Obituaries

Sep 26, 2025

Linvel Lee Kyser, Jr. was born on November 7, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Linvel and Laura. He grew up alongside his three siblings Billy, Reva, and Reba and through his early years developed a strong sense of dedication and kindness that stayed with him throughout his life.

At the age of 17, Lee proudly joined...

Sep 23, 2025

Jeffrey Lee Jones was freed to a pain-free and peaceful existence on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 71, after a courageous battle and strong fight with cancer. His connection with God left him open to His will, and accepting of whatever was to come. He remained hopeful until the very end.

Jeff enjoyed camping,...

Sep 20, 2025

Frances Martha Winston - June 17th 1934 – September 20th, 2025

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those...

Sep 14, 2025

Carol Jane Benham passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 76.

Carol was born on October 3,1949, in Oklahoma City to Wayne and Billie Benham.

She attended elementary and middle school in Lompoc and graduated from Lompoc High School in 1967.

Carol lived in Sacramento, CA for over 25...

Sep 12, 2025

Barbara Louise Dameron, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Barbara was born on September 30, 1935, to Clarke and Naomi Allinson in Turlock, CA. She grew up in Delhi, California, where she attended local schools before graduating from Livingston High School. She went on to...

Sep 11, 2025

Ronald C. Jenkins

Ronald Craig Jenkins, born Aug. 17, 1937, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 11, 2025.

Ron was born to Lawrence and Bernice Jenkins in Corvallis Oregon before the family moved to Glendale California where his brother Martin was born. Ron was a bright and inquisitive child who asked numerous questions...

Sep 8, 2025

Marilyn Sue Mayer was born on November 6, 1943, to Robert and Sara (Ory) Allison in San Angelo, Texas. Her dad wanted all his daughters (Bobbie, Janis, and Sue) to be born in Texas. Then off to the beautiful northwest, Spokane, WA. Sue graduated from Mead High School in 1962, and graduated in 1965 from St. Luke's School of...

Sep 2, 2025

Marie Antoinette Johnston passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 2, 2025, at the age of 87.

Antoinette was born on November 11, 1937, in Waltham, Massachusetts to Michael and Marie Buono. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1956. She met the love of her life, Frank J. Johnston, Jr., when she was...

Aug 31, 2025

Anita Marie Brown, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. A devoted wife to the late Eugene Esteban Gutierrez III and a proud mother of seven children, including fraternal twin daughters, Anita was the heart and foundation of her family. Known for her intelligence, grace, and remarkable strength, she dedicated her life to...

Aug 30, 2025

Kyle Brady Eittreim passed away on August 30th, 2025, at the age of 37, in Lompoc CA.

Kyle was born June 14th, 1988, in Lompoc, California to Mike and Bonnie.  Growing up, Kyle was a fierce competitor in all sports from basketball, baseball and soccer.  He loved basketball the most and was always leading his teams to...

Aug 30, 2025

Rosalie Susan Terrones, a lifelong resident of Lompoc, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on June 14, 1947, to Alfredo and Susanna Quinonez, Rosalie grew up in Lompoc and graduated from Lompoc High School with the class of 1966.  Shortly after, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Terrones,...

Aug 27, 2025

Donna (Alberta) Dixon passed away peacefully on August 27,2025. Up until the end Donna maintained her kindness, grace, and appreciation of Nature, Love of Family and friends. She was most passionate of her love of her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. She expressed her gratitude for her long full life of wonderful times with her family and friends.

Aug 26, 2025

Ramon Villa Ruiz, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Santa Barbara CA, at the age of 78. He was born on March 17, 1947, in San Martin Hidalgo, Jalisco MX.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 4-8 pm, with a rosary at 6:30 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel. A funeral mass...

Aug 26, 2025

Cajetan "Caje" Amadeo Segura

Cajetan "Caje" Amadeo Segura was born on August 8, 1938, in San Acacio, Colorado, at the Herman Ranch to parents Belarmino "Ben" and Isabel Lopez Segura.

Raised on the family farm, Caje learned the value of hard work early in life. As the son of a potato farmer, he helped with...

Aug 23, 2025

Nicholas Freitas, 42, of Lompoc, passed away on August 23, 2025. Born in Ventura and raised in Lompoc, Nicholas was a personal trainer known for his humor, outgoing nature, and love of video games. His greatest joy was being a father to his daughters, Anastasia Gutierrez and Kiley Freitas.

He is survived by his daughters, his mother,...

Aug 21, 2025

Hilda M. Gordon was born on May 8, 1929, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the parentage of Wesley and Olivia Benoit.  After her marriage to Lionel Gordon (deceased), they relocated to Lompoc, CA in 1964 when he was assigned to Vandenberg AFB.

Hilda worked on VAFB for a number of years before starting her restaurant business, which...

Aug 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mary M. Quinata

The world lost an angel today. Mary M. Quinata, age 87, of Palouse, WA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born in Red Level, Alabama. She married Vicente T. Quinata on January 8, 1955. After spending four...

Aug 14, 2025

Roger Lee Adkins, 71, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025.

He was born December 4, 1953, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Fred Dale Adkins, Sr. and Betty Jane Navarro and Step Father Ramon Navarro. He was a graduate of Lompoc High school in Lompoc, CA. He served in United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Aug 10, 2025

Dorothy (Dottie) Marie Romero, age 80 of Lompoc, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1944, in Shelby, Montana, to Woodrow and Victoria Brickner.

Dottie spent most of her childhood in Wisconsin with her three siblings, Mary Lou, David, and Dale, before moving to Lompoc with her...

Aug 10, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Patricia Bernadette Roulston of Lompoc, who left us peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the age of 92.

Patricia was born March 31, 1933, in Waterford, Ireland, and lived a full life full of compassion and love.

Throughout her life, Patricia traveled the world, embracing the beauty...