Obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

Amelia "Toni" Navarro Vargas, passed away on September 5, 2023, in Lompoc, California at the age of 72.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.

Sep 4, 2023

Walter Benjamin Day passed away peacefully, on Monday, September 4th at the age of 89 with his family at his side. He was born on March 25, 1934.  Walter was the eldest of 13 children born to Mamie Lou and Walter Nathaniel Day in McRae Georgia.  His early years were spent traveling with his family to different states to...

Sep 3, 2023

Tomas Raya Gutierrez of Lompoc died Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 90.

The visitation and evening vigil will be Wednesday, September 5, 2023, from 6-8pm, in the chapel of the Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.

Aug 30, 2023

Edwin Staunton Betts - 01/01/1953 to 08/30/2023

Edwin "Ed" Staunton Betts, of Lompoc, CA passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack on August 30, 2023, at the age of 70.  Born to Richard and Gala (Stuart) Betts in Lompoc, CA on January 1, 1953.  Ed attended Cabrillo High School before enlisting in the US Army in...

Aug 28, 2023

Lois was born to Albert and Alvina Lupkes in 1924 in Minnesota. She passed away peacefully at home August 28th after a brief illness. Days before her passing, family and friends gathered to celebrate her 99th birthday.

She grew up on her father's farm during the Great Depression. With no running water, she used a pump and...

Aug 27, 2023

Vincent Lopaz Hicks was born on December 29, 1958, in Chicago, IL., known to close friends as Bo. He graduated from Parker High School and continued his education at Coyne Electricity School where he received his degree.

Vincent was extremely talented, he was a DJ, played drums, and did carpentry. He loved to go to family gatherings...

Aug 23, 2023

David James Loya, a faithful servant of the Lord, was called home to heaven on the morning of August 23, 2023. David, 78, was born in Santa Barbara, California on January 21, 1945, to his loving parents Raymond and Beatrice Loya.

He was a caring husband and loving father to his children James, Paul and Bernadette Loya,...

Aug 17, 2023

Santo was born in the village of Lupia, in the region of Calabria, Italy. He immigrated to Canada with his parents at the age of five and grew up in the town of Hope British Columbia. His two chief mentors, Ray Logie and Tom Kerr discovered and cultivated his acting talent. His performance in the role of Butcher in...

Aug 17, 2023

Richard M. "Mike" Landon

Born July 17, 1955, in San Bernadino to Hazel and Richard Landon, Mike moved to Lompoc in 1964 and attended Cabrillo High School. He pursued higher education at Allan Hancock for welding and took his first job at Civil Engineering Services in HVAC.  He changed job and careers through the years but ultimately...

Aug 16, 2023

Consuelo "Connie" Rojas, 98 beloved mother, grandmother and adored loved one, passed away peacefully at her home in Lompoc on August 16, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Connie was born on August 4, 1925, to Ramon and Gavina Diaz in South San   Francisco, but her family moved to Lompoc when she was young where her father became...

Aug 15, 2023

Giovanni ("John") Cargasacchi (December 24, 1927 – August 15, 2023)

Giovanni ("John") Cargasacchi passed away on August 15, 2023, at the age of 95.

John was born December 24, 1927, in Indovero, Provincia Lecco, Lombardy, Kingdom of Italy to Pietro and Teresa (née Pasquini) Cargasacchi.  He was an only child.  He lived in the adjacent...

Aug 13, 2023

Sonny was born May 3, 1954, at Harbor General Hospital in Torrance, California to Samuel Monroe Arnold and Walterena Quick.  He was the oldest of seven children.  He passed away on August 13, 2023, following a brief illness.

Sonny graduated from Pacifica High School, Garden Grove in 1971 and in October of that year joined the United...

Aug 12, 2023

Steve Keys, 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 12, 2023, at his home in Lompoc.

Steve was born September 18, 1964, in Rantoul, IL to Gene and Karin Keys. He was raised primarily in Lompoc. Steve was a 1982 Lompoc High School graduate and received his BS degree in Project Management from Colorado Technical...

Aug 8, 2023

Russell Dennis Norcutt of Lompoc died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the age of 91.

Russ was born June 22, 1932, in Lucan, Minnesota, one of twelve children born to Leslie and Edna Norcutt.

After joining the United States Army Russ was stationed in Germany where he enjoyed traveling.

After his military service,...

Aug 5, 2023

Frank Houston Hilley, 76, of Lompoc California, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023.

Frank was born on November 2nd, 1946, to Sam and Alice Hilley in Glendale, California. After Frank graduated from Lompoc High School in 1966, he was drafted by the Army. Frank served with the 101st Airborne Bravo Company 2nd 501st Infantry as a...

Jul 26, 2023

It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Chad.

Chad was born in Lompoc on May 27, 1982. He passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2023.

Chad was a loving son, grandson, and brother. He loved his family with his whole heart and was a loyal friend. He is survived by his mother...

Jul 21, 2023

Jamaine Duckett was born on September 3, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to proud parents Donald and Shirley. She was the second oldest of five children. On July 21, 2023, Jamaine peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving daughters, leaving behind a lasting legacy and cherished memories. She is preceded in death by her father Donald, her aunt Marilyn, her...

Jul 19, 2023

Veda Gail Battison, age 91, was born in ​Duncan, Oklahoma to Elmer and Joy Davis on November 30, 1931. She entered Heaven's gates and received her crown of glory on July 19, 2023.

Veda was a loving mother and a homemaker, but most of all she was a remarkable Christian woman who loved Jesus her whole life....

Jul 17, 2023

The vigil service for Rita Martin Gonzalez, 96, formerly of Lompoc, will be 6 pm, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 am, Friday, August 11, 2023, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church.  Burial to follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

Rita was born May 2, 1927,...

Jul 17, 2023

Vernon Munoz Howerton

November 11, 1929- July 17, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Vernon Munoz Howerton announces his passing on July 17, 2023. Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.  Vernon was born to Lucretia 'Billie' Munoz and...