Obituaries

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,...

Dec 21, 2023

Fidel Barreras passed peacefully on December 21, 2023, and was surrounded by his loved ones; wife; Linda Barreras, daughter; Teresa Howell, son-in-law; Tim Howell, grandchildren; Courtney Dosa and Trenten Howell, siblings; Albert Barreraz, and Adela Tenbroeck.

Fidel leaves behind his wife, Linda, and his three children; Anthony Barreras, Andrew Barreras, and Teresa Howell as well as six...

Dec 20, 2023

Rosie was born on September 4, 1929, in San Luis Obispo.  Her father, an employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad, relocated the family to Lompoc, California, during the 1930s.  Rosie's attended El Camino Elementary, Lompoc Jr. High School, and Lompoc High School.

During her teenage years, she competed for the title of Lompoc Valley Rodeo Queen, a...

Dec 18, 2023

Phyllis Maxine Anderson was born December 19, 1925, in Lompoc, California.  She was the eldest daughter of Veril and Gertrude Campbell.  She passed away on December 18th at 97 years old just hours before her 98th birthday.

Phyllis grew up on a dairy farm just outside of town on Campbell Road.  It was here that she learned...

Dec 17, 2023

Viviana Valadez Monreal age 32 passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, CA where she resided since 2007. Viviana (Vivian) was born January 9, 1991 in Lompoc, CA to Celia Monreal and Aurelio Valadez. She loved Lompoc and was one proud Monreal.

She truly lived life to the fullest with no...

Dec 16, 2023

Frank "Paco" Susin of Lompoc passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the age of 99.

Frank was born on April 13, 1924, in Aso de Sobremonte, a tiny village located in the Pyrenees mountains of Spain.  He was one of five children born to Francisco and Fermina Susin. As a child,...

Dec 10, 2023

Bill Thompson peacefully entered Jesus' outstretched arms on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He is survived by his devoted wife, Prue, of 45 years; his two sons, Victor and Matthew (wife Jenni); three grandchildren, Ty, Bryce, and Jaqi; stepmother Marie; and stepsiblings Glenn, Mary, Cheryl, and Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Nellie Thompson, and...

Dec 10, 2023

A visitation for Doty will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 11-12 pm with a rosary starting at noon at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 2 pm at La Purisima Concepcion Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

Dec 8, 2023

Vora Virginia (Sandbach) Hedricks died in her sleep December 8, 2023 at the age of 85 years old.

Vora was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles William Hedricks.  She was survived by their three children, Eva Hedricks-Paul (Gerhard), Meade Hedricks Sr. (Rhonda) and Michael Hedricks (Dody).  Vora has six grandchildren, Meade Hedricks Jr....

Dec 7, 2023

John Garcia Flores, Sr., 94, died Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his Lompoc home with his family by his side. He was a resident of Lompoc for over 81 years.

Johnny was born to the late Juan and Flossie Flores. Johnny enjoyed singing karaoke and spending time with his family, he rarely missed an event. He sang...

Dec 7, 2023

Katherine Bernice McCullough (Iwata) passed peacefully at home in the early hours of December 7, 2023.

"Kapalaea" was born on January 26, 1934, in Puunene, Maui, Hawaii. She was the fourth of six children born to Francis, Sr. and Roseline Iwata of Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, with three older brothers and two younger sisters. Her early years were...

Dec 6, 2023

Ruby May Hendrix of Lompoc died Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the age of 85.

Ruby was born July 27, 1938, in Bellingham, Washington to Wilbur and Tordis Gerry.  She graduated from Mount Baker High School in Deming, Washington.

Formerly of Maywood, California Ruby has been a resident of Lompoc since 1962.  She and her...

Dec 2, 2023

Dottie Rose Beavers, 96 of Lompoc had her last sunset at Fountain Square, Lompoc on December 2, 2023, with her daughter Karan, and children by her side.  Born on June 7, 1927, in Yarnaby, Oklahoma, she was the seventh of nine children of Bradford Eli Swindle and Lular Stavely Swindle.  Dottie was preceded in death by her siblings Lloyd,...

Dec 2, 2023

Major Robert A. Wyckoff

With great sadness, the family shares that Major Robert Appleby Wyckoff passed away in Santa Barbara County, California, the morning of December 2, 2023, at age 83.

Bob would consider us remiss if we did not start this writing with some irony and close it with a sense of...