Obituaries

Jun 17, 2018

Husband, Father and Patriot

Richard James Davis, 86, of Lompoc, California, died in peace while surrounded by his family on Fathers Day June 17, 2018 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, of pneumonia.  He was born on November 20, 1934 to Dorothy Stoddard and Lowell Edwin Davis in Billings, Montana.  He joined the Air Force...

Jun 17, 2018

Charles (C.T.) Richardson passed away peacefully on June 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in San Luis Obispo on May 15, 1934, to Jennie Villa and Charles Richardson, Sr.  At the age of five he moved to Santa Barbara where he attended local schools before joining the US Navy at 17 years old. He served...

Jun 16, 2018

Margaret Mary Powell was born on February 19, 1924 in Scramoge, County Roscommon, Ireland.  She left quietly on June 16, 2018.  She died from complications related to a fall she sustained.

Margaret was one of eight siblings.  She moved to England when she was 26 to pursue her dream of nursing, and where she met her husband,...

Jun 15, 2018

Dorothy Louise Wright "Mums" found peace with her Lord and Savior while surrounded by family at the Convalescent Care Center on June 15, 2018 in Lompoc at the age of 90.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 65 years, George Sr., brother Ron Schilling and wife Mary Lynne, Children; Cindy (Steve), Sons George Jr (Tereza), John...

Jun 14, 2018

Geraldine "Jerry" Mae Beattie, resident of Lompoc, CA, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at her home, at the age of 97. Born and raised in Lompoc, Jerry spent her entire life on ranches – first with her father, Albert Lewellyn, her mother Myrtle ("Peg"), and sister, Patricia ("Pat"). At age 18, Jerry married the love of her...

Jun 8, 2018

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lois Irene Curtis-Stinnett at the age of 90.  Lois passed away peacefully at home on the 8 day of June with her family nearby.

Lois was born in Willard, Missouri to Raymond R. McNiel and Jerlie F. Lindsey on February 10, 1928.  She was married to...

May 27, 2018

Rest in Peace

Deisel Andree "Tyke" Tykeson

06/06/26 – 05/27/18

Deisel Andree"Tyke" Tykeson passed away Sunday evening May 27, 2018 in his Lompoc home 10 days before his 92 nd birthday.  His wife, Jean; eldest daughter, Christine; son-in-law, Roger Toren Rodefeld; grandson, Jacob Rodefeld were present to say goodbye.  His sister Jewell called...

May 24, 2018

Flora Mae "Joanne" Bramlet went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2018.  Joanne was born in Alexander County, Illinois, on May 27, 1934.  Joanne resided in various states through her life but spent most of it in California.  She loved to read, write, grow flowers, and paint.  Her passion for cooking was quite evident when...

May 17, 2018

Lois Jane Howard, age 97, formerly of Lompoc, CA, died May 17, 2018, in Seattle, WA.

Lois was born in Orofino, Idaho, on October 5, 1920, the youngest of six daughters and two sons of Rev. John and Clara Henneman Hoffmann.  She traveled extensively with her family as a military wife, including Air Force bases in Japan...

May 15, 2018

Rose Lee Laws

Born in Oklahoma in 1926, Rose Lee (Baker) Laws was the only child of Carl and Gladys Baker.  In the 1940s she married the love of her life, William "Bill" Lawry Laws.  They moved to Southern California where Bill became a developer for William Lyon Homes.  They raised two daughters, Cindy and...

May 13, 2018

Julio Montez Guerrero passed away May 13, 2018 at the age of 95.  He was born April 12, 1923 to Weneslado and Manuela Guerrero in Presidio, Texas.  He moved to California in the late 40's but always called himself a Tex-Mex.

Julio's greatest love was family, country westerns and wrestling.  He had a wonderful humor, always ready...

May 12, 2018

Adam Signorelli passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2018, at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his parents, Bert and Annunciata Signorelli, and his brother, Domenico Signorelli. Adam is survived by Denise Signorelli, sister in law, nephew Darin Signorelli and his wife Jackie, great-nephews Nick and Adam, (his namesake), his niece Denee Signorelli and her...

May 12, 2018

Lauri L. Johnson passed away May 12, 2018.  She was born in Aberdeen, Washington February 15, 1957 and lived her first year in a house built by her Uncle Dan, after which she moved to Lompoc with her mother and brother.  As a teen, she excelled in athletics, first in softball and then in tennis.  She was a 1974...

May 11, 2018

Daniel Charles Trace, born on May 16 th , 1954 to Charlie & Jina Trace, passed away on May 11 th , 2018.   Dan was a wonderful husband and dad who was self-educated through the love of reading & books.  His other love was hockey. One of the most eclectic (variety-driven) readers ever seen, he was reading Lord of...

May 11, 2018

JoAnn Ruth (Wehnes) Moya also known as the Candy and Cake Lady, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on May 11, 2018.  JoAnn was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to Lela and Henry Wehnes (deceased).  As one of the first family homesteaders to settle in the badlands of South Dakota, she was one of eleven...

May 10, 2018

Sheri Ogletree, 67, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 10th, 2018. She was born on 16 July 1950 in St. Joseph MO, and adopted three days later by V. Dale Lewis and his wife Berenice. Sheri grew up in St. Joe and graduated from Central High School there in 1968. That same year she married her high...

May 7, 2018

Linda Carolyn Fiore of Lompoc, died on May 7, 2018, at the age of 65, of breast cancer she had been fighting for almost 20 years.  She was born on March 31, 1953 to Carol and James Schermerhorn in Bishop, CA.

She is survived by her husband, Domenic Fiore, her mother, Carol Schermerhorn, her daughters Aubrey Hierholzer,...

May 6, 2018

Paul Felix Pina, age 69, passed away at his home on the morning of May 6, 2018.  His family was at his side.  Paul was born in Santa Monica CA and spent several years of his youth living and attending school in Venice CA.  While in Venice he loved playing baseball.  He moved to Santa Barbara at 17 years...

May 6, 2018

Bill Terry Goyer He was named after First Baseman and later New York Giants Manager, Bill Terry, but as he grew up he was best known only as Terry. As a youth he was a member of the Future Farmers of America, participating in farming and the raising of livestock, and was proud to be a Delegate representing Rolla, Missouri...

May 4, 2018

Marilyn passed away peacefully on May 4, 2018, at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Moreton. She is survived by her three children Jackie Cecala, Jim Moreton and Sue Goranson. Her four grandchildren James Sanford, Stacy Karim, Kacee Moreton and Nicole Hernandez and her eight great-grandchildren who gave her the name GG....