Lucy Garcia Lyra
Dec 16, 2014
Lucy Garcia Lyra's journey ended on December 16, 2014, in her home and she is now in paradise with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 84 years old. She was born on November 29, 1930 in Austin, Texas to Christobal Aguerro and Jane Schmidt. Her real name was Stephanie Georgina Aguerro. She was raised by Santos Garcia and...
Harold "Hal" George Goodlad
Dec 9, 2014
Hal Goodlad, beloved friend, cherished family member, respected commander, decorated veteran and philanthropist passed peacefully away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Ninety three years ago Hal Goodlad was born in Stickney, South Dakota. A career military man, Hal honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1943 until he retired as a Colonel in 1974. After moving more than...
Manuel Garcia
Dec 4, 2014
Lompoc native Manuel Garcia passed away peacefully on December 4th in his home surrounded by loving care. He was born January 21st, 1924, and resided here his entire life. He graduated from Lompoc High School in 1942 and joined the Navy shortly thereafter. He was a proud member of the original "Sea Bees", who were a key part of the...
James Thomas Twine, Jr.
Dec 3, 2014
James T. Twine-husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and veteran-died on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Santa Barbara, CA. He was 92. James was born in Tyner, NC on August 17, 1922, to James and Annie Twine. He married his wife, Dorothy Twine, at Langley AFB, VA on November 23, 1947. When James was 17 years old, he joined the Civilian Conservation...
Margaret "Peggy" Alfonso
Dec 2, 2014
Margaret "Peggy" Alfonso of Lompoc died Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at the age of 66. Peggy was born November 1, 1948 to Nicholas and Margaret Alfonso in Fall River, Massachusetts. A resident of Lompoc since 1987, she was a client of Vocational Training Center in Santa Maria, and resided at Options since 2000. She loved music, listening to records, camping,...
David Wayne Mitchum
Nov 30, 2014
David Wayne Mitchum, age 60, died at his home on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He passed away after a long battle with cancer. David will be best known for his strong work ethics and his attention to details. His numerous awards and certificates from his employers is evidence of how appreciated he was by his colleagues. He is survived by...
Deborah "Debbie" Linderholm Hansen
Nov 30, 2014
Lompoc native Deborah "Debbie" Linderholm Hansen, 54, was born March 14, 1960. She graduated from Lompoc High in 1978, and went on to work for the California Conservation Corps as a fire fighter and later with the Rayheon Company. Debbie liked being a mother the best. She died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Marian Extended Care in Santa Maria. Survivors...
Michelle Rene Duffey
Nov 28, 2014
Our beloved Michelle Rene Duffey went to rest on November 29, 2014, in Lompoc, California. She leaves behind her loving husband Michael P. Duffey; children Alyssa B. Duffey and Boomer (Connor P.) Duffey. She also leaves her extended family, sister-in-law Kelly Duffey Moore, nephew Duffey Stonebarger; mother-in-law Marie Duffey all of Lompoc, brother-in-law John H. and Laura Duffey; Will and...
Leon Peter Manton
Nov 28, 2014
Leon Peter Manton of Lompoc died Friday, November 28, 2014, at the age of 91. Leon was born December 9, 1923, in Italy to American parents. He attended elementary and high school in Springfield, Massachusetts. He attended Bentley University and Northwestern University receiving degrees of Bachelors of Science in accounting and a Masters in financial management. He served in the...
Gwen Ellen Radabaugh
Nov 23, 2014
The children and family of Gwen Ellen Luck Radabaugh of Lompoc, California sadly announce her passing on November 23, 2014 at the age of 79. She was surrounded by her family as she passed. Gwen, the daughter of Jean and LeRoy Luck, was born December 22, 1934 in Santa Monica, California. Gwen attended Venice High School and reflected fondly on...
Lily Josephine Spear
Nov 19, 2014
Lily J. Spear was born April 2, 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was full of energy and always outside playing. Lily went to Drake University and met Lloyd Spear who had just returned from India from WWII. They married and were soul mates for 65 years. They traveled all over the world during their time in the United States...
Raymond Ignatius Ruh
Nov 17, 2014
Raymond Ignatius Ruh, 90, of Lompoc, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014. Raymond was born on November 12, 1924 in Los Angeles, California. He was a longtime member of the Village Country Club and also a parishioner at La Purisima Catholic Church. Survivors include his three children Tony, Yvonne and Jeannette, six grandchildren, Marty, Renee', Nerice, Jeremy, Brianna, and...
Ingeborg Milli Lovelace
Nov 9, 2014
Ingeborg M. Lovelace died Sunday, November 9, 2014, at the age of 93. Inge was born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on March 11, 1921 to Johann and Emilie Linde. She immigrated to the United States in 1956 and became a resident of Lompoc.She and her husband, William Lovelace were Lompoc Elk members and for many years she participated in social activities...
John "Jack" Anton Oshman
Nov 7, 2014
John "Jack" Oshman of Lompoc, CA died peacefully at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on November 7, 2014 following complications from a fall. He was 95. Jack was born on August 21, 1919 in Freeland, PA to his parents, William and Margaret Oshman. He graduated from Freeland High School and enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in 1937. He served...
Loren L.V. Kerr
Nov 7, 2014
Loren Kerr, Sr. 85 of Lompoc died Friday November 7, 2014 at the Lompoc Convalescent Care Center surrounded by family. Loren was born in Spokane, WA on December 18, 1928. Loren attended grade school at Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from John Rogers High School in Spokane, WA. He joined the Navy in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1956...
Frank Daniel Dover, Jr.
Nov 6, 2014
Frank "Tom" Dover, Jr. was born in Santa Barbara, CA in 1932, and moved to Lompoc, CA when he was 10. He was the youngest child of Frank and Mary (Shaw) Dover. He passed away November 6, 2014. After graduating from Lompoc High School, Frank served 20 years in the US Air Force reaching the rank of Chief Master Sergeant....
George Earl Taylor
Nov 4, 2014
George E. Taylor II of Lompoc passed away Tuesday November 4, 2014 after an on-again, off-again struggle with Melanoma Cancer. George was born in San Luis Obispo's General Hospital on April 7th, 1946 to George and Mary Taylor. He grew up in Lompoc, spent part of his childhood on the Jalama Ranch, and graduated from Lompoc High School in 1964....
Elizabeth Hope Schmidt
Oct 31, 2014
Elizabeth Hope Schmidt, 76, of Lompoc was granted her Angel wings on October 31, 2014. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born on August 8, 1938, daughter of the late Almon and Marion Coburn. She attended Allan Hancock College and earned an Associate Degree in Arts. Elizabeth was very involved in her community working with...
Wilbur W. Krauth
Oct 28, 2014
Wilbur "Will" W. Krauth of Lompoc died Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the age of 92. Will was born May 9, 1922 in Corning, Iowa to Ralph and Mabel Krauth. He was raised and educated in Corning before graduating from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. He later earned a master's degree in education from the Iowa State University...
Minnie Cecelia Grossi
Oct 28, 2014
Minnie Cecelia Grossi December 31, 1932 – October 28, 2014 After a lengthy illness, Minnie C. Grossi went peacefully with family by her side. Minnie was born and raised in Lompoc and attended Lompoc schools. She married Willard Grossi on October 24, 1953 and recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. In 1953 Minnie was crowned Lompoc's last Rodeo Queen for...
