Funeral Homes in Lompoc, CA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Dorien Wilson (actor), A. J. Johnson (american football player), George Perry (scientist), Casey Candaele (baseball player), Jordan Brower (actor), Roy Howell (baseball player), and Scott C. Black (lawyer).

Lompoc /ˈlɒmpoʊk/ is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The city was incorporated on August 13, 1888. The population was 42,434 at the 2010 census, up from 41,103 at the 2000 census.Prior to the European settlements, the area around Lompoc was inhabited by the Chumash. The name of the city is derived from a Chumash word "Lum Poc" that means "stagnant waters" or "lagoon." The Spanish called it "lumpoco." In 1837, the Mexican government granted the land around Lompoc as the Rancho Lompoc land grant. After the United States gained control of California in the Mexican-American War, the valley was acquired by Thomas Dibblee, Albert Dibblee and William Welles Hollister, the latter of whom sold his portion to the Lompoc Valley Land Company. It is from that portion that the present-day Lompoc was established as a temperance colony. The town was originally intended to be called New Vineland, modeled after the temperance colony in New Jersey. Lompoc then became a military town with the completion of nearby Camp Cooke (now, Vandenberg Air Force Base). The city is known as the flower seed capital of the world.

Lompoc Obituaries

It was revealed by McCook Daily Gazette on July 15th, 2021 that Elinor Beneda (Egle) died in Lompoc, California.  Ms. Beneda was 97 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Elinor's life.

It was reported by Orange County Register on May 16th, 2021 that Christyn Mathis (Errecarte) passed away in Lompoc, California.  Ms. Mathis was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Christyn's life.

It was reported by Kearney Hub on February 10th, 2021 that Kristine Jean Gastellum (Sawin) perished in Lompoc, California.  Ms. Gastellum was 61 years old and was born in Lincoln, NE.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Kristine Jean's life.

It was reported by Orange County Register on March 21st, 2019 that William F Keenan perished in Lompoc, California.  Keenan was 88 years old and was born in Phildelphia, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William F's life.

It was written by Chino Champion on February 17th, 2018 that William Perry III "Billy" Gray passed away in Lompoc, California.  Gray was 40 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William Perry III "Billy"'s life.

It was written by San Luis Obispo Tribune on September 26th, 2017 that Darrell Anthony Whorton perished in Lompoc, California.  Whorton was 34 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Darrell Anthony's life.

It was revealed on August 2nd, 2017 that Ronald John Jambretz died in Lompoc, California.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ronald John's life.

It was noted on May 28th, 2017 that Brian Crudge died in Lompoc, California.  Crudge was 60 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Brian's life.

It was noted by The Herald on March 14th, 2016 that Michael David "Mike" Upton passed on in Washington.  Upton was 67 years old and was born in Lompoc, CA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Michael David "Mike"'s life.

It was noted on October 28th, 2015 that Brenda Jo Tarr (Williams) passed away in Cobhan.  Ms. Tarr was 51 years old and was born in Lompoc, CA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Brenda Jo's life.

History

Vandenberg Air Force Base was the first missile base of the United States Air Force. Mission La Purísima gradually fell into ruins. The city was incorporated in 1888. A paved road linked Lompoc to Buellton, California and the rest of California, around 1920. The town was originally intended to be called New Vineland, modeled after the temperance colony in New Jersey.

The official website for the city of Lompoc is http://www.cityoflompoc.com.