Obituaries

Feb 28, 2018

Cynthia Lee "Toni" Anthony of Lompoc died Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at the age of 65.

Toni was born December 6, 1952, in Sacramento, California to Donald and Barbara Anthony.  She graduated from Foothill High School in Sacramento where she enjoyed athletics, especially softball.

During her 20-year career in the United States Air Force she...

Feb 28, 2018

Howard Dean Morehart lost his long battle with a myriad of health issues Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Dean was born April 20, 1932, to Louis Winfield Morehart and Frances Eva (Morehart) Bodger on South I Street in Lompoc.  He attended local schools and graduated in 1950 from Lompoc High School.  He attended...

Feb 26, 2018

Michael Contreras, 58, gained his wings on February 26, 2018 after loosing his battle with cancer. Mike had a heart of gold and you never saw him without a smile. His life was all about his family. He is an Army Veteran, loved to golf and watch sports, especially the Los Angeles Rams. Mike liked to travel, give all...

Feb 26, 2018

Alpha Hull passed away Monday morning February 26, 2018 at the Lompoc Convalescent Care Center where he had been a resident for many years. Alpha Lee Hull was born in Raymondville Missouri to Lacy and Agnes Hull on October 23, 1930. He graduated from high school at Houston Missouri, spent 4 years in the Navy where he attended electronics...

Feb 26, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph "JoJo" Stevens announces his passing on Monday, February 26, 2018, after recently celebrating his 85th birthday with loved ones.  Joseph was lovingly known by his wife of 61 years as "Steve."

He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on February 20, 1933.  He enlisted in the U.S....

Feb 25, 2018

A Rosary and vigil services will be held for Chin Hui "Jeanie" Segura at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday May, 3, 2018 at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at the Queen of Angels Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018.

A native of South Korea, Chin Hui...

Feb 24, 2018

Reginald Burton O'Neal was born on November 28, 1934 in Whitehouse, Sumner County, Tennessee to Tom and Thelma O'Neal.

His family moved to Porterville, California when he was ten years old.  He attended schools in Porterville and graduated from Porterville High School and Porterville Junior College.  He served briefly in the United States Army.

Reggie...

Feb 23, 2018

Johnny German Bello was born on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 to parents Britteny Armero and Faviolo Bello. Our loss was heavens gain when our angel was called by his Papa – Johnny Armero – on February 23rd, 2018. Johnny was given a lifetime's amount of love the two months he spent on this earth. He brought joy and happiness...

Feb 22, 2018

On February 22, 2018 the world lost a sweet loving soul when Fred Steger passed away. He was born at Fort Carson, CO on May 20, 1960 and was diagnosed with Downs's syndrome. His parents, Mike and Barbara Steger, as well as their four daughters, included him in every aspect of their life. As part of an Air Force...

Feb 20, 2018

On February 20, 2018, June Ryan peacefully passed away due to the natural progression of the aging process.  She was 93.  June was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and son, Michael.  She is survived by her son, Timothy, and daughters-in-law Lynn and Katie .

June led a full and eventful life.  She was born June...

Feb 18, 2018

A viewing will take place on Thursday, February 22nd from 4-8 pm, with a vigil at 7 pm, at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 23rd at 10 am at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, graveside service to follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

Feb 18, 2018

Carol "Snookie" (Hilderbrand) Calvert, age 78, a third-generation Californian, lifelong resident of Lompoc, passed away surrounded by family at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California on Sunday, February 18, 2018.  She fought a brave and courageous battle against cancer and its effects for the last ten years.

Carol was born in Lompoc on September 19, 1939, to...

Feb 18, 2018

James Lester Streetman, age 82, died peacefully in his sleep on February 18, at his home near Lompoc, California.  He had late-stage diabetes and kidney/renal failure.

James was born on March 11, 1935 in Florida.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nita Streetman.  He is also survived by his children, Darleen, Linda, Stella, Glenn,...

Feb 17, 2018

Manuel Cuevas Martinez of Lompoc died Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the age of 61. Manuel was born June 7, 1956, in Guanajuato, Mexico.  A resident of Santa Barbara County since 1973, Manuel was employed as an automobile mechanic. Manuel is survived by his wife Alma and his sister Elizabeth. The evening vigil will be Friday, March 9, 2018, at...

Feb 17, 2018

Anna Carmela Richards died on Saturday, February 17, 2018, in Lompoc, California.  She was born on July 26, 1935, to Vito and Giuseppina Travisano in Laviano, Italy, and was raised and educated there.

In 1966 Anna came to Lompoc.  She was a homemaker but also worked at Lompoc District Hospital from 1988 to 1994.  She left the...

Feb 14, 2018

Robert Gaitan, Sr.

"Grampa G"

02-05-49 to 02-14-18

Our beloved Robert, Sr., 69, went into the arms of our Heavenly Father on February 14, 2018.  Born and raised in Lompoc, California.  Robert graduated from Lompoc High School in 1967.  He served his country in the Army from 1968 to 1972.  Robert worked as...

Feb 12, 2018

Our beloved mother, Beverly J. Chandler passed away peacefully on February 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family, after her courageous battle with cancer. Beverly was born on August 28, 1937. She married the love of her life, Jerry in 1957 and spent the next thirty-seven years with him until his passing in 1994. She was also preceded in...

Feb 11, 2018

Agnes "Aggie" Metcalf was born on October 7, 1930 in Cardiff, Wales and was the youngest daughter of Albert and Mary Ellen Perrins.  She was educated at Cathays High School for Girls in Cardiff, Wales; Miller School of Business in Cincinnati, Ohio and she received her Associates degree from Allan Hancock College.

Aggie came to the United...

Feb 11, 2018

Gia Olejniczak a longtime resident of Lompoc passed away on February 11, 2018 with Rus at her side after a sixteen year battle with brain tumors. She was born August 27, 1960 in Blue Island, Ill. She is survived by her longtime companion Rus Konold, brothers Kip O'Shaughnessy and Anthony Olejniczak. She was dedicated to working with cats using...

Feb 10, 2018

A woman full of love and humor passed to her glory, February 10, 2018. A devoted wife to Fred Good for 53 years. Mother to Sandra Cox of Lompoc (D). Vernon G. of Lompoc, Sabrina W. of Colorado. Grandmother of five, and great grandmother to many. She will be missed by her congregation, friends and family. She gave much...