Obituaries

Jul 11, 2022

Cheryl (Sherry) Diane Ruiz Monarrez, of Santa Barbara, CA, a loving partner, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on July 11 th , 2022. She was born on February 1 st , 1949, to Alphonso and Patricia Ruiz (both deceased). She was 73.

Sherry was a strong believer in helping others and used her...

Jul 9, 2022

Jerrell was born on June 16, 1981, in Santa Barbara, the third son of Gail Stevens and Kevin Cryer.  He grew up in Lompoc, CA where his grandparents Christina and Joseph Stevens also lived. He later moved to New Hampshire where he lived out most of the rest of his life.

Growing up, Jerrell would spend hours...

Jul 9, 2022

Marjorie (Marjie) Browning, 79, of Lompoc, CA passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Santa Barbara, CA.

Marjie was born in So. California on Oct. 26, 1942, to Dale Browning and Myrtle Parchman Browning.  She had two younger sisters:  Peggy Browning Simpson (now deceased) and Jeanne Browning Postma of Texas.  During her childhood, Marjie made many cross-country...

Jul 7, 2022

Marie Jennie Kahler (Filburn, Walker) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on July 7, 2022. Born August 30, 1936 in Philipsburg, NJ, she was 85.

She was preceded in death by her father Lewis (1994), her son Kevin Walker (2003), her mother Clara (2003), her husband Harry E Kahler (2010) and her grandson Shannon...

Jul 3, 2022

Paul Joseph Munoz passed away on July 3, 2022, at the age of 45, in Greeley, Colorado, he was born on August 31, 1978, in Merced California, to parents Carol Ethier and Rudy Munoz.

Paul enjoyed doing tile work he was a hard worker, Paul enjoyed being outdoors altogether, he loved to BBQ and go fishing.

Jun 28, 2022

Franklin Anthony Coleman, Frank, was born on June 17, 1983, in Montgomery, Alabama to Franklin S. and Paulette Coleman. He left this Earth unexpectedly at the age of 39 on June 28, 2022.

His early years were spent traveling across the country and overseas with both of his military parents who served in the United States Air...

Jun 26, 2022

Merced Morales

September 24, 1934 – June 26, 2022

Merced Morales (Merna, Merni, Merci, Moose) loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother passed away on June 26, 2022, at the age of 87.

Merced is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ida Mae Morales, their five children:...

Jun 25, 2022

In Loving Memory of

Roxie Ann (Day) Barron

March 22, 1944 - June 25, 2022

Roxie Ann Barron went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 25, 2022.  Roxie is survived by her husband of 57 years, Harold "Doug" Barron, their...

Jun 24, 2022

Thomas Allen Neely, a long-time resident of Lompoc California, was called home on June 24, 2022. He was born in West Point, Mississippi.  After graduating from high school, he attended College and then enlisted in the US Air Force where he made a 24-year career.  Thomas retired as a Master Sargent in 1979.  However, he flunked retirement because he...

Jun 24, 2022

Anthony was born in Marquette Michigan, K.I. Sawyer AFB hospital.  At four months old we moved to Lompoc California where Anthony attended LaCanada elementary school, Lompoc middle school and graduated from Lompoc High School.  Anthony was active and a recipient of awards for his participation in the marching band as a percussionist.  Additionally, he was active in youth sports,...

Jun 21, 2022

A celebration of life for Mike will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 1:30 pm at the American Legion Post 211, 636 North H St., Lompoc California.

Joseph Michael Garcia passed away on June 21, 2022, at the age of 68.  He was a beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Great Uncle.

Jun 19, 2022

April 6, 1939 – June 19, 2022

Born Hisako Annabelle Tamura on April 6, 1939, in Hilo Hawaii to Mitsue and Benjamin Tamura. She was known as Ann or Anna by her friends and family, passed away peacefully in her home with her youngest son Brian at her side on June 19, 2022, she was...

Jun 14, 2022

LaDonna Emerson, 68, of Lompoc, California, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2022. LaDonna was born on January 10, 1954, to James Edward Stewart and Betty Jane Gay, in Sedalia, Missouri. LaDonna attended Hubbard Elementary and Smith Cotton High School, and was proud to attend class reunions. LaDonna married and had two children with her high school sweetheart Marshall...

Jun 13, 2022

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Patrick Larsen. He was born August 25th, 1950, to Ivan and Helen Larson in Patterson California, and passed on June 13th, 2022, in Santa Maria, California.

Patrick was a kind and gentle soul, a world traveler with an infectious smile that would brighten the toughest of days....

Jun 12, 2022

Philip Wallace Payne passed away peacefully in the presence of family on 12th June 2022.

Born in outer Long Island, New York on February 23, 1927, he led a remarkable life full of adventure. As a young boy, his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. From an early age, Philip was insatiably curious, studying the desert geology...

Jun 12, 2022

Joseph Ray Lujan, a great man, was born on January 18, 1979, in Santa Maria, California.  Joe was a legend in his own time and beyond comparison.  He was raised in Lompoc, California where he was an incredible athlete, so much so that he could have gone far playing football. Joe came from a large family that really love...

Jun 11, 2022

Juanita F. Campbell was born July 29, 1938, in Jackson, Mississippi to the late William Aaron and Juanita Louise Forbes.  She was the oldest of eight children.

She was united in marriage to the late Richard Campbell in Lompoc, California on November 18, 1978. Juanita graduated from Inkster High School, Inkster, Michigan in 1956. She completed Nursing...

Jun 9, 2022

Rector "Lee" Williams

1933 - 2022

Mr. Rector "Lee" Williams of Lompoc California was born May 29, 1933 in West Point, Texas.  He died peacefully at home June 9, 2022.  Mr. Williams passing was Attended by his wife of 62 years Mrs. Hattie Mae Williams, children and grandchildren.

Mr....

Jun 9, 2022

Mary Carolyn Sherry Davis

November 15, 1922 - June 09, 2022

Mary was a kind and caring soul always there for everyone.  She was saved in God's family by asking Jesus into her heart in 1977.  Her favorite verse was John 3:16. She went to be with...

Jun 8, 2022

Born Veronica Price Humphries, January 29, 1939, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire England to Sybil Frances Ellen Humphries.  Veronica had one sister Ellen, two brothers Bob and Tony.  She attended school in Suffolk England.

Veronica met the love of her life Jackie Dale Waugh in Bury St Edmunds, where they married in 1957.  They started their life in Felixstowe...