Obituaries

Jan 31, 2024

Nicolo Agate died Wednesday, January 31, at the age of 89.

"Nick," as he was known, was born August 16, 1934, in Marsala, Sicily, Italy, to Gaspare and Francesca Agate.  After completing his education, he served in the Italian military.  He was later employed as a mechanic.

Nick immigrated to the United States as a...

Jan 31, 2024

Benjamin Ortiz Jr., born in the year 1950, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, his life was filled with laughter, love, and service to his community.

Ben leaves behind his devoted wife of 42 years, Phyllis Ortiz. He was the cherished father of Annette (Aaron) Hernandez and doting...

Jan 30, 2024

Paul Flores, Jr. 63 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, with his family by his side.

Paul Jr. was born on May 15, 1960, in Lompoc, California. He loved wrestling and watching WWE Night Raw. Every Monday night you could hear his T.V. blasting through the house; it was something he enjoyed...

Jan 29, 2024

Dolores M. Buford

November 6th 1930 - January 29th 2024

Dolores Buford of Lompoc, CA passed away and left our world on January 29, 2024, at the age of 93 years.

Dee, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 6, 1930.

She lived...

Jan 27, 2024

Evelyn Bond was born November 3, 1930, and was with us until January 27, 2024.

Growing up she moved a lot, but her most fond memory is when she moved to Phoenix and heard the gospel.  As an adult, she landed in Pasadena raising her two boys Terry and Rodney Warren.  When she met her late husband...

Jan 27, 2024

Our sweet fun-loving mother, Lorraine "Rainey" Ploch, passed away at her home unexpectedly on January 27th.  She was 82 years old.

Lorraine was born and raised in Lompoc, California by her father and mother, Ken and Mary Fairbanks with her one brother, Ron.  Lorraine married her High School sweetheart, Walter "Boots" Ploch.  She worked for the Lompoc...

Jan 27, 2024

David Peter Gutierrez

(January 31, 1940 – January 27, 2024)

David Peter Gutierrez, 83 years old, passed away on January 27, 2024, in Lompoc surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Tilly Espino Gutierrez.

David was born on January 31, 1940, in Lompoc, he was...

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...