Obituaries

Mar 27, 2024

Bettye Louise Austin Shacklett was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 18, 1940, to William Sam Austin and Sarah Elizabeth Norris Austin.

Bettye attended Clarksville High School in Tennessee.  After graduating she joined the women's Marine Corps in 1958. She moved to Lompoc, California in 1961 where she met and married Roy McMurray Shacklett, Jr.  Bettye had...

Mar 25, 2024

Mary M. Gutierrez was born on June 18, 1948, in Edinburg, Texas to Jose Pilar and Casimira De Luna.

The De Luna family relocated from Texas to the Central Valley of California in the mid-1950s, where they harvested crops and attended elementary schools. This early upbringing instilled a lifelong character of servanthood and a diligent work ethic....

Mar 21, 2024

Nils passed away in his home, surrounded by family who loved him very much. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Gladys Yeager Lindman and Gosta Albin Lindman on June 2, 1939. Nils grew up in Michigan and graduated from West Bloomfield High School in June 1957. Je Attended Lawrence Technology Institute and joined the U.S. Navy, becoming a...

Mar 21, 2024

Lucy Virginia Thorpe Rocha, age 92, passed away on March 21, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 12, 1931, in Virginia to Dora and Lucian Thorpe. Lucy was from the District of Lee in Fauquier County Virginia where she grew up with nine siblings. She married Joseph Rocha and became a mother to Ron Rocha...

Mar 21, 2024

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, we lost our beloved brother Raymond D. Soto Jr. at the age of 77, affectionately known as "Ray" or "Raymundo" to his family and friends.

Ray was born in Lompoc, California to Roman and Maria Soto on November 7, 1946. He was a true Lompoc native thru-n-thru. He...

Mar 21, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family of John "Jack" Sawyer announce the passing of our beloved father on March 21, 2024.

Jack was born to parents Theodore Sawyer MD and Elizabeth Morgan Sawyer on June 25, 1930 in Logan, Ohio. He graduated from Crestline High School in 1948 and Ohio University in Athens in 1952...

Mar 20, 2024

Ruben Martinez Cornejo passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, in Santa Maria at the age of 95.

Ruben was born on March 19, 1929, in Colton, California to Jose and Maria Cornejo. He was known to say that he was born "the day the swallows come back to Capistrano."

In the early 1930s the...

Mar 20, 2024

Cherie was born in Long Beach, California on March 24, 1963. After about a year the Sevier family moved up to Lompoc and made it their home. A year later in 1965 Cherie had a little brother Herbie.

She went to El Camino Elementary school, Lompoc Middle School and graduated from Lompoc High school in 1981. Along...

Mar 18, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Rice Campbell on Monday, March 18, 2024. Born on November 27, 1934, in Lompoc, California to Veril and Gertrude Campbell, James epitomized leadership, service, and unwavering dedication throughout his life's journey. His departure leaves a profound void in the lives of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege...

Mar 17, 2024

Sue Ann Barnacastle (nee Claussen), a long-time resident of Lompoc, California died on March 17, 2024, at the age of 94. Sue is survived by her five children, Julie (Reese) Thompson, Angela (EJ) Ballard, Amy Guest, Mary Danielson, and Joseph Barnacastle Jr. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Ashley Beattie, Jessica Townsend, Jennifer Townsend, Grant Guest,...

Mar 7, 2024

Christopher Collins of Folsom, California passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.  Christopher was born in Sacramento, California to Veronica and James Collins on December 30, 1983.  He was raised in Folsom and graduated from Folsom High School.  He later attended San Francisco State University and earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry.

Christopher was employed by Sutter Health...

Mar 4, 2024

Mr. Raul Perez Solorio passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the age of 95. He was born on November 3, 1928, in Michoacán, Mexico to Severino and Flora Solorio. He has lived in Lompoc since 1946 and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Johns Manville for many years.

Raul is survived by his wife...

Mar 4, 2024

Lucy Mae McCabe was born in Manti, Utah on November 2, 1923, and passed away on March 4, 2024, in Lompoc California. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who was loved by all who knew her.

She lived in Salt Lake City, Utah and Boise, Idaho during her elementary school years, and moved...

Mar 1, 2024

After a long, full life, Robert E. Harvey Jr. passed away at the age of 82 on the evening of March 1, 2024.

Bob was born to Robert E. Harvey and Vina K. Harvey (née Schwarz) in Los Angeles on July 19, 1941. Although not commonly known, he inherited his mother's skill at arts and crafts, which...

Mar 1, 2024

Ann Marie Ostini passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2024, in Lompoc, California.

She was born in Sheffield England on July 15, 1939, to John and Marie Young. During World War 11, she lived in the village of Grindelford with her grandparents. After attending college, Ann worked as a telephone operator. She then married and...

Feb 29, 2024

Tony Richard Arevalos, age 78, went home to be with his Lord Savior on February 29, 2024. He passed peacefully, with his loving wife and daughters by his side.

Tony was born in Lompoc, California, on August 22, 1945, to Amalia and Jesus Arevalos, and was one of ten children. He was raised in Lompoc, California and...

Feb 29, 2024

Ronnie "Ron" Rae Everett passed away on February 29, 2024, at the age of 80.

He was born in Glensted, Missouri on May 30, 1943. Soon thereafter, Ron's parents (Riley and Lou) moved the family west to Long Beach, Washington. During his younger years, Ron would join his Dad to help work on projects (construction and vehicle...

Feb 27, 2024

Catherine Griffith Rowland (Kay) went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2024. She was a woman devoted to God, family, friends, and music, all of which gave her joy.

Kay was born and raised in Wyandotte, Michigan with her three sisters. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953 and from Eastern Michigan University...

Feb 26, 2024

Maria Rodriguez Valdez, 79, a longtime resident of Lompoc died peacefully at her home in Lancaster California on February 26, 2024, with her children and eldest grandchildren at her side.

Maria enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, which she loved unconditionally. She was often found in the kitchen cooking your favorite meal or maintaining her...

Feb 26, 2024

Gerald Gordon Beth, 88, died peacefully on February 26, 2024, at his home in Escondido, California, with his daughters by his side. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolly, son Raymond, his brother, sister and parents.

"Gerry," known to his friends and family, was born in Pleasanton, Kansas. He was the youngest of three...