Obituaries

Aug 3, 2018

Norman Julian Gonzales, age 74, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018, at his home in Lompoc, California.

Norman was born the only son to Maria Concepcion Simental and Julian Medina Gonzales on January 7, 1944, in Lompoc, California. Norman loved his hometown and often referred to it as "GOD'S COUNTRY".

In his younger years,...

Jul 28, 2018

Dolores Quade Herigstad (88) died suddenly of a stroke on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria.

Dolores was born in Beach, North Dakota, on April 29, 1930, to Agnes and Adolph Quade. She was raised on a farm near Wibaux, Montana, with four brothers and one sister. Upon high school graduation,...

Jul 27, 2018

Jasmine Ann Marie Gordon passed away at home on July 27, 2018. Jasmine was born on July 15, 1990, in Santa Barbara, California to Shelli Worcester and Adrian Ruiz.

Jasmine was a loving, caring, compassionate, funny, and depressed woman. She had her struggles with addiction and depression, but anyone who met her would never know. She brightened everyone's heart....

Jul 23, 2018

Melvin John Kimlinger (Mel) was born March 7, 1954, in St. Paul, MN. He served in the US Army from 1972 to 1974 in Korea. Mel earned his BS degree in Political Science.  Mel retired as Lompoc Post Master in 2010. He served on the SB Co. Civil Grand Jury, was a PGA tour volunteer, and an extra in...

Jul 23, 2018

On Monday, July 23, 2018, Seph McCarty passed away suddenly.

Seph was born April 1, 1981 in Glendale, California.  He moved to Lompoc in 1982.  He attended local schools and graduated from Maple High School in 1999.  He went on to receive AA and AS degrees from Allan Hancock Community College in Santa Maria, California.

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Jul 23, 2018

Clorann (Witherspoon) Butt of Lompoc, California, serenely passed away on July 23, 2018, at the age of 84. Clorann was born December 13, 1933, in Charleston, South Carolina, to James and Rosella Witherspooon. She later married the love of her life, Edward Henry Butt Sr. on April 5, 1955, a proud Marine, Minister and Outstanding Chef. Clorann traveled with...

Jul 21, 2018

Charlotte Lowsley was born December 6, 1931, to Hirva and Virginia Clark in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  As a young girl, she lived on the elk refuge just outside Jackson Hole as her father was the ranger in charge of the preserve.

After graduating from Jackson Hole High School, she married Richard Jones, and they moved to Washington...

Jul 20, 2018

Albert "Al" Junior Workman, 89, of Lompoc, California, died peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018.

Albert was born in Panguitch, Utah, on November 16, 1928, to Sam Clark Workman and Geneva (Winsor) Workman. He was the fourth of 13 children. He graduated from Valley High School in Orderville, Utah, and joined the United States Navy in 1948,...

Jul 19, 2018

Dennis J. Floyd died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the age of 68.

Dennis was born April 19, 1950, in Oakland, California, to Leon and Angelina Floyd.  He was raised and educated in the Oakland area, graduating from St. Mary's College High School in 1968.

Shortly after graduation Dennis enlisted in the United States Air...

Jul 18, 2018

Debra L. Berg peacefully passed away on July 18, 2018 after valiantly battling a lengthy illness. Although we grieve the loss of our beloved Debbie, we feel comforted by the knowledge that she is no longer in pain.

Debra Berg is survived by her son Cameron Berg; sisters Pamela MacKenzie, Maryse Wasmanski, and Eileen Ogden; brother Don...

Jul 17, 2018

James D. Curry (J. D. or Doc as his family would call him), 93, born on February 28, 1925, passed away at his home in Lompoc, California, on July 16, 2018.

J. D. served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945 in World War II as a pharmacist's mate, Second Class. He went on to...

Jul 17, 2018

Hurshell B. Weldon of Lompoc died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the age of 67.

Hurshell was born November 4, 1950, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Hurshell and Della Weldon.

A resident of Lompoc since 1984, Hurshell was a technician with a local gas utility.  He was a member of the Church of Christ in...

Jul 15, 2018

On Sunday, July 15, 2018, the Lord called Margaret Florence (Harrel) Torres, by name, to be with Him in Heaven.  Words cannot express how much she was loved.  She will now reside with her husband and family in God's glorious kingdom.  She went peacefully, in her sleep, and was happy until her final day.

She was preceded...

Jul 11, 2018

Alicia T. Echevarria, resident of Lompoc, passed away on July 11, 2018 at the age of 47.

Alicia loved life to the fullest, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Alicia is survived by her mother Jennie Echevarria, her brother Angel Echevarria, sister in law Charlotte Scurto and Vivien Echevarria, and Sylvia Garcia....

Jul 10, 2018

Marjorie Grace Dalton, 102, of Lompoc passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 10, 2018.

Marjorie was born in Los Angeles, California on January 1, 1916.  She met the love of her life, Harold Dalton, while in Junior High.  They later married in 1936 and welcomed two children.  Marjorie and Harold moved their family to Burbank and then...

Jul 4, 2018

Michael Joe Navarrette was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on July 13, 1955.  He moved to Lompoc in the early 1990's.  He was very active in his daughters lives.  He helped coach their basketball and softball teams.  He loved being a Lompoc Unified School District bus driver.

Michael is survived by his daughters Sophie and Brandiann, his...

Jul 3, 2018

Anthony L. Alonzo III passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 3, 2018, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA, at the age of 51 after a two-year battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by friends and family and most importantly his loving wife Debra who had shared a life with him for 38 years.

Anthony was born...

Jun 27, 2018

Wayne Edward Hunt, age 69, passed away from this world and was received by Jesus Christ unto everlasting life in heaven. He was born in Levelland, Texas, and moved to Garden Grove (Orange), California at age 12. On February 18, 1969, Wayne, enlisted in the United States Army and served 3-years during the Vietnam War. He attended school in...

Jun 24, 2018

Lorene Velma Simpson passed away June 24, 2018 at Lompoc Valley Medical Hospital.  She was born August 25, 1926 in Visalia, California to Donnie and Etta Cobbs.  She married Marvin Simpson July 4, 1942.

Lorene belonged to the Lompoc Rebekah Lodge and she was a bookkeeper for Moore's Department Store.  She was a member of Trinity Church...

Jun 24, 2018

Dale Thomas Farley left us on June 24 th , 2018. Dale was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming May 23 , 1954 to David and Pearl Farley.

After a stay in England, the Farley's settled in Riverside, California. There, Dale graduated Poly High School in 1972, becoming a VW/Porsche mechanic. After meeting his wife Vickie, he began attending...