Obituaries

Oct 5, 2018

Rebecca Marie Goodchild was born on November 1, 1972, in Santa Maria, California, and passed away on October 5, 2018, in Lompoc, California.

She was preceded in death by her father O'neal Davison.  She is survived by her husband Brian and children Elisabeth, Samual, and William; grandchild Micheal, mother Joanne Davison, and sister, Sharon Holland.

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Oct 1, 2018

Frances Ortega Elisarraras, age 87, of Lompoc, California passed away peacefully on October 1, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born on October 28, 1930 to Francisco and Alta Ortega, in Harlingen Texas. Frances lived in Santa Barbara, for 48 years, where she worked and raised her daughters.  She then moved to Las Vegas and...

Sep 26, 2018

Robert W. Rowe, 95, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his wife Chris, daughters Margaret (Rick) Dvorak of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Michelle (Brad) Pellegrin of Lompoc and son Robert (Marsha) Rowe of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and his sister MaryAnn Thompson of Des Moines, Iowa.  He is survived by...

Sep 24, 2018

Linda Lee Bailey, 72 years old, of Lompoc, California lost her life in a tragic car accident on September 24, 2018 and is survived by her husband Rollin Bailey.  She was born in Pomona, California to Allen and Margaret Howell and grew up with her siblings Terry and Cortney, and her cousin Judy.

She graduated from Montclair...

Sep 17, 2018

My precious partner, wonderful wife, loving mother of our two kids, grand and great grandmother was called by our Lord and Savior on September 17, 2018, to join Him in heaven. I was relieved because she was ready and even said she wanted to die.

She had a great team of 24/7 caregivers who all loved her,...

Sep 16, 2018

Erman Hugh Hale, 88 years old, of Lompoc, California, passed away on September 16, 2018, at Stanford University Hospital following complications of heart bypass surgery. Hugh was born in Tuttle, Oklahoma, on August 4, 1930, to James and Viola Hale. He grew up with two sisters Faye and Delores and one brother John and his Uncle Earl who he...

Sep 10, 2018

Richard J. Velasquez passed away on September 10, 2018. A vigil will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2018 at 6 pm at Queen of Angels Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 16, 2018 at 10 am at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, the graveside service will immediately follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

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,...