Obituaries

Nov 21, 2023

Guadalupe Escobedo Valles December 12, 1935 - November 21, 2023

Our matriarch, Guadalupe Escobedo, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, after a lengthy battle with dementia, she was 87 years old. Guadalupe was born in Orranteño, Chihuahua on December 12, 1935, el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, to Bernabel Valles Madrid and Josefa Calderon Marrufo....

Nov 19, 2023

Belia Terrones Delgado, age 100, went home to be with the Lord on November 19th, 2023.

Belia was born on April 24, 1923, to Martin Silva Terrones and Atilana Garcia Terrones in Pacoima, California, and was the eldest daughter of eight siblings. It was in Santa Cruz, California where she met our father Vicente Garcia. They made...

Nov 19, 2023

Martha passed away peacefully in Las Cruces, New Mexico on November 19, 2023. She was at the home of her daughter, Mary Jane, and her son-in-Law, Mark Greby.

Martha was born in Lompoc, California, on November 25, 1927, to Rose and Frank Garcia. Her father, Frank, passed away shortly after her birth. Her mother, Rose, later married...

Nov 18, 2023

Patricia Jean Gausman was born to Robert and Grace Yuengling in Montclair, New Jersey on December 26, 1933.

Patricia and her younger brother Ron lost their mother at an early age.  After a few years, Robert remarried, and Patricia was blessed with two more younger brothers, Robert and Fred.

Patricia loved her stepmother, Catherine "Kay"...

Nov 14, 2023

On November 14, 2023, Juan "Chester" Sifuentez, Jr. lost his long-time battle with cancer, but not without leaving his mark on the world.  He was so many things to so many people, a son, brother, dad, uncle, grandpa, and friend.  Well-known around town for always willing to help others.

Services for Chester will be held on Saturday,...

Nov 11, 2023

John Hannah, age 85, passed away on November 11, 2023.  He was born in Covington, Tennessee to James and Hazel Hannah.  They moved to Lompoc when John was seven.  John attended local schools, graduating from Lompoc Senior High in 1956.

He married Loretta Stanich in 1956.  They were together for nearly 58 years and raised their family...

Nov 8, 2023

Tomasa Reyna Terrones

(December 21, 1925 – November 08, 2023)

In loving memory, we celebrate the life of Tomasa Reyna Terrones "Weta" who passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, at the age of 97. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren at the family home of 61 years.

Tomasa was...

Nov 8, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend, Bruce. He was a remarkable individual who lived life to the fullest and left an indelible mark on the world. Bruce's love for travel and his passion for teaching will forever be remembered.

Bruce's wanderlust led him to Vietnam, where he found solace...

Nov 3, 2023

Leota Mae Myers of Lompoc, California passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.

She was born on April 17, 1937, in Modesto, California to Thomas Coy Green and Nora Lavada Hayes Green. Leota was experienced in nursing and cared for seniors at the Lompoc Convalescent home. She loved her family and always thought of others first. She enjoyed...

Nov 3, 2023

On November 3, 2023, Albert "Abbie" Ramirez left our wonderful world to be with his loving bride Gloria Ramirez of 50 years, his oldest son Ronald Albert Ramirez, grandson Scotty Ramirez, brothers Leonard Ramirez, Rick Diaz, Frank Diaz Jr., Johnny Diaz, and Lalo Diaz, sisters Angelina, Maria, and Frances.

Albert is survived by his four sisters, one...

Oct 31, 2023

Betty J. Lewis passed away on October 31st, 2023, at the age of 99.

She was born in Texas. Her father (Herbert Mclaughlin) was a produce broker for a large vegetable company, so they moved quite frequently. They moved to Los Angeles when she was six months old. In 1939, alongside her sister Aulene, her family moved...

Oct 31, 2023

Marvin B. Douglas, Jr. of Santa Maria died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 89.

Marvin was born to Marvin and Violet Douglass on June 22, 1934, in Lompoc, California.  He completed his education at Redondo Beach High School before joining the U.S. Navy.  He served in the Naval Construction Battalions, better known as the...

Oct 30, 2023

Dennis C. Kozlowski was born on August 19, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio. He passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2023, from a long fight with heart problems and recently with cancer in his esophagus.

He is survived by his wife Marian Kozlowski of 57 years, three sons: Dennis, Jeff and Jeremy, six grandchildren: Zack, Tyler, Ryan, Kayla,...

Oct 29, 2023

Jose Del Refugio Martinez of Lompoc died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 71.

Jose was born to Lorenzo and Maria Martinez on January 9, 1952, in Aguascalientes, Mexico.  A resident of Lompoc since 1979, Jose was employed for more than 30 years as a machine operator.  He enjoyed watching and attending Major League Baseball...

Oct 28, 2023

Linda Ann Worcester of Lompoc, California passed away peacefully at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on October 28, 2023.

Linda is survived by her children, Angela Marie Rose Hernandez, Shelli Ann Bryant, and Anthony Micheal Hale; grandchildren, Phillip Everette Rominger, Jaxx, and Everett Hale; two great-grandchildren, Adia, and Jim Gordon.  She is preceded in death by her granddaughter...

Oct 25, 2023

Linda Ann Engelhardt, 85 passed away on October 25, 2023, in Lompoc, CA.

Born to Charles Alfred Banks and Nola Madge Banks on August 10, 1938, in Wellington, Kansas. Her family moved to Clovis, New Mexico when she was young. In 1956 she graduated from Clovis High School.

In 1958 she married Thomas Engelhardt where...

Oct 21, 2023

En Memoria de Antonio Ramos

Hijo de Rosendo y Angie Ramos, Antonio dejo este mundo el 21 de Octubre, 2O23 a los 42 años.  Les sobre vive sus hermanos: Jaime, Ruben y Angel, y su hermana Leticia. Hijos: Anthony, Isabel, Adriana, Carlos, Anayla y Luciano. Abuelos: Jesus y Maria Garcia.  Y varios tios,...

Oct 18, 2023

John Lee Maloy passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 66.  He was born on July 23, 1957, in Vallejo, California to Darlene and Glen Maloy.  John graduated from Lompoc High School in 1975 and met the love of his life, Jean Ann Jurosky, shortly after.  In 1978, he was involved in a serious car accident...

Oct 18, 2023

Donald Nelson Limoli

Donald, AKA Dandy Limoli passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct 18, 2023.

Donald was born Oct 28, 1958.  His brothers gave him the nickname Dandy many years ago because he was so handy with a wrench and developed an incredible mechanical ability to diagnose and repair cars and trucks quickly...

Oct 18, 2023

William (Bill) Robert Heiden, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023 in Lompoc, CA. He was born on May 19, 1955, in Savannah, GA at Fort Stewart to Robert and Virginia Heiden. The family settled in Lompoc, CA in 1958.

Bill attended Lompoc Sr. High, graduating in 1973. He ran track and cross-country, and received...