Obituaries

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...

Nov 24, 2022

The Ries family would like to say goodbye to their loving mother and grandmother Elizabeth "Betty" Ries. She passed away peacefully on Thursday November 24th, 2022.  She is survived by her three children (spouses), Cynthia (Forest), Oliver III (Courtnie), and Mark (Lorie); six grandchildren, Oliver IV, Caleb, Logan, Abigail, Brody and Layla. She has rejoined her dear husband of...

Nov 23, 2022

Diane Marie Harter of Lompoc, California passed away November 23, 2022, peacefully at her home. Diane was born August 10, 1936, sharing her birthday with her twin brother Dean Harris. The twins eventually were joined by their little sister Joyce Ann in 1943. The children grew up in Worland and Casper, Wyoming.  The three were certainly more than siblings,...

Nov 20, 2022

Geraldine J. (Gerrie) Suarez, age 87 passed away peacefully Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Gerrie was born in San Luis Obispo CA, on January 10, 1935, and was the only child of Ignacio (Ed) H. and Amelia R. (Mena) Garner.  She grew up spending most of her childhood on her grandparent's ranch in the hills of SLO. She...

Nov 17, 2022

Ernest Grover Tyler, Sr. passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022, in Lompoc, California. He was 76 years young. Also known as Dad, Ernie, the Big E, Ernst, Uncle Ernie, Papa, and Grandpa.  He was born on July 20, 1946, in upstate New York, and was a man of many trades. From fixing cars (and just about anything) to...

Nov 16, 2022

Jose Luis Placencia passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the age of 78. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 1 pm at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 3495 Rucker Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436. Graveside service to follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

Nov 10, 2022

Elizabeth Rose Bondietti of Lompoc, California died Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the age of 91.

Elizabeth was born December 6, 1930, in Hollister, California.  She was raised and educated in Lompoc.  A lifelong homemaker, she was a volunteer with VIVA and the Lompoc Historical Society.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of...

Nov 9, 2022

Hazel Maxine Costa, 103, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022, in Santa Maria, CA.

Hazel was born in Los Alamos CA to Joe V. and Mary P. Rodrigues on November 8, 1919.   The birth took place in the family farmhouse in Cañada Laguna Seca approximately 2 ½ miles west of Los Alamos.

Hazel attended...

Nov 7, 2022

Christopher M. Signorelli passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Cristina, father of Emily, son of Frank and Emily, and brother of Charles and Chad. He was born on June 30, 1967, in Lompoc, California where he resided the majority of his life.  He married his life partner, Cristina Lopez Hernandez, in August...

Nov 7, 2022

Jeremiah Robert Warren was born on March 22, 1979, in Lompoc, California. He attended Lompoc High School. He worked in Santa Barbara for 24 years. He passed away on November 7, 2022.

Jeremiah is survived by his wife Tami Magneson, stepdaughter Liliana Magneson, mother Terry Hansen, grandmother Sue Patton, sister Christy Warren, brothers Josh and Jason Warren,...

Nov 6, 2022

Lonnie Earl Fleming, 67 years old of Lompoc, California passed away at his home on November 6, 2022, after a long and brave battle with cancer.  Lonnie was born October 4, 1955, in Mobile, Alabama.  Lonnie worked for Computer Science Corp at VAFB as a computer tech for 32 years.  Lonnie was passionate about computers and loved his job. ...

Nov 3, 2022

The Gatson Family invites you to join us in celebrating the life of Melvin David Gatson. We commemorate his home-going to be with his Lord and Savior on November 3, 2022, at home surrounded by the family he loved so much.  Melvin was born on May 12, 1948, to Melvin and Jearlean M. Gatson in Riverside, California, where he...

Nov 3, 2022

Delia Lord Sudbury was born in Lompoc California on October 26, 1924, to Grace and Charles Davis. She passed away on November 3, 2022. She lived a full and vibrant life during her time with us.

Dee was raised on her family's walnut farm in Lompoc where she lived with her dear sister, Helen-Lu, and graduated from...

Nov 1, 2022

Frederick Henry Hierholzer (Fred), 85 Passed away November 1, 2022, at the Lompoc Hospital. He was born in Aurora, MO.  He is survived by his wife of 21 years Bonita Hierholzer. His Sister Joan Pastrick of Mojave, CA, Johnny Hierholzer of Lake Placid, FL and his Children Mark Hierholzer of Sioux Falls, SD, Gregg Hierholzer of Fairfield,...