Adele Kathleen Hagar
Dec 8, 2025
Our hearts are heavy as we share the passing of our dear friend and family member, Adele Kathleen Brann Hagar, born on 9/30/1958 and passing on 12/8/2025.
Adele was truly one of a kind. She was classy, beautiful, smart, kind, friendly, and incredibly generous. She had a special way of making people feel cared for and welcomed...
Clara Jane Madden
Dec 6, 2025
Our dear, loving and always gracious mother, Clara Jane Wernette Madden, 96, passed away at home in Lompoc, California on Saturday, December 6, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Clara was born at home in Clay Center, Kansas to John and Mary Wernette. She graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1947, attended Nursing School at Marymount...
Teresa Teri Ainsworth
Dec 2, 2025
Teresa Teri Ainsworth, born Weidenfeller, is survived by her children, Vanessia and Tony. Teri grew up in California and enjoyed a happy, fulfilling life. She devoted herself to raising her children, whom she loved deeply, always ensuring they were cared for and supported.
In her later years, Teri shared a joyful chapter of life with her husband,...
Juan (John) Manuel Ochoa
Nov 30, 2025
Juan (John) Manuel "Sugar Bear" Ochoa, a long-time resident of Lompoc, California, passed away on November 30, 2025, in his hometown, at the age of 72.
Born on August 13, 1953, in Lompoc, John was a proud graduate of Lompoc High School, Class of 1971. John was affectionately known as "Sugar Bear", a nickname that captured his...
Donna Lee Giovanacci
Nov 27, 2025
Donna Lee Giovanacci (Haskett) peacefully passed away November 27, 2025. Â Donna was born in Santa Rosa, California December 13, 1938, and moved to Lompoc as a young girl. Â She graduated from Lompoc High School, married Frank Giovanacci in 1955 together they raised 4 children.
Donna spent her early years volunteering for numerous organizations in Lompoc. Â In 1972,...
Ronald Delbert Bence
Nov 24, 2025
Ronald D. Bence passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. Ronald was the son of Harold and Edna Bence of Lemon Cove, California. Former Husband to Doris (Dean) Adams of Los Olivos, Calif. Father to Danny and Tracey Bence. Grandad to Amanda and Austin Bence. And Great Grandad to Taylor and Lili Bence. There will be no services.
Larry Stephen Ostini
Nov 22, 2025
Larry Stephen Ostini, 76, passed away on November 22, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Born and raised on his family ranch in Lompoc, California, Larry graduated from Lompoc High School and honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Following his military service, Larry dedicated nearly 27 years to the Bureau of...
Donald Dean Rowland
Nov 21, 2025
Donald Dean Rowland went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend to many, and lived his life by the West Point Motto: Duty, Honor, Country.
Don was born June 29, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, and, with his brother Fredrick (Fred), spent the majority of his early...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Faulkner
Nov 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Patricia "Patty" Anne Faulkner, 62, of Lompoc, California. Patty passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1963, to Luther and Mary Faulkner.
Patty lived life with a big heart. She loved deeply, gave freely, and always...
Carol Adele Tatick
Nov 13, 2025
Carol Adele Tatick, 73, died November 13, 2025, at Lompoc Hospital after a yearlong battle that she fought with courage and hope against lung cancer and related complications. Her husband, Bo, siblings Janice and Chuck, and Pastor Greg Nelson were at her bedside.
Carol was born April 20, 1952, in the small town of Melton, Suffolk, England,...
David A. Valencia
Nov 13, 2025
David A. Valencia passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a loving husband to his wife of 37 years, Carmelinda Valencia, who survives him.
Born in Santa Barbara to Paul Valencia and Valentina Yee, David was loved for his distinctive, sometimes playful sense of humor and admired for his "Mr....
Erna Maiden
Nov 6, 2025
Erna Maiden, age 90, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother (Oma), and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Lompoc, CA. She had just happily moved back in September to be near all her family after 8 years of living in Springfield, Missouri. She was so happy to celebrate her 90th birthday on Oct 11th back home...
Neal Ray Porter
Nov 5, 2025
Neal Ray Porter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 73. Born in Santa Monica, California, to Burneal and Mary Porter, Neal spent most of his life in Lompoc, CA where he built a legacy rooted in family, community, and a deep love of sports.
He is survived by his devoted...
Frederick Raymond Collins
Nov 5, 2025
Frederick Raymond Collins passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at the age of 91.
Frederick was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Martin Nithman and Catherine Waszwillow.
Frederick enlisted in the United States Army National Guard on April 15, 1950, and served in the Korean War. He was Honorably discharged in 1953 at the rank...
Gilbert Banuelos
Nov 2, 2025
After a long, valiant struggle with silicosis, Gilbert Banuelos passed away on November 2, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1950, to Carmen Banuelos and William Banuelos at Camp Cook, Lompoc, California.
Gil graduated from Lompoc High School in 1968 and worked at Grefco, Inc. for approximately 18 years. He completed a second career and retired...
Jean C. Dalcerri
Oct 26, 2025
Jean Dalcerri, 93, of Lompoc, California, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. Born in Hollister on June 22, 1932, Jean spent her life surrounded by the people and places she loved most.
She was married to the late Frank Dalcerri, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and adventure. Together, they raised two children, Frankie...
Roy P. Baca
Oct 19, 2025
Roy P. Baca - 10/01/1941 - 10/19/2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Roy Baca announces his passing. Roy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was defined by love, strength, and an enduring passion for helping others. A lifelong boxing coach, Roy dedicated many years to training and...
Carolyn Sue Huseman
Oct 19, 2025
Carolyn Sue Huseman
March 12, 1946 – October 19, 2025
Carolyn "Sue" Huseman was born March 12, 1946, in Carnegie, Caddo County, Oklahoma, to John Oliver and Mary Brooks Holcomb, and passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Santa Barbara, surrounded by her daughter and close friends.
Sue was raised on...
Louie Guerra
Oct 16, 2025
Louie Guerra, 97, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, October 16, 2025 at his home in Lompoc California.
Louie was born July 31,1928 in Lompoc, CA to parents Antonio (Tony) Guerra and Stella (Noni) Pastre Guerra, who immigrated from northern Italy in 1911 and 1922.
Louie loved farming and all of his John Deere...
