Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  Don Served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Constellation earning a Bronze Star.  A...

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...

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...