Obituaries

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...

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...