Ralph W. Askerman
Apr 29, 2010
The family of Ralph Askerman who recently passed away is having a "Celebration of Life" gathering on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary between 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All of his friends, acquaintances, neighbors, are welcome and invited to join the family in "remembering the good times" of Ralph's life. Please join in sharing your...
Lucille Violet Grossini
Apr 25, 2010
Lucille Violet Grossini, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Lucille was born to Steve and Mary Begg on February, 17, 1928 in Lompoc. Born and raised in the Lompoc Valley she had a great love for her family and horses. Her horse training began at an early age when her talent was recognized by her grandfather, Jim Olivera,...
Eleanore "Midge" Olmstead
Apr 24, 2010
Midge, 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Midge was born on October 31, 1924 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to William and Marietta Long, Midge being the second of three children. Midge married her love, Charles Olmstead on January 26, 1946. They had two children and moved to...
Jane Anne Fisher
Apr 21, 2010
Jane Anne Fisher, 84, daughter of Maj. John I. and Jane F. Meagher, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Lompoc Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving children. Jane Anne was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas in January 5, 1926, married to Lt. Col. Roger L. Fisher, ret. (deceased), for 48 years. Her four children, seven grandchildren...
Maryfrancis Avitabile
Apr 20, 2010
Maryfrancis Avitabile, age 86, died on April 20, 2010, in Lompoc, CA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 31, 1923, to Francis and Celestine St. Peter. The family moved to Los Angeles in 1927. She graduated from St. Monica's High School in Santa Monica, CA, and attended UCLA. She...
Marshall H Anderson
Apr 19, 2010
Marshall H. Anderson, 80, of Lompoc passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010. Marshall was born on January 29, 1930 to Helmer and Myrtle Anderson in Osseo, Wisconsin. He was the third of seven children and grew up on a dairy farm in rural Wisconsin. Marshall joined the Army at the age of 17. He had various jobs within the...
Tessa D. Johnson
Apr 17, 2010
Mama (Tessa D. Johnson) passed away Saturday afternoon, April 17, 2010, at her home resting peacefully and secure without pain She was born in St. Francis, Kansas, November 8, 1914, to George and Myrtle Dyer. World War I and the Great Depression came and went while the little girl with red curls and bright blue eyes earned her name of...
Robert Lee Rogers
Apr 16, 2010
Services for Robert Lee Rogers, 21, of Lompoc will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary with Rev. Msgr. John Fitzgerald of Queen of Angels Catholic Church presiding. Burial will follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. Robert, a native of Lompoc, was born May 12, 1988 to Andrew and Donna Weddle Rogers. He grew up...
Margaret "Peg" Wolcott
Apr 14, 2010
Margaret (Peg) Marie Glensor Wolcott passed away on April 14, 2010 in Lompoc, CA. She was born September 28, 1918 in San Francisco, CA, to Harry W. Glensor and Margaret M. Goetting. Peg attended grammar school in San Francisco and Watsonville, CA, and graduated from Dominican Convent Secondary School in San Rafael, CA, in 1936. She received her B.A. from...
Mary E. Carter
Apr 9, 2010
Mary E. Carter of Lompoc, California died Friday, April 9, 2010, at the age of 85. Mary was born March 29, 1925, in Osceola, Missouri, to Eddie Criss and Florene Carroll. Raised and educated in Clinton, Missouri, she came to Lompoc in 1964 with her military husband who was transferred from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to Vandenberg Air Force...
Mary E. Orsua
Apr 9, 2010
Mary E. Orsua of Sunnyvale, California, died Friday, April 9, 2010, at the age of 84. Mary is survived by her four sons including Joe Orsua of Lompoc. Cremation will be followed by interment in Santa Clara. There will be no local services.
Sandy K. Miranda
Apr 8, 2010
Beloved daughter, wife, sister, Mom, aunt and nana Sandra "Sandy" Kei Miranda of Lompoc died Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the age of 49. Sandy was born August 9, 1960, in Los Angeles to Donald and Suzie Troxell. She is survived by her father and step-mother Donald and Elsie Troxell, her brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Sheri Troxell, mother-in-law Margaret...
Amelia Mary Standen
Apr 8, 2010
Amelia "Amy" Standen of Lompoc passed Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the age of 88. Amy was born October 9, 1921 in El Vado, New Mexico to Max and Pablita Romero. She lived in Chama, New Mexico during her early years as a youth. She was educated in Chama, New Mexico and graduated from Chama High School in 1938. Amelia...
Cheryl Ann Humphreys
Apr 8, 2010
Cheryl "Cherie" Ann Humphreys Beloved daughter, sister, and aunt Cheryl Ann Humphreys of Lompoc died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the young age of 52. Cheryl was born March 2, 1958 at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas to Roy A. and Joan S. Smith. She is survived by her father and mother of Lompoc, her sister and...
Johnie O. Dodson
Apr 3, 2010
Johnie O. Dodson of Lompoc died Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the age of 82. Johnie was born March 19, 1928 in Hinton, Oklahoma to Thomas and Gertrude Dodson. At the age of 19 he came to Lompoc and lived in what used to be the Colonial Inn while he worked with his uncle Artie Martin at the local Buick...
David G. Gonzalez
Mar 27, 2010
Vigil services for David G. Gonzalez, 88, of Lompoc, will be 7 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010 at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. John Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. David was born December 29, 1921 in Jalisco, Mexico...
Karl William Perkins
Mar 27, 2010
Karl William Perkins, 81, of Lompoc passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Comprehensive Care Center. Karl was born on October 9, 1928 to Francis and Pauline Perkins in Piper City, Illinois. Karl grew up in Piper City, graduating from Piper City High School in 1946. He worked as a Dairy Worker in Illinois, New Mexico and California...
Bettye Lou Ouimette
Mar 25, 2010
Bettye Lou Ouimette, 77 of Lompoc, lost her courageous 18-year battle with cancer, peacefully, on March 25, 2010. Bettye was born to Margaret Peterson and Charles Franklin Scherzer at their home on Sunday March 12, 1933. She attended school in Harrah, Oklahoma. Bettye married Wayne Ouimette on April 2, 1950 in Yuma, Arizona. They made their home in Leadville, Colorado...
Anita R. Saladen
Mar 25, 2010
Anita R. Saladen, 96, of Lompoc passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Anita was born in Berlin, Germany on September 21, 1913 to Martin and Martha Fiedrick. Anita was a house wife and an honored member of the International Society of Poets, as well as a former Queen at the Convalescent Care Center. She was preceded in death by...
Billy B. Cooks
Mar 23, 2010
Billy B. Cooks of Lompoc past away Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at the age of 66. Billy was born June 19, 1943, in Phenix City, Alabama to Arthur and Magnolia Cook. After graduating from Gerard High School he attended Florida A&M University and shortly thereafter enlisted into the United States Air Force. After being stationed in Athens, Greece he was...
