Obituaries

Nov 3, 2024

Ignacio Luna or "Nach" to his family and friends, passed away suddenly on November 3, 2024. Born on December 3, 1954, in Lompoc, CA, he was a lifelong resident. Several years after graduating from Lompoc High School in 1973, Nach married Susan (Preece) Luna on July 3, 1976. In the next 5 years, they welcomed two sons, Brandon, and...

Nov 1, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Elena-Dolores Sanchez on November 1, 2024, at the age of 62. Maria was born on July 25, 1962, in Santa Maria, CA and later moved to Lompoc, CA. She was a dedicated and loving partner to Lenard Arellanes and a devoted mother to her children, grandchildren, and...

Oct 31, 2024

Mark McLain lost his battle to kidney cancer on October 31, 2024 in the arms of his loving wife Diane.

His daughters Elysha and Lynsey dedicated themselves to taking care of their dad for his last 16 days of life.  Mark left this earth knowing he was admired, respected and loved.

The first thing people...

Oct 29, 2024

David Allen Plank of Lompoc passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 75.

David was born to Harry and Clarica Plank in Los Angeles, California on August 22, 1949.  He was raised and educated in Los Angeles completing his education with an associate's degree.

David served his country in the United States Navy from 1968...

Oct 29, 2024

Obituary —James J. Cooksey

February 7th, 1937 – October 29th, 2024

James "Jim" Cooksey, 87, of Lompoc, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife at his home on October 29th, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.

Jim was born to Claude C. Cooksey and Selma Venable on February 7th,...

Oct 28, 2024

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at La Purisima Catholic Church, 213 West Olive Avenue. Burial will follow at the Lompoc Cemetery District, 600 South C Street.

Oct 27, 2024

Jesus "Jesse" Ceniceros Espinoza was born on February 5th, 1956, to Manuel and Anita Espinoza in Tijuana. Arriving in the United States as a child, Jesse lived a simple life; however, he prospered and seized the American Dream with his siblings.

Jesse would eventually start a family of his own with his wife Corinne. He would work...

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

2/2/1954-10/12/2024

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...