Obituaries

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...

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...