Obituaries

Sep 23, 2023

Jennifer Garbiso, 45, of Lompoc, California, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at UCLA hospital. She was in the presence of her loving family.

Jennifer was the daughter of Elizardo (Gabby) and Barbara Garbiso. Her father and sister, Barbara Maes preceded her in death. She was a 1996 graduate of Lompoc High School. She then worked...

Sep 19, 2023

Dolores Jean DalPorto Feliz of Lompoc, CA, took the Lord's hand and that of his angels on September 19, 2023, at the age of 86.  Dolores was born to Paul & Gertrude DalPorto in Santa Barbara. CA on December 31, 1936.  Dolores was a devoted wife, beloved mother, sister, aunt, friend, grandma and great-grandma.  She will be missed dearly...

Sep 18, 2023

With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of Gustavo Zepeda, or as affectionately called "Papa" by his wife, daughters, and grandchildren on September 18, 2023. He passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 69.

The second oldest of ten children, Gustavo was born on January 12, 1954, to Lorenzo and Arcelia Zepeda in Los...

Sep 13, 2023

October 12, 1934 – September 13, 2023

Angelo P. Arevalos, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on September 13th, 2023. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Angelo was born in Lompoc, California, on October 12th, 1934, to Amalia and Jesus Arevalos, and was one of ten children. Angelo was raised in Lompoc, California, and...

Sep 10, 2023

Henry Douglas Culmer of Lompoc, California passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born in Miami, Florida on November 25, 1938, to Charles and Myrtis Culmer. Henry grew up with many siblings. He met and married Sonia Batson in May 1962 in Richland, South Carolina. They had four children.

Henry joined...

Sep 9, 2023

Claude Lopez passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2023. Claude was born on October 29, 1966, in Santa Barbara, California. He lived with his parents Rudy and Merideth Romero in Goleta. Claude graduated from Dos Pueblo High School and went on to study archeology at UCSB.

Claude loved sports and played football in High School and College....

Sep 7, 2023

Esther Victoria Salgado, a beloved resident of Lompoc, California, passed away on September 7, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born in San Nicolas de Ibarra, Mexico, to parents Luciano and Soledad Zuniga.

Esther was a remarkable woman known for her entrepreneurial spirit and success as a restaurant owner. She is survived by her loving...

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...