Obituaries

Aug 16, 2022

Mikke Antonio Moreno, 30, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2022.  Our family is devastated and heartbroken by this loss.  Mikke was born on July 5, 1992, in Lompoc, California.

Since high school, Mikke worked different odd jobs, enjoying life, the thrill of learning new trades and the prospect of continuing his education.  He particularly enjoyed working...

Aug 14, 2022

Jose De La Cruz Jr, 71 years of age. Passed away on August 14, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family.

Jose was born on September 18, 1950, in Los Angeles, California to the late Jose Sr and Jennie De La Cruz. He was the eldest of six children. Jose...

Aug 14, 2022

Winifred (Winnie) Margaret Bazart, loving mother, passed away on Sunday August 14th, 2022 at the age of 86.

Winnie was born on October 29, 1935 in Bethnal Green, London, England to Henry Alfred Clarke and Hannah (Pettitt).  She was the youngest of seven siblings.  After being bombed out of her home during WWII, she grew up and...

Aug 12, 2022

Edward "Ed" Angelo Belluz of Lompoc died Friday, August 12, 2022, at the age of 74.

Born in Vancouver, Canada, Ed moved with his family to Lompoc in 1956.  Ed was a graduate of Lompoc High School, class of '66, and briefly attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo until his enlistment with the US Army in 1968.  ...

Aug 10, 2022

Zita Lee Forbes passed away on August 10, 1922, in Santa Clarita California. A memorial service be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 4 pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1312 W. Prune Avenue, Lompoc, California

Aug 10, 2022

Kimberley Ann Culberson Phebus

January 24, 1956 – August 10, 2022

Kim passed away, with family by her side, following an extended illness. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, where her parents attended Texas Christian University but lived in Lompoc for almost her entire life. After graduation in 1974, Kim...

Aug 9, 2022

Tyler Anthony Schooter was born November 15, 1988, in Santa Barbara, CA. He passed peacefully with his family by his side at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on August 09, 2022, after a brief illness.

Tyler worked at Marian Medical Center as a radiology technician. He loved fishing, camping, golfing, snowboarding, downhill mountain biking, sky diving, and...

Aug 5, 2022

Adolfo Silva passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 5, 2022, in Lompoc, California.

Adolfo was born in Calvillo, Aguascalientes, Mexico on October 9, 1933, to Maria Martinez and Calixto Silva.  He was married to Lupe Silva for 60 years until her passing.  Together they had three children: Rene Silva of Mexico, Irene Trevino of Lompoc,...

Jul 30, 2022

Ermalinda Avila, 80 yrs old and a long-time resident of Lompoc, CA, passed away at home in the early hours of July 30, 2022. She was born in Ventura, CA to Delfina Garcia and Albert Avilla. Her father José De Lira raised her with her mother Delfina De Lira. She is predeceased by her parents, her son Ernest Vargas...

Jul 29, 2022

Leaving her family in profound sadness, Kathleen Marie Rusnic, who was known lovingly as "Mema" passed away on July 29, 2022. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.

Kathleen had a heart of gold and a beautiful soul that will never be forgotten. She taught her family how to love deeply. She reminded them often...

Jul 28, 2022

Alton Hayes of Lompoc died Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the age of 70.

The visitation will be Thursday, August 11, from 1 to 2 pm at The New Friendship Baptist Church in Santa Barbara, followed by the funeral service at 2 pm.

Jul 25, 2022

Venice Dettamanti passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2022.

Venice was born in Lompoc on August 22, 1923, to Henry and Elizabeth Grossi. She graduated from Lompoc High School in 1942 and married her husband Henry Dettamanti in 1944. She was a lifelong resident of the Lompoc Valley and a member of many organizations. She...

Jul 24, 2022

Wilma Bradberry

Our dear mother, Wilma Shirleen (Haley) Bradberry, a long-time resident of Lompoc, California, sadly passed away on July 24 th , 2022, at the age of 77.

She was born and raised in Louisiana and at an early age was married and relocated to California. She remained in California for most of her...

Jul 22, 2022

Angela Bignardi Guerra passed away July 22 in Lexington KY. She was born in Santa Maria, CA on April 28, 1931. She was predeceased by her parents Mary and Elvezio Bignardi and her husband Michael Guerra. She is survived by her son Michael Sekela (Sheila), stepson Michael Guerra (Beverly), grandchildren Jamie Guerra (Ashley), Laura Sheard (Michael), Mary Beth Sekela...

Jul 21, 2022

Maria "Esther" Franquiz was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, to Eugenio Cruz and Alfonsa Rosa, in 1926, the youngest of 7 siblings.  She grew up during the years of the Great Depression and carried the ethic of "waste not" throughout her life.  With financial assistance from her older siblings, she was the only one in her family afforded the...

Jul 21, 2022

Albert John Pagliassotto of Lompoc died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at the age of 76.

Albert was born September 21, 1945, in Los Angeles, California to Natale and Jenny Pagliassotto.  He joined the United States Air Force in 1966 and retired after a 20-year career.  He continued his education at the University of Maine at Bangor.  He...

Jul 20, 2022

Pat was born in Lompoc, California to Perry Dean Martin and Lucille Catherine (Sanor) Martin. She graduated from Lompoc High School in 1950 and from UCLA with a Master's in Business Education. She taught business courses for 40 years, with the last 26 at American River College in Sacramento, County California, retiring in 1993.

Pat was a...

Jul 20, 2022

Retha Lynn Morlatt

Retha was born August 2, 1953.  She passed away at her home on July 20, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.  She will be truly missed and loved as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and neighbor to all.

A celebration of life will be held at...

Jul 19, 2022

Maria Jimenez passed away on July 19, 2022, in Santa Barbara California.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 4-8 pm with a vigil at 6 pm. The funeral mass will take place on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10 am at St. Didacus Catholic Church in Sylmar, CA. Graveside Service to follow...

Jul 14, 2022

Charlie Bockius of Lompoc passed away following a lengthy illness at the age of 80 on July 14th, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and daughters Barbara Hinch, Katherine Miller, and Karin Powers; also, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; his brother, George, and several nieces and nephews.

Serving our country as a Sergeant in the...