Sharon D. Herzig
Jul 13, 2025
Sharon Darlene Herzig, age 83, passed away peacefully in her bed on July 13, 2025, in Lompoc, California, where she lived and grew up.
Sharon was born on February 2, 1942, in Paso Robles, California, to Lutie and Edwin Haskett. She graduated from Lompoc High School. She later married and adopted two children, Stacey and Sean Herzig....
Norberta "Nora" Navarro
Jul 7, 2025
On July 7, 2025, Norberta " Nora" Navarro had just turned 82 years when the Lord asked his angels to guide her home after a long journey with Dementia & Parkinson's. Up until the end Nora maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends  She was always grateful for her long life that she...
Monica Sue Chapman
Jul 7, 2025
We are sad to announce that on July 7, 2025, at the age of 73, Monica Hodge Chapman of Nipomo, CA passed away. Born in Savannah, Georgia on September 25, 1951 to Rodger Hodge and Edna Weathers, Monica was known early on for her sense of humor. She later moved to California with her mom and older sister Marsha....
Antonio Escobedo Nunez
Jul 3, 2025
Antonio, "Grampa Nunez" came to Lompoc in 1958 with a smile in his heart.
He loved the Lompoc Valley. Â He will be remembered as a loyal, kind, humble, giving, trusting, honest man.
Always rising to the occasion with a smile on his face. Â We will cherish the moments we had with him in our lives. Â ...
Joseph Isaac Medina
Jul 2, 2025
Joseph Isaac Medina was born on October 27, 1992 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. Joseph was the oldest child to his parents Jose Medina and Cynthia Loza. Joseph attended elementary, junior high and high school in Santa Barbara before moving to Lompoc, CA and starting his adult life.
Joseph worked in a number of kitchens...
Manuela G. Gonzales
Jul 2, 2025
It is with great sorrow and enduring love that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us way too soon. Manuela was a loving housewife who enjoyed being outdoors in her garden as much as possible. She was the heart of our family—kind, generous, and endlessly compassionate.
Manuela was born...
Frances Pauline Nielsen
Jul 1, 2025
Frances died July 1, 2025, at Merrill Gardens Memory Care at the age of 99. Â She was the 5th of 6 children born in Chicago to Mary and Joseph Gasior on September 27, 1925. Â In 1950, she married Richard Nielsen, and they lived in the Los Angeles area, then Solvang and Buellton for many years. Â She was a waitress...
Julie Ann Davies
Jun 27, 2025
Julie Ann Davies
(May 25, 1947 – June 27, 2025)
Julie was born in Los Angeles on May 25, 1947, to Hugh and Eleanor Davies. She grew up in Westchester and graduated from Westchester High School in 1965. After high school, Julie went to Santa Monica City College for two years, graduated, and then transferred...
Anthony Marvin Armas
Jun 19, 2025
The family of Anthony Marvin Armas (1941-2025) sorrowfully announces his passing at home on June 19, 2025.
Marvin was a dutiful son, loving husband, caring father, doting grandfather, and joyful great-grandfather. In addition to love of his family, he was a champion of and a servant to the working person, a proud veteran, and he spent a...
Ascencion Valles Ortega
Jun 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Ascencion V. Ortega. We kindly ask you to come as you are and bring your memories, stories, and love to share. Your presence will mean so to our family during this difficult time.
Leroy Charles Mendes
Jun 10, 2025
Leroy C. Mendes, resident of Oceanside, CA, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 84.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 5-7 pm at Starbuck-Lind Morturary. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10 am at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, graveside service...
Tyler Leon Tibben
Jun 9, 2025
Tyler Leon Tibben was born on December 13, 1990, in Santa Maria, California, to Lawrence Leon Tibben and Annette Iris Tibben.
From a young age, Tyler was bright, curious, and always full of mischief. His smile was infectious, and his kindness made him easy to love. He had a natural ability to connect with people from all...
Anne Veronica Grimes
Jun 9, 2025
Anne married Joseph Grimes on December 29, 1963 and began a life as a US Air Force spouse. Over the years she lived at RAF Upper Heyford, England, Vandenberg AFB, California, RAF High Wycombe, England, Malmstrom AFB, Montana, Offutt AFB, Nebraska and RAF Alconbury, England. She became a member of the British Wives Club wherever she lived and made...
Earl C. Pagan Sr.
Jun 7, 2025
Earl C. Pagan Sr.
Earl C. Pagan Sr., a beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Orange County, California, on April 27, 1958, Earl built a life filled with purpose and love in Lompoc, California, where he resided for many years.
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Stephen Douglas Dalton
Jun 4, 2025
Steve Dalton passed away at his home in Lompoc on June 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Steve will be truly missed by all those fortunate enough to know him—he was generous in nature and never hesitated to help someone in need.
Steve was born on June 14, 1936, in Bakersfield, CA, to Douglas and Ruth...
Ralph Fritz & Carolyn Anne Ranard
Jun 3, 2025
Ralph Fritz Ranard was born in Munich, Germany on June 6, 1951, and died on June 3, 2025. Â Carolyn Anne Kobe Ranard was born on March 13, 1954, in Bemidji City, Minnesota and died on June 8, 2025.
They met in 1967 through mutual friends in the Mission Hills neighborhood. Â Carolyn was 12 and Ralph was 15. Â ...
Norman Fuggs
Jun 3, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Rufus Fuggs, a beloved U.S. Air Force retiree, American Patriot, passionate cook, community friend, and family man, who left us peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 91.
Norm was a proud serviceman who dedicated his life to serving his country in the...
Deborah Jackson
May 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Deborah Jackson
It is with a heavy heart that I write this obituary for my beloved sister, Deborah Jackson. I will miss her every hour of every day. For 73 years, we shared not only the bond of sisterhood but also a deep and lasting friendship.
Deborah was born...
Mary Wilder
May 22, 2025
Mary Wilder, long-time Lompoc resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, after a decline in her overall health. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Burt Wilder and is survived by her son Sam and his wife Sandi, her daughter Marlene and her husband Neal, and her stepdaughter Cherry, as well as seven grandchildren and 10...
