoted mother to her children, grandchildren, and...

Oct 31, 2024

Mark McLain lost his battle to kidney cancer on October 31, 2024 in the arms of his loving wife Diane.

His daughters Elysha and Lynsey dedicated themselves to taking care of their dad for his last 16 days of life.  Mark left this earth knowing he was admired, respected and loved.

The first thing people...

Oct 29, 2024

David Allen Plank of Lompoc passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 75.

David was born to Harry and Clarica Plank in Los Angeles, California on August 22, 1949.  He was raised and educated in Los Angeles completing his education with an associate's degree.

David served his country in the United States Navy from 1968...

Oct 29, 2024

Obituary —James J. Cooksey

February 7th, 1937 – October 29th, 2024

James "Jim" Cooksey, 87, of Lompoc, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife at his home on October 29th, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.

Jim was born to Claude C. Cooksey and Selma Venable on February 7th,...

Oct 28, 2024

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at La Purisima Catholic Church, 213 West Olive Avenue. Burial will follow at the Lompoc Cemetery District, 600 South C Street.

Oct 27, 2024

Jesus "Jesse" Ceniceros Espinoza was born on February 5th, 1956, to Manuel and Anita Espinoza in Tijuana. Arriving in the United States as a child, Jesse lived a simple life; however, he prospered and seized the American Dream with his siblings.

Jesse would eventually start a family of his own with his wife Corinne. He would work...