Obituaries

Feb 20, 2025

Charles Ernest O'Cairns, affectionately known as "Chuck" to his friends and "Grandad" or "Grandog" to his beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 94, following health complications related to advanced age. Born in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Charles Edward Cairns and Helen Squires "Fitch" on September 14, 1930, Charles, fondly called "Corky" in...

Feb 16, 2025

Kennedy Monroe Person Jr., affectionately known as "Kenny," was born on March 14, 1953, in Bakersfield, California, to proud parents Kennedy M. Person Sr. and Priscilla. He was baptized at an early age, marking the beginning of a life full of love, care, and devotion to those around him.

Kenny lived in Bakersfield and attended school there...

Feb 15, 2025

Bette "Tootie" Mayo McDonald passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 15, 2025, in Lompoc, California, at the age of 101.  Born on September 29, 1923 in Santa Monica, California, Bette lived a long and vibrant life enriched by learning, tradition, and family.

As an Alpha Chi Omega, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from...

Feb 12, 2025

Mable June Klapakis, 98, of Lompoc, peacefully passed away on 12 February 2025 at the home of her son Jeff Klapakis.

June was born March 30 1926 in Kemmer, Wyoming to Elsworth Colton Hardy and Mary Elizabeth Reece Hardy. She was raised and educated in Vernal and Price, Utah, where she graduated from Carbon High School. She...

Feb 6, 2025

We're gonna miss you, Grandma, I needed much more time to cuddle Up beside you and hold your hand in mine. We miss how you would light up When we would come to the door. There'll never be another Who'll ever love us more. You never sought to fault me Or judge in any way, Never said a hurtful...

Feb 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Margaret Alice Hunt on February 5, 2025, at the age of 88. She lived in Lompoc, California most of her adult life but resided with her niece Lynnette Bass and her Son in Law Paul Filler for the past 8 years. Although Margaret is gone, she will...

Feb 5, 2025

Terry Wayne Bearman, 75, of Lompoc, California passed away Feb 5th, 2025. He passed away peacefully with Mario and Chuck Clemen at his side in Plainfield, IA where Terry moved in October 2024.

Terry was born May 2, 1949 in Enderlin, North Dakota to Charles and Norma Bearman. In 1961 the family moved to Anchorage, Alaska where...

Feb 2, 2025

Jody Jean Curts passed away on Feb, 02,2025 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA from complications arising with her heart valve. She had a loved one by her side each day she was in the hospital.

Jody was born on June 22, 1957 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She spent most of her childhood growing up...

Jan 31, 2025

Grant Everett O'Dwyer

September 21, 1989 – January 31, 2025

Beloved son, brother and friend.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Grant Everett O'Dwyer, devoted son and brother. Grant's kindness and unwavering love for his family will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Grant was 35 years...

Jan 31, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Carol Lynne Berry (Sissy) of Lompoc, CA. She passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara with family and friends close by.

Born in Bridgeport, Nebraska February 8, 1958, and moved to Lompoc with the family in 1964/65....

Jan 27, 2025

Karen Joan Bouman

December 31, 1946-January 27, 2025

Karen Joan Bouman "Nana" of Lompoc, California, passed away at home on January 27, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. She was beautiful, strong, courageous, and a true fighter against endometrial and colon cancer.

Karen was born in Hollywood, California on New Year's...

Jan 25, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Michael Emil Martony Sr., beloved husband, devoted father and exceptional friend. A true tradesman, Michael prided himself in a life filled with hard work, dedication to others, and decades of volunteering for the youth of our community.

Michael was born on October 10th, 1957 in Sarasota Florida...

Jan 20, 2025

Jim passed away on January 20, 2025, at Mountainview Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada from complications arising after open-heart surgery.  Jim was born July 21,1937 in Racine, Wisconsin to Henry E. Jenkins and Stacia C. Jenkins (Ruszczyk).

Growing up in Racine Jim's early years were spent in the Boy Scouts Drum & Bugle Corp where he spent...

Jan 18, 2025

Gregory John Froelick, aka "Cotton Top" (an endearing name given to him by his maternal grandfather August Popish), passed away on January 18, 2025, at 3 am in Santa Maria, CA at the age of 68. Greg had a desire to be "unique" and thus his hair which was white as snow made him stand out from other family...

Jan 13, 2025

Kurt Stephen Schmidt passed away at his home in Lompoc, California on January 13, 2025, at the age of 58 after a year-long battle with appendiceal cancer. He was born to Barbara Pettijohn Schmidt and the late Roderic Wm. Schmidt, Jr in Whittier, CA on September 25th, 1966. The family moved to Lompoc in 1966 and Kurt was a...

Jan 12, 2025

Jeffrey Raymond Russell passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 62. Jeff was a loving friend and father. He always knew how to crack a joke, even at the worst times. He was kind, funny and optimistic about life. Jeff had many friends and lots of people who loved him. He was a hard worker...

Jan 8, 2025

Jane Lyle Murray, a 50-year resident of Lompoc, passed away on January 8th in the company of her children.   Born in 1940 in Luton England to Hugh and Jane Murray of Scotland, she enjoyed swimming, the sciences, and the natural world. She swam for St. Andrews University where she earned degrees in mathematics and computer science and then studied...

Jan 8, 2025

Beatriz Barbere December 8, 1932 - January 8, 2025

Beatriz "Bea" Barbere, 92, of Lompoc, passed away on January 8, 2025 A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 8 at the Lompoc Foursquare Church, 125 N C St, Lompoc.

Born in Del Rio, Texas, in 1932, Bea was raised...

Jan 5, 2025

Jacqueline Metzler Stoll, 84, resident of Lompoc, California, passed away at home on January 5, 2025.  Jacqueline was born on May 24, 1940 in Newark, New Jersey.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 1 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, 123 North A Street, Lompoc, California 93436.

Jan 4, 2025

Lori Cornejo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 4,2025 at the age of 65. She was born in Lompoc, California to Gilbert and Dolores Cornejo on July 31, 1959. Lori graduated from Lompoc High School, Class of 1977. She a true Lompoc native and was always very proud of where she came from. Lori cherished...