Obituaries

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...

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...