Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

Cajetan "Caje" Amadeo Segura

Cajetan "Caje" Amadeo Segura was born on August 8, 1938, in San Acacio, Colorado, at the Herman Ranch to parents Belarmino "Ben" and Isabel Lopez Segura.

Raised on the family farm, Caje learned the value of hard work early in life. As the son of a potato farmer, he helped with...

Aug 23, 2025

Nicholas Freitas, 42, of Lompoc, passed away on August 23, 2025. Born in Ventura and raised in Lompoc, Nicholas was a personal trainer known for his humor, outgoing nature, and love of video games. His greatest joy was being a father to his daughters, Anastasia Gutierrez and Kiley Freitas.

He is survived by his daughters, his mother,...

Aug 21, 2025

Hilda M. Gordon was born on May 8, 1929, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the parentage of Wesley and Olivia Benoit.  After her marriage to Lionel Gordon (deceased), they relocated to Lompoc, CA in 1964 when he was assigned to Vandenberg AFB.

Hilda worked on VAFB for a number of years before starting her restaurant business, which...

Aug 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mary M. Quinata

The world lost an angel today. Mary M. Quinata, age 87, of Palouse, WA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born in Red Level, Alabama. She married Vicente T. Quinata on January 8, 1955. After spending four...

Aug 14, 2025

Roger Lee Adkins, 71, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025.

He was born December 4, 1953, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Fred Dale Adkins, Sr. and Betty Jane Navarro and Step Father Ramon Navarro. He was a graduate of Lompoc High school in Lompoc, CA. He served in United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Aug 10, 2025

Dorothy (Dottie) Marie Romero, age 80 of Lompoc, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1944, in Shelby, Montana, to Woodrow and Victoria Brickner.

Dottie spent most of her childhood in Wisconsin with her three siblings, Mary Lou, David, and Dale, before moving to Lompoc with her...

Aug 10, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Patricia Bernadette Roulston of Lompoc, who left us peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the age of 92.

Patricia was born March 31, 1933, in Waterford, Ireland, and lived a full life full of compassion and love.

Throughout her life, Patricia traveled the world, embracing the beauty...

Aug 8, 2025

Alan Huey, a devoted husband, proud veteran, loving uncle, and cherished member of the Lompoc community, passed away recently.

Alan was born in Taft, CA on March 22, 1943 to Dale and Martha Huey. After high school and Taft College, he completed IT training at National Technical School in Los Angeles. In 1966, he was drafted into...

Aug 8, 2025

Toni Jean "Wuitschick" Salas was born on June 3, 1963, in Norwalk, California, to Arlys and Richard Wuitschick. On August 8, 2025, at the age of 62, she passed peacefully in her sleep at home in Lompoc, California, with her devoted husband, companion, and caretaker, Jeffery Patterson, by her side.

After much thoughtful reflection on how best...

Aug 8, 2025

Judith V. Gatson

Sunrise: December 3, 1949 Sunset: August 8, 2025

Born to Charles Eldred Proctor Sr. and Virginia Louise Proctor on December 3, 1949, Judy was one of seven children raised in Ravenna, Ohio.

Loved ones who will forever cherish her memory include:

Her...

Aug 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we, John's family, are announcing the unexpected passing of John on the morning of August 7, 2025.  John succumbed to multiple issues with his health.

John was born the fifth son and last child of Jackson and Thelma Joyce (TJ) Chase, in St. Johnsbury NH.  The family moved to Santa Maria,...

Aug 6, 2025

Sarah Jane Gee went home to be with her Lord after peacefully passing away at home in Lompoc, California in the early morning of August 6, 2025.

Sarah was born on August 24, 1940, in Darlington County, South Carolina, to Willie Gee and Alma Gee (Dixon). She was the second eldest of nine siblings. Her first years...

Aug 4, 2025

Charles "Chuck " Arnold lived life with a twinkle in his eye, a heart for service, and a knack for telling the perfect joke at just the right moment. Born in Great Falls, Montana, Chuck developed a love for wide-open spaces and a spirit of adventure that stayed with him throughout his 94 years.

After graduating from...

Aug 2, 2025

Lula May Dean , age 81, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren.

She was born on December 19, 1943, in Stroud, Oklahoma, to Hubert and Georgia Smith, and was raised in Farmersville, California. Lula spent most of her life in California, where...

Jul 27, 2025

Robert John Wenta

December 5, 1935 - July 27, 2025

Robert Wenta (Bob) passed away Sunday July 27, 2025, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

He was a resident of Lompoc for 25 years.  He was an avid golfer.  He loved his family and loved his dogs.  He and Gina rescued over 25 dogs...

Jul 25, 2025

John Leslie Page (Jack) passed away July 25, 2025, at the Lompoc Hospital at the age of 82. He was a resident of Lompoc, California, for 56 Years.

He was born in South Dakota in 1942. The third of five children born to Adelia Page and John A. Page. The family moved to Tulelake, California, when he...

Jul 23, 2025

Guadalupe "Lupe" Cantrell (Morales) was born on May 18, 1965 and was the second eldest of six children, born to Eduardo and Rafaela Morales. Lupe spent a portion of her childhood in El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico. She later finished off grade school in Lompoc, CA and she graduated from Lompoc High School in 1984. She later met...

Jul 21, 2025

Diane Renee Hemeon October 15, 1945 – July 21, 2025

Diane Renee Hemeon, a devoted mother, loyal friend, and cherished soul, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 15, 1945, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Diane later made her home in Lompoc, California, where she raised her family and...

Jul 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Ellen Bleyl. She was a loving mother, Nana, and a cherished friend. On July 18, 2025, at the age of 70, she returned to her heavenly home after succumbing to a variety of health complications that she had suffered with for years.

Janie was born...

Jul 17, 2025

Martha F. Webb was born May 18, 1934, on a farm in Creekside, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of 7 children. Martha graduated High School and went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Ohio. She was only 17.

After some time, she made a bold move out to Los Angeles, California. Martha was recommended,...