Obituaries

Sep 9, 2018

JD was born on August 29, 1944, in Modesto, California, to James and Mary Vieweg. He died at the age of 74 on September 9, 2018, at his home in Lompoc, California. He was raised and educated in Modesto and attended Modesto High School.  JD served his country in the United States Air Force. JD came to Lompoc in 1979....

Sep 7, 2018

Eleanor Cruz Magallon, age 79, of Lompoc, California passed away peacefully on September 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Eleanor was born on March 25, 1939, to Salvador Sr. & Esther Cruz.  She was a Lompoc native.  She attended local schools, worked and raised her family here.  Eleanor was a dedicated mother to five sons, who...

Sep 7, 2018

Don was born and raised in Lompoc.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, JoAnn, sons Donald and Joseph, granddaughter Kalea, and his constant companion, his dog Bo.  He is also survived by his sisters Arlene Nething, Dolly Myers, brother Ronald Reitmeier, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sep 6, 2018

Jesus "Chuy" Lopez Ochoa, passed peacefully on Sept. 6, 2018 at the age of 77, with his loving family at his side. Chuy was born to Rafael Jesus Ochoa and Carmen Lopez Ochoa on October 10, 1940 in Michoacan, Mexico. He was the first child of ten.

Chuy will be most remembered for his laugh, his love...

Sep 4, 2018

Delores Marie Riddering was born to William and Johanna Guntner on August 29, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, and baptized into the Forever Family of God at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Chicago.

"Dee" was married to Louis Riddering on May 27, 1950. She worked as a secretary at the CF&I Railroad in Chicago. Dee sold Avon, loved...

Sep 3, 2018

Sidney Herbert Shears "Herb" was born on February 14, 1913, in Rochester, NY, and passed away at his home in Lompoc, CA, on September 3, 2018.

Herb was a kind and gentle man who loved to golf and to play cards with friends. He said that after he and his wife, Ethna "Kelly" moved to Lompoc, they...

Sep 2, 2018

Azalea Irene Gettings

Lea Gettings passed away in her sleep early on Sunday morning, September 2nd, 2018. She would have celebrated her 100th birthday next fall.  She lived an amazing life and will be missed.

Lea was born and raised in Oklahoma. Her family was hard-working,...

Aug 30, 2018

Christina Stevens passed away August 30, 2018, at the age of 81 at home with family at her side. As with most of her life, Christina lived out her final days on her own terms with TV remote control in hand enjoying a hot cup of coffee while watching Animal Planet; just as she had always talked about.

Aug 29, 2018

William Perry Smith Jr. 16 September 1932 - 29 August 2018

William (Bill) Perry Smith Jr. passed away at his home in Vandenberg Village on Wednesday August 29th at the age of 85. Those who knew Bill will remember him for always being warm and welcoming. Bill was a very kind, giving, and selfless man, and will...

Aug 26, 2018

David Lara Terrones

Born: 03/04/1974 – Died: 08/26/2018

David passed away Sunday morning, August 26, 2018

David is survived by his son Nico, his mother Elsie Cortez, his stepfather Virgil Cortez Sr., his brothers Richie, Michael, and Virgil Cortez II, his sister-in-law Yoli Cortez, his grandmother Rose Lara, his uncles Dale, Gabe, Joe...

Aug 21, 2018

Virginia Kurtz Crain died at age 92 on August 21, 2018, in Las Cruces, NM, where she had resided in recent years. Virginia was born on August 31, 1925, to Hannah and Irvin Kurtz of rural Richland County near Galchutt, ND.  She was sister to Mary Delores, Darrel, Howard, Duane and Phyllis Kurtz.  She is survived by her brother,...

Aug 20, 2018

Angela passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at the young age of 43. She was born September 28, 1974, in Santa Barbara, and was raised and graduated from Lompoc High School Class of 1992. She is survived by her only son Ruben (Boogie); her parents Jose and Mary Ann Lopez; sisters Jessica, Lily and brother Alex. Angela will be...

Aug 20, 2018

Alan Randolph "Randy" Carter, 67, of Lompoc, CA passed away August 20, 2018 at City of Hope, Duarte, CA following surgical complications.  His wife, Barbara, and his son, Dylan, were by his side.

Randy was born September 27, 1950 in Redlands, CA to Rev. George L. Carter and Norma Lee Carter.  He grew up in Paso Robles,...

Aug 16, 2018

Archie was born May 23, 1925, in Sand Creek, Wisconsin, to Herbert and Lenora Nogle on May 23, 1925.  He was raised and educated in Whittier, California.  He graduated from Whittier High School with the class of 1944, where he competed in CIF State Wrestling Championships.  His lifelong commitment to flying began when he was accepted into the Army...

Aug 14, 2018

Marie, passed away on August 14, 2018, at the age of 82 years.

Born December 3 rd 1935 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and grew-up in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania until the age of 18.  Marie then moved to the Lompoc Valley in 1961.  Marie attended the Ursuline Academy in Wilmington Delaware.  After marrying and moving to the Lompoc Valley,...

Aug 14, 2018

Juanita "Nita" Clare Main passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the age of 95. Nita was born December 7, 1922 in Gilbert, Arizona to Forrest and Frona Clare. After receiving both a bachelor's Degree and master's Degree in Education from Arizona State University she taught for many years for the Lompoc Unified School District. After retirement she...

Aug 12, 2018

Gibby passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 47 years young.  He was born February 15, 1971, raised in Lompoc and graduated from Lompoc High School with the class of '89.  He is survived by his four sons, Zachary, Hunter, Grant and Luke; his mother Elsie and stepdad Virgil Cortez; three brothers, Richard, Michael and David, and Grandma Rose...

Aug 8, 2018

Doris Jean Maxwell was born November 22, 1940 in Jonesboro, LA to the late Reverend Cleveland & Lorece Leonard. She was one of four children and the only girl of the family. She grew up being loved and spoiled by her brothers. Proceeding her in death are her brothers, Robert Lee Madsion and Cleven Ray Leonard, (Marietta) Houston, TX....

Aug 5, 2018

Vincent Arnold Nelsen passed away on August 5, 2018, in Lompoc, California.  He was born on August 12, 1933, in Vespa, Redwood, Minnesota.  He moved to Lompoc in 1985 with his wife Betty Lois (Colton) Nelsen and their two children Jo-Lynn Nelsen and James William Nelsen.  He served in the United States Army in Germany.

Vincent worked...

Aug 4, 2018

Bruce Arlington passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2018, following a lengthy illness.

Bruce was born on October 14, 1948, in Newfoundland, Canada, to Captain Matthew and Dorothe Arlington.  He was born into a USAF (SAC) military family and was raised on numerous Air Force bases in the United States.  After high school, he joined...