Violet Hester Forren
Jul 7, 2017
Violet Hester Meadows Forren passed away peacefully on July 6, 2017. Having lived in Lompoc for over 50 years, Vi was a family oriented person known for her extreme generosity to family, neighbors, and friends. Working for many years in care of the elderly in Lompoc, she embodied Christian charity and kindness. Lovely and strong, she will be deeply missed...
John M. Carroll
Jul 6, 2017
John M. Carroll passed away in Lompoc, Ca. on July 6, 2017, his 82nd Birthday. He was born July 6, 1935 in Libertyville, Illinois to Henry and Philomena Carroll. He graduated from Libertyville High School in 1955 and moved to California in 1958. John was an employee at VAFB from 1958 until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed golfing...
Terrance Lamar Davis
Jul 1, 2017
Mr. Terrance Lamar Davis was born on August 24, 1976 at Vandenberg AFB, Lompoc, California to Jesse and Nona Davis. He attended Fillmore Elementary School, Lompoc Valley Middle School, and he graduated from Lompoc High School in 1995. While at Lompoc High School, he participated in football (#5), where he won awards for weight lifting, and participated in track and...
Oralia "Sam" P. Candelaria
Jul 1, 2017
Oralia "Sam" P. Candelaria, 84 of Lompoc, California passed away on July 1, 2017 peacefully at home with her family by her side. Oralia was preceded in death by her husband Jose M. Candelaria, son Thomas E. Candelaria and daughter A. Louise Ridenour. She is survived by two sons, Richard R. Candelaria, Mesa, Arizona and Steven B. Candelaria, San Diego,...
Noah Gabriel Scott
Jun 30, 2017
Noah Gabriel Scott, 15 of Lompoc, lost his battle with leukemia on June 30, 2017 at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. Noah was born on February 13, 2002 to Charles Scott and Kristin (Johnson) Scott in Clovis, California A visitation for Noah will be held at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 4-8 pm. Funeral services...
Efren Elias
Jun 29, 2017
Efren Elias, beloved husband, father and grandfather peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 29, 2017 after battling lung cancer for two years. He was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on June 18, 1955 to Manuela Varela and Sotero Elias. He was one of nine living children. He grew up in Mexico for 12 years until his...
Lyla Sharon Sechrest
Jun 28, 2017
Lyla Sharon Sechrest, 76 of Lompoc, died on June 28, 2017. She was born in Missouri to Fred Farlow and Josephine Maurer in 1940. Lyla and her husband Arlen, were the owners of The Muffler Shop and Arlen's National Glass for over 41 years. Lyla is survived by her children Cindy Simon, Todd Sechrest, and Lyle Sechrest. She was preceded...
Frances Concellos
Jun 27, 2017
Frances Concellos, of Lompoc passed away Tuesday June 27, 2017, at the age of 87 with her family by her side. Frances was born February 17, 1930, in Los Alamos, Ca. to John and Mary Concellos. She attended school at San Julian and Vista Del Mar. She enjoyed working hard on the family farm for many years farming beans and...
Zachery Roger Webb
Jun 26, 2017
Zachery Roger Webb "Zack" 56 of Lompoc, California passed away on June 26, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Zack was born November 18, 1960 in San Bernardino, California. Zack proudly served in the United States Army in the United States and abroad. After his service Zack became a federal corrections officer and recently retired after serving...
Mary Jane Roberts
Jun 25, 2017
Mary Jane Roberts of Lompoc passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the age of 39. Mary was born in Alabama on December 23, 1977, to Roy and Ethel Roberts. Mary was raised and educated in Hamilton, Alabama and graduated from Hamilton High School. She completed her education by completing an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree in computer science....
Naoko Marek
Jun 21, 2017
Naoko Marek of Lompoc died Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at the age of 84. Naoko was born July 14, 1932 to Kenzo and Tatsu Tashiro in Japan. She has been a resident of the central coast of California since 1974. She is survived by a daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband.
Samuel Mutong Bangaoil
Jun 21, 2017
Samuel Bangaoil passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the age of 64. Born in Alilem, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, Sam was the youngest of seven children. He immigrated to the United States upon graduating from the University of the Philippines. He dedicated a total of 35 years of service to the Department of Defense, retiring as a Master Sergeant...
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...
