Joe Manfrina
Jul 11, 2009
Joe Lawrence Manfrina, 94, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, in Lompoc. Joe was born in Lompoc on May 17, 1915, on his parents' dairy on the El Jaro section of the San Julian Rancho to Lorenzo and Erminia Guidotti Manfrina. His ancestry was in Switzerland – his father was a native of Camedo, and his mother was from Monte Carasso....
Jean Middleton Ostaggi
Jul 10, 2009
Jean Middleton Ostaggi October 15, 1916 - July 10, 2009 Jean Ostaggi joined her creator after a tragic fall at home with a subsequent short convalescence. She was born in Oakland, California to Annie and Robert Middleton. Her father was a British sea captain whose home was in Glasgow, Scotland. Jean and her parents spent much of her first eight...
James David Nigh
Jul 7, 2009
James David Nigh was called to rest in his heavenly home on July 7, 2009 at the age of 78, in Santa Barbara. He was born March 29, 1931 in Fredonia, Kansas to Norval Charles and Blanche (Alderson) Nigh. He grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he graduated from Ft. Smith High School in 1948. It was a great...
Lorraine Reitmeier
Jul 4, 2009
Lorraine Reitmeier born June 29, 1921 in Buffalo, New York passed away July 4, 2009 at the age of 88. She came to Lompoc in 1947 where she lived until 1992 when she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Reitmeier in 1987. Survivors include two daughters, Arlene Nething and Darlene (Dolly) Myers,...
Patricia Pighetti
Jul 4, 2009
Patricia Pighetti, 66, of Lompoc passed away on Saturday morning on July 4th, 2009. Patricia died at home with Angelo by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Peacefully and quietly she has joined her friends and family that have gone before her. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Angelo, and her son Tony Pighetti...
Justin Daniel Jones
Jul 4, 2009
Justin Jones of the Santa Ynez, died suddenly on Saturday, July 4, 2009 in Lompoc . Justin was born December 7, 1986 in Santa Barbara , the son of Maury Jones and Lisa Lambert. He was raised in Santa Ynez. Justin loved the outdoors. His favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, surfing, golfing, skateboarding and bull riding. He was an adventurer....
George M. Renfroe, Sr.
Jul 3, 2009
George Renfroe, Sr. died on Friday, July 3, 2009, at the age of 87, in Lompoc, California. George was born in Boyd County, Kentucky, on February 13, 1922, to Clevea and Samuel Renfroe. He grew up in Boyd County and graduated from Boyd County High School, moving to Lompoc in 1959. George served his county as a member of the...
Ruth "Betty" Woolson
Jul 3, 2009
RUTH "BETTY" WOOLSON A memorial service for Ruth "Betty" Woolson, 79, of Lompoc, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. Betty was born August 12, 1929 in England. She was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed traveling and was fond of animals. Betty was known to be a very independent lady with a great...
Darla Jean Baney
Jun 27, 2009
Darla Jean Baney 1957 - 2009 Darla Jean Baney, age 51, died Saturday, June 27, 2009. Darla was born November 3, 1957 to Jerry and Lois Whelchel in Long Beach, California. She was a special services employee with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Her parents, Jerry and Lois Whelchel, a daughter, Ashley J. Baney and a brother, Jerry D. Whelchel, precede...
Jean Hayes Ohl
Jun 27, 2009
Jean Hayes Ohl of Lompoc died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the age of 84. Jean was born June 3, 1925, in County Cork, Ireland to Denis and Mary Brennan. At the age of 22 she came to the United States to visit family members living in San Luis Obispo County. They convinced her to stay, and in 1949 she...
Henrietta "Katie" Rojas
Jun 26, 2009
Vigil services for Henrietta "Katie" Rojas, 88, of Lompoc, will be 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2009 at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. Henrietta was born May 4, 1921 in Georgetown, Texas to Refugio and Eloisa Soto Castillo....
Jacob "Jake" Gross
Jun 25, 2009
Jacob "Jake" Gross passed away suddenly on June 25, 2009 at the age of 94. He was born on Nov. 19, 1914, in Wishek, North Dakota, to Wilhelm and Katherina Masseth Gross. Jacob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Isabelle Gross of Lompoc. They were married in Dickinson, North Dakota on June 26, 1940, and had homes in...
Elizabeth "Binnie" Anderson
Jun 22, 2009
Binnie died peacefully at home on 22nd June 2009 at the age of 92. She was the dearly loved mother of Margaret, grandmother of Susan, Stephen, Simon and Gary and great-grandma to Jonathan and Michelle. All her family and friends will sadly miss Binnie. A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Queen of Angels...
Laurie Regina Kraus
Jun 18, 2009
LAURIE REGINA KRAUS May 1, 1962 – June 18, 2009 Laurie Regina Kraus passed away on the morning of June 18, 2009 after a twenty-seven month battle with Cancer. She was born at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica and relocated to the Santa Ynez Valley at the young age of 9. Laurie attended Santa Ynez College Elementary School and...
Adrian Ronald Finlay
Jun 16, 2009
Adrian R Finlay of Lompoc died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the age of 32. Adrian was born on March 2 1977 to Ronald and Karen Finlay of Narrabeen Australia were he attended school and began his career . Adrian was an avid surfer and State Emergency Services volunteer fire fighter in his native country of Australia. Adrian is survived...
Henry Johnson
Jun 14, 2009
Henry was born Nov, 12, 1935, in Tyler, Texas. As a young boy, in 1943, his family relocated to Santa Barbara, where he attended school and made many fond memories and friends. At Santa Barbara HS, Henry was active in campus life. His interest ranging from the arts to athletics, Henry sang in the Double Male Quartet and was a...
Lucille Matlack
Jun 14, 2009
Lucille F. Matlack of Lompoc died Sunday, June 13, 2009 at her home with family. Lucille was 84 years old at the time of her death. Lucille will be deeply missed by her husband of 64 years, Robert E. Matlack and their children Peggy Ussery of Pacifica, California, Dean Matlack and his wife Barbara of Melbourne, Florida. Grandchildren include Stephanie...
Mark Burke
Jun 8, 2009
Mark Eugene Burke, Jr., 81, of Lompoc passed peacefully on June 8, 2009. Mark was born October 5, 1927 in Central City, PA. He loved participating in high school plays and was known as a fun loving practical joker. Following high school, he served in WW II and later the Korean Conflict. After completing his military service, he enrolled at...
Robert Carlson
Jun 8, 2009
On Monday, June 8, 2009, Robert S. Carlson passed away suddenly at the age of 86, having lived healthily and happily up until the very end. Bob is loved by and will be deeply missed by his wife Margery, his sister Renata Trojan, his four children, Bob Jr., Jon, Pati, and Betsy, his son and daughter-in-law Michael and Cheryl, his...
Fidela Rivera Hawk
Jun 5, 2009
Fidela Rivera Hawk passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009. She was born on December 20, 1971 to Isidoro Rivera Ramos and Francisca Rivera Aguilar in Jalisco, Mexico. She and her family moved to Santa Ynez Valley in 1986 and attended Santa Ynez High School. She was very eager to learn the English language and started to translate her favorite...
