Obituaries

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...

Feb 25, 2024

Maureen Eileen (Hammons) Fenske - October 1, 1970 - February 25, 2024

Maureen's almost 18-year long, heroic and courageous battle with brain cancer ended sadly February 25 at home comforted by her parents, Sheila and Terry Hammons.

She was born October 1, 1970, in Lompoc.  During her childhood, she got the nickname "Sunshine'' because of...

Feb 24, 2024

John Paul "J.P." Balaam passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 72. John was born on June 16, 1951, to David and Mary (Oliver) Balaam in Lompoc, California. He was the middle child of three and made a big brother out of David (Rusty) Balaam of Tacoma, Washington, and had a baby sister in Mary...

Feb 19, 2024

Kay Eatmon 10/18/1942 – 2/19/2024

Kay was a lifelong student and educator. She was born on October 18, 1942, in Huntington Park, California, to "O.V." and "Dot" Campbell, followed by her beloved younger brother Bob. Urged to learn by her parents, her love of words on the page and in her mind sparked a journey into journalism...

Feb 12, 2024

Margaret "Peg" Gwynn Purkey was born in Barnstable, Massachusetts on August 2, 1943, and passed February 12, 2024, peacefully at the age of 80, surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Charlotte Converse; husband Jimmie Purkey; daughter, Charlotte Wright and her stepson Kent Purkey.  She is survived by her brother Clark...

Feb 11, 2024

Lorena Isac Santos of Lompoc passed away Sunday February 11, 2024.  Lorena was born in Lompoc, California to Roselie and Jose Santos on October 7, 1987.  She was raised in Lompoc and graduated from Cabrillo high school.  Lorena served the Lompoc community as a CNA for a number of years.  She also had a skillful talent for makeup and...

Feb 10, 2024

David Gilbert Lemon, a true Irishman, was born in Dublin to Leslie and Joan Lemon on March 27, 1934.  True to his heritage, he developed a green thumb and stubborn independence at an early age.

His father encouraged him to pursue a career in banking, so David travelled to England to study horticulture at The Royal Horticultural...

Feb 10, 2024

Consuelo "Connie" Terrones passed away on February 10, 2024. Connie was born in Lompoc California on January 16th, 1926, to Martin Silva Terrones and Atilana Garcia Terrones.  Connie is survived by her four children, Diane Montoya of San Bernardino, Patricia Vejar of Hacienda Heights, Shirley Martinez (Mike) of Lompoc, and Roderick Aguirre of Temple City.   She is also survived...

Feb 10, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother and grandmother Eloise Piña, who filled our lives with laughter and love, passed away peacefully at the age of 94, while surrounded by her loved ones. Eloise was a remarkable woman whose presence was a gift to all who knew her. Eloise was born into a world vastly...

Feb 5, 2024

David passed away at Lompoc Hospital from complications of RSV and COPD on February 5, 2024.

Dave was born in Scott Field, IL on September 27, 1943. He was the eldest of five children born to Lorena (Trudy) Cahan and Bernard Trudeau. His Air Force father and mother finally settled in Lompoc in 1958.

David...

Feb 4, 2024

Alice Lopez passed away peacefully on the 99th anniversary of her birthday, in Lompoc, California.

Alice was born in Tucson, Arizona to Alejandro Bravo and Anna Marie Loher and lived in Tucson with her grandmother Francesca Loher.

In 1932 when she was eight years old, her mother moved her along with her brother Alexander Bravo...

Feb 3, 2024

Jeremy's visitation will be held at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 3-5 pm.  His celebration of life date is pending.

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning...to the end. He noted that first...

Feb 2, 2024

Ava Lynn Gross Paramo

Ava was born on October 26, 1964, at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California to Floyd and Barbara Gross.  Her early years were spent traveling to many places in the world with family while her father served in the U.S. Air Force.  Ava attended schools in the Republic...

Jan 31, 2024

Richard Lee Shiers was born on September 8, 1938, to Alva Gage Shiers and Myrtle Averal (Winchell) Shiers in his grandfather's home in Lyman, Nebraska.  Dick attended school in Lyman and graduated from Lyman High School in 1956. During his early years he helped his Dad and brothers milk cows in the morning before school and helped with the...