Sally S. Leggett
Jan 7, 2012
Sally Leggett went to be with her loving husband, Hyman, on January 7, 2012. Sally is survived by her two loving daughters, Barbara (Charlie) Hochart and Judy (Rick) Pollock; three grandsons, Steven (Kirstin) Hochart, David (Kaitlyn) Hochart, and Harrison Pollock; and two great-grandsons, Michael Hochart and Andy Hochart. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Eden...
Jeanette Lucille Claycamp
Jan 3, 2012
Jeanette Lucille Claycamp passed away on January 3, 2012. She was born on September 19, 1925 in Amarillo, Texas to Alice Henrietta Harkey Knight & Luther Dorman Knight. Jeanette married Gerheard (Clay) Claycamp on August 31, 1947. Jeanette grew up in South Pasadena, and graduated from Hanford High School in 1943. Jeanette and Clay were partners in Vern's Rambler in...
Lydia P. Lizama
Jan 2, 2012
After a long struggle with cancer, Lydia P. Lizama passed away peacefully in her home Jan. 2, 2012 surrounded by family. Born in Sumay, Guam Jan. 3, 1936 and raised in neighboring Santa Rita, she graduated from Presentation College, S.D. and later worked as Head Pediatrics Nurse at Guam Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 52 years,...
Sherry Reeves
Dec 31, 2011
Sherry Jean Reeves of Lompoc died Saturday, December 31, 2011. Sherry was born April 23, 1949 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Dan and Zelda Boozer. Sherry is survived by her husband of 43 years William Reeves, her sons Daniel Reeves of San Diego, Kenneth Reeves of San Diego, Larry Reeves of Lompoc, her brother Randal Boozer of Yorba Linda and her...
Mitchell George Siefe
Dec 30, 2011
MITCHELL G. SIEFE 1913 – 2011 Mitchell was born on April 13, 1913, in Kansas City, Missouri, to George and Shaheena Siefe. Mitchell graduated from Manual Training High School at age 17. He met Walt Disney later, who was a cartoonist with the Kansas City Star Newspaper. He moved to Los Angeles, California, with his mother, driving out on Route...
Mildred Taylor
Dec 29, 2011
Mildred Taylor 1934-2011 Mildred Taylor was born on September 26, 1934 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was the oldest of four and daughter to William and Pearl Walton. At an early age she was an aspiring pianist and played both the piano and organ in church. She had dreams of playing at Carnegie Hall. She married Edward Taylor, her...
Mary Jean Silva
Dec 23, 2011
Mary Jean Silva, 77, of Lompoc passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011. Mary was born on December 12, 1934 in Lompoc to Larry and Mary Costa. Mary was raised in Lompoc and and was trained as a licensed vocation nurse. She married John T. Silva Jr., she was a homemaker and helped run the family business, the Maytag Appliance...
Frieda Louise Renfroe
Dec 18, 2011
Frieda Louise Renfroe (Wheeler) passed into the arms of the Lord December 18th, 2011 where she was met by her late husband of 67 years George Melvin Renfroe Sr. and son Edward Milton Renfroe. Frieda was born December 22, 1923. She was the oldest daughter of Walter and Lillian Wheeler. She is also preceded by her sisters Francis (Bob) Wolf...
Sue Anne Keifer
Dec 11, 2011
Sue was born August 27, 1941in Santa Barbara to Vaughn John and Marian Avis Keifer. She passed away at her home in Lompoc December 10, 2011. She attended Ellwood elementary, La Cumbre Jr. High and Santa Barbara High Schools. Sue married Manuel Favela in 1959 and is survived by her six children Marcus Favela (Celia), Malisa Paz (Joaquin), Sara Jo...
Melva Jo Lewis
Dec 11, 2011
Melva Jo Lewis of Lompoc passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the age of 63. The memorial gathering will be on Sunday, December 18 at 3:30 pm at the American Host restaurant in Lompoc. Cremation will be followed by private inurnment in the Lompoc Cemetery.
Frank R. Luis
Dec 8, 2011
Frank R. Luis was born July 29, 1921 to Joe and Filomena Luis on San Julian Ranch in Lompoc. He was happily married to Louise for more than 50 years. Frank loved to fish, hunt, camp and eat donuts. He was a farmer and retired from Johns-Manville. He also worked for Granite Construction and helped build the Gaviota Tunnel. Frank...
Gregory T. Cox
Dec 5, 2011
Gregory T. Cox, age 49, passed away on Monday, December 5 in Bellevue, Washington. Greg was born in Lompoc on April 25, 1962 and was the son of Terrill and Lorraine Cox. He attended Lompoc elementary schools, Vandenberg Middle School and graduated from Cabrillo High School in 1980. He was co-valedictorian of his class, student body president and a varsity...
Christopher "Christo" Harrison Gilbert
Dec 4, 2011
Christopher "Christo" Harrison Gilbert, 27 years old of Lompoc, California died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 4th 2011 in the early morning hours. He was born March 1, 1984 in Oakland, CA. Christo is survived by his mother, Teresa Hopper of Lompoc, CA, his father, Ralph Gilbert of Vacaville CA, his sisters Tracy and Jennifer of Lompoc, CA, and...
Brenda Marie Jeanette
Dec 4, 2011
Brenda Marie Jeanette, precious daughter, beautiful sister, and special friend to many, went home to be with her Lord on December 4, 2011. Brenda put up a courageous 6 ½ year fight with Ovarian Cancer. She died peacefully with her family at her side at the Serenity House in Santa Barbara. Brenda was born on March 12, 1957 in Montebello,...
Crystal Lynn Johnson-Grant
Nov 30, 2011
A Celebration of Life for Crystal Lynn Johnson-Grant will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2011 at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary with Pastor Grant Gridiron officiating. Burial will follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. On January 6, 1981, Crystal graced the world with her presence born in Lompoc and the only child to the union of Sherry Roy and Brian...
Jennie Castillo De La Cruz
Nov 28, 2011
Jennie Castillo De La Cruz Born in Los Angeles on October 28, 1929, Jennie went to be with our Lord on November 28, 2011. Jennie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jose De La Cruz Sr. and her beloved son Roberto De La Cruz. Jennie is survived by her sons Jose De La Cruz Jr., Mike De La...
Carol Sue Myers
Nov 22, 2011
Carol Sue Myers of Lompoc died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the age of 65. Carol was born April 29, 2011, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, and later graduated from Riverside High School in New Brighten. Formerly of San Pedro, Carol has been a resident of Lompoc since 1989. A cat lover, Carol was employed as a manager at Excelta in...
Barbara Lee Truman
Nov 18, 2011
Barbara Lee Truman 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Lompoc Friday Nov. 18 2011. Barbara (Babs, Bobbie, and Lee) was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Burnham Burnie) Truman, her daughter Victoria S. Truman-Bates and grandson Dorian C. Smith. Surviving Family members include: son Barney Lee Truman, his wife Jeanne of Lompoc, and their two...
Robert Edward King
Nov 18, 2011
Robert Edward King, 54, of Lompoc passed away at his home on Friday, November 18, 2011. Robert was born to Oscar and Ola King on May 27, 1957 in Lompoc. He attended South Bakersfield High School in Bakersfield, California. Robert was a member of the Generations United, formerly known as Riverview Church of God. He served on the Board of...
Earl Murray
Nov 17, 2011
Earl Murray of Lompoc passed away, Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the age of 76. Earl was born July 1, 1935 in Gainesville, Florida to Alfonso and Georgia Murray. He later graduated from Greenville High School in Florida. He attended Southern Illinois University and earned a Master's degree in human resource management. In his 30 years as a member of...
