Obituaries

Apr 16, 2019

Virginia M. Johnson, 90, loving wife and mother, passed peacefully in her Lompoc, CA, home on April 16, 2019. She will be missed.  Virginia (Douglas) was a 1947 graduate of Leavenworth High School. Special thanks to the wonderful support and care provided by the staff of Assisted Hospice Care; Dr. Walker, Laurence, Leslie, Heather, Alana, Janie, Cassandra, Cici, and...

Apr 14, 2019

Beloved mother, wife, and librarian, Bertha Ella Spooner was born on February 12, 1927, in Watertown, New York, and passed away peacefully in her home in Lompoc on April 14, 2019, at the age of 93 years old.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents Robert Roy Bevens of Long Point, Ontario, Canada, and Dora Elida...

Apr 10, 2019

"You come back and visit any time you want to. You're always welcome here." This was a heart speaking, one belonging to Mary Elizabeth Newsome, nee Dandridge. It was a gracious, rural Southern-bred heart of exceptional radiance.

Known as Betty to family and friends, who are a very numerous group in California and beyond, Mary Elizabeth Newsome...

Apr 10, 2019

Frank Joseph Taschler departed this life with family by his side on April 10, 2019, at the age of 80, to be with the Lord. Frank was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

Frank is survived by Mary Ellen Taschler, his loving wife (and buddy) of 57 years, his daughter Sandi Kenny (G.B.), his son Brance Taschler (Michelle),...

Apr 5, 2019

Surrounded by loving family, Dorothy Marie Sams passed away peacefully in her home on April 5, 2019. Dorothy, or Dot as she liked to be called, was born July 16th, 1941, in Chicago Illinois. After relocating several times her family settled in Denver Colorado. It was there, while attending high school, she met the Love of her Life John Edward...

Apr 2, 2019

Alice Cole, 85, of Lompoc, CA, passed away April 2, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, October 19, 1933, and was one of seven children being survived by her brother Harry Post (Dottie) of Ohio and sister Martha Wassmer of Pennsylvania.

Alice, a longtime resident of...

Mar 29, 2019

Amalia Angulo, age 80, was born on November 9, 1938, in Arandas, Jalisco, MX. She spent 60 wonderful years married to the love of her life, Gregorio Angulo. Together they had seven children- 5 sons, Salvador, Alejandro, Joel, Juan, Erasmo and two daughters Maricela, and Maria. Amalia had been a resident of Lompoc, CA, since 1982.

Amalia...

Mar 27, 2019

Randolph Nielsen died March 27 th at his home from complications of diabetes.  He was born April 30, 1954 in Downey California to Frances and Richard Nielsen.  Randy grew up in Buellton attending Jonita Elementary School and graduating from Santa Ynez Valley High School in 1972.  He is survived by his mother Frances Nielsen, sisters Vicky and her husband...

Mar 24, 2019

Mr. Aurelio Vargas, better known as "Wayo", 94, departed this life on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.  He joins his late wife Maria Vargas in eternity.

Wayo was born on June 16, 1924, in Compton, California to his parents Florence and Ralph Vargas.  Wayo was the second eldest child...

Mar 24, 2019

Frank Edward Bancroft-Billings, 54, was born on October 15, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, and passed away in Lompoc, California, on March 24, 2019.

Frank moved to Santa Barbara County in California in 1969. He devoted 34 years of his life to working at Imerys, formerly known as Celite. He loved volunteering 25 plus years of his life...

Mar 23, 2019

John Melatti passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 23, 2019, at his home in Lompoc, California.  John was born on March 24, 1936, in Gardner, Massachusetts.  He was predeceased by his daughter Kathy Melatti-Hawkins.  He is survived by his loving wife Sally, his son Joseph and daughter-in-law Siobhan of Lompoc, his daughter Annette and son-in-law Scott...

Mar 20, 2019

Phyllis Jean Reed passed away peacefully at home March 20, 2019.  Though she was a recent resident to Lompoc, she lived most of her life in California.

A widow, she leaves behind three daughters, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one sister.

Phyllis had many different careers in her lifetime, but her true passion was...

Mar 18, 2019

Frances Marion Tolles passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 18, 2019, at Atterdag Care Center in Solvang, California.  Frances was born on November 11, 1927, in Wenatchee, Washington.  She was predeceased in death by her loving husband, Ken, and is survived by her two sons, James Whiting of Arizona and Wayne Lisonbee of Washington State, and...

Mar 15, 2019

Enrique "Henry" Morin, Jr. (aka Bambino) passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the age of 49.  Bambino was born on January 10,1970 to Enrique (Henry) and Catalina (Katy) Morin in Santa Maria, California.

At the very young age of two Bambino already exhibited a talent in the sport of baseball.  At the age of nine...

Mar 8, 2019

Evelyn DeBacker was born in Monroe, Michigan, November 4, 1925, to Ellen Mae and George Bunte. She married Maurice DeBacker February 3, 1944, in Brownwood, Texas.

Evelyn graduated as valedictorian of her class from Flat Rock High School, Flat Rock, Michigan, June 1943. After high school she completed secretarial school in Ann Arbor, Michigan and worked at...

Mar 6, 2019

Joshua Kyle Boyd, 41, was born on November 2, 1977, in Stuttgart Germany, and passed away in Great Falls, Montana, on March 6, 2019, after a three-year battle with cancer.

Joshua attended local schools and was active in youth sports. He was a true entrepreneur and was active in the local music community in Great Falls.  Joshua...

Mar 5, 2019

Anthony (Tony) Wayne Fox, 74, passed away on March 5, 2019. His devotion to his family and his love of country were with him throughout his life.

Tony was born in Tampa, Florida, on September 28, 1944. Being raised in a military family, Tony traveled the world and even attended high school in Japan. After high school,...

Mar 4, 2019

Maria Vega Vargas (aka Maria Melgoza)

Maria Vega Vargas was born on May 21, 1950, in Purepero, Michoacan, Mexico, to her mother Navidad Garcia Contreras and father Diego Vega Soto.  Maria was born to eternity on March 4, 2019, with her family at her side.

Maria immigrated to California at the age of 22.  Maria...

Feb 28, 2019

Michael James McDermott III, 77, went to his long-anticipated heavenly home on February 28, 2019. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him and gave him peace.

Mike was born in Mobile, Alabama, on September 17, 1941. He accepted Jesus as a boy and lived his life faithfully and generously. After high...

Feb 26, 2019

Rose T. Lara, 99, of Lompoc, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born September 6, 1919, in Durango, Mexico, to Jesus and Juanita Garcia. Rose came to the US with her family in 1921. Rose met her husband, the love of her life, Alfred, and they were married 64 years before his...