Obituaries

Aug 14, 2020

Robert Charles Bliss (Bob) passed peacefully with his loving family surrounding him, on August 14, 2020. Bob was born on April 13, 1933, in Gunnison, Colorado to Alva and Mary Bliss. He met the love of his life quite by accident when he needed a tutor to catch up at school due to an eye surgery.  Mary Jean Howell's mom...

Aug 13, 2020

Arthur E. Vienola passed away in Lompoc on August 13, 2020 at the age of 99.

He was born February 17, 1921 in South Dakota to Helen and Emil Vienola.  The family, including his sister Lorein and brother Oscar, lived in varies places before relocating to Alaska, where he spent his childhood.  He...

Aug 12, 2020

Richard E. "Dick" Tracey passed away peacefully at his home in Solvang, California, following a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

He was born and raised in Washington Court House, Ohio. He was a proud member of the first graduating class of the Air Force Academy in 1959. He flew over 125 F-105 missions in Vietnam and was...

Aug 9, 2020

John O. Mankins, 93, surrounded by family, left this earth and entered into everlasting life in heaven, on August 9, 2020.  John was the oldest of three children, born April 6, 1927, in Sonora, California.

When he was six months old, the family moved to Lompoc, where he lived until his death.  He graduated from Lompoc High...

Aug 8, 2020

Patti Field, beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully with her husband Gary at her side on August 8, 2020. She demonstrated both strength and resiliency after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. Born to Jack and Janet Holstead on September 27, 1963, Patti grew up in many western states. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at...

Aug 5, 2020

Ronald Dale Reid was born July 23, 1934 in Santa Barbara, California.  He passed away peacefully on August 5, 2020, with family by his side.

Ron was raised in Santa Barbara with his brother and attended Santa Barbara High School.  He married Rose Bazzi in 1961, and they moved to Lompoc where he started his career as...

Aug 5, 2020

It is with deep sadness we report that Jeanette Marie Bartels left this earth unexpectedly on August 5, 2020, from a fatal heart attack.

Jeanette, born March 29 th , in Hawthorne, California, was the eldest child of her surviving and proud parents Frank & Ma Lou Telles, whom she remained extremely close to all her life....

Aug 3, 2020

Sue Dalton passed away at her home in Lompoc on August 3, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family and will be truly missed by all those fortunate enough to have known this wonderful woman.

Sue was born on December 28, 1937, in Taft, CA, to Joseph and Catherine Linden. She graduated from East...

Aug 3, 2020

Sonia Culmer of Lompoc, California passed away on August 3, 2020 at the age of 80 years from complications of Alzheimer's disease.  She was born in Havana, Cuba on October 16, 1939 to Alfred and Clara Batson.  She and her sisters moved to Miami, Florida when Sonia was age 7.  It was there that she met and married the...

Aug 2, 2020

On August 2, 2020, as the sun rose in the morning, Mr. John R. Chism, went home to be with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

A God-fearing and devoted family man, Mr. Chism was preceded in death by his parents Elsie and Grant Chism, Ritter and Treasure Hill; his wife, Fe; and 40 sisters and brothers....

Aug 1, 2020

Victoria Lynn Clouse was a beautiful blue-eyed blond who made everyone laugh.  When she arrived, wherever she went-the room lit up, just like the world did when she was born.

She was the curly-haired daughter of Richard and Dorothy Saxe, born March 24, 1946.  She had a wonderful life (her last words). She was a mentor, a...

Jul 30, 2020

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

Mary P. Angel of Lompoc California passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones July, 30 th 2020.  She was born August 17, 1929 to Pedro and Wenieslada Perez in Santa Barbara California.

Mary was a wonderful caring person who was the Matriarch of the family.  She will be...

Jul 28, 2020

Larry Covington was born in Graham, North Carolina, on September 13, 1938. He was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Covington and Warren Holt. Larry entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

At an early age, Larry attended Sunday School and church every Sunday at Wayman Chapel AME Church in Graham, North Carolina. This...

Jul 26, 2020

Emelia Trevizo de Venzor of Lompoc died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the age of 75,

Emilia was born May 5, 1945, in Santa Rosalia de Cuevas, Chihuahua, Mexico to Daniel and Amada Venzor. She was a lifelong homemaker.

The visitation will be Wednesday, July 29, from 4 to 7 pm with the recitation of...

Jul 25, 2020

Olga Ramona Garcia was born October 20, 1938, in Calexico California, to Pancho and Pancha Garcia. She resided the majority of her life in Lompoc and was devoted to being the cornerstone that kept her family united.  Olga's home (Aka, "Nana's house") is where all family and friends gathered during the holidays and for special occasions.  She was an...

Jul 21, 2020

With great sadness laced with wonderful memories, we bid farewell to our beautiful mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Doris McGrath Hale. The most loving 82 year old has journeyed on leaving the most enviable of legacies as the ultimate role model for leading a life of faith, love, purpose and meaning.

Doris waved her final goodbye very...

Jul 18, 2020

June L. Dildine of Lompoc died Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the age of 83.  She was born June 2, 1937, in Coalinga, California.

June worked for Security Bank and First Valley Bank. She also spent many years as the office manager at Trojan Electric.

June was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Zupancic,...

Jul 17, 2020

Bob Coe wore a bracelet inscribed "Whatever  It Takes" and that's how he lived his life. He was the moral and intellectual compass to his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and hundreds of employees.

Bob was born February  5, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois to Loren and Burdetta Coe. The family then moved to Los Angeles.  Coming of age...

Jul 10, 2020

Patrick P. Coxsey, Jr., (Pat), age 76, passed away surrounded by family at his home on July 10, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Pat was born March 29, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Patrick P. Coxsey, Sr., and Stella M. Hall-Coxsey. Pat was the eldest of seven children and was raised as an...

Jul 9, 2020

Socorro Navarrete Rios of Lompoc died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the age of 85.

Socorro was born June 27, 1935, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.  A resident of Lompoc since 1980, she was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed every aspect of home life.

Socorro was preceded in death by her husband Martin De la Cruz. ...