Obituaries

Sep 30, 2024

Jerome Charles "Jerry" Olivera of Lompoc, California passed away at Long Beach Memorial Hospital on Monday the 30th of September 2024 with his family by his side—he was 55 years old. Though he faced his share of challenges, he never let grim circumstances overshadow the beauty he saw in life. His positive attitude and uncompromising light were renowned to...

Sep 30, 2024

Thomas Henry Pickles, 87 of Lompoc, California passed away on September 30, 2024.

Tom was born and raised in Plymouth, Massachusetts. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force. His 20 years in the service took him to the Azores, Kansas, Colorado, Florida, Germany, New Hampshire, and finally to the tracking station at Vandenberg Air Force...

Sep 30, 2024

Amado "Buggy" Carpio was born on April 3, 1963, to Josephine "Josie" and Manuel Carpio.  He lost his life after a long battle with cancer on September 30, 2024, at the age of 61.

Buggy was born and raised in Lompoc, California and was a laborer for many years.  He had a love of music and loved...

Sep 17, 2024

Merdis (Brice) Martin transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2024. Born in 1935 in Athens, Louisiana, to R.L. and Mozell Brice, Merdis was the second of six children. She was blessed with siblings Marlene Brice, Ray Brice, Marie (Brice) Greenwood, Billy Brice, and the late Ronald Brice.

In 1939, the Brice family...

Sep 9, 2024

Lompoc native and lifetime resident, Yvonne Marie Guzman was born to Joe Luis and Rosemarie De La Mora on July 3rd 1963. She passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on September 9th 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Yvonne was a cherished friend, loyal and devoted mother, adoring Ganga, and beloved sister. Her warmth, compassion, and unwavering...

Sep 7, 2024

Jamie S. Burns, 61, of Lompoc, CA, died peacefully in her home on September 7, 2024.  Jamie was born on October 17, 1962 in Simi Valley to Robert and Helen (Hamm). She was the sister to her brother Dennis who she adored.  Jamie was preceded in death by them.  Jamie was a loving mother to Rhiannon Burns Verdurmen (Hank)...

Aug 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, our beloved Armando Isabel Perez (87), of Lompoc, CA, an Elder of the Santa Ynez Chumash Tribal and an advocate for indigenous people passed away on August 28, 2024 at Marian Hospital in Santa Maria to be with our Heavenly Father.  Armando was born on November 5, 1936 in Santa Barbara, CA to parents Teofilo and...

Aug 26, 2024

Evan R. Brossman, 93, of Lompoc, California, passed away at home on August 26th, 2024.

Evan was born in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, to Morse and Alzenia Brossman. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army for five years, where he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant at the age of 22—one of the younger Master Sergeants in the...

Aug 23, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Spencer Brady.

Spencer was born in Mitchell, South Dakota to Helen Spencer Brady and Ezra Brady. Spencer attended school in Mitchell enjoying and excelling at sports. He went on to further his education attending Dakota Wesleyan University and...

Aug 21, 2024

Daniel "Danny" Rojas, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara, on August 21st, 2024. Danny was born July 5th, 1952, to Rudy and Connie Rojas, and spent almost his entire life in Lompoc. He graduated from Lompoc High in 1970. As a child he loved painting model cars, and as a teenager...

Aug 20, 2024

Gloria Heredia Guerra Dukek, 79, passed away on August 20, 2024 after a brief illness in American Canyon, CA.

Born on October 5, 1944, in Lompoc, CA, to Alfred and Vera Heredia, Gloria grew up in Lompoc, attended local schools and graduated Lompoc High School before marrying and raising her family.  Gloria dedicated many years of service...

Aug 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Joetta Lyons, at the age of 92 on August 19, 2024.  She was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara.  Joetta was born on May 16, 1932, in Shelbyville, Indiana at her Aunt Fay's home on Teal...

Aug 14, 2024

Donald Cornell Mahon, age 91, went home to be with His Savior on Wednesday and August 14, 2024, at Fountain Square Assisted Living, room 171 in Lompoc, California. He was born to his father Cornellius Mahon and mother Thelma Augusta (Mitchell) Mahon.

He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Mary Kaye (Wilson) Mahon, and stepbrothers; Thomas...

Aug 8, 2024

Rosalie King

October 30, 1941 – August 8, 2024

Rosalie King, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8th, 2024, at the age of 82.

Rosalie was the heart and soul of her family.  She exemplified the finest qualities of a mother and human being:  ...

Aug 8, 2024

John Felix Cutrone, affectionately known as "Pop," passed away on August 8, 2024, in Lompoc, California, at the age of 61. Born on October 6, 1962, in Wheeling, West Virginia, he lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his country, and his passions.

John proudly dedicated 20 years of his life to the U.S. Army,...

Aug 8, 2024

Our father, Ning Hoy Wong, was born August 5, 1937, in Toishan, China.  He passed away on August 8, 2024 - three days after his 87th birthday.  He lived a rich and meaningful life and will be missed.

Ning was born to our grandfather, Shuck Moon Wong and grandmother, Sue Kun Wong.

Ning and grandmother...

Aug 8, 2024

Ida Doris Carper of Lompoc died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 98.

At her request, no services are scheduled.

Aug 7, 2024

Dr. Maduka Emmanuel Agbodike

September 25, 1955 to August 7, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Maduka Emmanuel Agbodike. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Dr. Maduka touched the lives of many. He was born on September 25, 1955, in Ihembosi, Nigeria, to Mr....

Aug 4, 2024

Forrest Libby, a beloved son, brother, father, friend and life-long resident of Lompoc Ca, died unexpectedly of cancer on August 4, 2024 at the age of 57 surrounded by his closest friends and family. Forrest is survived by his mother Sheila Libby; his sisters, Andrea Libby; Sherri Hodson; his daughter, Katie Leone; and his granddaughters Barbara (Babs) Leone and...

Aug 2, 2024

William A. Brade, passed away on Friday,  August 2, 2024, at the age of 77, in Lompoc, California.  He was born on December 10, 1946 in Waterbury, Connecticut.

A visitation will be held on Friday August 16, 2024 from 5-7 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel. His memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at...