Benjamin T. Ortiz
Oct 20, 2015
Benjamin T. Ortiz passed on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at the age of 47 after battling an illness for 4 years. He was born on May 15, 1968, in Santa Barbara, California. From there, he and his family moved to Lompoc in 1988. Ben was employed for more than 11 years at Softshare, a company in the e-commerce software...
Lavonne Arlene Krauth
Oct 18, 2015
LaVonne (Bonnie) Krauth of Lompoc died Sunday October 18, 2015. LaVonne was born December 2, 1928 in River Sioux, Iowa to Irwin and Garnet Rife. Raised and educated in Onawa, Iowa, she attended the Whiting High School and the National Business Training School in Sioux City, Iowa. After graduation, she was employed as a secretary at the Onawa State Bank....
Plas Marshall Darton, Jr.
Oct 15, 2015
Plas Marshall Darton, Jr., a retired truck driver, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Lompoc Valley Medical Comprehensive Care Center after an unexpected illness. He was 64 years young. Plas was born on August 16th, 1951 in Wellington, Texas. He was a truck driver for over 40 years. He was the son of Plas Marshall Darton,...
Sharon Diane Wittmann
Oct 15, 2015
Sharon Diane Wittmann passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 15, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at the Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 1 pm. Pastors Bill Nelson and Henry...
Bernardo D. Jamorabo
Oct 15, 2015
Bernardo Dollete Jamorabo was born August 14, 1954 in Quezon City, Philippines. He was the third child of Gerardo and Magdalena Jamorabo. He was educated in Manila, beginning in grade school through graduation from Arellano University. After graduation, Bernardo married his high school sweetheart Haydee Estioko on April 13, 1976, and worked security for a stock exchange company. In September...
George Lewis Meyer
Oct 14, 2015
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too." Yogi Berra George Meyer, a long-time resident and community leader from Lompoc, passed away on October14, 2015, at home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 82. Born in Nortonville, North Dakota, on March 8, 1933, to John and Bernice Meyer, he spent many...
Florine Bernard
Oct 10, 2015
Mrs. Florine Bernard passed away on Oct. 10, 2015, she was a long time resident of the Lompoc, California area. Florine was born in Sedalia, Missouri to Irving Gray and Myrtle Parker on Nov. 29th 1930. She was preceded in death by her mother; father; Husband Reginald A. Bernard (USAF Retired); daughter Sherita Gray; son Ronald E. Bernard; six sisters;...
Billy Rogers Powers
Oct 9, 2015
Billy Rogers Powers 64 of Lompoc Ca went to be with our Lord surrounded by his family Friday, October 9, 2015 at 12:17pm in Santa Maria, California. Billy was survived by his son Matthew Powers and his children; wife of his sons Susie Winn, his wife Carol, his father Lowell and stepmom Elizabeth Powers of Nipomo. He is also survived...
Adeline Benoit
Oct 5, 2015
Adeline Benoit 95, of Lompoc, CA passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2015. Adeline was born March 11, 1920 in Scott, Louisiana to Wesley and Olivia Ann Benoit. She was employed as a cook for many years. She enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Mother Benoit was a long time member of Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church;...
Claire Nell Ferrier
Oct 3, 2015
Claire Nell Ferrier of Lompoc died Saturday, October 3, 2015, at the age of 79. Claire was born November 6, 1935, to Clair and Ocie Kearby in Maude, Oklahoma. Formerly of Bakersfield, she has been a resident of Lompoc since 2011. Claire is survived by her son, Kim Ferrier of Bakersfield, her son Mark Ferrier of Bakersfield, and her daughter...
Jamont David Wilson
Sep 30, 2015
On September 30th, 2015, Jamont David Wilson was called home by his mother and Jesus. He leaves behind his father and best friend Earnest Ralph Wilson of Lompoc, California. He is survived by his siblings Savita Carothers (Trent) and Dorien Wilson (JoAnn) of Los Angeles, California and was a loving uncle to Sarita and Devin Wilson of Los Angeles. He...
Joyce Evelyn Whitted
Sep 26, 2015
82 years young, Joyce was a resident of Lompoc, CA for 53 years. Moving from San Diego, CA in 1962. Joyce passed away on Saturday September 26, 2015 at Marion Hospital in Santa Maria, CA. Joyce was born on February 15, 1933 in Winnebago, Nebraska to Earl and Evelyn (Red Owl) Lieb. They were members of the Santee Sioux Tribe...
Anna Mae Drees
Sep 25, 2015
Anna Drees was born May 10, 1935 to Steinar "Barney" and Inis Butler Peterson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She passed away September 25, 2015 in Lompoc, California surrounded by her family. Ann grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota where she went to school. She moved to Lompoc in 1960, with her husband John Drees. She was the principal's...
Kenneth "Kenny" Joseph Kane Iii
Sep 22, 2015
Kenneth "Kenny" Joseph Kane III, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 in Lompoc, California. A Memorial Service is planned for Wednesday, September 30th at 1100 am at the Lompoc Cemetery Pavilion. A potluck style reception will be held at a location that will be announced at the service. Kenny was born in Santa Cruz, California to his parents Kenneth...
Richard Charles Branch
Sep 20, 2015
Richard Charles Branch, Jr. departed this life into the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2015. A memorial service for Richard will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 500 East North Avenue, Lompoc. Richard was born on August 25, 1936, in Ferriday, Louisiana. He was raised in...
Tony Alves Bettencourt
Sep 17, 2015
Tony Alves Bettencourt of Lompoc passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015, at the age of 92. Tony was born June 26, 1923, in Lemoore, California to Joe and Maria Bettencourt. He began working in the dairies at a young age and later worked for many years with Madonna Construction in San Luis Obispo retiring as a Highway Construction Superintendent. A...
Todd Everett Martin
Sep 11, 2015
Todd Everett Martin passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at the age of 35 in the care of compassionate staff at St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo, California. Todd was born on January 31, 1980 at Vandenberg Air Force Base. He was the third of four boys born to Jane and Joseph Martin. He attended grade school in Lompoc...
Sandra Theresa Davis
Sep 8, 2015
Sandra Theresa Davis of Lompoc died Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the age of 62. Sandra was born February 4, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama to Willie and Emma Davis. She graduated from an American high school in Germany while her father was stationed there. She completed her education by earning an Associate's Degree from Allan Hancock College. A 42-year resident...
Loretta Marie Yatsko
Sep 6, 2015
Loretta Marie Yatsko of Lompoc died Sunday, September 6, 2015, at the age of 71. Loretta was born September 18, 1943 in Newton, Massachusetts to Patrick and Annie Grealy. She was employed as a nurse for many years. She also worked in special education and transportation with the Lompoc Unified School District for 15 years. Formerly of Santa Ana, she...
Douglas Wayne Grames
Sep 5, 2015
Douglas Wayne Grames, Sr. was born August 13, 1937, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Earl and Marvel Grames. He met and married Carolyn Carr in October 1956. His career in the Air Force brought them to Lompoc, where he retired in 1978. Douglas lost his battle with cancer on September 5, 2015, at his home in Lompoc, CA. He is survived...
