Obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

Barbara Ann Cabral passed away on February 20, 2021, from natural causes.

She was born in Oxnard, California, on May 22, 1929, to Bud and Mildred Mundell. They moved to Lompoc in 1941. Barbara graduated from Lompoc High School in 1947. She married Joey Cabral in October 1947. After their marriage, Joey and Barbara settled on the...

Feb 14, 2021

Rosa Maria Cortez of Lompoc died Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the age of 55.

Feb 10, 2021

Ruth Ellen O'Brien died at home in Lompoc, CA, on February 10, 2021.  Born May 9, 1926, in Brewer, Maine, Ruth was the daughter of Bernice Clewley and Harry Dorr, owner of Dorr Plumbing on Exchange St. in Bangor.  She graduated from Brewer High School in 1943.  After completing her teacher's degree at Gorham College, she fell in love...

Feb 10, 2021

Richard Alan Jackson, Jr., 32, passed away suddenly in his home on February 19, 2021, due to medical issues.

Ricky was born July 28, 1988, in Santa Barbara, California.  He is survived by his two sons Jace and Joel Jackson, his mother Julie Mannion, father Rick Jackson, brother Brandon Jackson, grandmothers Karen Caplan and Bernice Lile, grandfather...

Feb 9, 2021

Jonathan Ronald Mundt passed away on February 9, 2021. Jonathan was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on December 17, 1948, to Orville and Stella Mundt.

At the age of 3, his family moved to the Island of Aruba, where his father worked for an oil company. Jonathan was an avid swimmer who grew up skin diving in...

Feb 9, 2021

Paulino Arao-Arao Abrajano, resident of Lompoc, passed away on February 9, 2021 at the age of 79.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 9-11:30 am, at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at La Purisima Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 12 pm.

Feb 7, 2021

Shannon Mary Moreno of Lompoc, California, died on February 7, 2021, at her residence. She was 51 years of age at the time of her passing.

Feb 6, 2021

Matt Kizziah passed away Saturday, Feb. 6 th at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara from complications after an accident at home.  Matt is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jennifer (McVicar) Kizziah of Los Alamos, and his mother, Georgia (Peggy) Kizziah of Lompoc as well as many lifelong friends.

Matt was born March 22, 1957, in...

Feb 6, 2021

Randy Lewis Adkins

January 31, 1956 – February 6, 2021

Randy was the son of Fred D. Adkins and Betty J. Adkins. He was born on January 31, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri. Randy moved to Lompoc, California, in 1959, when his mother married Ramon (Ray) Navarro.  Together, Betty and Ray raised nine children.

Feb 5, 2021

William "Willie" Carlon, husband, Dad, "Papa" as he was most lovingly known, was born on February 17, 1937, and passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. He passed away peacefully after weeks of battling illnesses, to include COVID-19, at Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

Papa joined the Marines after graduating high school. It was during this time that...

Feb 4, 2021

John Fragosa of Lompoc died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the age of 69.

Feb 3, 2021

Robert N. Chill of Lompoc died Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the age of 80.  Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, directors.

Feb 3, 2021

Kristine Jean Gastellum passed away suddenly the evening of February 3 rd , 2021, at Marian Regional Medical Center. Always and forever the fiercest, most loving, compassionate, and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she left us too soon. Married on August 6 th , 1988, she leaves behind her husband David Gastellum who she raised her three daughters Emily, Elyssa...

Feb 3, 2021

Our beloved son, Blake Patrick Warren , passed away peacefully at home with his parents by his side on the morning of February 3, 2021.  His lifelong struggle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is now over.  We are eternally grateful to our Heavenly Father for allowing us the privilege of having Blake as a member of our...

Feb 2, 2021

Doris Mae Hansen, age 77 of Lompoc California unexpectedly passed away on February 2, 2021, at SB Cottage Hospital.  She was born August 27, 1943, in Los Angeles California.

She is preceded in death by her father PFC Chester A. Edgell, Mother Hazel and stepfather John Knapp, Sister Joyce Carlson, brothers Gordon and Jeff Knapp.

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Feb 2, 2021

Lisa Anne Donovan was born on December 22, 1960, and passed away on February 2, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Patrick Donovan, children Michael, Jason, Justin, Heather, Lawrence, and Samantha, grandchildren Caleb, Joseph, Isabelle, Titus, Gavin, Hailey, Keirra, Jayden, Cindy, Allianne, Paisley, Noah, Donovan, and Memphis, niece Cecelia, and...

Feb 1, 2021

Charles was born on June 8, 1937, to Tecumseh Garrett and Susie Bell Garrett of Caro, Illinois. He peacefully yielded his spirit on February 1, 2021, in Lompoc, California.

Charles and Marie Taylor met in Chicago, Illinois, and were married on September 12, 1958. They remained faithfully married for 61 years. He leaves to cherish his memories...

Jan 31, 2021

Cynthia Jo Luck, age 67, of Lompoc Ca passed away Sunday morning, January 31, 2021

Cynthia was born May 14, 1953, to Al and Barbara Luck. Cynthia is preceded in death by her beloved mother Barbara and only child Dion Luck. She was a member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Lompoc. She enjoyed spending time...

Jan 31, 2021

Raymond V. Bravo, 55, resident of Lompoc passed away after fighting an illness on January 31, 2021. He was born in Vallejo, California. He was a retired Air Force electrician and a civilian at Vandenberg Air Force Base as an alarm specialist. He was a member of the Warriors of Righteousness of Crossroads Community Church and a mentor and...

Jan 30, 2021

Mark D. Swartz, of Lompoc, California passed away on Saturday January 30, 2021, at the age of 59 due to Covid-19 complications.  He took his last breath at 2:10 p.m. that afternoon which unbeknownst to his family was his LUSD radio number and seemed to be his tribute to his LUSD Family.

Mark was an Alumni of...