Obituaries

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....

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.  ...