Obituaries

Jun 4, 2020

Omer John Joly of Camarillo, formerly of Lompoc, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at the age of 87.

Omer was born May 23, 1933, in Athol, Massachusetts to William and Diana Joly.  A graduate of Allan Hancock College, Omer retired from the United States Air Force as a chaplain's assistant.  He was a member of La Purisima...

May 28, 2020

It is with Broken Hearts that we reflect on the life of our dear Larry. He was born December 20, 1964 in Valley Forge Military Hospital in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania but lived the majority of his life on the California Central Coast. Larry was kind, warm, and compassionate. He always saw the goodness in everyone, and had the ability to...

May 26, 2020

Mary Ellen Sanchez (Gauna), 64, of Santa Maria, passed away peacefully in her home on May 26, 2020 in Lompoc, Ca. She was raised in Santa Maria. Went to Santa Maria High School and later in life graduated from Allan Hancock College with a CNA certificate. She loved doing the work she did with her clients.

She...

May 18, 2020

Benjamin R. Villanueva (Don Benja) of Lompoc, California, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 18, 2020, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Beatriz of 57 years; their seven children: Rosa, Ben, Beatriz Vargas, Mario, Veronica Pulido, Gilberto, and Eli; nine grandchildren; one sister and one brother.

Benjamin was born...

May 17, 2020

Loyd Douglas Woolever died peacefully at home with his family present. He was known by his family and friends as Doug and lived till he was 90 years old. He was born in San Luis Obispo, CA. to Everett L. Woolever and Edna E.Thompson and married Arlene Grace Wilson in Long Beach, CA  on August 4, 1956.

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May 13, 2020

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, Georgette "Jet" Denise Quinn passed away at the age of 58.

Georgette was born on December 29, 1961 at Vandenberg Air Force Base to Patricia Sebring and Morris Meriwether.  Georgette dedicated her life to her three children, Joseph, Joshua and Jillian.  She worked hard in the service industry for over 20 years...

May 12, 2020

Lester Geist, 90, of Lompoc, California, passed away on May 12, 2020. He had been a resident of Santa Barbara County for 53 years. Lester was born to Lester Diller Geist and Beulah Martha Gaus Geist on June 11, 1929, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Lester spent his 24-year career with the United States Air Force. He was...

May 11, 2020

Rolland Lewis "Woody" Wood of Lompoc died Monday, May 11, 2020, at the age of 78.

Woody was born December 6, 1941, in Pasadena, California.  He was raised by Adrian and Claire Wood who moved their family to the Santa Ynez Valley.  He graduated from Santa Ynez Valley High School and later completed his education by earning...

May 7, 2020

Frank R. Garza was 94 and would have been 95 on June 10, 2020.He was a World War II Army veteran. He passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020, surrounded by his family and the caring staff at Santa Maria Care Center, who truly cared about him and his family. We are forever grateful. He was born June 10,1925,...

May 6, 2020

Steven Brent Martin of Lompoc, CA, died unexpectedly on May 6, 2020 at the age of 33.

Steve was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky on December 28, 1986 to Kenneth and Sharry Martin. He graduated from Cabrillo High School in Lompoc, CA and continued his education by obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Network Security. On October 18,...

May 5, 2020

Vickie Jean Lillard of Lompoc died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the age of 69.

Vickie was born September 6, 1950, in Santa Barbara to Fredrick and Carol Hall.  She was employed as an administrative assistant at Yardi Systems in Santa Barbara.  An accomplished artist, she was known in the Lompoc art community as "Vickie Picasso."

May 1, 2020

Robert (Bob) A. Hill passed away on May 1, 2020, at the age of 89.  He was predeceased by his wife, Eugena whom he married in 1959.  Bob is survived by his four children Deborah, Rebecca (Rob), Matthew (Patricia), and Kendra, and his five grandchildren Nicole, Brandon, Mackenzie, Joshua, and Miranda.   He was born in Hong Kong on December...

May 1, 2020

Robert Hill, 89, died on Friday, May 1, 2020, in Lompoc, California.

Due to COVID-19, the funeral services will be postponed until a later date, which will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Health, 2029 Village Lane, #102, Solvang, CA 93463.

May 1, 2020

Rena is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Doug Hoover, and their two children, first born, son Doug Hoover, Jr., his wife Kellie, and their only child Jordan, second born, Kathleen Tosh and her husband Shawn, and their children Jonathan, Dana, Kaitlin, and Connor. She is also survived by her only living sister Reba Baca.

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Apr 27, 2020

This day, April 27, 2020, would be our first day without our beloved mother, Ignacia "Nacha" Moran.  We would have celebrated her 89 th birthday on May 2, 2020.

Nacha went home to Jesus at 8:30am, Monday, April 27, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 2, 1931, in Teocaltiche, Jalisco,...

Apr 26, 2020

Oscar Santini Fletes, was born on February 8, 1955, In Tijuana, Mexico to Benito and Mary Fletes.  Oscar was a Good Husband, Great Dad, Grandfather and a friend to many.

Oscar passed away on Sunday, April 26, at home, surrounded by family.  He was preceded in death by his Mother Mary, Father Benito Fletes, and his favorite...

Apr 24, 2020

In April 2020, Karen R. Taatjes passed away at age 83. Karen and her twin sister Karol were born on February 11, 1937 to Elbert and Palma Roberts in Granite City, Illinois. Karen met Clark F. Butts at the University of Illinois at Champagne and they married in January 1958. After raising three children, Karen went back to college...

Apr 21, 2020

Edward Joseph Zaske of Los Alamos, California, formerly of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at the age of 69. He was the son of Edward and Ellen (Jackson) Zakrzewski, born November 24, 1950. Edward was preceded in death by his Father. He is survived by his wife, Margarita, stepsons Daniel and Javier Arana, his mother...

Apr 20, 2020

Marian Lulu Barkey Christensen former resident of Lompoc was called home to be in heaven on April 20, 2020, at the age of 100.

Marian was born on March 11, 1920, in Haxtun, Colorado to Frank and Bell Barkey. She Attended Highland Center Elementary School, a two-room schoolhouse, and then graduated from Haxtun High and Colorado State...

Apr 19, 2020

Ernie Lazos, 55, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020, in Santa Barbara, California after a long valiant fight against heart disease.

Ernie was raised in Indio, California.  After he received his diploma he went on to attend a Vocational Trade school in Reno, Nevada where he received a certificate of completion in Plumbing and obtained his...