Obituaries

May 27, 2021

Lawrence, 67, passed away at his home in Nipomo, CA, May 27 th with his companion and wife of 34 years, Christine (Chris) by his side.  He was under the care of Mission Hope Cancer Center of Santa Maria for his lengthy and courageous battle with Cancer.

Lawrence was born at the USAF hospital at Burderop Park,...

May 25, 2021

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann "Riegel" Espinosa passed away on May 25, 2021 in her home. She was the third of five children born to Lt. Col Pete Riegel and Melva "Hoelscher" Riegel. She was born in Washington Missouri, and from there she followed her family to Harmon AFB, Newfoundland to Vandenberg AFB, California where she began her life as a...

May 23, 2021

Emilie Brownlie Galvin died peacefully on May 23, 2021 surrounded by the love of her extended family at the age of 96. Emile was born December 21, 1924 in Corbin, Kentucky to Smith Asher Brownlie, Sr and Annabelle (Johnson) Brownlie. She graduated from the University of Louisville.

Inspired by Amelia Earhart, Emilie earned her pilot's license in...

May 23, 2021

Pedro Ceja Ponce, resident of Lompoc passed away on May 23, 2021, at the age of 27. Pedro is survived by his daughter, Aliyaah Ceja. His mother Obdulia Ponce, and his brothers; Jose, Juan, and Ruben Ceja.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 4-8 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel. The graveside service...

May 19, 2021

Francisca died peacefully at the age of 81, on May 19, 2021, at Lompoc Valley Hospital.  She was born on March 3, 1940, in Banos de Montemayor, Spain.  When Francisca was sixteen the family comprising of herself, her mother, two brothers and a sister, moved to Madrid.  Francisca's father died in 1942, of injuries sustained in the aftermath of...

May 12, 2021

On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Columbus Williams, Jr. passed away at home with his wife by his side, at the age of 54.

Columbus, Jr. is preceded in death by his father Columbus, Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife Lisa Williams of 22 years, his mother Addie Knighten-El of Santa Barbara, four children:...

May 11, 2021

Guadalupe J. Terrones was born October 1, 1946, and passed away on May 11, 2021, at the age of 74.  Guadalupe was known by many names, Lupe, Sungi, T, Dad, Grandpa, Tío, Uncle and friend.

He will be remembered for his joke telling, love of baseball, loyalty to his friends, and the love and devotion to his...

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...