Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

Dear Friends and family, it is with great sadness that our beloved mother passed away on January 27, 2024. She was born in Lompoc California on October 25, 1928, to Martin Silva Terrones and Atilana Garcia Terrones.  Hortensia is survived by her children, Isabel Cruz, Blanca Robles, Rosendo Robles, Thomas Robles, Michael Robles (Sally), and Aaron Robles.  She is...

Jan 23, 2024

Jesus Monreal Sr., 101 years old, passed away peacefully and in the grace of God at his home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born in La Constancia, Durango, Mexico on January 10, 1923.

He was a responsible, jack of all trades, honest, cheerful, punctual, friendly man, always willing to support others, enjoyed milkshakes, very direct...

Jan 22, 2024

Constantino "Pete" Contreras age 92 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 11, 1931 to Francisco and Jesusita Contreras. His family moved to San Jose, California in the 1940's to raise a family of nine children.  From their very humble beginnings they worked...

Jan 19, 2024

William Murchison Shaner "Bill" "Billy" "Bubby"

December 21, 1948 – January 19, 2024

William "Bill" Shaner, 75, said he had a good life.  Because of his father's work, his family moved often.  By the time he was ten he had lived in three states and two foreign countries.  He had already traveled throughout Europe and...

Jan 19, 2024

Christine V. Bastian, 84, of Lompoc, CA passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side. Christine was born on the 23rd of December 1939, along with her twin brother Christopher, to Brian and Maud Tindale in Cambridge, England. In November 1958, Christine married Wilfred (Bill) H. Bastian, a member of the U.S. Air Force, and...

Jan 18, 2024

Donald "Mike" Eittreim passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2024 at the age of 67, in Lompoc, CA.

Mike was born December 20th, 1956, in Anchorage, Alaska to Donald and Kathy. During his younger years he loved spending time with his grandparents in Gualala, California.

Throughout his life he always wanted a family of his...

Jan 13, 2024

In loving memory of Robert Dee Manning, who peacefully journeyed to heaven on January 13, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Sue, cherished daughter Peggy, beloved son Brad, and four adoring grandchildren—Peggy's sons, Mario and Gino Memoli and Brad's daughter, Hope, and son, Bradley.

Affectionately known as "Bob," he was born on...

Jan 11, 2024

Fred K. Bagdasarian of Lompoc died Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the age of 85.

Fred was born September 30, 1938, in Fresno, California to Lazarus and Violet Bagdasarian.

A resident of Lompoc since 1993, Fred was a member of the Elks' Lodge of Lompoc.  He rose through the ranks in the automobile dealer business...

Jan 10, 2024

Allan Joseph MacDonald passed away in his beloved passive solar home in the country outside of Lompoc on January 10, 2024, from heart complications.

Allan was born on August 5, 1939, in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada, to Stephen & Florence MacDonald - the fifth child of a family of six.  In1942, the family relocated to the prairie...

Jan 9, 2024

Johnnie (John) Lee Starks passed away of natural causes at the age of 83 with his wife and daughter by his side on January 9, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

John was born on October 19, 1940, in Arkansas...

Jan 7, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Mendez, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  He is survived by his loving wife Lyla Lee Mendez, son Lawrence Mendez, Jr. and (Tammy), daughter Lori Lawrence and (Manny), brother Leroy Mendez as well as his grandchildren whom he adored; Trevor Morss, Austin Morss, Lawson Mendez and Emery Rose Mendez.

Larry was born and...

Jan 4, 2024

Our lovely, precious Mother, Camerina Perez passed away on the morning of January 4, 2024.  She was 95 years and seven months young.

Camie was born in Lompoc on May 28, 1928.  She was the youngest of eight children born to Cornelio and Severa Ornelas.  The first 18 years of her life she lived at Surf Beach,...

Jan 4, 2024

Leopoldo Daryl Aragon passed away on January 4, 2024, at the age of 63.  He was born in Grants, New Mexico, to Leopoldo and Marian Aragon of Lompoc, California.  Daryl, his preferred name, graduated from Lompoc High School in 1978.   In 1978, Daryl's popularity led him to be the first-ever Homecoming male Monarch/King in California history, if not the...

Jan 3, 2024

Connie Maria Casio, age 88 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on December 3, 2024.

Connie was born on May 15, 1941, in Santa Barbara, CA to Jose and Clotida Trancoso. Connie grew up in Santa Barbara with her five brothers and five sisters, she later moved to Lompoc where eventually the...

Jan 3, 2024

Clarence "Kelly" LeAnder Erickson of Lompoc died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the age of 45.

Kelly was born April 7, 1978, in Santa Barbara, California to LeAnder and Judi Erickson.  He attended Santa Ynez High School and Delta High School.  He was employed as a truck driver.  He enjoyed country music, riding his Harley, poker, karaoke,...

Jan 3, 2024

On the evening of January 3, 2024, Arlene Joyce Norcutt passed on from her earthly body at 87 years of age to be in-spirit with our Lord, a moment she had been looking forward to with a joyful heart. Arlene is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and her husband. She is survived by two sisters, three...

Dec 28, 2023

Monique Koopmans passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the age of 90.  She is survived by her loving husband, Harry (also 90), two sons, Bill (& Camilla), Eric (& Lynda) and grandson, Tyler.  Monique was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family.  She always took care of others...

Dec 26, 2023

Martin "Marty" Moreno, 60, suddenly passed away on December 26, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents Lalo and Lola Moreno, his sister Mary Ellen Delgado and his brothers Tony & Gilbert Moreno.  He is survived by his brother Eddie Moreno and sister Linda Mata. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Yvonne and Yolanda...

Dec 25, 2023

On May 12, 1979, Dyana Janel Ruiz was born in Santa Maria, CA to her mother Anna Ruiz, her father Jose "Joe" Ruiz, and big brother Joey Ruiz. In 1982, Dyana became the big sister to Yolanda Ruiz.

She was raised in Lompoc and attended Lompoc Unified School District. Dyana worked at Longs Drugs Store while attending...

Dec 23, 2023

Eagle Scout, Fighter Pilot, Family Man

"Mr. Lucky"

Michael John Steger, 96, passed away peacefully at his home in Lompoc, CA on December 23, 2023. He was born on February 7, 1927, in Oshkosh, WI, the oldest child of Thelma Oleson and Clemens Steger. His earliest years were spent in Redgranite,...