Obituaries

Aug 1, 2021

MYRA HUYCK MANFRINA, Historian and Genealogist

As per her request,  no services will be held for Myra Huyck Manfrina, who died August 1, 2021, at 100 years old, from Covid complications. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

As you read this, remember, our mom was...

Aug 1, 2021

Virgilio Cortez, Sr. was called to heaven to be with his loved ones on August 01, 2021. His mother Elviria and dad Pablo Cortez, his wife Elsie Cortez, stepsons David and Gibby Terrones, grandson Mikey Terrones.

Virgilio Cortez, Sr. is survived by his sister Paula Cortez; his children Virgilio Cortez II, Yolanda Cortez (daughter-in-law), Michael, and Richie...

Jul 31, 2021

Eleanor Mandrgoc was born in Herkimer NY in 1914.  She saw so much change during her long life.  After leaving MIT because of poor vision, her father started a business delivering blocks of ice for household ice boxes from a wagon pulled by a horse named Ted.  One of her early memories was living through the 1918 flu pandemic. ...

Jul 31, 2021

Edward F. Griffin, beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on July 31, 2021, at the age of 92. He is sorely missed. Known to many as Ed or Griff, he traveled extensively during a long and honorable Air Force career, Civil Service career, and as a retiree. His most recent residences were in...

Jul 29, 2021

Ivan D. Brough, Husband, Dad and Papa, died on July 29, 2021, in Lompoc, CA.  He was born in Grover City on November 23, 1944.  He attended local schools and graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 1962.  Ivan attended Allan Hancock College briefly, where he met Glenda Signorelli.  They dated and were married on October 16, 1966.

Jul 24, 2021

Alice Yvonne Deslauriers Testa of Lompoc, California died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the age of 102 surrounded by her loving family.  Alice was born on March 8, 1919, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Nazaire and Victoria Deslauriers.  She was the youngest of six children.

Alice lived a long and joyful life.  She enjoyed traveling (especially cruises), camping,...

Jul 24, 2021

James F Herman was born on January 9, 1942, to Frederick and Joan Herman in Santa Barbara, California. James spent his youth growing up in Paso Robles while playing sports and working on the ranch.

In 1959 James started his career in the Air Force as a medic and traveled to many countries and served in the...

Jul 23, 2021

Life Reflections

Keith Jerome Ward, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, and long-time resident of Lompoc, California, made his transition quietly on July 23, 2021.

Keith was born on February 26, 1955, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Shortly afterward, the family relocated to Chicago to pursue more opportunities. Keith...

Jul 20, 2021

Karen was born on September 13 , 1951, and passed away in Santa Barbara on July 20, 2021, at the age of 69 surrounded by her immediate family.   Her parents were Phyllis and Eric Steil.  An Air-Force brat, she was born in Oceanside, California.

Karen was an extraordinary human.  She was the epitome of courage and strength. ...

Jul 19, 2021

Therese Louise (Zimmermann) Means went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 19 th , 2021, at the age of 84. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 26, 1937, to William Carl and Priscilla (Bourke) Zimmermann. She was the last of four girls and is survived by Mary Langlois (Tuscan AZ) and Shirley...

Jul 18, 2021

Christine Renee Nunnelee

December 6, 1950 - July 18, 2021

Christine Renee Nunnelee (nee-Detrick) passed away peacefully July 18, 2021, at the Serenity House in Santa Barbara, California.  She went to be with our Lord after a brief battle with cancer.

Christine was born December 6, 1950,...

Jul 16, 2021

Julius L. Green Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully with family in Lompoc, California on July 16th, 2021.

Julius was born in Fort Leavenworth, KS to MSgt (Retired) Julius L. Green Sr. (who preceded him in death) and Rowena Green.  Julius graduated from Victor Valley High School in June 1969 and shortly after enlisted in the United...

Jul 15, 2021

Patrick "Pat" Sotero Cruz, aka (Cruzer), passed away on July 15, 2021, at the age of 75 at his home in Taft, CA. He was born on April 22, 1946, in Lompoc, CA. He was 1 of 10 children to Salvador and Esther Cruz. Patrick graduated from Lompoc High School in 1964 and from there he enlisted in the...

Jul 15, 2021

Katherine (Katie) Costa, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021, in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 85.  Born to Manuel and Frances Domingos, Katie was the 8th of 9 children, and was raised in the rural outskirts of Lompoc, California.  Growing up on a dairy farm, Katie spent many mornings up early to milk the cows, before...

Jul 14, 2021

Ruth Anne (Cooper) Norris passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021, in Lompoc, California at the age of 88.  She was the eldest of three daughters born to Rev. Morris and Ruth (Reidenbach) Cooper.  Born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, she grew up in Greenville, where her father was the Administrator of St Paul's Children's Home and Home for the Aging....

Jul 12, 2021

Tony Jess Moya passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 12, 2021.  Tony was born in Coffeyville, Kansas to Sara and Joseph Moya (deceased) the oldest boy of 7 all but a sister is living.  Dad was diagnosed in 2013 with functional dementia although it is lesser of the disease it was not easy when...

Jul 8, 2021

Joel C. Daltorio born 12/18/1954 passed away suddenly at the age of 68. He was an Air Force Brat that was Born in Petaluma, CA. and that moved often, eventually settling in Lompoc, Ca.

Joel started his career in construction as a licensed contractor, starting his own company JD Construction. Many years later he started working for...

Jul 1, 2021

Jacqueline "Jackie" Tyler was born at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Lompoc, California on July 18, 1963, the daughter of Walter and Dorothy Tyler.  Jackie a beautiful Woman of God, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Auntie, and Friend who exemplified the true meaning of the scripture reflection "A friend loveth at all times" Proverbs 17:17 went home to be with the...

Jun 30, 2021

Thomas L. Williams, long-time Lompoc resident, and inspiration to many, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2021. He was 69 years old.

Mr. Thomas L. Williams was the first of ten children born to Eddie Lee Williams and Dorothy Mae Woods-Williams on Oct. 21, 1951, in Seattle, Washington.

Thomas received his formative education in East...

Jun 25, 2021

Garry Edward Benson of Lompoc passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, at the age of 90 at Lorie's Residential Care Facility in Santa Maria, California.

He was born on March 4, 1931, to Newton and Marjorie Williams Benson in Santa Barbara California. He liked to brag that he was born in Cottage Hospital when it was...