Obituaries

Jul 26, 2019

Patrick Curtis Neisinger died Friday, July 26, 2019, at the age of 50.

Patrick was born August 12, 1968, in Los Angeles, California to Richard and Christine Neisinger.

A resident of Lompoc since 1991, Patrick was employed in the construction industry.

The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be Thursday, August 1, at...

Jul 25, 2019

Clyde Lonny Petanovich, 65, of Lompoc, California, passed away on July 25, 2019, in Santa Barbara, California.

Clyde was born to Ruth and Andrew Petanovich on December 3, 1953, in Rantoul, Illinois.  He graduated from Lompoc High School in 1972 and joined the United States Air Force in 1973, rising to the rank of Sergeant.  His occupation...

Jul 23, 2019

Alta Mae Walton died July 23, 2019, at Garden View Inn in Atascadero, California. She was born February 16, 1935, in Snyder, Oklahoma, to Eugene Edward Lawrence and Pare Lee. Alta has 3 sisters, Mary, Phyliss, and Betty.

Alta began elementary school in Snyder, Oklahoma. At 7 years of age, her family moved to Coolidge, Arizona, where...

Jul 17, 2019

Yesenia Alexis Gasca, 17, of Lompoc, CA, went with our Lord peacefully with her family by her side on July 17 th , 2019 in Santa Barbara, CA.

Yesenia was born to Michael Gasca Sr. and Angelita Linda Garnica - Gasca on June 17, 2002.  Being the middle child, she was surrounded by love from her four...

Jul 16, 2019

Max J. Federmann, 96, of Lompoc, California passed away on July 16, 2019.

Max was born in Frankfurt Germany to Solomon and Sabine Federmann.  He was a twin and one of eight children, including older brother Herman, older sister Erna, twin brother Bernard, and four younger sisters: Rosa, Betty, Lea and Freda.

As a Jewish...

Jul 6, 2019

Guadalupe Luna Estrada of Lompoc, California, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 6, 2019, after a lengthy illness.  She was born in Tendeparacua, Michoacan, Mexico, on April 3, 1937, to Alfonso Luna and Maria Barajas.

Guadalupe loved her family, music, gardening, road trips, and birds.  She had a great love for life...

Jun 25, 2019

On Tuesday, June 25th, 2019, Gloria Dale Heitman, loving Mother of three children, passed away at the age of 84. She spent that morning surrounded by family looking at pictures and telling stories.  She was at peace and ready and her family held her hands as she took the journey to be with the Angels.

Gloria was...

Jun 23, 2019

Sharon Lewis was born to Melvin and Ruth Beets in Amarillo, Texas on March 9th, 1948. As a baby, Sharon and her family relocated to Alaska. The Beets family then moved to the central coast where they finally resided in Lompoc, CA in 1963. Sharon graduated from De Anza college in San Jose, CA in 1983 where she received...

Jun 21, 2019

Paul Vincent Young passed away in his sleep Friday, June 21, at his home in Lompoc, California.  He was 72.  His Memorial service will be held at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary at 123 North A Street, Lompoc, California 93436 on Saturday, June 29th at 1pm.

Paul was born on June 26, 1946 in Vinton Iowa to Marcella and Victor...

Jun 16, 2019

Our world was shattered on June 16, 2019.  Our beloved father, husband and hero took his final journey.  Master Sergeant Anderson Jackson Joseph Winston II leaves behind our mother, his love of over 70 years, his wife of 64 years, Frances (Poochie) Winston.  Son to Ethal Jones and Anderson Jackson Joseph Winston Sr., Father to Patricia Gibson (deceased), son...

Jun 16, 2019

Our brother Danny Arellanes, also known as Crow, was raised in Montclair, California, the city he called home.  Later in life he moved to Santa Maria, and finally settled in Lompoc.

Crow comes from a big family; parents Leonard and Rosie Arellanes, five brothers Leonard Jr., Joaquine, Jesse, Paul, Albert, and six sisters Connie, Sarah, Gigi, Terry,...

Jun 10, 2019

Doretha Hutchinson, 88, returned to her heavenly home on June 10, 2019, with her family by her side as she passed. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggles over the last few years and ultimately gave her peace.

Born on February 7, 1931 in Lake Butler, Florida, she...

Jun 10, 2019

Billie Jean Sims-Spicuglia (Nee SIMS) Passed in peace on June 10 th . She is survived by her Husband Tony Spicuglia, her Children, Charles Trew, Brandi  Soares (Nee Trew), Jaron Sims-Spicuglia and Jessica Peppie. She is also survived by three Granddaughters, Ivy Drop, Paige Trew, Maddyx Trew, and one Grandson, Nash Trew. Her extended families by marriage were also...

Jun 9, 2019

Beloved husband and father, Anthony Robin Adams, passed away June 9 th , 2019, at age 90. Robin to family, Tony to colleagues and friends, was born September 25, 1928, in Glendive, Montana. He and his twin brother were the last of eight children born to Robert and Helen (Wodke) Adams. In his early teens, the family relocated to...

Jun 9, 2019

Beloved husband and father, Anthony Robin Adams, passed away June 9, 2019, at age 90. Robin to family, Tony to colleagues and friends, was born September 25, 1928, in Glendive, Montana. He and his twin brother were the last of eight children born to Robert and Helen (Wodke) Adams. In his early teens, the family relocated to Glendale, California....

Jun 6, 2019

Passed with peace and grace on June 6 th in his home with his wife by his side.  He is survived by his wife Theresa (Teddie), son Chester Wedgeworth Jr. (Leslie), daughters  Catherine Wedgeworth (John) and Angela Morrison; grandchildren: Brian Morrison, Justin Wedgeworth, Bradley Morrison, Branden Morrison and Andrew Wedgeworth, nine great grandchildren and siblings: Linda Bravo (Oscar) ,...

Jun 3, 2019

William T. Morrill, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, June 3, 2019. He was 72 years old. William was born in Meredith, New Hampshire on December 15, 1946. He enlisted in the Air Force and he moved to Vandenberg AFB in 1980. William served his country until his retirement as an Air Force Msgt...

Jun 2, 2019

Kathleen Sue Phillips, born October 28, 1955, to Claude and Theresa Phillips in Hepner, Oregon, is now at peace after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kathy graduated from Lompoc High School in 1973.

A resident of Lompoc for 53 years, Kathy worked for the Lompoc Hospital District for 35 years, where she ultimately ended...

Jun 1, 2019

The family of Enid Sylvia Brown announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Lemoore, CA, at the age of 84.

Preceded in death, by her loving husband of 41 years, Kelly Brown Sr., Enid is survived by her daughter, Vanessa; sons: Kelly Jr. and spouse, Mila, of Lemoore, California,...