Obituaries

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.  ...

Apr 11, 2018

Mrs. Josefina Regino Wico Adan, R.N., B.S.N., quietly passed away on the loving arms of her husband of 58 years, Dr. Cirilo L. Adan, Jr., Colonel, United States Air Force, Retired.  Josie was born in Cavite City, Republic of the Philippines on January 19, 1936 as the eldest of three siblings.  Josie completed her nursing training at the University...

Apr 7, 2018

Oran Duke Woodfin, 81, resident of Lompoc, CA passed away on April 7, 2018. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, April 11 th at 10 am at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Directors. www.starbucklind.com

Apr 6, 2018

On April 6, 2018 Lois Wright Goss' soul joyfully joined those many family and friends who have left this temporary life into eternity with God. She was born June 22, 1919 in El Cajon, CA to Merle and Harold Wright.  The oldest of 4 daughters, the Wright family moved throughout California during her growing up years, ending up in...

Apr 3, 2018

Masuko "Marjie" Russell lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the age of 83.  Born Masuko Miyaji in Fukuoka, Japan, she was the youngest of eleven children.

Marjie married Earl Albright in 1958 and moved to the United States to receive better medical treatment for tuberculosis.  She became a naturalized citizen in 1964...

Mar 30, 2018

Dement F. Weaver peacefully left his bedside, surrounded by family to be with the Lord on March 30, 2018. Dement was born to Thomas and Louise Weaver on June 14, 1932 in Garysburg, North Carolina. Before being known as "Weaver," "Daddy," and "Grandpa," Dement's strong will earned him the childhood nickname "Rock." That strong will became great determination and...

Mar 26, 2018

MICHAEL JAMES SHANNON 17 June ~ 26 March 2018

Mike was born 17 June 1940 at St. John's Hospital in Oxnard, California, the first child and only son of Kenneth Walter and Caroline Minnie (Petit) Shannon. He was the grandchild of early Ventura County Pioneers, Albert Clayton and Elvita (Snow) Petit. He passed away in Ogden Utah....

Mar 25, 2018

Rachel, a loving mother of two sons, passed away unexpectedly on March 25 in Lompoc at the age of 32. Rachel was born in Portland, Oregon to Jennifer Pollock. The family then relocated to Lompoc when Rachel was only three. She spent the rest of her life in Lompoc. She attended Lompoc High School and was later employed at...

Mar 23, 2018

Our beloved mother, Frances C. Gonzales, 88, resident of Lompoc, was called upon to be with our Lord on Friday, March 23, 2018.  She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Frances is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Carlos A. Gonzales, sons Arnulfo Gonzales, Willie Gonzales, David Gonzales; daughter Cathy Martinez, and granddaughter...

Mar 23, 2018

Gary Lee Berleue, Sr., of Lompoc, passed away March 23, 2018 at the age of 69.  Gary was born December 18, 1948 in Johnston, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Sis Berleue.

Gary's first loves were his wife Michelle and son Gary, Jr.  He loved baseball and trains.  He enjoyed family BBQ's and being there for all his son's...

Mar 21, 2018

Alice Eleanor Huyck Domingos

November 19, 1936-March 21, 2018

Alice Domingos joined her husband Tony and her daughter "Peanut" Kate on March 21, 2018.

Alice was born in 1936 and was a farmer's daughter to Lawrence and Dorothy Huyck.  Between

the...

Mar 19, 2018

Vonnie Martinet was born August 3, 1946 in Garden City, Kansas to Orville E Harsh and Evelyn L. Jenkins.  She entered eternal rest on March 19, 2018 after a three-year battle with cancer.

Vonnie retired from merchandising at the VAFB commissary in 2012.  In her spare time, Vonnie was an avid bowler, member of the Loyal Order...

Mar 19, 2018

Lena Antoinette Gallagher was born May 31, 1923, in Binghamton, New York to Vincenzo and Maria Borrello. She passed away March 19, 2018, at the age of 94.   She was the second of four children.  She was the only daughter of the four children.  Lena was very close to her family.  She was the last surviving member of her...

Mar 17, 2018

Ernest Fritz of Lompoc, passed away March 14, 2018 at the age of 80.  He is survived by his wife Dolores Fritz, daughters Arnita Fritz, Junia Richardson and son Rodrick Fritz. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11 am at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel.

Mar 17, 2018

Ervin Toler

April 26, 1923-March 17, 2018

Ervin Toler, 94, passed away March 17, 2018, due to complications from dementia.

Born in West Virginia, his youth was spent in California, Kentucky, and Ohio. In Ohio, he worked making furniture and built aircraft at WACO Aircraft Company. During World War II, he joined the...

Mar 15, 2018

Darlene M. Fraser, 84, passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father surrounded by her loving children at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California on March 15, 2018

Darlene was born to Dagfin and Florence Holt in Sioux City, Iowa on October 6, 1933; the fourth of five children: Dagfin, Robert, Dolores and Beverly....