Frank T. Telles
Mar 23, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank T. Telles who left this earth unexpectedly on March 23rd, 2025, at the age of 90. Frank was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico to the parents of Sophie & Frank Telles. He was the youngest of 7 children.
Frank joined the U.S Army in...
Jesus "Jesse" Beltran
Mar 23, 2025
Jesus "Jesse" Beltran was born on October 23, 1985, in Santa Barbara, California. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2005 to 2011. His military journey took him to some of the most challenging corners of the world, with three courageous tours in Iraq, where he earned countless accolades for his fearless leadership and valor. His devotion...
Mary Jo Shriver
Mar 23, 2025
Mary Jo Shriver, age 89, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 23.
Born and raised in Ohio, she graduated with honors with an Arts Education degree from Ohio University. She married the love of her life and raised her children while teaching and volunteering at the local arts and crafts center.
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David Villalobos
Mar 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved David Villalobos, 64 of Lompoc, CA. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Lompoc Skilled & Rehabilitation Center.
David was born in Santa Barbara County on April 16, 1960, to Joe Mike Villalobos and Sally Lou Villalobos. He is preceded...
Timothy "Tim" Levash
Mar 20, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy "Tim" Joseph Levash, age 40, on March 20, 2025. Born on July 20, 1984, in Lompoc, California, Tim was a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. A man of boundless giving, curiosity and passion for what he loved, he brought joy to everyone around him with...
Madelyn Ratcliffe
Mar 15, 2025
Madelyn Ratcliffe, a resident of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully at 9:57 pm on March 15, 2025, surrounded by family. Â Born Madelyn Anne Bruske in Detroit, Michigan on April 15, 1942, she came to Santa Barbara in the early sixties and then moved on to Lompoc in 1981 where she volunteered and worked at La Purism School. Â She enjoyed...
Rosa Magallanes Barcelona
Mar 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Rosa "Rose" Magallanes Barcelona, 78 of Lompoc, CA. She passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines on October 21st, 1946, she was the eldest daughter of Epifanio & Ildefonsa Sinfuego. Rosa spent most...
Herbetta Bennett "Herbie" Mann
Mar 12, 2025
Herbetta Bennett "Herbie" Mann June 6, 1943 - March 12, 2025
She was a full-hearted lover of her life and her children—which she saw as synonymous—and, in the face of painful adversity, a steel-willed fighter for both.
But Tulsa, Okla. native Herbie Mann, who went to Heaven at age 81 in March after bravely battling...
Darrell Wayne Flint
Mar 9, 2025
Darrell was born in Viborg, South Dakota, on May 16, 1939. He passed on March 9, 2025, in Lompoc, California.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie Flint; his five daughters, Mary, Linda, Pam, Regina, and Joy; his two sons, John and Mike; his 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
His Celebration of life will...
Catherine Lynn Brooks
Mar 6, 2025
It is with grieving hearts that we announce the passing of Catherine Lynn Brooks on March 6, at age 81, from complications related to cancer. Cathy was a lively, intelligent woman with an independent streak, who loved to laugh and made friends everywhere she went. Those who knew her well also knew she had strong opinions, was fiercely loyal,...
Pat D. Campbell
Mar 5, 2025
Pat D. Campbell
June 2, 1944 - March 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce our beloved Pat Campbell fell asleep in death on March 5, 2025, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Pat was born to Margie and J.C. Campbell in Woodland, California. He was fortunate to have loving grandparents,...
Jo Anne Gowenlock
Mar 4, 2025
Jo Anne Gowenlock, age 92, of Lompoc, CA passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at Marian Extended Care in Santa Maria, CA.
Born on June 28, 1932, in Grandin, North Dakota, Jo was raised on a farm and graduated from Grandin High School in 1950. She attended Moorhead State University in Minnesota before moving to California,...
Virginia Bermudez Morales
Feb 26, 2025
Virginia Bermudez Morales
May 23, 1942-February 26, 2025
Virginia "Virgie" Bermudez Morales was a lifelong resident of Lompoc. She was born on May 23, 1942, and passed away at the age of 82 on February 26, 2025.
She is survived by her brother Rick Morales. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Carmen Torres Banuelos
Feb 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Carmen Torres Banuelos, who peacefully passed and gained her angel wings on February 26, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family.
Carmen was born on May 28, 1928, in Oro Grande, California. At the tender age of two, she moved with her parents,...
Sean William Birdsell
Feb 25, 2025
With deep sorrow but abiding hope, we share the passing of Sean William Birdsell, who went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025. Sean was a devoted husband, a loving father & stepfather, a doting Grandpa, a cherished brother, and a steadfast friend. More than anything, he was a man of deep and abiding faith in...
Martha D. Allmon
Feb 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Martha D. Allmon, on February 24, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was 85 years old.
Martha was born to Jose Rogelio Rojas and Maria Eugenia Orellana, on May 22, 1939 in San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America. She...
Melva Jo Mcclatchey
Feb 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Melva Jo McClatchey announce her unexpected passing on February 24, 2025.
Melva was born Melva Jo Scott on July 18, 1937, to parents Robert L. Scott and Jessie Marjorie McBride in Watonga, Oklahoma. Â She was wedded to her forever love, Lealon Ellis McClatchey, in June 1955. Â Together they...
Joan E. Thonack
Feb 22, 2025
Joan E. Thonack of Lompoc died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 103.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11am, in the chapel of the Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.
The interment will be Monday, March 3, 2025, in the San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, California
Maureen Louise Tolson
Feb 22, 2025
Maureen Louise Tolson, 83, of Lompoc, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in ICU at Cottage Hospital with her longtime friend, Bob Forinash at her side.
Maureen was born on March 13, 1941, in San Jose, California, and adopted by Luella Langdon Murphy and Charles Arnold Murphy.
She was raised and educated in San...
John Edward Free
Feb 20, 2025
John Edward Free passed on February 20, 2025 at home with his wife, Helen by his side.
John was born in Chicago, IL on March 28, 1934, and lived in a big house beside a lake in Barrington, IL until he was 10 years old. During those years John caught fish in the lake and became a...
