Obituaries

Apr 15, 2023

Lynne Ralphine Dixon, a beloved wife, mother, and nurse, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023, at the age of 79. Lynne was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on September 21, 1943, to Zona Gale Gesas and Ralph Raphael Gesas. She spent most of her childhood summers in Grand Teton National Park where she developed a love for the...

Apr 14, 2023

Timothy Patrick Kozlowski passed away Friday April 14, 2023.

He was born here in Lompoc on April 24, 1968. He is survived by his parents, Marian and Dennis Kozlowski, three brothers, Dennis, Jeff, and Jeremy, and two sons, Zack and Tyler.

Tim loved fishing and helping people. Tim touched so many lives...

Apr 9, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arturo Flores,

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grand father. Arturo passed away at home on April 9th, 2023, surrounded by family and love. Arturo was born on May 12, 1939, in Hebbronville, TX. Upon graduation, from High School he entered the United States Air Force, where...

Apr 8, 2023

Frances Evelyn Hopkins

March 9, 1933 - April 8, 2023

Frances Evelyn Hopkins was born on March 9, 1933, in Paducah, Texas to Marvin and Prudence Hilliard. The blended family had 13 children, so she was never lonely. They struggled to make ends meet, and every family member pitched in to...

Apr 8, 2023

Ignacio Garcia Moreno, resident of Lompoc, CA passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the age of 71.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 4-8 pm with a Vigil Service at 6 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 1 pm at...

Apr 7, 2023

Betty Jean Geist of Lompoc, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at the age of 91.

Betty was born March 19, 1932, in Spokane, Washington.

A lifelong homemaker, Betty has been a resident of Lompoc since 1969.  She was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Order of the Eastern Star.  She enjoyed...

Apr 5, 2023

Antonio "Toni" Pope

January 25, 1950 – April 5, 2023

My beautiful wife went quietly to Heaven to her Savior's arms after a short illness with sepsis and pneumonia.  I will have to wait until I join her in Heaven to again hold her in my arms, see her smile, hear...

Apr 1, 2023

Bernardino Gonzalez, resident of Lompoc, CA passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 79. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 4-8 pm with a vigil service at 6 pm. The funeral mass will take place on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10 am at La Purisima Catholic Church, graveside service to...

Mar 28, 2023

Veronica Aguilera Garcia passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She gained her angel wings at the age of 52. Veronica was born on April 14, 1970, in La Magdalena de Araceo, GTO, Mexico and resided in Lompoc, California.

Veronica is survived by her parents Ramon and Amalia Aguilera, her husband Alfredo Garcia, her three children: Diana,...

Mar 28, 2023

Anthony Richard Machado Sr.

Anthony Richard Machado Sr. (Tony) of Lompoc, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 99.

Tony was born July 25, 1923, in Lompoc, California, to Emidio and Maria Machado. He began his education at Santa Rita School and graduated from Lompoc Union High...

Mar 26, 2023

Ivan Lopez Lopez, resident of Lompoc, California passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 42. A viewing will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 4-8 pm, with a vigil service at 6 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. The funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 10 am at La Purisima...

Mar 22, 2023

Lula Jane Schriver, 93, of Lompoc California, passed away on March 22, 2023, in Solvang CA.

Lula Jane was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Alphonse Schriver, parents, Grover Cleveland Hitt and Lulu Gertrude Tamplin Hitt, siblings, Samuel, Tommy, Richard, and Mary Margaret. She is survived by her two children Terry Schriver and Lynne Thomas, her six grandchildren...

Mar 20, 2023

Ronald Anthony Regalado also known as "Coach Ron or Rhino" was born in Los Angeles California 1963.

He was the fifth of six children to Ruben and Ella Regalado.

Ronald grew up in Los Angeles and attended La Puente High School where he was an avid football player and wrestler. It was during this time...

Mar 18, 2023

Edward Romine passed away on March 18, 2023, at the age of 74, surrounded by family at his home. He was born on February 18, 1949, in New Hampshire to Kenneth and Irene (Pattrell) Romine, and raised in Vermont. His theater career started as a boy in summer camp where, as a camper and later as a counselor, he...

Mar 17, 2023

Marilyn Grace Marks, age 93, passed away on March 17, 2023.

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Serio, and Linda Pickarts.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Harold "Skeeter" Lyerla, and Larry Lyerla.

Marilyn was a proud grandmother of many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

There will be no...

Mar 16, 2023

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Cassandra Nichole Otella Eckart was called to heaven after battling a bone disease called Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive (FOP).

Cassie was born in England on January 31, 1989, to SMSgt Glen (USAF) and Karen Eckart, where Glen was serving in the United States Air Force.

She had a...

Mar 16, 2023

Howard Lee Harrison Sr

1934-2023

Howard Lee Harrison Sr. was born July 9, 1934, to the late Alonzo Harrison and Arie Anna O'Neal Harrison in Cedar Lane, Texas. Howard was affectionally called Diley by his Texas family and Happy or Harry by all his friends.

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Mar 16, 2023

Cookie Dixon, 84, passed away on March 16, 2023, in Lompoc, CA.

Cookie was born Valeta Mae Scott on August 4, 1938, in Seneca Falls, NY. Cookie is survived by 7 children, Sherry Barnes, Camillus NY; Melissa Devan (David) of Las Vegas, Nevada; Melinda Fish (Rick) of Sun City West, Arizona; Melanie Niedens of Lompoc CA; Emiel...

Mar 15, 2023

William Thomas Kozel (78) of Lompoc, California, known to his friends as Bill, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 1:51 p.m. surrounded by family. He was born on March 17, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Mary Louise Stainback and John Joseph Kozel. Bill married his true love Sylvia Evelyn Henley on February 24, 1983. Bill...

Mar 14, 2023

Mark Gregory Allan of Lompoc died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Santa Maria at the age of 55.

Mark was born November 27, 1967, in San Diego, California to Walter and Janet Allan.  He was a mechanic in car racing for over 40 years.

The funeral service will be Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 10am...