Obituaries

Jun 25, 2020

Lupe Suarez, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Geraldine (Gerrie) Suarez. His children, Sharon (Joe Pensabene), Jeffrey Suarez (Donna), Steven Suarez. His grandchildren, Maralee Pensabene, Jennifer Pensabene, Phillip Suarez, Robert Suarez, Angelina Ortega, Joseph Pensabene IV. Great grandchildren, Nicolas Ortiz, Serenity Suarez, Logan Glasco, Mackenzie Ortega,...

Jun 24, 2020

Francisco Javier Orozco Jr. passed away on June 24, 2020 at the age of 28 in Lompoc, CA.

Paco's funeral service will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020, 6pm at Iglesia de Dios De La Profecía 231 North O Street, Lompoc, CA.

His graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 10am...

Jun 22, 2020

Margaret "Margie" Ruth Gray spent her final days in her adopted Santa Barbara County town of Lompoc, where she lived for the last 51 years. She died at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on June 22, 2020. She was born in Greenwood, Mississippi, in January 1934 and for most of her life, celebrated her birthday on the 19 th of...

Jun 22, 2020

Marlyss Lee Tracey passed away June 22, 2020.

She was born Marlyss Evangeline Bitney, January 29, 1930, to Ephraim and Myrtle (Durand) Bitney, in Bloomer, Wisconsin.  She lived in Bloomer until she graduated from high school and then began nursing school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  She discontinued her schooling to marry Gardie A. Lee on August 15,...

Jun 17, 2020

Aurora Elena Esquivel is survived by daughter Arlet and son-in-law Pedro Carrillo; daughter Carolina Esquivel; daughter Lisseth and son-in-law Claudio Juarez; 11 Grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four sisters; many nieces and nephews who she loved so dearly.

She was preceded in death by her son Franklin Hilario Escobar Dumas in 2020, and great-grandson Jason John Emminger in 2019....

Jun 11, 2020

Derek Douglas Dixon, 33, was born on July 7, 1986 in Lompoc, CA and passed away on June 11, 2020. Derek lived in Lompoc his entire life. Derek loved to BBQ with family and friends, and he loved music. He enjoyed going to the beach and fishing in the ocean.

Derek leaves behind his three children, Jade,...

Jun 5, 2020

John Guerra of Lompoc died Friday, June 5, 2020, at the age of 44.

John was born August 29, 1975, in Lompoc to Ernesto and Gloria Guerra.

The visitation will be Monday, June 15, from 10am to 12pm in the chapel of the Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.  Private inurnment will be in the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

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.