Obituaries

Dec 6, 2019

Betty Jane Manar Adkins Navarro

Born April 21, 1930, in rural Webster County, Missouri, Betty departed this earthly life the morning of Friday, December 6, 2019, in Lompoc surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was the eldest of twelve children.  She was a dedicated wife to Ramon "Ray" Navarro for 60...

Dec 5, 2019

Lester Allen Huyck was born to John Douglas Huyck and Redricia Wellemeyer on September 24, 1958. Born and raised in Lompoc, California, Lester was one of ten siblings, including eight boys. Ranching at a young age, Lester was taught a hard work ethic by his father and stepfather; a trait he would carry on in his life and eventually...

Dec 2, 2019

Victor Lira, 59, lifelong resident of Lompoc, California passed away on December 2, 2019.  Victor leaves behind his wife, Marlene Lira and her children; Victor Lira Jr., Tiana Salvador, Steven Contreras, Phillip Contreras and Natalie Contreras. He is survived by his brothers, Michael, John, and Ramon Chavez, sisters; Mary Ratcliff, Stella Chavez, Mary Aguirre and Rosalie Handy.  Victor was...

Nov 30, 2019

On November 30, 2019, our beloved Minnie N. Apodaca 91, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side. Minnie was born December 23, 1927, and is the youngest of 11 children. She was born to Julio and Ramona Becerra and was a proud life-long resident of Lompoc. Minnie graduated Santa Barbara Beauty College in 1946, and...

Nov 29, 2019

Donna was born in Merced, California, to Denis and Arlene Bancroft-Billings. Raised in a military family, she traveled frequently during her youth; ultimately making her home in Lompoc where she lived for the last 50 years. She is the oldest of four children with her brother Frank Bancroft-Billings passing earlier this year. Donna had a contagious smile and was...

Nov 29, 2019

Mr. Henry Ambrosio Ciddio (Hank), of Lompoc, CA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019, at the age of 85.

Henry was born to parents Vincent and Lucille Ciddio on May 17, 1934, in Las Vegas, New Mexico.  He grew up in Greeley, Colorado as the only son of seven children. He was an Army veteran,...

Nov 25, 2019

Mary Louise Verdier died peacefully at her home on November 25, 2019.  She was born in Lafayette, LA to the late William H. and Fannie Cushman Cantrelle on August 13, 1925.  She graduated from Lafayette High School as salutatorian and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute where she was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma...

Nov 20, 2019

Maria Louisa "Alice" Bermudez, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on November 20th, 2019. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Alice was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California, on March 23rd, 1930, to Amalia and Jesus Arevalos, and was one of ten children. Alice was raised in Lompoc, California, and married the love of her life, Delfino...

Nov 20, 2019

Howard Grantz, age 102, passed away at the Comprehensive Care Center in Lompoc on November 20 th , 2019. He was born in Brooklyn New York on June 20, 1917 to Anna and Einar Grantz – both immigrants from Norway.

At a young age he new he wanted to be an engineer. He kept a detailed scrapbook...

Nov 18, 2019

The Life of a King, George L. King

George Leonard King (often billed as "King George",) was born on August 6th, 1943 to Matthew, Sr. and Margaret King in Providence, RI. He had 2 brothers (Matt, Jr & Tim,) and a baby sister, Helen. After the loss of his mother when he was 6, his...

Nov 17, 2019

Rosa Elena Zavala of Lompoc died Sunday, November 17, 2019, at the age of 42.

Rosa was born February 5, 1977, in Los Angeles, California to Antonio and Eva Zavala.

A 25-year resident of Lompoc, she was a project coordinator for a local non-profit organization.

Rosa is survived by her husband of 13...

Nov 16, 2019

In loving memory of Stephen John Standring of Lompoc, California.

Stephen was born on December 6, 1962, in Framingham, Massachusetts, and passed away on November 16, 2019, in Lompoc, California. Stephen was 56 years old.

Stephen is survived by his daughter, Kaitlyn Alexis Standring, and his son Nicholas Bruce Standring. Stephen is also survived by...

Nov 15, 2019

Denise P. Meredith passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2019, at 64 years of age. Denise was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Kenneth and Mary Lou (Haley) Meredith who preceded her in death.  She leaves behind her wife, "the love of her life" Maryalice Birk, two sisters, Deborah Arteaga (Mike Deyoung), Dina (Robert) Lehane, and brother Robert Meredith.  She...

Nov 10, 2019

Mr. Gary Alonza Smith passed on peacefully at the age of 84 in Santa Barbara, CA, on November 10, 2019. He will forever be remembered by his children; daughter, Valencia Smith-Neri and husband Mateo Neri; son, Gary Allen Smith and wife Jiovana Rose; two sisters, Josephine Stewart and Lucille Higgins; his grandchildren Sequoia, Marcus, Naava, Naphtali and Asher; great-grand-daughter...

Nov 10, 2019

Hannah May Dendle of Lompoc died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the Comprehensive Care Center at the age of 95.

Hannah was born May 24, 1924 in Cardiff, Wales.  She worked for Cadbury Chocolate in Cardiff for many years.  After her retirement she moved to Lompoc where she has been a resident for the last 34 years. ...

Nov 8, 2019

Consuelo "Connie" Loa, 93, of Lompoc passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019, in Hanford, California.  She was born in Vallejo, California, to Jose and Elvira Moreno on February 16, 1926.

Connie was raised and educated in Guadalupe, California.  She was a graduate of Bonita Elementary School.  She was a chef for the Far Western Tavern...

Nov 8, 2019

A graveside service for Jack will be held Monday, November 18, 2019, 2 pm at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

Nov 7, 2019

Margaret L. Kalin passed on November 7, 2019, at age 102 years with her daughter Phyllis and son-in-law Bill at her side. Margaret was born in Salinas, California, on June 6, 1917. At age 3, her family moved from Salinas to Lompoc to a farm that was located near West Central Avenue and Douglas Avenue. She always referred to...

Nov 5, 2019

Eleonora (née Bischof) passed away on November 5, 2019, at the age of 98, in Lompoc, California.

Eleonora, Nora for short, was born July 21, 1921, in Lindenberg, located in the Allgäu region of Bavaria-Swabia, Germany.  In her long life she witnessed the collapse of the democratic Weimar Republic, the tumultuous twelve years of Nazi Germany, and...

Nov 4, 2019

A graveside service for Ben will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019, 3:30 pm at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.