Obituaries

Mar 16, 2022

Russell C. Drake, 81, of Buellton, California passed away on March 16, 2022. He was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico on January 22, 1941 where he grew up on a ranch. Ranching was in his blood from the start. He received his first break in the horse business in 1958 working on Thomas Farms in Glendora, California with...

Mar 8, 2022

Moises Hernandez, a life-long resident of Lompoc, California, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 8, 2022, at the age of 66. Moises was born on October 7, 1955, in Santa Maria California, to Moises and Claudina Hernandez of Lompoc. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister Dina and brother Benjamin. Moises...

Mar 5, 2022

James Harold Jackson was born February 1, 1951, in Edgerton, Virginia to Mercy Lee and Lucy Ruth Jackson.

James served 5 years in the United States Air Force as a Telephone Switching Equipment Repairman.  Upon leaving the service, he worked as a CO Switchman for General Telephone and Verizon for 34 years.  Retired for the past 9...

Mar 5, 2022

Emma Regina Heredia, 59, was born on September 13, 1962, to Alfred and Vera Heredia in Lompoc, California. She passed away on March 5, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sisters; Gloria Dukek, Rosalie Siemsen, Mary Lou Rivetti, and Frances Bermudez, and brothers; Louis Heredia and Raul Heredia. She...

Mar 4, 2022

Rose Ellen Manibusan Anderson of Mongmong, Guam and Lompoc, California was called home by our heavenly father at the age of 83.  Rose lived a long and fulfilling life.  She was a devout Catholic who loved God and family.  Her love will never be forgotten, and her life lessons will continue to influence loved ones for generations.

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Feb 25, 2022

Rosario "Rosie" Fonseca Miclat, 86, was peacefully called to heaven surrounded by her children on February 25, 2022. She was born July 1935 in Ft. McKinley, Philippines, the eldest of eight children to Joaquin and Carmen Fonseca.

At the age of 20, Rosario's father was granted entry into the United States of America due to his service...

Feb 25, 2022

Anthony Quinn Gamblin, 58, of Santa Maria, California, completed his journey in this life on February 25th.  He was visiting his beloved best friend and eldest brother at his home in Wyoming laughing together about old times while making new memories.  As he was getting ready for their racquetball tournament he peacefully passed from our dimension into his long-awaited...

Feb 24, 2022

Trinidad Rivera Rojas passed away on February 24, 2022, in Sugarland, Texas. On May 31, 1931, he was born in Orange County, California, to Pete and Luz Rojas. Trinidad was preceded in life by his lovely wife Mary Rojas and son Ronnie Rojas. He leaves his children Ernie Rojas, wife Denise, Ruby Hafner, and Christopher Rojas, wife Senta, as...

Feb 20, 2022

Michael Albert Gonzales, a lifetime resident of Lompoc passed away on February 20, 2022, at the age of 65.

He was born on October 27, 1956, to Lorenzo Gonzales and Juanita Gonzales (Ortega). He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Juanita as well as his two brothers Paul and Lorenzo, Jr.

Michael...

Feb 19, 2022

In Loving Memory Of

MAURILIO DE LA CRUZ

6/18/1984 - 2/19/2022

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Maurilio De La Cruz who was born on June 18, 1984, to Juan and Estella De La Cruz of Santa Ynez.  His life was taken from him at the age of 37...

Feb 19, 2022

Carmen Valles Williams was born in Deming, New Mexico on December 13, 1927, to Norberto and Anita Valles.  She later moved to Los Angeles California and lived in many of the cities there including Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, Huntington Park, Southgate, Ontario, California.  She finally settled in Lompoc, California where she lived for more than 30 years.

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Feb 10, 2022

Walter Albert Fasold, Jr. (Walt), passed away at home surrounded by family, on February 10, 2022, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

Walt was born on April 19, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Walter A Fasold Sr. and Adaline (Burger) Fasold.

Walt attended North College Hill elementary and high school.  He was a member...

Feb 9, 2022

Louise Andrea Brown, 75, passed away on February 9, 2022. She was born to Lucille and Andrew Crummy on September 13, 1946 in New York, New York.

She was the second of ten siblings born into the Crummy Clan. As an Air Force brat, her childhood was spent in many places: Norfolk Virginia, El Paso Texas, Puerto...

Feb 6, 2022

It Is Not Every Day That You Meet a Soul So Beautiful That It Perfectly Encapsulates What the Meaning of The Human Experience Is. To Love Without Boundaries, Live with Integrity, And Hold on To One's Convictions Fiercely. To Know Carol Jean, Was to Love a Truly Selfless Soul.

Born To Ivan and Helen Larsen on the...

Feb 5, 2022

Samuel H. Dunaetz passed away on February 5th, 2022, at the age of 86 in Lompoc.

Samuel was born to Louis and Florence Dunaetz on October 13th, 1935, at Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was raised on a farm in Eau Claire, Michigan, where he went to school grades 1st-12th, graduating in 1954 from Eau Claire High School....

Feb 3, 2022

Teney Leary was born November 12, 1920, in Denver, Colorado to Horton and Daisy Grandjean.  She died peacefully at home on February 3, 2022, after a brief illness.

Teney graduated from University of Denver where she studied history. She married Bill Leary (deceased 2009) in 1944. They met during WWII when she was dispensing shoes for the...

Feb 3, 2022

James "Jim" Owen Sr., of Lompoc, California, passed away in the comfort

of his own home with his son on February 3, 2022; following complications from a series of strokes.

Born on December 14, 1938, in Kimball, Kansas, Jim grew up living on a few different farms in the area. He began schooling in a one-room schoolhouse which was closed the following...

Feb 1, 2022

Albert James Depew, Jr. of Lompoc died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 78.

Albert was born March 30, 1943, in San Luis Obispo, California to Albert and Annie Depew.  He was raised and educated in Oceano, graduating from Arroyo Grande High School. After serving in the United States Army, he completed his education at...

Jan 30, 2022

Joseph Donald Avila Sr., a lifetime resident of Lompoc, passed away at his home on January 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was born October 3, 1929, to parents Antonio "Tony" Avila and Margaret (Silva) Avila.  Joseph shared his childhood with sisters Adele, Marjorie, and brother John.  He was a very active child and attended...

Jan 30, 2022

Billy's life began in San Diego, California, and came to a close on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 64 years old in Lompoc, California.  His family and friends were by his side when he began the journey to the next place to join his father William, mother Joyce, sister Kim and all his beloved dogs.

He is...