Obituaries

Lois Jean Villardi

Nov 2, 2020

Lois Jean Villardi, born on November 28th, 1929, in Evansville, Indiana, left this earth on November 2, 2020, All Souls Day.  She gave up her body to meet her precious Jesus and Father God on this blessed day!  Lois Jean's son Matthew sat by her side and held her hand as he watched her last breath slip from her....

Wanda Ruth Pendley

Nov 2, 2020

Lompoc native, Wanda Ruth Pendley, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2020.  Born in Lompoc 93 years ago to Charlotte (Reed) and Clarence Cowan, she was raised a country girl.  Therefore it wasn't surprising that Wanda lived her entire life in her beloved Miguelito Canyon.

Graduating from Lompoc High School in 1945, Wanda worked briefly at Camp...

Martin Mendez

Nov 1, 2020

Martin Mendez of Lompoc died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the age of 25.

Martin was born on August 15, 1995, in Santa Barbara, California to Rogelio and Maria Mendez.

The visitation will be Sunday, November 8, from 5-8pm at La Purisima Catholic Church.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 9, at...

Bernard David Dover

Oct 31, 2020

Bernard Dover was born October 31, 1923, in Santa Barbara, California, to Frank and Mary Dover. He graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1942. Bernard played on the high school football team and the city basketball team. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army and served with the Allied Forces during the D-Day invasion....

June Marie Schwartz

Oct 26, 2020

June Marie Fulks Schwartz passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2020.

June was born on January 7, 1923, to John Sanders Fulks and Mathilda Felka Fulks.

June was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who brought joy to her family, her many friends, and the community, where she served as a volunteer for...

Herlinda Vasquez Hora

Oct 25, 2020

Herlinda Vasquez de Hora of Lompoc went to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at the age of 82. Herlinda was born May 16, 1938 in Coatzacoalcos, Vera Cruz, Mexico to Manuel Vasquez and Maria Cuevas Gonzalez. She was raised in Vera Cruz, Mexico until the age of 9 last residing in Ensenada, B.C., Mexico. She married...

Lieselotte Marianne Simons

Oct 25, 2020

Lieselotte Marianne Simons, longtime Lompoc resident, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020.

Marianne was born July 26, 1935, in Traben-Trarbach, Germany to Philip Johann and Maria Ana König.  She grew up with a front-row seat to World War II which took the life of her father.

In 1955, she married an American airman, Clifford...

Calvin Delano Bowen, Jr.

Oct 23, 2020

The Visitation will be Friday, October 30, 2020, from 1-4pm, and the Funeral service will be Sunday, November 1, at 1pm in the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.

Calvin's Memorial Folder

Dorothy Mae Searles

Oct 22, 2020

Dorothy Mae Searles, lovingly known to her friends as "Dot," passed away peacefully on October 22, 2020, at the age of 83. As a pillar in our community, she was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of meeting her. She was born on May 7, 1937, in Sumter, S.C. to the late Henry Mickens, Jr. and...

Michael Lee Mcvicar

Oct 20, 2020

Mike McVicar, aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2020. A native of Lompoc, Mike lived an idyllic childhood, roaming the hills in Miguelito Canyon, catching fish and frogs in the creeks, and surfing nearby beaches. He loved the outdoors and wildlife so much he would sometimes bring it home with him, including raccoons, a...

Eleanor Leone Heath

Oct 17, 2020

Eleanor Leone Heath of Lompoc died Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the age of 88.

Eleanor was born September 19, 1932 in Columbia, South Dakota to Albert and Bertha Buntrock.  She was raised in Denver, Colorado where she attended and graduated from local schools.

Formerly of San Diego, California, Eleanor was a resident of Lompoc...

Roselie Santos

Oct 15, 2020

Roselie Santos of Lompoc passed away on October 15, 2020. Roselie served the Lompoc community for over 20 years with her landscaping business, she loved her little town.

Roselie was preceded in death by her parents Salvador B. Mojarras Sr and Isac Leon and her son Jose M. Santos Jr. Roselie. She leaves behind her husband Juan...

Zay'Dian Ray Peavy

Oct 12, 2020

In Loving Memory of Zay'dian R. Peavy

Sunrise: November 2, 2012     Sunset: October 12, 2020

Zay'dian Ray Peavy died on Monday, October 12, 2020. He was born on November 2, 2012 to Natashia Peavy. Zay'dian enjoyed riding his scooter, volleyball, dodgeball and more with his mom at the park. He attended Clarence Ruth Elementary School...

Ronald Ray Stinson

Oct 12, 2020

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 16th at 1:00pm at Place of Grace Church located at 816 North C Street, Lompoc, California 93436. Masks will be required.

"Ronnie" is survived by his children Dallie Stinson, Jordan Stinson, and Damien Michael Stinson; grandchildren Joshua Shoop, Cameron Shoop, and Claire Shoop; father and mother Rev....

Lynn Bond

Oct 11, 2020

Lynn Bond was one of those men who was bigger than life. He served in Vietnam. He was a retired firefighter from Vandenberg AFB.  Many firefighters still consider him somewhat of a legend. He was an avid bowler with his fair share of 300 games and he organized many teams for bowling tournaments.  He loved Alaska and fishing was...

Jody Paul Spiese

Oct 10, 2020

Jody Paul Spiese

Known to his grandchildren as "PoPo"

Jody P. Spiese passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, October 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 6, 1950 in York, Pennsylvania to Paul and Esther Spiese.

Jody graduated from Savanna High School in Anaheim, CA in 1968. He joined...

James E. Turri, Sr.

Oct 9, 2020

James E. Turri Sr. passed away the afternoon of Friday, October 9, 2020, at the age of 86.

Jim was born in Lompoc, California to Frederico and Lidia Turri.

Jim followed in his father's footsteps and worked most of his adult life as a farmer.  He joined the Future Farmers of America in high school...

Dr. Gloria Willis

Oct 3, 2020

Dr. Gloria Willis passed away the morning of October 3, 2020.

Gloria was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 16, 1930, and lived in her words, "a wonderful life."  She survived the passing of her son Herbert "Sluggo" Wise Jr., her husband Clarence Willis and baby sister Joyce.

Gloria was a stalwart for the...

Amelia Coffee

Oct 3, 2020

Amelia Coffee of Lompoc died Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the age of 56.

Amelia was born November 17, 1963, to Jose and Maria Guzman in Zacatecas, Mexico.  A 32-year resident of Lompoc, Amelia was a self-employed child care provider.

Amelia is survived by her husband Timothy Coffee and her daughter Amelia Casey Coffee both...

Louis Harold Cowling

Oct 2, 2020

Our beloved brother, Louis Harold Cowling, recently passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 while sleeping at his home in Lompoc, California.  Louis AKA "Louie" was born on November 8, 1951 in Appleton, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Appleton East High School in 1969, and then headed west.  He received a Bachelor's degree in psychology from UC Santa Barbara...