Obituaries

Jul 14, 2023

James Alison Williams

June 16, 1949 – July 14, 2023

James Alison Williams (known as Jimmy or Jim) was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on June 16, 1949, to Elizabeth Kerrol and James Robert Williams. He passed away in Lompoc, California on July 14, 2023, after suffering many medical issues.

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Jul 13, 2023

Carl A. (Campos) Watkins

June 28, 1936 – July 13, 2023

Carl A. (Campos) Watkins passed away on July 13, 2023, from heart disease.  He was born in Pomona, California on June 28, 1936, where he grew up.  Carl married the love of his life Doris G. Watkins; they were married...

Jul 5, 2023

JF Brewton, better known as Jeff F Brewton, was a local school teacher at Hapgood Elementary School in Lompoc. He taught 6th grade and Math Honors then ended his teaching career as a Special Education Teacher at La Cañada Elementary School 26 years later. He retired in 1990 and remained here in Lompoc close to his family until his...

Jul 2, 2023

Evelyn Ellis-Willis

April 8, 1923 – July 2, 2023

Evelyn, born Eveline Rosemary Adams on April 8, 1923, in Pearson, WA to Clarence Herbert Adams and Angela Franciska Domke, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her closest friends and...

Jun 29, 2023

With love and sadness, the Lara family announces the peaceful passing of David Paul Lara, Thursday, June 29, 2023. He was at home in Santa Maria, California, age 71.

David was born in Lompoc California, to Margaret Terrones Lara and Eladio Enriques Lara, both of Lompoc.

At age two, David's family moved to Long Beach,...

Jun 28, 2023

Carol Rae Quesnel passed away peacefully at Lompoc Convalescent Care Center on Wednesday morning June 28, 2023.  Carol was born on January 8, 1935, in Canton, Ohio to Victor and Violet Wolfe.  Carol attended Aultman Hospital School of Nursing obtaining her RN degree and has been a devoted member of the Harvard Medical School Nurse's Health Study since 1976....

Jun 20, 2023

Roy McMurray Shacklett Jr.

Born May 27, 1937

Passed away peacefully Tuesday morning June 20, 2023, in Lompoc, CA.

He attended Isaac Litton High School in Nashville, TN, and graduated from

Baxter Seminary Baxter, TN. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1955 and served

through...

Jun 16, 2023

Christina Ramirez

1950 - 2023.

We are sad to announce the unexpected death of our beloved mother on June 16, 2023, at the age of 72.

Survived by her children, Araceli Perez, Jorge Eduardo Perez, Patricia Perez, and Miguel Angel Perez. stepdaughter; Grisela Diaz, grandchildren; Breanna L. Anderson-Perez, Darlene...

Jun 15, 2023

Anne Marie McInturff January 28, 1943 – June 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anne.  Beloved wife, mother and Mimi.  Anne passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Anne was born in Liege, Belgium on January 28, 1943, to her parents, Jules J....

Jun 12, 2023

Col. James S. MacKenzie Jr., USAF, Retired.

1932 – 2023

James "Jim" MacKenzie passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023, at the age of 91. He was surrounded by family and friends.

Jim was born on February 13, 1932, in Boston, MA. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 11, 2023

Thomas F. Rudolph, 80, of Lompoc, Ca., peacefully passed away on June 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with dementia.

Tommy (as all his friends and co-workers knew him) was born on June 24, 1942, to Dorothy and Richard Rudolph in the beautiful town of Lompoc, Ca.  After graduating from Lompoc High School...

Jun 10, 2023

Victoria "Vicky" Aguiñiga

May 31, 1931 – June 10, 2023

With saddened hearts we announce the sudden passing of Victoria "Vicky" Aguiñiga, or as affectionately called by her children "Old Biscuit/My Viejita/Madrecita" on June 10, 2023.  She was 92.

She was born May 31, 1931, to Rogelio and Vivian...

Jun 8, 2023

Born Jackie Dale Waugh on August 26, 1935 in Marshfield Missouri to John Hadley Waugh and Elsie Mildred Snider Waugh.

Jack graduated High School in Elkland Missouri and later attended Allan Hancock Community College.

Jack enlisted in USAF in 1955 serving 22 years as Technical Sergeant (TSgt) before his Honorable Discharge. After his service in...

Jun 8, 2023

Francis Frank Hain Jr.

1933 - 2023

Francis Frank Hain Jr. was born August 27, 1933, in Van Nuys California and passed away June 8, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

Frank started working for Hain Trucking in Van Nuys when he was 14, and worked for the family business until he joined the...

Jun 4, 2023

Larry Keith Blain was born on August 31st, 1943, in Grayville, IL, and entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, June 4th, 2023, after a 6-year battle with cancer. His family moved to Texas when he was a young boy and he became a Boy Scout with a deep love for the outdoors. Larry graduated high school with the...

Jun 2, 2023

Joyce Ellen Mougeotte

March 17, 1935 - June 2, 2023

Joyce Ellen Creel was born March 17, 1935, in Comanche, Oklahoma to Willis Josh and Corine Gladys Creel (nee Gore).  At the age of nine, she moved with her family to the Fresno Valley of California, eventually settling in Santa Maria,...

Jun 2, 2023

Gerald Joseph Madden

December 15, 1953 - June 2, 2023

Gerald "Joe" Madden 69, passed away on June 2nd, 2023, at his home in Lompoc California after a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 15th, 1953, to Gerald F. Madden and Clara J. Madden (Wernette) in El Reno,...

Jun 1, 2023

Karla Krystyna Ludvigson

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our Karla.

Karla was born in Lancaster, CA on February 17, 1987, to Mark and Mary Ludvigson.  She passed away, unexpectedly, on June 1, 2023.

Karla attended Clarence Ruth Elementary School, and Lompoc Valley Middle School, and...

May 28, 2023

JANET ELAINE CORSER

1934-2023

Janet (Jan) Elaine Corser, 89, passed away peacefully at home on May 28th, 2023 in Lompoc, California. She was born at her home in Kingston, New Hampshire on April 28th, 1934 to the late G. Austin Kemp and Josephine Rogers.

Jan was a talented and...

May 24, 2023

Marcia Lynne (Harris) Hart

The loving family of Marcia Lynne (Harris) Hart sadly announces her passing at the age of 73 on May 24th, 2023. Marcia was born February 25th, 1950, and grew up in San Pedro, California with her loving family; George W. Harris, Martha L. Harris and brother, Gregory W. Harris.

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