David William Hedman
Dec 26, 2019
David W. Hedman of Lompoc died Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the age of 69.
David was born December 21, 1950, in Boston, Massachusetts. His family moved to Lompoc in 1961, where he was enrolled in local schools. After graduating from Lompoc High School with the class of 1969, he joined the United States Air Force. After...
Charlotte Rosina Compton (Nee Steger)
Dec 21, 2019
With profound sadness the family of Charlotte Compton announces her passing on December 21, 2019. She died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness.
Charlotte was born September 17, 1931 in Frankfurt, Germany and raised during WWII. She met and married AF service member Lloyd Compton (retired MSGT) in 1954 and came to the...
Theresa Denise D'Angelo
Dec 18, 2019
Theresa was born on January 17, 1973 to Lawrence D'Angelo and Deborah (D'Angelo) Sterns in West Islip, New York. She passed away peacefully in her sleep December 18, 2019 from a heart disease she had been battling for 11 years. She was surrounded by her Daughter Shamonte, aunt and uncle Cliff and Bea Reynolds. Theresa was known for her...
Sandra Marie Kurz
Dec 16, 2019
Sandy passed away peacefully on December 12, 2019, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with family at her side to comfort her.
Sandy was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 10, 1948 to parents William Theodore and Mary Frances Parker.
Sandy moved to Lompoc in 1952, with her parents. She graduated from Lompoc Senior High School...
Louis Marzio
Dec 16, 2019
Louis Marzio, 91, died Monday, December 16, 2019, in Santa Barbara due to complications from Alzheimer's. He received wonderful care at Villa Alamar Care Center and The Friendship Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lucy Marzio and is survived by their nine children: Tony Marzio, Kathy Marzio Beaton, Michael Marzio, Gary...
Rosalyn Hays
Dec 11, 2019
Go forth my faithful spirit. Mrs. Rosalyn Moore Hays has released her spirit to God on December 11, 2019. Her family was blessed to be by her side in the weeks before and during her peaceful passing. She died of complications from heart failure.
Rosalyn was born to Hubert Tipton Moore and Dorothy Pabst Moore in Fairmont,...
Gloria Ann Aguilar
Dec 8, 2019
Gloria was born a "coal miner's daughter" in the mining hills of Valdez, Colorado on July 27, 1935, to Pete and Margaret De Soto. She was the second generation to be born on her Grandfather Trujillo's property. Gloria was the youngest of three children. Her father was a coal miner for Colorado Fuel and Iron. During the Depression he...
Betty Jane Navarro
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...
Lester Allen Huyck
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...
Victor Lira
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...
Minnie N. Apodaca
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...
Donna Marie Anderson
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...
Henry Ambrosio Ciddio
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,...
Mary Louise Verdier
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...
Alice Bermudez
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...
Howard Grantz
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...
George L. King
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...
Rosa Elena Zavala
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...
Stephen J. Standring
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...
Denise Paula Meredith
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...
