Obituaries

Jul 19, 2018

Dennis J. Floyd died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the age of 68.

Dennis was born April 19, 1950, in Oakland, California, to Leon and Angelina Floyd.  He was raised and educated in the Oakland area, graduating from St. Mary's College High School in 1968.

Shortly after graduation Dennis enlisted in the United States Air...

Jul 18, 2018

Debra L. Berg peacefully passed away on July 18, 2018 after valiantly battling a lengthy illness. Although we grieve the loss of our beloved Debbie, we feel comforted by the knowledge that she is no longer in pain.

Debra Berg is survived by her son Cameron Berg; sisters Pamela MacKenzie, Maryse Wasmanski, and Eileen Ogden; brother Don...

Jul 17, 2018

James D. Curry (J. D. or Doc as his family would call him), 93, born on February 28, 1925, passed away at his home in Lompoc, California, on July 16, 2018.

J. D. served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945 in World War II as a pharmacist's mate, Second Class. He went on to...

Jul 17, 2018

Hurshell B. Weldon of Lompoc died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the age of 67.

Hurshell was born November 4, 1950, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Hurshell and Della Weldon.

A resident of Lompoc since 1984, Hurshell was a technician with a local gas utility.  He was a member of the Church of Christ in...

Jul 15, 2018

On Sunday, July 15, 2018, the Lord called Margaret Florence (Harrel) Torres, by name, to be with Him in Heaven.  Words cannot express how much she was loved.  She will now reside with her husband and family in God's glorious kingdom.  She went peacefully, in her sleep, and was happy until her final day.

She was preceded...

Jul 11, 2018

Alicia T. Echevarria, resident of Lompoc, passed away on July 11, 2018 at the age of 47.

Alicia loved life to the fullest, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Alicia is survived by her mother Jennie Echevarria, her brother Angel Echevarria, sister in law Charlotte Scurto and Vivien Echevarria, and Sylvia Garcia....

Jul 10, 2018

Marjorie Grace Dalton, 102, of Lompoc passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 10, 2018.

Marjorie was born in Los Angeles, California on January 1, 1916.  She met the love of her life, Harold Dalton, while in Junior High.  They later married in 1936 and welcomed two children.  Marjorie and Harold moved their family to Burbank and then...

Jul 4, 2018

Michael Joe Navarrette was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on July 13, 1955.  He moved to Lompoc in the early 1990's.  He was very active in his daughters lives.  He helped coach their basketball and softball teams.  He loved being a Lompoc Unified School District bus driver.

Michael is survived by his daughters Sophie and Brandiann, his...

Jul 3, 2018

Anthony L. Alonzo III passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 3, 2018, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA, at the age of 51 after a two-year battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by friends and family and most importantly his loving wife Debra who had shared a life with him for 38 years.

Anthony was born...

Jun 27, 2018

Wayne Edward Hunt, age 69, passed away from this world and was received by Jesus Christ unto everlasting life in heaven. He was born in Levelland, Texas, and moved to Garden Grove (Orange), California at age 12. On February 18, 1969, Wayne, enlisted in the United States Army and served 3-years during the Vietnam War. He attended school in...

Jun 24, 2018

Lorene Velma Simpson passed away June 24, 2018 at Lompoc Valley Medical Hospital.  She was born August 25, 1926 in Visalia, California to Donnie and Etta Cobbs.  She married Marvin Simpson July 4, 1942.

Lorene belonged to the Lompoc Rebekah Lodge and she was a bookkeeper for Moore's Department Store.  She was a member of Trinity Church...

Jun 24, 2018

Dale Thomas Farley left us on June 24 th , 2018. Dale was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming May 23 , 1954 to David and Pearl Farley.

After a stay in England, the Farley's settled in Riverside, California. There, Dale graduated Poly High School in 1972, becoming a VW/Porsche mechanic. After meeting his wife Vickie, he began attending...

Jun 17, 2018

Husband, Father and Patriot

Richard James Davis, 86, of Lompoc, California, died in peace while surrounded by his family on Fathers Day June 17, 2018 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, of pneumonia.  He was born on November 20, 1934 to Dorothy Stoddard and Lowell Edwin Davis in Billings, Montana.  He joined the Air Force...

Jun 17, 2018

Charles (C.T.) Richardson passed away peacefully on June 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in San Luis Obispo on May 15, 1934, to Jennie Villa and Charles Richardson, Sr.  At the age of five he moved to Santa Barbara where he attended local schools before joining the US Navy at 17 years old. He served...

Jun 16, 2018

Margaret Mary Powell was born on February 19, 1924 in Scramoge, County Roscommon, Ireland.  She left quietly on June 16, 2018.  She died from complications related to a fall she sustained.

Margaret was one of eight siblings.  She moved to England when she was 26 to pursue her dream of nursing, and where she met her husband,...

Jun 15, 2018

Dorothy Louise Wright "Mums" found peace with her Lord and Savior while surrounded by family at the Convalescent Care Center on June 15, 2018 in Lompoc at the age of 90.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 65 years, George Sr., brother Ron Schilling and wife Mary Lynne, Children; Cindy (Steve), Sons George Jr (Tereza), John...

Jun 14, 2018

Geraldine "Jerry" Mae Beattie, resident of Lompoc, CA, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at her home, at the age of 97. Born and raised in Lompoc, Jerry spent her entire life on ranches – first with her father, Albert Lewellyn, her mother Myrtle ("Peg"), and sister, Patricia ("Pat"). At age 18, Jerry married the love of her...

Jun 8, 2018

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lois Irene Curtis-Stinnett at the age of 90.  Lois passed away peacefully at home on the 8 day of June with her family nearby.

Lois was born in Willard, Missouri to Raymond R. McNiel and Jerlie F. Lindsey on February 10, 1928.  She was married to...

May 27, 2018

Rest in Peace

Deisel Andree "Tyke" Tykeson

06/06/26 – 05/27/18

Deisel Andree"Tyke" Tykeson passed away Sunday evening May 27, 2018 in his Lompoc home 10 days before his 92 nd birthday.  His wife, Jean; eldest daughter, Christine; son-in-law, Roger Toren Rodefeld; grandson, Jacob Rodefeld were present to say goodbye.  His sister Jewell called...

May 24, 2018

Flora Mae "Joanne" Bramlet went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2018.  Joanne was born in Alexander County, Illinois, on May 27, 1934.  Joanne resided in various states through her life but spent most of it in California.  She loved to read, write, grow flowers, and paint.  Her passion for cooking was quite evident when...