Obituaries

May 21, 2024

Barbara M. Starcher

October 7, 1931 - May 21, 2024

With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara M. Starcher, who went home on May 21, 2024, to her heavenly father and eternal companion, Lyle. Barbara M. Costa (Starcher) was born to Larry and Mary Vance Costa on October 7, 1931. She...

May 18, 2024

Sherree Linette Green was born to Jack and Gloria Pierce on September 26th, 1958 in Inglewood, California. She remained in Inglewood with her parents and siblings, Ray, Jack, and Renee until 1970, when she was 12. Sherree moved to lompoc with her mom and siblings where she participated in girl scouts and horseback riding. At the age of 13,...

May 18, 2024

A. Richard "Dick" Apple

Our dad, who was a wonderful father, is now happy to "be with Bev" in heaven, as he has been ready to be since our mom passed in 2018.

Much beloved, respected and admired by those who knew him, his passing on May 18, 2024, was not at all sad. At...

May 16, 2024

James Henry Andrews, of Lompoc, California, passed away on May 16, 2024. He was born on December 9, 1944, in Lufkin, Texas, where he grew up. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1963. He was quite an athlete and lettered in basketball and baseball all four years. He also participated in two of the school's drama productions.

May 12, 2024

Betty Alice Goldsberry (Worley) passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, in Lompoc, California, at the age of 86. Betty was born on March 12, 1938, and was raised on a farm in Missouri with her 8 siblings. She was the beloved matriarch of her family, raising 7 children and caring for many of her grandchildren.

Betty...

May 4, 2024

William "Will" H. Schuyler passed away on May 4th, 2024, at the age of 84. Born to Margie and Don Schuyler in Bakersfield, California, Will relocated to Lompoc at one year old, where he remained a proud resident and unofficial historian until his passing.

He graduated from Lompoc High School in 1957. He opened Schuyler Lawnmower in...

Apr 30, 2024

Manuela Gonzales Martinez, "Bullets" a lifelong Lompoc resident, died peacefully at home Tuesday, April 30, surrounded by family.

An office manager and medical biller, Manuela assisted patients at the medical office of Dr. Bernard I. Weinstock, MD for over 20 years.

She was a proud 1980 honor roll graduate of Cabrillo High School.  She loved...

Apr 26, 2024

Ernestine Rhae Chamblee Voges 1962-2024

It is with great sadness that Ernestine Rhae Chamblee Voges was called home by the lord on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 62.

Ernestine was born in Houston, Texas, and moved to California in 1981, where she lived the rest of her life. She attended Allen Hancock...

Apr 26, 2024

Isolde Charlotte (Heinze) Matusek passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 94 at Lompoc Valley Medical Center in Lompoc, California.  She was born in Germany on July 22, 1929, to Erna (Palm) and Paul Heinze.

Isolde is predeceased in death by her loving husband Stephen Matusek, her parents Paul and Erna Heinze, her sisters...

Apr 24, 2024

Sara Vitalina Peebles was called to be with the Lord on April 24, 2024 after bravely battling Alzheimer's  disease for many years. Sara was born in Atotonilco el Bajo,  a small village in Jalisco, Mexico to Maria de la Luz Castillo and  J. Guadalupe Guerrero.

During her youth, Sara was inspired by the words of U.S. President...

Apr 22, 2024

Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzales passed away on April 22nd, 2024. He was born and raised in Lompoc, California to Frances and Carlos Gonzalez. He was one of 15 children.

Freddy had one daughter, Malia, and devoted his life to raising her on his own. They shared an incredible bond that will never be broken. While he raised Malia,...

Apr 20, 2024

Early in the morning of April 20, emanating from the heavens above, a voice shouted "Boomer!" Without pause, Sandra Worthington Lemon, a lifelong OU fan, replied "Sooner" leaving us to join her recently departed husband, family, friends, and members of the heavenly Sooner Nation.

Sandra was born July 18, 1941, in Lamar, Colorado to parents Clyde and...

Apr 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mark Lyndsey Ratcliff

Mark Lyndsey Ratcliff, aged 67, suddenly passed away on April 15, 2024, in Lompoc, California. He was born on January 21, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mark grew up in Santa Barbara, California, attending various elementary and middle schools before graduating from San Marcos High School. Mark's...

Apr 14, 2024

Robert Daniel Chastain, known to friends and family as "Bob," peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home in Lompoc, California, at the age of 75. Bob was born on November 29, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Peggy Plender and Harold Chastain.

Bob was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Laura, whom...

Apr 13, 2024

Jack Arthur Landis passed at home with his daughter Kathy Badrak near his side on April 13, 2024, at the age of 94 years old.  Jack is survived by his siblings, Diane Trimble and Ray Landis, his three daughters, Kathy Badrak, Sara Nagler and Faith Conseur, four grandchildren, Beth Badrak, Lee Badrak, Arianna Conseur and Tamaron Conseur, and five...

Apr 12, 2024

Lucas Allen Scott Donelson, two years of age, unexpectedly passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, from RSV, surrounded by his mother and grandmothers at Santa Barbara Cottage Children's Hospital. Lucas was born at Santa Maria Marian Regional Medical Center to Kayla Ann and Joseph Scott Donelson on July 4, 2021.

Lucas was a kind, loving, energetic, sweet...

Apr 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that Michael Robles passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024. Michael was born in Lompoc, California on December 5, 1961, to Rosendo and Hortensia Robles.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years Sally Garza Robles. Michael is also survived by his three daughters Cecilia Robles, Claudia Robles, and Sarah...

Apr 1, 2024

Gilberto Preciado Flores passed away Monday April 1, 2024, at the age of 60. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Flores Valdez, who passed away on January 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife Anita. He is also survived by his children Adriana Rubio, Cynthia Mullins, and Julio and Eric Andrade, they were very near...

Mar 30, 2024

Pamela F. Mackenzie, 72, was called home to her Savior on Saturday. March 30, 2024.  She died peacefully at her home while she slept.

Pam loved bowling, beaches and butterflies. Pam loved family and friends. Pam loved animals like dogs, cats and hummingbirds. Pam loved orange chicken and hated green peas.

Pam was predeceased by...

Mar 28, 2024

Nancy Ann (Wurster) Hogan passed away on March 28, 2024, in Lompoc, California.

She was born at home on February 8,1938 in St. Marys-Auglaize County, Ohio, to Leona and William Wurster.

Nancy remembered wanting to be a teacher from the moment she saw one of her elementary school teacher's grade books with all the names,...