Obituaries

Feb 25, 2019

Wayne Matthew Stitch passed away with his beloved wife at his side on February 25, 2019. He was 67 years old.

Wayne was born on February 24, 1952, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Wray Matthew and Ruby Irene Stitch. Wayne spent his younger years traveling with his father Wray, mother Irene, sisters Jeanne, Terry, and Lori, and his...

Feb 25, 2019

Robin Dale Kanta was born on April 9, 1953. He graduated from San Marcos High School in Goleta, California, in 1971. Robin had a quirky sense of humor, sharp wit and a heart of gold. He loved fast sports cars, photography and his dogs. He was a devoted son to his beautiful mother, Ila. Robin liked to say he...

Feb 25, 2019

Dick Tharp, 76, of Lompoc, passed away February 25, 2019, at his home in Lompoc.

Dick was born in Castle Dale, Utah, to Leo and Neva Tharp on November 15, 1942. He grew up and attended school in East Carbon, Utah. He joined the Air Force and was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base. While stationed at...

Feb 22, 2019

Dorothy "Dee" Mae Price "Dee" Olinger went to her heavenly home on February 22, 2019. She is a native born in Lompoc to Neal and Daisy Olinger in 1929. She lived a full and active life filled with family and music. Anything from playing with her father's band, to being a music director at First Christian Church for several...

Feb 19, 2019

John "Tony" Centeno of Lompoc died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at the age of 76.

Tony's celebration of life will be Friday, March 1, 2019, at 1 pm at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 500 East North Avenue in Lompoc.

Feb 19, 2019

Ross Aguilar Jr.

July 30, 1942 – February 19, 2019

Ross Aguilar Jr., 76, from Lompoc, California, passed away on February 19, 2019, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.  Ross was born and raised in Lompoc to parents Ross Sr. and Francis Aguilar.  He graduated in 1960 from Bishop Diego High School in Santa Barbara, California....

Feb 15, 2019

Mr. John Michael "Mike" Glavosek, son of the late Paul Glavosek and Marie Owens, was born July 28, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended public and Catholic schools in Chuahoga County. Raised most of his childhood in a Catholic orphanage, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ. He spoke often to his children about his fond memories of the...

Feb 12, 2019

Thomas Marion Heter II passed away surrounded by his family on 12 February 2019 at the age of 80. Tom was born 11 January 1939 in Sterling, Kansas, to T. Marion Heter and Ardris Zimmerman Heter.  He married Bert (Roberta Strickler) in 1959.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jacqueline, and in-laws Paul and...

Feb 12, 2019

Ralph Chavez Rodriguez, a long-time Lompoc resident and a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, passed away at the age of 104 on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  Ralph was born on October 24, 1914, in Chihuahua, Mexico, immigrating to the United States with his father as a young child.

Ralph was drafted into the...

Feb 10, 2019

Our beloved father, Antonio M. Hernandez, affectionately known as Tony, Daddy, Pops, Grandpa and "Papa Trouble," passed away at home on Sunday, February 10, 2019. In the days before and up to the day he passed, he was continuously surrounded by his children and grandchildren who traveled near and far to be with him. A man of few words,...

Feb 9, 2019

Robert "Bob" Jerome Beaman, 78, of Lompoc passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2019, his loving wife Patcine was by his side.

Bob was born in Franklin, Minnesota to parents Wilbur and Doris Beaman.  He enlisted in the Airforce in 1960, and was assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base.  Shortly after arriving in Lompoc he...

Feb 8, 2019

Mary Louise Danckert Matthews, formerly of Lompoc, California, passed away on February 8, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.  She was almost 97 years old.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 31, 1922, to German and Irish immigrants, she grew up in North Quincy.  Throughout her life, she cultivated many talents, but her beautiful voice and her passion...

Feb 8, 2019

Col. Pete Minjarez II D.D.S., M.S.

February 27, 1944 – February 8, 2019

Pete was born to Isabel and Pete Minjarez in Brawley, California.  He is preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Brigitte, children Anthony, Debbie, Stephanie, Melissa and Sabrina.  He had four grandchildren and six great grandchildren....

Feb 5, 2019

Raymond "Rudy" White, Jr. of Lompoc died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the age of 68.

Rudy was born April 14, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond and Barbara Jean White.

He is survived by his sister Laverna White, sister Lujuana Kaufman, brother Richard "Tony" White, brother Ronald White, brother Rodney White, all of...

Feb 2, 2019

Ramon Cortes Chavez, 77, of Lompoc passed away February 2, 2019, at home surrounded by family.

He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Rebecca Ann (Ochoa) Chavez, his daughter Elizabeth (Lisa) Chavez, his son Jerry Chavez, his four grandchildren, Anthony, Nick, Rebecca Nicole, Sara Chavez, many brothers, sisters and other family members. He is preceded in...

Jan 31, 2019

After nearly 99 years of being a true blessing to virtually everyone who knew her, Genevieve (Gen) Martha Fiedler Fundingsland was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on January 31, 2019.  Born in Delmont South Dakota March 22, 1920 to Walter and Kathryn (Schock) Fiedler, her earliest years were lived on the family farm in Ree Heights SD. The...

Jan 30, 2019

James B. (Jim) Olivera III, 86, of Lompoc, passed away peacefully on January 30.

Born in Lompoc on October 29, 1932, Jim was a lifelong valley resident and descendent of one of California's oldest original families. He graduated from Lompoc High School in 1950 and attended Santa Maria Junior College (now Allan Hancock College). He was a...

Jan 29, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that, Jose "Joey" Ramon Ochoa, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend went to be with the Lord on January 29th, 2019 with his family by his side.

Joey was born to...

Jan 29, 2019

Nettie Jean Goodwin

In celebration of the life of Nettie Jean Goodwin (Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren) born June 2, 1937, at home in the "Holler" in a small town in Pennsylvania and moved on to her new home on January 30, 2019. Nettie spent her years growing up in North Tonawanda in Upstate New York,...

Jan 29, 2019

Miguel Sosa, devoted husband, loving father, dedicated grandfather and caring brother, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on January 29, 2019. Miguel was born on January 3, 1946, in Honduras, Central America, to Ana Maria Arias.

Miguel was preceded in death by his mother Ana Maria Arias and is survived by his wife Francisca Sosa...