Obituaries

May 7, 2025

Mrs. Rachael Thomas

Aiken, SC - A celebration of life service for Mrs. Rachael THomas, age 82, will be held 3:00pm Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel. Internment will follow 11:00am Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Lompoc Cemetery, Lompoc, California. Mrs. Thomas entered into rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 after a two-year...

May 6, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished patriarch, Jose (Joe) Marcelino Garcia Sr., who passed on May 6, 2025 at the age of 86.

A true Lompoc native, Joe was born on June 3, 1938 to Jesus and Juana Garcia. The eleventh of twelve children, he always valued the importance of...

May 3, 2025

Mrs. Crespin was born December 1, 1949 in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from Bishop Diego High School in Santa Barbara, CA as Valedictorian of her class in 1967. She went on to Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles graduating Magnum Cum Laude in 1971. She moved to San Luis O'Bispo, CA to attend graduate school at Cal Poly...

May 1, 2025

Marian M. Petersen passed peacefully on May 1st, 2025. A beloved Mother, grandmother, and friend. Marian was born on Sept. 28, 1932, in Roseland, Nebraska. She was the youngest of nine children of Frank and Louisa Mangers. She enjoyed her childhood growing up in small-town middle America. She met her future husband, Delbert L. Petersen, at a barn dance....

Apr 30, 2025

Samuel "Buddy" Reece died peacefully on April 30th, 2025.  He was born in Appalachia, Va on May 21, 1925.  He lacked a few weeks being 100 years old.  He would marry his sweetheart, Nell Elkins, on April 4, 1947, and God would bless them with 78 years together.

Samuel was a WWII Navy Veteran.  He enlisted in...

Apr 30, 2025

Michelle Louise Newcomb (maiden name Donnelly), 53, of Lompoc, California, passed away on April 30, 2025, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California.

Michelle's radiant spirit illuminated the lives of everyone she encountered. She moved through the world with joy and warmth, carrying an unwavering sense of tolerance and gratitude. Love was her constant companion, freely given...

Apr 28, 2025

Mary Bridget (Hyland) McCaffrey, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in Lompoc, California. Born on May 8, 1933, in Banaho, County Cavan, Ireland, she lived a life marked by unwavering faith, deep compassion, and enduring strength.

Mom's journey from the rolling hills of Ireland to the heart of California was one defined by resilience...

Apr 27, 2025

Lovingly known as Nan, was born August 30th, 1938, in Prairie Home, MO to Margaret Hollis and Leo Robinson. In 1943, her family moved to Sedalia, MO where she attended Hubbard Lincoln school.

On Sunday April 27th, 2025, Nan was called home to be with the Lord while at home with her daughter TC, listening to the...

Apr 25, 2025

Lydia Rosa Martinez, 93, died Friday, April 25, 2025, in Santa Maria, after a brief illness.  Lydia was born on September 11, 1931, in Santa Barbara. She grew up the middle child of five and learned at an early age to be self-reliant.  In 1954, she married Tony F. Martinez and moved to Lompoc where they raised their children.  ...

Apr 25, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Walters passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 25, 2025. Chuck was a glassblower for over 40 years and was passionate about his work. He was a lifelong surfer, an animal lover, and an avid mountain bike rider. Chuck loved living in Lompoc. He enjoyed riding his bike in Miguelito Canyon nearly every evening. Everyone who...

Apr 24, 2025

Donna Williams was born in Oxnard, CA in 1935, to Henry HL (Bud) and Mildred Mundell. She moved to Lompoc at age eight and quickly settled into being a Lompocian. A Lompoc Brave majorette in high school, she met the love of her life, Ronald Williams and married in 1954. While she spent her working life at her church...

Apr 16, 2025

George Stankevich was in the United States Air Force for 23 years. George retired at Vandenberg and resided in Lompoc.  After retirement, he worked at the California Highway Patrol Maintenance for another 17 years.  His passion was teaching Shotakan Karate in Lompoc since 1971, he loved what he did and enjoyed all his students that came through the Dojo....

Apr 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we let you know of the passing of Linda Ann McNamee. She passed away at home in her sleep after a long battle with Dementia at the age of 66. She fought a long, hard battle against this terrible disease, but she knew there was no cure for it. She will be remembered...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our Jessica Lorraine Arevalos, lovingly known as Gorda. A devoted mom and a bright light, Jessica touched the lives of everyone she met. She was born on June 22, 1998 to Lorraine Terrones and Johnny Arevalos. Jessica found her greatest joy in raising her children, Azy, Zari,...

Apr 4, 2025

Sandra L. Poyner, resident of Lompoc, CA passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the age of 76.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11 am at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

Apr 3, 2025

Russan "Rusty" Adams, a beloved resident of Lompoc, California, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on March 21, 1953, in Arizona, Rusty lived a life full of dedication, warmth, and joy, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

A proud graduate of Lompoc Senior High School, Class of...

Apr 1, 2025

MARILYN JANE (COLLINS) CORNFORD was born on February 19, 1948, to Herbert and Miriam Bueche.  She was born and raised in Texas on a family farm where she learned and embraced the satisfaction of hard work.  She was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 1, 2025.

In 1970, Marilyn came...

Apr 1, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Robin Lynn Raschke, who passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2025, at the age of 61, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in New London, CT, to Janet Ruth and Robin J. Rowley, Robin's family later moved to Ventura, CA, where she grew up and graduated...

Mar 27, 2025

Mary Ellen Hale was born in Lyons, Nebraska, on April 30, 1929, to Henry and Selma Krumwiede. She passed away on March 27, 2025, in Lompoc, California, at age 95.

The eldest of five children, Mary was a graduate of Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1951) in Kansas City, Missouri. She began working in...

Mar 27, 2025

Sharon Lee Hill

December 1, 1945 – March 27, 2025

Sharon Lee Hill, a cherished sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Lompoc, California, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.

Born on December 1, 1945, in Modesto, California, to Anna Mae Tinney and...