Obituaries

May 6, 2021

Joe Signorelli Sr., 96, Lompoc.  - We lost one of Lompoc's last pioneers this week. Joe Signorelli Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at his home on Thursday, May 6th surrounded by his family.

Born on October 26, 1924, in Lompoc, to his parents, Adam Peter and Giovanna, who immigrated from Northern Italy in...

May 4, 2021

Setsue K. Jennings of Lompoc passed away peacefully, May 4, 2021, at home, surrounded by her friends.

Setsue was born on September 16, 1939, in Tokyo, Japan to Gingorou and Fugi Kobayashi.  She married Jack Jennings, a United States Air Force serviceman in March of 1960.  They moved to Lompoc in the early 1970s.  She worked at...

May 4, 2021

Sharon would like her friends and family to know that her work here on Earth is done. After several phone calls (that she couldn't hear) and attempted voicemails (that couldn't be left because her mailbox was full) she received a text message for an appointment that she could not cancel. It said "it's time to go". Now to be...

May 3, 2021

James Francis Moore, Jr.

James Francis Moore, Jr. (also known as Turtle) joined his blessed Lord on May 3, 2021. He was born April 5, 1964, in Lompoc, California, to Jim and Karen (Janos) Moore. He attended Lompoc schools, was a Cub Scout, and played Little League Baseball on the Moose Team. He also was in the...

May 2, 2021

In Loving Memory Jose Lizama

January 2, 1935- May 2, 2021

Jose Lizama passed away peacefully at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara on May 2 nd , surrounded by his family. Jose was born in Sumay, Guam in 1935, and spent his childhood in nearby Santa Rita.  He joined the United States Air Force in...

Apr 30, 2021

Alyce Christine Martin passed away on April 30, 2021, in Santa Barbara, California. She was born on January 18, 1927, in Hixson, Tennessee, to Roy and Melvina (Cox) O'Neal.

Alyce's family moved to California when she was two years old. Following her graduation from Lompoc High School, class of 1945, she was secretary to attorney Carl Kappler...

Apr 29, 2021

"THOSE WHO LAUGH OFTEN NEVER GROW OLD"

Mary Lloyd, 95, closed her eyes to eternal peace on April 29, 2021, at the age of 95. She was born in Alabama.

Mary was a dedicated Services employee where she worked for 48 years at Vandenberg Air Force Base Lodging Operations.  She was...

Apr 27, 2021

Phyllis Schorsch was a force to be reckoned with. She was a fiercely loyal defender of her family and her friends.  Extremely energetic, always upbeat, and positive about life and the never-ending possibilities.  She walked three miles every day in Lompoc until recently.  Her two favorite sayings were "it is what it is" and "nothing stays the same" as...

Apr 27, 2021

María Arlinda "Linda" Peet, age 79, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  Born July 3, 1941, Linda was the eldest daughter of the late Racine Base, Sr., and Brigilda Pilar Base.  As a widow, she raised two loving sons: Racine Evans and Kenneth Evans.  She is survived by two granddaughters, Bryana and Shiloh, three...

Apr 26, 2021

Bishop Dell Rose of Lompoc passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at the age of 87.

Dell was born May 6, 1933, in Checotah, Oklahoma to Dillard and Peggy Angeline Rose.  His family moved to California when he was three years old. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy from 1951...

Apr 21, 2021

Myrtle Marie Timmerman, age 95, entered the gates of heaven April 21, 2021, while visiting her home in Nipomo, California.  She resided in Sunrise Senior Living in Studio City for almost 3 years where she made many friends.

Myrtle was born and raised in New Braunfels, Texas to the late Rudolph and Helen Krackau.  Preceding her in...

Apr 20, 2021

Loretta L. Ryan, 78 of Lompoc, CA passed away at home on April 20, 2021. Loretta was born in Canton, Illinois on May 3rd, 1942 to Charlotte and Ephriam "Jug" Ryan. She attended Lewistown Illinois High School, Class of 1960. Loretta worked for the Santa Barbara News-Press for 37 years as a District Manager before retiring.

She...

Apr 20, 2021

Robert Carl Wollitz of Bakersfield, California passed away on April 20, 2021, at Comprehensive Care Center in Lompoc, California. He was born May 17, 1936, to Louis Carl Wollitz and Marguerite (Marlow) Wollitz, in Chokio, Minnesota.

In 1954, Robert Wollitz left home to...

Apr 19, 2021

Jack Martin passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2021. Jack was born in Corpus Christi Texas on January 5, 1953. He was a Lompoc resident for a majority of his life and a proud graduate of Lompoc High School, Class of 1972. Jack always supported the Lompoc Braves to date! In his younger years he love to...

Apr 18, 2021

Ruth was born on June 23, 1927, and passed on April 18, 2021.   She was raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.   After graduating from High School, she worked in a laundry.  After that she was a restaurant waitress; on VE day she worked until 2:00 am while the whole town was celebrating.   She married Andrew Petanovich in 1947 and began the...

Apr 18, 2021

Nicky "Bebop" Bonura aka Russ Shore,  Bushwick High School, Class of 1950, Brooklyn, New York.  Passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara County California.  He loved spending time at Santa Anita Race Track where some of his ashes may find their way. If this is to be, he's "Hoping the horses don't get spooked crossing the finish line".  Fly Me...

Apr 14, 2021

Donald "CatFace" J Thiel fondly known by many as Donnie, passed away April 14, 2021, surrounded by his family in Santa Barbara County California.  Donnie was born in Evansville Indiana on July 9, 1957.  He was a proud graduate of Bosse High School Class of 1975.  He relocated to California in 1985 with his wife and two daughters where...

Apr 13, 2021

Beverly Wildish passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Lompoc, CA.  She was born in Canton, Ohio on April 29, 1936, to Walton Wilbur and Martha Jane Bowers.

Early in her working career, Beverly worked for Van de Kamp's in Southern California, in the bakery department.  She used to bring chocolate eclairs home to her family,...

Apr 11, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Michael Mangino was born January 31, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away in Santa Maria, CA on April 11, 2021.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife Mary, his siblings Marie Mangino, Anthony Mangino, Dominic Mangino, as well as his children Michelle Mangino, John Mangino, and John Barber.

Joe served his...

Apr 7, 2021

Frances I. Woodruff was born September 28, 1924, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, to Thomas and Ceceila Castleman, who passed away April 7, 2021.   She was one of eight girls.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Donald Woodruff, daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Scott Meile.  She is also survived by two grandsons, Michael McJilton and...