Obituaries

Dec 19, 2022

Hilda was born in Göttingen, Germany, on January 13, 1923.  At an early age, Hilda became fascinated with gymnastics and ballet.  She continued to compete and teach gymnastics until she was 40. By 1936, at the age of 13, she had become quite an accomplished gymnast, winning several trophies.  Hilda had dreamt of being in the Olympics in 1936...

Dec 18, 2022

Rose was born in Denver in 1927 to Louie and Betty Malito. She spent many of her early years at a Catholic orphanage as she lost her mother when Rose was eight. Rose reunited with her father as a teen when he remarried (the stories she would tell of her childhood!). Rose met her future husband Lee on a...

Dec 17, 2022

Charles William Olmstead, well-known by family and friends as "Butch", passed away on December 17, 2022.  He was 75 years old.

Butch was born on September 4, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama to Chuck and Midge Olmstead.  At 16, his family moved to Lompoc, CA where he attended Lompoc High School.  Butch loved surfing locally, and he loved...

Dec 16, 2022

Inez Houtz Heath, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, peacefully passed on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born July 13, 1934, in Roosevelt, Utah to Sylvia Powell and Kleber Randall Houtz. Growing up on a rural farm during the Depression, Inez learned the principles of hard work, sacrifice, faith in God and country.

Inez graduated in 1952...

Dec 15, 2022

José "Tony" was born on September 5th 1953 in Tepic, Nayarit MX to Antonio and Esmeralda.  He came to Santa Barbara, Ca in 1977 with his mom, sister and brother.

In 1981 he married Maribel and they welcomed their first son José.  The following year they welcomed a second son Raymundo and finally in 1987 they welcomed...

Dec 14, 2022

Mary Jean (Howell) Bliss passed peacefully at her home, on December 14, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1932, in Ridgway, Colorado, to Ralph Harley (Hap) and Eleanor Ilda Howell. She is predeceased by her parents, brother Ralph, and her husband, Bob.

Mary and Bob Bliss were high school sweethearts, and since Bob was a year...

Dec 13, 2022

Known as Rod, Coach Kennedy, Bubba, Dad, and Papa bear

Roderick J. Kennedy, age 68 of Lompoc, CA, formerly of Toronto, Ontario and Marlton, New Jersey died on December 13, 2022, peacefully with his beloved wife, Soledad Kennedy, by his side.

Rod was predeceased by his father Gerald Kennedy (2/7/1998) and his younger brother, Timothy...

Dec 13, 2022

October 1961 - December 2022

Chris was 61 years old when he lost his battle with diabetes. He went to be with the Lord much too soon. He will be immensely missed by everyone who loved and knew him.

Born in Laguna Beach and raised in beautiful Santa Barbara. Chris enjoyed his many...

Dec 12, 2022

Eulogio Valenzuela Canaba of Lompoc died Monday, December 12, 2022, at the age of 75.

Eulogio, known as Logi, was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico on April 15, 1947, to Antonio and Lucia Canaba.  At the age of seven his family moved to Columbus, New Mexico where he entered the first grade.  He played Little League Baseball...

Dec 11, 2022

Fred went to San Luis Obispo High and graduated from Cal Poly. He has lived almost his entire life in San Luis, with the exception of him attending San Diego State for a year.

Fred had a love for the Asian culture. He was part of a Judo Club, earning many certificates. He enjoyed learning to speak...

Dec 8, 2022

Milton Eugene Johns (Gene) passed early in the morning December 8, 2022, surrounded by his family and caring staff at Atterdag Village in Solvang, California.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 10, 1923, a young boy during the Great Depression of the '30s, Gene helped support his family by delivering the Shreveport Times before school every morning....

Dec 6, 2022

Peggy was born in Santa Monica in 1931 to Bernadette and Herbert Marsh.  She came home to three brothers (Herbert, John, and William).

Shortly after graduating from Saint Monica Catholic High School, she met her future husband Roman Victor (Ray), a Naval Aviator.  In 1950 they married in Monterey, California. They enjoyed living in several parts of...

Dec 6, 2022

Martyne Nicole Robinson, passed away in Lompoc, California on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the age of 38. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 10 am - 12 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, with a funeral service starting at 12 noon.

Dec 3, 2022

A memorial service will be held on December 16, 2022, to honor the life of Emily Torres Pacheco at 2:00 PM at the Starbuck Lind Mortuary in Lompoc, California.

Emily, also known as "Mugga" to all of her grandchildren and "Molly" to many family and friends, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the age of 96...

Dec 3, 2022

Maria Concepcion "Concha" Wichern was born in Rancho Nuevo, Durango Mexico on December 22, 1939. Mom passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2022.

Mom loved reading and studying the word of God and sharing it with others. She enjoyed going to the nursery and gardening. She liked relaxing with a cup of coffee with something...

Dec 2, 2022

Lucia "Lucy" Maria Alvarado 82, went home to be with our Lord peacefully in her sleep as her daughter and primary caregiver Zarith held her. She was surrounded by her family including her two remaining siblings out of 14 Maryann and Raymond Navarro.  Just over a week ago In conversation with our dear Fr Larry she shared how tired...

Dec 1, 2022

John Houston Kennedy, a resident of Lompoc CA, peacefully passed away in his sleep on December 1st, 2022, at the age of 75. John was also known as Big John, Dad, and Papa. He was born on January 2nd, 1947, to William and Mamie Kennedy in Montgomery, Alabama. In his early life John was honorably discharged from the U.S....

Nov 28, 2022

Odessa Teresa Gilmore transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2022. Born in New Mexico on October 9, 1926, to Charles and Amanda Thompson, she was one of five children. She grew up in San Antonio, Texas where she attended Phillis Wheatly High School graduating at the age of 16 after...

Nov 28, 2022

Maxine G. Newcomb passed away on November 28, 2022, at the age of 96. She loved God and cared deeply for family, friends, and those in need. She was also "feisty to the end" as one of her friends declared with affection. She was born in Inola, Oklahoma on July 14, 1926, to Abraham and Anna (Golbek) Hanneman. They...

Nov 26, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the recent death of Malcolm Hearne.  Malcolm was born in El Centro, California on December 11, 1937, to John and Marjorie Hearne (deceased).  Malcolm passed on November 26, 2022, in his hometown of Lompoc.

At age 12, Malcolm's family relocated to Lompoc in 1949.  His father was employed by the...