Catherine I. Elam
Jan 18, 2023
Catherine I. Elam June 16, 1926-January 18, 2023
Resident of Lompoc, California Catherine Irene Elam passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Lompoc Comprehensive Care Center. She was born in Quincy, Illinois to John Carl Bauner and Myrtle Irene Nutt and was the second of three children.
Catherine spent...
Valeria Capell
Jan 17, 2023
Valeria Capell passed away peacefully at her home in Lompoc, California on January 17, 2023, at the grand age of 102. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother (Grandma Val) and Great Great-grandmother, who valued her family above all. She was a steadfast friend, who was always interested in everyone she met. Valeria was born December 1, 1920, in...
Stephen P. Gaudin
Jan 15, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Steve Gaudin.
Steve died on Sunday morning January 15, 2023, with his wife and son by his side.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years Melissa, and son Nicholas.
Identical twin grandsons Jeremy and Jayden, his mom...
Patrick "Pops" Timothy Donovan
Jan 12, 2023
Patrick Timothy Donovan was born on December 31, 1956, and passed away on January 12, 2023. He spent several days in Cottage Hospital before succumbing to his ongoing health issues but was lovingly surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Lisa and his father Lawrence. He is survived by his children...
Eugene Mcgowan Iii
Jan 9, 2023
Eugene McGowan III was a retired Air Force veteran and a longtime resident of Lompoc, California. Â He was a husband, father, and grandfather.
He was born to Junior McGowan and Ernie Pruitt in Laurel, Mississippi on May 23, 1935. He migrated in 1944 with his mother to Los Angeles when he was a boy where he graduated...
Florinda David Maes
Jan 9, 2023
Florinda Maes, age 85, loving mother of two, and adoring wife to husband Alfred Maes, passed away on January 9, 2023. Florinda was born in 1937 in the Philippine Islands and grew up surrounded by her large family, she had 7 other siblings and a lot of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Florinda was influenced by her family to be...
Tiffany Ann Porter
Jan 9, 2023
Tiffany Ann Porter, 40, of Lompoc, California, passed away on January 9, 2023, while giving birth. Tiffany was born on May 9, 1982, to parents Robin Porter and Janet Davis in Lompoc, California.
In 2011, Tiffany met her fiancé, Jorge Vargas. They raised two sons together, Noah, 10, and Nico, 8, and were happily awaiting the birth...
Terry Wayne Gurley
Jan 5, 2023
Retired Senior Chief, Terry Wayne Gurley, resident of Lompoc passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the age of 72.
Terry was born on June 4, 1950, in Talladega, Alabama, to Walter and Mary Audress Gurley. Terry was a construction welder for the United States Naval Construction Battalions other known as the Naval Seabees.
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Magdalena Ulat Pascua
Jan 5, 2023
Mrs. Magdalena Ulat Pascua, of Lompoc, California passed from this life into eternal life on January 5, 2023, at her home. She passed away surrounded by family at her bedside.
Magdalena was born on July 23, 1932, in San Manuel, Asingan Pangasinan, Philippines, the daughter, the daughter of Vicente and Candida Ulat. Married to Federico M. Pascua...
Evelyn Brewer
Jan 2, 2023
Evie's Celebration of Life is still pending. Please continue to check our website for an update on the date and location.
Rose Cornejo Valadez
Jan 1, 2023
Rose Cornejo Valadez -Born August 30, 1927, passed away on January 1, 2023, at the age of 95
Rosie, as she was called by her beloved family, was born in San Bernardino, CA., and grew up in Lompoc, CA. Rosie's career began as a meat wrapper in San Luis Obispo. Rosie then worked in many restaurants in...
Frank Anthony Villalobos, Sr.
Jan 1, 2023
Frank Anthony Villalobos Sr. of Lompoc died early Sunday morning of a complicated illness on January 1, 2023, at the age of 65. Frank was one of nine children. He was born on December 10, 1957, in Lompoc, California to Joe Mike Sr. and Sally Villalobos. Frank was raised and resided in Lompoc until 1977 when he relocated with...
Svend Lindegaard
Dec 31, 2022
Svend was born in Dagmar, Montana to K.P. and Thyra Lindegaard. The family then moved to Solvang, California, where he grew up.
Svend attended Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Svend served his country in the U.S. Airforce, stationed in Greenland as a station fire captain. Later in life, he served in civil service at Vandenberg, Air...
Theodore "Ted" Jackson
Dec 30, 2022
Theodore Jackson, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away December 30, 2022, from extensive heart complications.
Born on August 7, 1951, to Mary and Manuel Jackson, Ted grew up with six siblings in Jersey City, New Jersey. At the age of 21, Ted enlisted in the Air Force. He valued this service highly...
Georgia "Peggy" Orene Kizziah (Portwood)
Dec 28, 2022
Peggy Kizziah passed away on Wednesday, December 28 th at Marian Hospital in Santa Maria after a brief illness. She was 93 years old. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jennifer (McVicar) Kizziah, nieces, nephews, and extended family members in Alabama as well as many friends.
Peggy was born in Decatur, Alabama to George and Hattie Portwood. ...
John San Miguel
Dec 28, 2022
John San Miguel of Lompoc died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 97.
John was born on August 19, 1925, in Mays Landing, New Jersey. He served in the United States Navy in the Asiatic Pacific theatre during World War II.
Formerly of Oceanside, California, John was self-employed as a plumber for many...
Oralia Barrientos Sauceda
Dec 24, 2022
Oralia Barrientos Sauceda of Lompoc was born November 4, 1950, in Laredo, Texas. She died December 24, 2022, in Santa Barbara, California.
Oralia loved dancing and enjoyed passing the time with friends at the casino.
She was preceded in death by her mother Hortencia Barrientos, her father Emilio Sauceda, and her brother Emilio Sauceda, Jr. ...
Kevin John Biggs
Dec 22, 2022
Kevin John Biggs 10 February 1963- 22 December 2022
It is with the most profound sadness that our family must say goodbye to our beloved Kevin.
Kevin John Biggs was born to Maj (Ret) Levi and Betty Biggs 10 February 1963 in Laramie, WY; the youngest of six. The military brought our family to Vandenberg...
Frank Mello Costa
Dec 21, 2022
Frank Costa Sr. passed peacefully on December 21, 2022, from Parkinson's Disease (PD) and PD dementia. The youngest of seven children, Frank was born to Manuel V. and Marie Costa at the Sperber Sanitarium in Lompoc.
After his mother passed when Frank was three, his father raised his five surviving children on the family ranch with help...
Danny Hayes
Dec 20, 2022
Dan passed away on December 20, 2022, two days before his and Charlotte's 61 wedding anniversary. He was 85. Dan was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and attended the University of Missouri where he received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering. He worked for L.A. Water and Power for over 20 years. He did consulting work in the...
