Obituaries

May 26, 2019

Beloved Chuck M. Ford, beloved son, nephew, husband, brother, brother-in-law, cousin, father, father-in- law, grandfather, uncle, and great uncle, went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2019.

Family and friends left behind rejoice that he is saved and with family and friends in Heaven, partaking in the inheritance with the saints in the Light,...

May 21, 2019

A viewing will take place on Wednesday May 29th from 6-8 pm with a Vigil at 6 pm at La Purisima Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday May 30th at 11:30 am at La Purisima Catholic Church, graveside service to follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

May 20, 2019

A viewing will take place on Thursday, May 30th from 4-8 pm with a Vigil at 6:30 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 31st at 10 am at La Purisima Catholic Church.

May 20, 2019

Hazel Ray Thompson passed away in her home on May 20, 2019, in Lompoc, California, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God were a great support in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She was 84 years old.

Hazel was born on August 2, 1934, in...

May 19, 2019

The world lost a formidable woman this week. Sylva Signorelli of Lompoc died peacefully at home on May 19, at the age of 85, surrounded by her loved ones.

Sylvia was born in Lompoc in 1933 and married Joe Signorelli, Sr., a fellow Lompoc native, in 1953. She was an avid outdoorswoman who enjoyed joining her family...

May 16, 2019

Edwin E. Brockett Jr., 86, of Lompoc, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada, as of 2014, passed away Thursday, 16 May 2019, at Las Ventana's Senior Living Community. Mr. Brockett was an Ohio native born June 2, 1932, in Mansfield, Ohio, and was raised in Kingsville.

He is the son of the late Edwin E. and Doris Brockett....

May 11, 2019

Roxanne Alice Schuyler, after battling heroically, died peacefully in her home in Orcutt, California surrounded by family on May 11, 2019.

Roxanne, 71, was born November 25, 1947, at Lompoc Community Hospital.  She graduated from Lompoc High School in 1965, continuing on to San Diego State University.  Roxanne achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher in...

May 10, 2019

Curtis Phenton Baker, 63, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2019, after a lengthy illness.

Curtis was born on October 4, 1955 to Karleene (Pryor) and John P. Baker. He was the fourth of five children. They came from the San Diego area to live in Santa Barbara/Goleta area in the 1960s. He graduated from San Marcos...

May 9, 2019

Nannie Elizabeth Wilkins passed on May 9, 2019, in her home at the age of 92.

Nannie Elizabeth Browning was born March 13, 1927, in Mebane, North Carolina, to parents John Henry and Annie Pearl Browning. Bright from a young age, she graduated Salutatorian from Graham High School and then went on to earn a bachelor's degree...

May 7, 2019

Jerome Leo Hogan passed away on May 7, 2019, in Portland, Oregon, after visiting relatives in that city. He was born on October 5, 1937, in Streator, Illinois, to Nellie and Bernard Hogan.

Jerome graduated from Streator High School in 1956 and was employed at the grocery store and a movie theater. He then joined the Air...

May 6, 2019

Dario Cruz passed away on Monday May 6, 2019 at the age of 80.  He was born on December 18, 1938 in Mexico,  He was a long time resident of Lompoc and worked at the Village Country club for over 35 years until his retirement in 2014.  He enjoyed hanging out with his grandchildren, watching his LA Angels play...

May 4, 2019

Mrs. Parker passed away May 4, 2019 at her daughter Diana's home at the age of 84.  Mrs. Parker was born in Madison, Mississippi and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Born the daughter of Minnie Jones McElroy and Jimmie McElroy.  Margie married her high school sweet heart, Edward James Parker, Sr. on September 19, 1953, and to...

May 4, 2019

Guadalupe "Lupe" Torres 08/06/1949 - 05/04/2019

On Saturday May 4, 2019, our lives were forever changed. With family by her side and in the comfort of her own home, our mother, Guadalupe "Lupe" Torres, lost her fight with cancer. As a family, we are trying to take what comfort we can in knowing she is no longer...

May 3, 2019

Paul Hewitt Crume, age 67, passed away on May 3, 2019, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California.  Paul was born on January 26, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, to father Allan Crume and mother Delana Crume.

Paul H. Crume thoroughly enjoyed his time attending services, Bible studies, and many celebrations (Easter and Christmas), especially at St....

May 1, 2019

James "Jim" Clarke Scott, 76, the husband of the late Monica H. Scott, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Lompoc, California.  Born September 4, 1942, in Huntington Park, California, he was the son of the late James Scott and Ruth Scott.

Jim graduated from Huntington Park High School and later attended the Al Somers Umpire...

Apr 28, 2019

Cecil L. Gordon was born on December 15, 1953 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was raised by parents, Hilda Gordon and Lionel Gordon (who was transferred to VAFB) and became residents in Lompoc, CA since 1961. Cecil was the middle child of three children.

Cecil attended Vandenberg Junior High and graduated from Cabrillo High School. Throughout high...

Apr 24, 2019

Albert Cornelius Hardy, Jr. was born 26 June 1923 in Santa Barbara, California.  He passed away peacefully on 24 April 2019 in Lompoc, California at the age 95.  Albert was the son of the late Albert Cornelius Hardy and Clara Maria Griesemer.  Al married Greeta Mary Louise Gates on 6 August 1950 in Goleta, California. Greeta passed away in...

Apr 22, 2019

It is with immense sadness that the family of Andrew Charles Venzor announces his sudden passing on Monday April 22, 2019, at the young age of 33. Andrew is survived by his mother - Nancy Snyder, sisters - Amy and Amanda, nephews – Austin, Alexander and Carter, niece – Elizabeth, extended family Including Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles and Cousins....

Apr 20, 2019

Joseph Edward Milligan was born on November 27, 1927, in Carpinteria, California.  He joined the Lord on April 20, 2019.

As a young child, the family moved to Surf, California, as his father was the Union Pacific agent at Surf.  Joe had many happy memories while living at Surf and often talked about having the beach as...

Apr 19, 2019

Patricia Jane Briggs was born on March 12, 1927, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the only child of Sadie and Wayne Pfrimmer. She grew up in the small town in Yuma, Colorado, where her dad was a rural mail carrier. She moved to Denver with her mother at age 13, after her father passed away from cancer. Her mother was a...