Obituaries

Jul 31, 2024

Virginia Lee Pengilly July 22, 1938 - July 31, 2024

Virginia, 60-year resident of Lompoc, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, July 31. Virginia was born in St. Louis, MO, the oldest of 6 children. She was mother to 4 children, who cared for her, especially in her final days on earth.

Jul 31, 2024

Lorenza "Loriz" Medina Hernandez passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 79. Loriz was the heart and soul of her family, providing warmth and support wherever and whenever needed.

Loriz was born on September 14,1944 to Jose and Isabel Hernandez in San Luis Porto Si, Mx. She...

Jul 26, 2024

Dana Heusinkveld passed away July 26, 2024, at the age of 63, at home in hospice care.

She was born on September 21, 1960 in Oxnard, CA. She worked as a Nurse and was a strong believer in the Lord. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Wayne Heusinkveld; her two grown children Isaiah and...

Jul 24, 2024

Robert Gale Simpkins, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Reno, Nevada on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, following a short illness.  He was preceded in death in 2021 by his beloved wife of 67 years, Katharina (Kitty) Simpkins who he missed terribly.  He often told the story of the first time he saw her in a crosswalk in...

Jul 17, 2024

Con profunda tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Jesús L. García, cariñosamente conocido como "Chuy" por sus seres queridos y amigos cercanos, quien partió de este mundo el 17 de julio de 2024, a la edad de 86 años rodeado de su esposa y hijos habiendo recibido los sacramentos sagrados.

Chuy deja tras a su esposa, María "Cuca"...

Jul 14, 2024

Nora was born in Lompoc, CA and graduated from Lompoc High School.

She was a hairdresser for over 45 years, and a local artist.

She was a loyal and loving mother and grandmother, an inspiration to her family and all her friends. Her favorite color was purple, and she loved Elvis Presley.

Nora...

Jul 14, 2024

Anastasia V. Murillo beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away July 14, 2024. She was 72 years young.

She was born on April 28, 1952, in Purisima del Rincón Guanajuato, Mexico. She was the fifth child of nine born to Guadalupe Villalpando and María Guerrero. She immigrated to California when she was 11 years old....

Jul 13, 2024

Denise Ann (Reed) Carter was taken from those who loved her on July 13, 2024. Denise was born on June 10, 1953, in The Dalles, Oregon to Carl and Virginia (Herst) Reed. Denise moved to Lompoc as a young child and grew up in the Lompoc Community where she attended local grade schools and graduated from Lompoc High School...

Jul 9, 2024

Shena Louise Winchell passed away at her home with loved ones near on July 9th of 2024. Though gone too soon at the age of 42, Shena will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of those who have been fortunate enough to know her over the years.

Those who knew Shena will remember her...

Jul 7, 2024

Louis Martin Dalcerri, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, at the age of 94.

Born on September 2, 1929, in Lompoc California, Louie led a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family and work. Throughout his life, Louie was known for his affable personality.  Being...

Jul 5, 2024

Nathan DeWees passed away on July 5, 2024, at the age of 47.  He was born on November 10, 1976, in Santa Barbara, CA.

Nathan lived in Santa Barbara until 1987, at which time he moved with his family to Lompoc, CA.  He attended Vandenberg Middle School and Cabrillo High School.  After high school, he spent several...

Jul 3, 2024

Lupe David Munoz, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at home in Lompoc, CA, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after a sudden, and thankfully brief, battle with cancer.

Lupe was born on May 21, 1946, in Santa Barbara, CA, to Patricio and Manuela (Valdivia) Munoz. He spent his formative years in Santa Barbara, where...

Jun 30, 2024

Kristena LaNee' Gordon of Santa Maria died Sunday, June 30, 2024, in the city of Bradenton, FL, at the age of 37. The funeral service will be Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 2pm at True Vine Bible Fellowship in Lompoc, followed by private interment.

Kristena is preceded in death by her grandmother, Florence Gordon. She is survived...

Jun 23, 2024

I wasn't ready to say goodbye, but God needed me more.

While my body is gone, my spirit lives on in the people I loved the most.

GOD OPEN HIS ARMS AND SAID "TIME TO COME HOME MY CHILD"

Juanita Flagg Butt, passed away June 23, 2024, wrapped in God's arms. Juanita "Nita"...

Jun 14, 2024

Francisco Eulalio "Lalo" Gutierrez was born on March 9, 1970 and passed away on June 14, 2024.

Francisco "Lalo" was born in Zacatecas, Mexico to Solidad Rodarte and Abel Gutierrez. He came to begin his 'American Dream' in the United States in 1988 at the age of eighteen (18). He began his work ethic in the Agriculture...

Jun 13, 2024

Margaret Mary (Hayes) Foster, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Born on January 2, 1941, in Santa Barbara, California, to Fred T. and Mary C. Hayes, Margaret lived a life full of love, hard work, and adventure, always saying she had no regrets about the life she chose.

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Jun 10, 2024

Mamie May Kennedy passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024; 98 days shy of her 102nd birthday. Born September 16, 1922, to John Williams and Olga Mae Van Hoove in Mustang, Oklahoma, Mamie married William "Bill" Kennedy on March 3, 1943, and served as a military wife and mother in various Air Force bases, including the Philippines, Johnston Island,...

Jun 10, 2024

Jose Antonio Maya

1949-2024

Jose Antonio Maya was born on September 7th, 1949, and passed away on June 10th, 2024.

Jose Antonio Maya was born in Caserio Bearzun Elvetea, Spain in 1949 to Jose Maya and Isadora Irrutia. He grew up learning how to tend sheep, which eventually brought him to the United...

Jun 7, 2024

James Leonard Williams, Jr., also known as "Brother" or "Jim", passed away on June 7, 2024, in Lompoc, California, at the age of 89. He was born on January 5, 1935, in Jacksonville, Florida. he attended Old Stanton High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and furthered his education at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama.

James proudly served in...

Jun 6, 2024

Lompoc native and lifetime resident, Beverly Ann Morehart Preece passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2024. Beverly was born to Louis Winfield Morehart and Frances Eva Rankin on March 18, 1931, on South I Street in Lompoc, California. She graduated from Lompoc High School in 1949. While in High School she was an active member of Rainbow...