Liliana Cecilia Zuniga
Mar 13, 2023
Liliana Cecilia Zuñiga (Lily) passed away on March 13, 2023. She gained her angel wings at the age of 31. Lily was born on November 29, 1991, and was born and raised in Lompoc, CA.
She was fearless, humble, unselfish, fun, and loving, and wore her heart on her sleeve. Those that had the pleasure of knowing...
Ruben Philip Gaitan, Sr.
Mar 12, 2023
Our beloved Ruben Philip Gaitan, Sr. 36, of Lompoc, California went to be with our Good Lord on March 12, 2023. He was born on March 22, 1986, to Robert and Gloria Gaitan.
Ruben is survived by his son Ruben, Jr. mother Gloria, brothers Raymond and Anthony, and sisters Tanya and Monica. He is preceded in death...
Isaiah Toran
Mar 10, 2023
Isaiah Toran. Sr.
September 23, 1943-March 10, 2023
Lt. Col ret. Isaiah Toran, Sr. went to be with his Lord peacefully at the age of 79 in Lompoc, California on March 10, 2023. He will forever be remembered by his beloved wife of 56 ½ years; Erma Jean Toran; two eldest...
Curtis Alfred Lee, Sr.
Mar 10, 2023
Curtis Alfred Lee, Sr. was called home on March 10, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1947, in Cleveland County, North Carolina to Silas J. Lee and Ethel McILwain.
Curtis joined the Air Force at the young age of 18 after the passing of his father, where he was shipped off to fight in the Vietnam...
Jeannie Marie Fernandes
Mar 9, 2023
My beautiful wife is gone. I will never again hold her in my arms, see her smile, hear her laugh, or kiss her lips. We loved our life together, but Jeannie grew weary of the battle to regain her health following lung cancer surgery and passed away in her sleep. Even with her medical issues, she remained her happy...
Elsa Maribel Ochoa
Mar 6, 2023
Elsa Maribel Ochoa, resident of Lompoc, California passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 50.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 4-8 pm at Starbuck-Lind with a vigil service at 6 pm. A funeral mass with be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10 am at La...
Delbert Royce Smith
Mar 6, 2023
Delbert Royce Smith: September 2, 1943 – March 6, 2023
Delbert "Royce" Smith was born and raised in Arvin, California. He graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in agriculture. He followed in his father's footsteps pursuing a career in agriculture chemical sales with Elanco – Eli Lilly. During his 35-year career, he steadily rose through...
Shane Allen Holland
Mar 6, 2023
On March 6th, 2023 Shane Allen Holland of Lompoc unexpectedly passed away.
He is survived by his loving wife Sharon Holland. His mother Renee (Hirsch) Sexton from Texarkana Tx his father Dennis Holland of Bremerton WA his son Cody Holland 28 of Texarkana Tx He also has twin stepsons Evan Batson and Ethan Batson 16 from Santa...
Kristi Lee Casto
Mar 2, 2023
Kristi Lee Casto passed away at home on March 2, 2023. She was 63 years young. Kristi was loved and surrounded by her family as she began her journey home. Kristi was born Kristi Lee Pelt on October 3, 1959, in California. Kristi lived in Moreno Valley with her family until she was 18 years old, then moving to...
Gilbert Martinez Cornejo
Mar 1, 2023
Gilbert Martinez Cornejo passed away on March 1, 2023, at the age of 88. He was born in Santa Maria, California, to Jose and Maria Cornejo on October 15, 1934. Gilbert graduated from Lompoc Highschool in 1954, and after graduation, Gilbert served in the U.S Army. Upon discharge Gilbert returned to Lompoc where he met the love of his...
Don Allen Dietrich, Sr.
Feb 27, 2023
Don Dietrich Sr. died peacefully at his home in Lompoc California on February 27th.
A resident of Lompoc (Mission Hills) since 1982, Mr. Dietrich was born in San Diego on November 8, 1950, to Clyde and Sally Dietrich. Â Don Served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Constellation earning a Bronze Star. Â A...
Dixie Lee Pack (Roemer)
Feb 22, 2023
Dixie Lee Pack (Roemer), age 78, a beloved sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother went to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by loved ones at Cottage Hospital on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Dixie was born to Jesse and Leeila Mae Roemer on March 1, 1944, the eldest of three children. She was...
Frederic Lycurgus Starbuck
Feb 21, 2023
Frederic "Digger" Lycurgus Starbuck of Lompoc, California, passed away on February 21, 2023, at the age of 87. Born to James and Mary (Shafer) Starbuck in Hollywood, California on June 2, 1935. They moved to Lompoc when Ric was in the first grade.
He graduated from Lompoc High School in 1953 and attended junior college earning an...
Lillian Claire Ochs
Feb 20, 2023
Lillian Claire Ochs passed away February 20, 2023, at the age of 87 in Lompoc California, where she resided since 1969. Lillian was born in 1935 in San Francisco California to Mary and Edward Murphy.
She was well-known and well-loved and was an integral part of the community. She belonged to the Cotillion Dance Club, Lompoc Concert...
Mary Eleanor Schneider
Feb 20, 2023
Mary Eleanor (Martin) Schneider was born in Berwyn, IL on April 9, 1943, to Elmer and Bernice Martin. She grew up in Irwin, PA and is survived by her siblings, George, John, Tom, Anne, Jimmy, and Maggie. Years later, while attending CYO the Catholic Young Adult Group in Culver City, CA, Mary met Jim Schneider and they quickly fell...
Forrest D. Stoll
Feb 19, 2023
A Celebration of Life for Forrest Stoll will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 925 North "F" Street in Lompoc on Saturday, April 29th. Music from the Riptide Jazz Band will begin at 1:30 p.m.
In Lieu of Flowers please make a donation to your Favorite School Music Program.
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Edward R. Montoya
Feb 19, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Edward Montoya of Lompoc, California on February 19, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Reba, and daughters and their families: Margo and her daughter Angela of California, and Andrea and her husband Frank and sons, Peyton and Mason of Washington. He is also survived by two sisters and...
Melvin James Barthel
Feb 19, 2023
MELVIN JAMES BARTHEL
(1931 - 2023)
Melvin James "Jim" Barthel, 91, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, surrounded by his wife Barbara and their three children Joseph (Tami), David (Susan), and Jason. In addition, he is survived by his sister Esther and daughter-in-law Michelle. He was preceded in death by...
Beatrice Cecilia Cole
Feb 19, 2023
Beatrice C. Cole, a longtime resident of Lompoc, died on Feb. 19, 2023, after a short battle with breast cancer. She was 90 years old.
Known as "Wootsie" to family members, Beatrice Cecelia Hunter was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1932, one of 11 children of Douglas Hunter and Laura Mae Connor. She became interested in cooking,...
Tina Louise Snell
Feb 17, 2023
Tina Louise Snelle, resident of Lompoc, California, passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 59. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 11 am at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.
