Rosemarie De La Mora
Feb 24, 2010
Rosemarie De La Mora, 65, died February 24, 2010, in Santa Barbara. Viewing will be held at Starbucks Mortuary on Sunday, February 28, 2010, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The recitation of the rosary will begin at 7:00pm. The mass of Christian burial will be at La Purisima Concepcion Catholic Church at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 1, followed by...
Richard Eric Larson
Feb 21, 2010
Longtime Lompoc resident Richard Eric Larson, died peacefully in Santa Maria on Sunday, February 21, a week before his 79th birthday. Born in Chicago as Nels Erik Larson to Swedish immigrants, Nels Gustav Larsson and Rut Dagmar Bjorklund, Richard joined the US Air Force in 1947, when he was just 17 years old and began a lengthy career in Security...
Carmen Perez
Feb 21, 2010
Carmen Perez, of Lompoc, died on February 21, 2010, at the Santa Ynez Valley Recovery Residence in Solvang. Born on November 8, 1916, Carmen moved to Lompoc in 1953. She spent many years as the cook at Café San Martin. She was a member of La Purisma Catholic Church. Carmen is survived by her daughters Rosemarie DeLaMora and Gloria Vital...
James Albert Morr
Feb 21, 2010
James Albert Morr Born December 9, 1930 Died February 21, 2010 at the age of 79. James Albert Morr was born and raised in Midland, Michigan and joined the United States Navy in 1948 as a motion picture and deep sea photographer/diver. On December 27, 1950 he married his childhood sweetheart Freda Marie Bow. Jim moved to Lompoc in 1962...
David Harrell Allen
Feb 20, 2010
David H. Allen of Lompoc died Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the age of 87. David was born February 24, 1923, in Sanderson, Texas to Robert and Bessie Allen. He was raised on a ranch outside of Sanderson and graduated as a straight-A student from Sanderson High School with the class of 1931. David's first career was as a bank...
Frank Fred Silva
Feb 19, 2010
Frank F. Silva passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, February 19, 2010, at the wonderful age of 86. He was born May 25, 1923, to Frank F. and Mary C. Silva (formally of Pico, Azores, Portugal) on the San Julian Ranch, just outside of Lompoc. Shortly after his birth, the Silva Family moved to the Burt Cargasacchi Ranch on...
Anna Glade
Feb 18, 2010
Anna Glade of Lompoc died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the age of 93. Anna was born February 22, 1916, in Detroit, Michigan to Max and Francisca Dobkin. She was a senior clerk with the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission for 25 years. A 37 year resident of Lompoc, Anna was a member of the Ocean View Congregation of...
David J. Munoz
Feb 18, 2010
DAVID J. MUNOZ March 27, 1950 – February 18, 2010 David Munoz was born on March 27, 1950, in Santa Barbara, CA, and was raised in Isla Vista. He was the son of the late Patricio and Nellie Munoz. He graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 1969. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served in the...
David Farnum, Jr.
Feb 10, 2010
David Farnum, Jr. of Lompoc died Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at the age of 54. David was born April 29, 1955, to David and Hollie Farnum at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. Formerly of New Hampshire, he came to Lompoc with his family at the age of 10. A star athlete, he graduated from Lompoc High School with...
Pamela Napier Ledgerwood
Feb 7, 2010
Pamela Napier Ledgerwood passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010, at the age of 75. Pamela was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 11, 1934 to Henrietta and Thomas C. Pearse. She grew up in Detroit and moved to California when she was 10 years old. She graduated from Paso Robles High School in 1952. She also received her B.S. degree...
Hope Lorraine Howard
Feb 6, 2010
Hope L. Howard of Lompoc died Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the age of 84. Hope was born October 10, 1925, in New York to Irving and Ruth Smith. Formerly of Merced she has been a resident of Lompoc since 1963. She was active in the Lompoc-Vandenberg Jewish Congregation and worldwide traveler. Her husband Bernard A. Howard preceded Hope in...
Rena Marlene Brosche
Feb 6, 2010
Rena M. Brosche of Lompoc quietly and peacefully went to join the angels with her loved ones by her side on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the age of 64. Rena was born February 27, 1945 to Phil and Audrey Brosche in Santa Maria. A resident of Lompoc for the last 2 years she worked as a kitchen aid with...
Lila Caroline Casparis
Feb 3, 2010
Memorial services for Lila Caroline Casparis, 84, of Lompoc, will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, 925 North F Street, Lompoc with Pastor Steve Petty officiating. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, February 11 at noon at the West Side District Cemetery, 440 East Cedar Street, Taft, California. Lila was born January...
Claudelle Walker
Jan 31, 2010
On Sunday, January 31, 2010, Claudelle Walker, 77, passed away from natural causes at his home in Lompoc, California. Beloved companion of Georgia Gann, loving father of Cheryl A. Smith of Woodland Hlls, CA and Laura W. Albero of Boyds, MD, son of the late George Walker of Sterlington, LA and Bernice Tucker of Oakland CA, nephew of the late...
Michael A. Monasterio
Jan 29, 2010
Michael A. Monasterio ENC SS May He Rest In Peace – Sailor Rest Your Oar The San Diego Chapter, U.S. Submarine Veterans of WWII sadly announces the passing of Michael A. Monasterio. Mike was born March 2, 1925 in Stockton, California. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May 1943. Mike attended boot camp in Foraget, Idaho and Iowa State...
Rafael Arias
Jan 28, 2010
Rafael Arias of Lompoc died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the age of 78. Rafael was born November 21, 1931 in Sinaloa, Mexico to Agustin and Guadalupe Arias. A lifelong farm laborer, he has been a resident a resident of Lompoc since 1990. The visitation will be on Sunday, January 31, from 2 to 8pm with the evening vigil starting...
Stefan Schaefer
Jan 28, 2010
Stefan Schaefer died on January 28th, 2010 after an eighteen-month struggle with cancer. He was 49. He died peacefully in his sleep knowing he was cared for and loved. Stefan was born in London, England on September 17th, 1960. Stefan excelled as a young student, winning a coveted scholarship at a prestigious London boys' school, the Upper Latymer. In 1974...
Zane Marie Hansen
Jan 27, 2010
ZANE MARIE HANSEN 1945 – 2010 Zane Hansen was born to Theodore & Blanche Paumen in Harlem, Montana on May 27, 1945. She attended school in Chinook, Montana before moving to Lompoc in 1958. She graduated from Lompoc High School in 1964. Zane attended Allan Hancock College after graduation and received her CNA certificate. She worked at the Lompoc Convalescent...
Jimmy Garza
Jan 24, 2010
Jimmy Garza Jr 1945 - 2010 On Sunday January 24, 2010 we lost our beloved Jimmy at the age of 64. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend who will be remembered for his big smile and love of children. Jimmy was born in Corpus Christi, TX and lived there till he moved to Santa Ana, CA in...
James A. Thompson
Jan 23, 2010
James A. Thompson passed away peacefully on January 23, 2010 at Lompoc Hospital. After numerous health issues that Jim fought with dignity and courage, he peacefully slipped away into the arms of his Lord to live forever. James Allen Thompson was born on September 2, 1940 in Denver, Colorado to James Walker Thompson and Violet Lee Thompson. James is survived...
