Kyleen "Judy" Blankenship
Aug 24, 2021
Kyleen "Judy" Blankenship, the eldest of three children, was born on September 10, 1940, to Martha and Kyle Oaks in San Diego, California. She passed away on August 24, 2021, from complications of pneumonia.
Judy was raised in Lemon Grove, California, and graduated from Helix High school in 1958. Upon graduation, she began her journey pursuing her...
Dorothy Bell Tyler
Aug 22, 2021
Dorothy Tyler was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on May 27, 1935, the daughter of David and Clara Lafanette. Dorothy a beautiful Woman of God, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great, Great-great grandmother, and Friend went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was raised and christened at...
Luisa Lagunzad Williams
Aug 22, 2021
Luisa (Lucy) Lagunzad Williams
October 1928 – August 22, 2021
Luisa (Lucy) Williams born October 1928 in Philippines. She is preceded in death by her husband Cephas "Willie" Williams Sr, parents Angeles and Luis Lagunzad and siblings Cresensiano, Anunciasion, Prudencio, and Marciano.
Luisa was a...
Debra Lynn Candelaria
Aug 18, 2021
Debra Lynn Candelaria ("Debbie, Deb, Nina, Debbie Lou"), 62, of Lompoc entered into Eternal Life with her Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on August 18 th .
Born on July 31, 1959 in Albuquerque New Mexico to loving parents Jose Meliton and Oralia (Joe and Sam), Debbie filled the lives of those around her with joy. A...
Larry D. Drake
Aug 18, 2021
Larry was born in Sacramento on May 29, 1952, to the late Harold Drake and Dorothy Quam. He passed on August 18, 2021, after a short illness.
Larry is survived by his mother, son Daniel S. Drake (Nicole), sister Linda Acosta (Ron), and his grandchildren Dannel, Moriah, and their mother Cindy de La Fuente, Alina, Danny, and...
Helen Lurana Ross
Aug 13, 2021
Helen-Lurana (Helen-Lu) Ross, 99, died peacefully in her life-long home on August 13 th , 2021. She was born at home at the family ranch in Davis Canyon on June 10, 1922, to Charles Augustus Davis and Florence Grace (Badger) Davis.
Helen-Lu and her beloved sister, Dee (Davis) Sudbury, grew up on the family farm in Davis...
Diana Waskett Cambron
Aug 8, 2021
Diana Waskett-Cambron was born in Chelmsford England on June 11, 1938. She passed after a difficult journey over the past three years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Darwin "Shorty" Cambron and is survived by son Michael, daughters Michelle, Cheryl, Deanna, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
A Legacy of Love...
Myra Mae Manfrina
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...
Virgilio Cortez, Sr.
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...
Eleanor L. Mandrgoc
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. ...
Edward F. Griffin
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...
Ivan D. Brough
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.
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Alice Yvonne Testa
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,...
James F. Herman
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...
Keith Jerome Ward
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...
Karen Lee Jablonski
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. ...
Therese Means
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...
Christine Renee Nunnelee
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. Â She went to be with our Lord after a brief battle with cancer.
Christine was born December 6, 1950,...
Julius L. Green, Jr.
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...
Patrick Sotero Cruz
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...
