Obituaries

Apr 28, 2018

Donna Marie Bradley resident of Santa Barbara died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the age of 69.

Donna was born October 19, 1948, in Teaneck, New Jersey to Edward and Marjorie Jancek.  She was self-employed as an artist and enjoyed reading and traveling the world.

Donna is survived by her husband Charles H. Bradley, daughter...

Apr 27, 2018

Arthur (Art) Vargas 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Lompoc, California.  He was born March 21, 1929 to Raphael and Florence Vargas in Norwalk, California.  On January 21, 1951 he married Emily Ramirez in Lompoc, California.

Art enjoyed camping, golfing, running long distance, bicycling, fishing and being with his children and grandchildren.  He...

Apr 26, 2018

Mildred W. Smith the daughter of the late Hess and Estella Watkins; was born December 27, 1922 in Concord, North Carolina and departed this life April 26, 2018 at Marion Hospital, Santa Maria, California.  She was married to the late Ray V. Smith.

Mildred attended city schools in Durham, North Carolina and graduated from Hillside High School...

Apr 26, 2018

A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, May 1st at 2 pm at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

Apr 23, 2018

Gene Travis passed away April 23, 2018 at the age of 81.  He was preceded in death by his two sons Gene Travis Jr., Wayne Travis as well as his daughter Cindy Willis.  He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Marty Travis, his son Dale Travis, stepchildren Stephanie Kennedy and John Harter.  Gene is also survived by his...

Apr 22, 2018

John Donald 'Don' Meglen, age 87, passed away at his home in Lompoc, California surrounded by his family on Aprill 22, 2018. He was born on July 21, 1930 in Butte, Montana to John and Bessie Meglen.

Don graduated from the Boys Central in 1948 where he was Co-Captain of the football team. He went on to...

Apr 21, 2018

Reginald Earl Lindsey died peacefully with his family surrounding him Saturday, April 21, 2018. He would have been 91 years old May 5, 2018 . Reg was born in Seattle, Washington to George and Fredeline Lindsey and married Alyce M. Wied, (who passed Jan 2001), on March 1957.

He joined the Army at the age of 15...

Apr 20, 2018

Travis John Grant passed away suddenly on April 20, 2018, in Lompoc, at the age of 34.  Travis was born in Santa Maria, on July 18, 1983.   Growing up he attended Pine Grove Elementary School, Orcutt Junior High School, Righetti High School, and Arroyo Grande High School, and had taken classes at Santa Barbara City College.  Travis was employed...

Apr 18, 2018

Lydia B. Paz Piña of Lompoc gained her angel wings on April 18, 2018 at the age of 69.  She was born February 11, 1949 in Santa Barbara, California to George Paz and Maria Lydia Aguirre.  She attended and graduated from Santa Barbara High School.  Lydia was a member of La Purisima Catholic Church.

Lydia was a...

Apr 18, 2018

Carl Mark Edward, retired Fire Captain for the City of Lompoc, died peacefully on April 18, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Carl was born on August 17, 1960.  He attended Lompoc schools and obtained his Fire Science degree from Allan Hancock College.

Carl had a 35-year career in fire service as a VAFB Hot...

Apr 17, 2018

Juan Manuel Vargas, resident of Lompoc passed away April 17, 2018 at the age of 53.  He was born December 21, 1964 to Meliton and Herlinda Vargas in Pénjamo, Guanajuato Mexico.  Juan was well known in the community, he worked for Lompoc Donuts for over 20 years.

Juan is survived by his wife of 16 years, America...

Apr 13, 2018

Mary Lee Avants of Lompoc, passed away April 13, 2018 at the age of 54.  She was born June 13, 1963 to Lee Avants and Ora Faye Ward in Ventura, California.  Mary was employed by Civil Service at Vandenberg Air Force Base as a contracting specialist since 1989.

The activities Mary enjoyed were jewelry making, photography, gardening. ...

Apr 12, 2018

Eleanor Jean Robb, born April 7, 1928, in Santa Barbara, California passed away April 12, 2018.  "Elly" was a resident of Lompoc since 1948 where she worked and operated the E & E Malt Shop next to the "Old Theater" on H Street with her mother, Ethel Horne. She was also employed as a telephone operator in the 50's.  ...

Apr 11, 2018

Mrs. Josefina Regino Wico Adan, R.N., B.S.N., quietly passed away on the loving arms of her husband of 58 years, Dr. Cirilo L. Adan, Jr., Colonel, United States Air Force, Retired.  Josie was born in Cavite City, Republic of the Philippines on January 19, 1936 as the eldest of three siblings.  Josie completed her nursing training at the University...

Apr 7, 2018

Oran Duke Woodfin, 81, resident of Lompoc, CA passed away on April 7, 2018. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, April 11 th at 10 am at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Directors. www.starbucklind.com

Apr 6, 2018

On April 6, 2018 Lois Wright Goss' soul joyfully joined those many family and friends who have left this temporary life into eternity with God. She was born June 22, 1919 in El Cajon, CA to Merle and Harold Wright.  The oldest of 4 daughters, the Wright family moved throughout California during her growing up years, ending up in...

Apr 3, 2018

Masuko "Marjie" Russell lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the age of 83.  Born Masuko Miyaji in Fukuoka, Japan, she was the youngest of eleven children.

Marjie married Earl Albright in 1958 and moved to the United States to receive better medical treatment for tuberculosis.  She became a naturalized citizen in 1964...

Mar 30, 2018

Dement F. Weaver peacefully left his bedside, surrounded by family to be with the Lord on March 30, 2018. Dement was born to Thomas and Louise Weaver on June 14, 1932 in Garysburg, North Carolina. Before being known as "Weaver," "Daddy," and "Grandpa," Dement's strong will earned him the childhood nickname "Rock." That strong will became great determination and...

Mar 26, 2018

MICHAEL JAMES SHANNON 17 June ~ 26 March 2018

Mike was born 17 June 1940 at St. John's Hospital in Oxnard, California, the first child and only son of Kenneth Walter and Caroline Minnie (Petit) Shannon. He was the grandchild of early Ventura County Pioneers, Albert Clayton and Elvita (Snow) Petit. He passed away in Ogden Utah....

Mar 25, 2018

Rachel, a loving mother of two sons, passed away unexpectedly on March 25 in Lompoc at the age of 32. Rachel was born in Portland, Oregon to Jennifer Pollock. The family then relocated to Lompoc when Rachel was only three. She spent the rest of her life in Lompoc. She attended Lompoc High School and was later employed at...