Tommy R. Silva, Iii
Jun 18, 2017
Thomas R. Silva III, 58, of Lompoc was a loving father and husband. He was a diesel mechanic for 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Tracy Silva, daughter Kacie Silva, son Tommy R. Silva IV and his wife Aubrey, grandson Tommy Silva V all of Lompoc, one brother, four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews....
Esther F. Fernandez
Jun 17, 2017
Esther F. Fernandez 89, of Lompoc died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her home. Esther was born in Michoacan, Mexico to Agustin and Otilia Fernandez on August 3, 1927. Esther was a member of La Purisima Catholic Church since 1972. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfonso Fernandez. Esther is survived by her children Rosa Maria Fernandez, Tina...
Adolfo Vargas, Sr.
Jun 16, 2017
Adolfo Vargas, Sr July 4, 1925 to June 16, 2017 In the early hours of the morning on June 16, 2017 Adolfo Vargas Sr passed away peacefully in his sleep with his beloved pet Terra at his side. Adolfo was born July 4, 1925 in Lynnwood, CA to Ralph and Florence Vargas. He is survived by his daughter Rose Vargas-Baird...
Robert Mitchell Heath
Jun 13, 2017
Robert Mitchell Heath, beloved husband, father and grandfather, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Susannah Mitchell and Harold Ray Heath. Growing up as one of eight sons, this Heath boy from Holladay, enjoyed a wonderful childhood where his foundation of faith, hard work and love of...
Maida Ratcliff
Jun 12, 2017
Maida Ratcliff was born here in her beloved hometown of Lompoc, California on May 19, 1919, and died here peacefully on June 12, 2017, at the age of 98. After graduating from Lompoc High School, she pursued her life-long love of music by studying at Drexel Conservatory in Los Angeles. Upon returning to Lompoc, she taught piano for many decades...
Neal Alan Sobieszczyk
Jun 10, 2017
Neal Alan Sobieszczyk, Lt. Colonel USAF (Retired) Neal Alan Sobieszczyk, 82, of Lompoc, CA passed away peacefully at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara on Saturday, June 10 2017. Born on July 3, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alois Sobieszczyk and Blanch Sobieszczyk (Gelinski), Neal graduated from Bayville HS in Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin/Madison before entering the United States...
Sarvous Blocker
Jun 7, 2017
Sarvous "Sam" Blocker, a resident of Lompoc, passed away June 7, 2017 after a seven year battle with lung cancer. Sarvous was born January 30, 1936 in Garland County, Arkansas. In the early fifties he accepted an invitation from his brother, Alvin, to move to California, where he met his future wife, Nancy Sumnicht from Salt Lake City, Utah. They...
Donald Joseph Machado
Jun 6, 2017
Donald Machado, 63, of Lompoc died Tuesday, June 6th, 2017. Don was born July 23rd, 1953 to Joe and Audrey Machado in Lompoc, CA where he spent most of his life and helped run the family ranch as a third-generation farmer and rancher. Growing up he was active in 4-H and the FFA. He would spend weekends in Pismo Beach...
Carol Lee Delong
Jun 3, 2017
Carol Lee DeLong was born July 9, 1939 and she passed away on June 3, 2017 with her husband and children by her side. She worked 30+ years in the family business until her knees began to fail. She then retired to a peaceful home life where she took care of her two favorite boys, her husband and her son....
Justina Alexis Korenko
Jun 1, 2017
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 12pm at Trinity Church of the Nazarene.
Alfred Anthony Amann
May 30, 2017
Alfred Anthony Amann, age 88, died peacefully on Tuesday May 30th at Meridian of Lompoc in Lompoc, California. Born February 12, 1929 in Richardton North Dakota, he lived in Spokane Washington and Los Angeles California before settling in Lompoc. He worked at Lockheed Missile & Space Company from 1958 until retiring in 1990. Survivors include two sons, Marcus who resides...
Patricia Ann Fairlee
May 28, 2017
Patricia Ann Fairlee (Pat) 74, went peacefully to be with our Lord on May 28, 2017 at her home in Lompoc. Pat was born on November 13, 1942 in Schenectady, New York to William Morgan Fairlee and Eleanor Mary Kaczmarek Fairlee. She moved to California at nine years old and made her life here. Some of the things she enjoyed...
Kenneth Leland Soderquist
May 19, 2017
Kenneth Leland Soderquist passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday, May 19th, 2017 in Lompoc, California, at the age of 85. Kenneth was born May 3rd, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA to Arthur Leonard Soderquist and Mildred Juanita Soderquist. Ken and his older brother Norman were raised in Downey, CA before their family moved to Etna, California. After...
Delbert Clothier Taylor
May 18, 2017
Delbert C. Taylor was born in Los Angeles, California on June 29, 1929 to Edwin Taylor and Florence Clothier and passed through the veil on May 18, 2017 in Lompoc, California. I believe all his loved ones would agree that the world is much emptier without him… all 116 of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He has left a...
Frances Marie Rocha
May 17, 2017
A viewing will take place on Friday, May 19th from 12-3 pm, with a vigil at 2 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20th at 10 am at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel.
Richard H. Fraser
May 15, 2017
Richard H. Fraser (Dick), 87, joined his Heavenly Father on May 15, 2017. He enjoyed a full and happy life. He leaves behind his wife, Darlene, of 65 years; four children, Jeanette Boyer (Corky), Barbara, Brian and Sandra (David) Pickles; three grandchildren, Rachel (Jose) Alvarez, Cassandra (Mathew) Andresen, ad Tyler Pickles; five great-grandchildren, Diego, Tristan and Makalea Alvarez, Lilliana and...
Rachel Nita O'Dwyer "Marquez"
May 13, 2017
Rachel Nita O'Dwyer "Marquez" Born December 6, 1958. She passed away on May 13, 2017 with her loving husband, children and grandchildren by her side. Her joys of life were her grandchildren and traveling with her husband. She will be very much missed and forever in our hearts. She is survived by her husband, David O'Dwyer, her two daughters, Crystal...
Margaret Grace (French) Lamar
May 12, 2017
Margaret Grace (French) LaMar passed away on May 12, 2017. She was 67 years old, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Margaret, known to many as Maggie, or Mrs. LaMar to her students, had a love for skiing, and teaching children. She taught in public education for many years, and retired as a kindergarten teacher at Crestview Elementary on...
Glenda Janice Rains
May 12, 2017
Glenda Janice Rains (Jan) passed away peacefully at home ending her year long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and her loving husband Gerald of 59 years. Jan was born January 22, 1942, to Beatrice and Henry Rhodes in Wardell, Missouri. Gerald and Jan married May 9, 1958 in Bakersfield, California. They moved to Lompoc in 1962 where...
Charles Bernard Anthony Guest
May 10, 2017
Charles "Chas" Guest passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Chas was born in Manchester England on February 13th, 1935 and lived through the Blitz during the heavy bombing of the industrial North during the Second World War. In 1954 he was called upon to serve Queen and Country in Her Majesty's Grenadier Guards, both...
