Obituaries

Oct 26, 2024

Solidad Tanodra Masicampo, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Vandenberg Village, California, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, finally succumbing to kidney failure with which she had been struggling for almost a year.

She was born on March 24th, 1936 to Gregoria Quisagan and Augustine Dela Calsada in Wailuku, Maui. She grew up and...

Oct 25, 2024

Victor Joaquin "VJ" Lizama passed away on October 25th, 2024 in Lompoc, California. He was born in Plattsburgh, New York on March 28, 1964. VJ moved to Lompoc with his family in 1971 and graduated from Lompoc High School in 1982.

For the past 30 years he worked in the building industry in Santa Barbara, selling first...

Oct 20, 2024

Roberta "Bert" Evelyn Heter passed away surrounded by her family on 20 October 2024 at the age of 84. Bert was born 22 September 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Paul and Helen Strickler. She was married to the love of her life Tom (Thomas Marion Heter II) in 1959.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 20, 2024

Louise Annette Schneitter, aged 78, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Lompoc, CA. Born on February 7, 1946, Louise was known for her friendly and outgoing personality, her fierce independence, and her love for travel and conversation.

Louise's life was enriched by her deep love for her family. She is survived by her son, Thomas Schneitter...

Oct 15, 2024

Funeral services for Nancy M. Collins, age 87, of Lompoc will be held at Queen of Angels Catholic Church on Friday, October 25th at 1:00pm. Rosary will be held on Thursday, October 24th, from 2:00 to 4:00pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary in Lompoc, Ca.

Mrs. Collins was born on February 19, 1937, the second of seven children to...

Oct 13, 2024

Guillermo Quezada Cortez was born June 25, 1938, in Guadalajara, Mexico to Marcelino Quezada and Aurellia Cortez.  He was married in 1960 to Socoro Ramos.

They have five children: Rosa Guadalupe, Hermelinda, Bernardo Guillermo, Carlos Jesus, and Lorena Isabel.  They have 10 grandchildren and one granddaughter.

Guillermo immigrated to the United States in 1960 and...

Oct 12, 2024

Ruben Soto

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Ruben Soto, 70, passed away peacefully at Sarah House in Santa Barbara on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Ruben was born February 2, 1954, in Lompoc to Roman and Maria Soto. He attended local schools graduating from Lompoc Senior High School in 1972. He went on to attend the University of Chico State....

Oct 11, 2024

Marlene Agnes Bremer has gone home to be with Jesus, reuniting with loved ones. After a long, courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis and nearly three years in hospice care, she died peacefully at home on October 11, 2024, at the wonderful age of 88.

Marlene was born July 12, 1936, in Oakwood Township, Minnesota to Doris (Haney)...

Oct 11, 2024

Norman Lynn Flint age 81 of Lompoc, California passed peacefully on October 11, 2024.   Beloved husband of Dee Dee Flint (17 years) and Susan Flint (37 years).  Loving father of Jason (Brandy) Flint, Nathan (Nikki) Flint, and Mandy (Ronnie) Taylor and stepfather to Adam Welter and Brooke Mathena.  Cherished grandfather of Jared, Devon, Wyatt, Ajaden, Dakota, Zoey, Elianna, and...

Oct 8, 2024

William Gerald Read, Jr. (Bill to family, Jerry to many others) passed away on October 8, 2024, in Lompoc, California. He was born November 18, 1939, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of William Gerald and Rita Ann (Klasinski) Read. He graduated from Immaculata High School in Leavenworth, studied at the University of Kansas and then served in the US...

Oct 5, 2024

Michelle Zarate - Velasquez passed away on October 5, 2024. A vigil will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, located at 123 N. A St. Lompoc. A funeral mass will be held at La Purisima Catholic Church on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 10am. A reception will immediately follow at 605 Coleman Dr. Lompoc, CA....

Oct 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kymberly Hahn aka Kim Thomsen.

Kim went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus, on October 4, 2024, she was 57 years old. Her mom was by her side when she passed away peacefully.

Kim is preceded by her little brother, Tom Thomsen, and is survived by her Mother,...

Oct 1, 2024

Karen Osland / October 19th, 1943 – October 1st, 2024

Karen Osland, 80, passed suddenly on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 in Lompoc, California. She died with her beloved wife and daughter by her side. A lifelong resident of Lompoc, Karen was entranced early-on by archaeology, environmental planning, and the history of indigenous peoples of the Santa Barbara...

Sep 30, 2024

Jerome Charles "Jerry" Olivera of Lompoc, California passed away at Long Beach Memorial Hospital on Monday the 30th of September 2024 with his family by his side—he was 55 years old. Though he faced his share of challenges, he never let grim circumstances overshadow the beauty he saw in life. His positive attitude and uncompromising light were renowned to...

Sep 30, 2024

Thomas Henry Pickles, 87 of Lompoc, California passed away on September 30, 2024.

Tom was born and raised in Plymouth, Massachusetts. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force. His 20 years in the service took him to the Azores, Kansas, Colorado, Florida, Germany, New Hampshire, and finally to the tracking station at Vandenberg Air Force...

Sep 30, 2024

Amado "Buggy" Carpio was born on April 3, 1963, to Josephine "Josie" and Manuel Carpio.  He lost his life after a long battle with cancer on September 30, 2024, at the age of 61.

Buggy was born and raised in Lompoc, California and was a laborer for many years.  He had a love of music and loved...

Sep 17, 2024

Merdis (Brice) Martin transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2024. Born in 1935 in Athens, Louisiana, to R.L. and Mozell Brice, Merdis was the second of six children. She was blessed with siblings Marlene Brice, Ray Brice, Marie (Brice) Greenwood, Billy Brice, and the late Ronald Brice.

In 1939, the Brice family...

Sep 9, 2024

Lompoc native and lifetime resident, Yvonne Marie Guzman was born to Joe Luis and Rosemarie De La Mora on July 3rd 1963. She passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on September 9th 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Yvonne was a cherished friend, loyal and devoted mother, adoring Ganga, and beloved sister. Her warmth, compassion, and unwavering...

Sep 7, 2024

Jamie S. Burns, 61, of Lompoc, CA, died peacefully in her home on September 7, 2024.  Jamie was born on October 17, 1962 in Simi Valley to Robert and Helen (Hamm). She was the sister to her brother Dennis who she adored.  Jamie was preceded in death by them.  Jamie was a loving mother to Rhiannon Burns Verdurmen (Hank)...

Aug 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, our beloved Armando Isabel Perez (87), of Lompoc, CA, an Elder of the Santa Ynez Chumash Tribal and an advocate for indigenous people passed away on August 28, 2024 at Marian Hospital in Santa Maria to be with our Heavenly Father.  Armando was born on November 5, 1936 in Santa Barbara, CA to parents Teofilo and...