Obituaries

Feb 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Carmen Torres Banuelos, who peacefully passed and gained her angel wings on February 26, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family.

Carmen was born on May 28, 1928, in Oro Grande, California. At the tender age of two, she moved with her parents,...

Feb 25, 2025

With deep sorrow but abiding hope, we share the passing of Sean William Birdsell, who went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025. Sean was a devoted husband, a loving father & stepfather, a doting Grandpa, a cherished brother, and a steadfast friend. More than anything, he was a man of deep and abiding faith in...

Feb 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Martha D. Allmon, on February 24, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was 85 years old.

Martha was born to Jose Rogelio Rojas and Maria Eugenia Orellana, on May 22, 1939 in San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America. She...

Feb 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Melva Jo McClatchey announce her unexpected passing on February 24, 2025.

Melva was born Melva Jo Scott on July 18, 1937, to parents Robert L. Scott and Jessie Marjorie McBride in Watonga, Oklahoma.  She was wedded to her forever love, Lealon Ellis McClatchey, in June 1955.  Together they...

Feb 22, 2025

Joan E. Thonack of Lompoc died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 103.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11am, in the chapel of the Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.

The interment will be Monday, March 3, 2025, in the San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, California

Feb 22, 2025

Maureen Louise Tolson, 83, of Lompoc, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in ICU at Cottage Hospital with her longtime friend, Bob Forinash at her side.

Maureen was born on March 13, 1941, in San Jose, California, and adopted by Luella Langdon Murphy and Charles Arnold Murphy.

She was raised and educated in San...

Feb 20, 2025

John Edward Free passed on February 20, 2025 at home with his wife, Helen by his side.

John was born in Chicago, IL on March 28, 1934, and lived in a big house beside a lake in Barrington, IL until he was 10 years old. During those years John caught fish in the lake and became a...

Feb 20, 2025

Charles Ernest O'Cairns, affectionately known as "Chuck" to his friends and "Grandad" or "Grandog" to his beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 94, following health complications related to advanced age. Born in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Charles Edward Cairns and Helen Squires "Fitch" on September 14, 1930, Charles, fondly called "Corky" in...

Feb 16, 2025

Kennedy Monroe Person Jr., affectionately known as "Kenny," was born on March 14, 1953, in Bakersfield, California, to proud parents Kennedy M. Person Sr. and Priscilla. He was baptized at an early age, marking the beginning of a life full of love, care, and devotion to those around him.

Kenny lived in Bakersfield and attended school there...

Feb 15, 2025

Bette "Tootie" Mayo McDonald passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 15, 2025, in Lompoc, California, at the age of 101.  Born on September 29, 1923 in Santa Monica, California, Bette lived a long and vibrant life enriched by learning, tradition, and family.

As an Alpha Chi Omega, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from...

Feb 12, 2025

Mable June Klapakis, 98, of Lompoc, peacefully passed away on 12 February 2025 at the home of her son Jeff Klapakis.

June was born March 30 1926 in Kemmer, Wyoming to Elsworth Colton Hardy and Mary Elizabeth Reece Hardy. She was raised and educated in Vernal and Price, Utah, where she graduated from Carbon High School. She...

Feb 6, 2025

We're gonna miss you, Grandma, I needed much more time to cuddle Up beside you and hold your hand in mine. We miss how you would light up When we would come to the door. There'll never be another Who'll ever love us more. You never sought to fault me Or judge in any way, Never said a hurtful...

Feb 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Margaret Alice Hunt on February 5, 2025, at the age of 88. She lived in Lompoc, California most of her adult life but resided with her niece Lynnette Bass and her Son in Law Paul Filler for the past 8 years. Although Margaret is gone, she will...

Feb 5, 2025

Terry Wayne Bearman, 75, of Lompoc, California passed away Feb 5th, 2025. He passed away peacefully with Mario and Chuck Clemen at his side in Plainfield, IA where Terry moved in October 2024.

Terry was born May 2, 1949 in Enderlin, North Dakota to Charles and Norma Bearman. In 1961 the family moved to Anchorage, Alaska where...

Feb 2, 2025

Jody Jean Curts passed away on Feb, 02,2025 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA from complications arising with her heart valve. She had a loved one by her side each day she was in the hospital.

Jody was born on June 22, 1957 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She spent most of her childhood growing up...

Jan 31, 2025

Grant Everett O'Dwyer

September 21, 1989 – January 31, 2025

Beloved son, brother and friend.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Grant Everett O'Dwyer, devoted son and brother. Grant's kindness and unwavering love for his family will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Grant was 35 years...

Jan 31, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Carol Lynne Berry (Sissy) of Lompoc, CA. She passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara with family and friends close by.

Born in Bridgeport, Nebraska February 8, 1958, and moved to Lompoc with the family in 1964/65....

Jan 27, 2025

Karen Joan Bouman

December 31, 1946-January 27, 2025

Karen Joan Bouman "Nana" of Lompoc, California, passed away at home on January 27, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. She was beautiful, strong, courageous, and a true fighter against endometrial and colon cancer.

Karen was born in Hollywood, California on New Year's...

Jan 25, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Michael Emil Martony Sr., beloved husband, devoted father and exceptional friend. A true tradesman, Michael prided himself in a life filled with hard work, dedication to others, and decades of volunteering for the youth of our community.

Michael was born on October 10th, 1957 in Sarasota Florida...

Jan 20, 2025

Jim passed away on January 20, 2025, at Mountainview Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada from complications arising after open-heart surgery.  Jim was born July 21,1937 in Racine, Wisconsin to Henry E. Jenkins and Stacia C. Jenkins (Ruszczyk).

Growing up in Racine Jim's early years were spent in the Boy Scouts Drum & Bugle Corp where he spent...