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Lance Herrera-Dempsey Obituary
1965 - 2017
Lance Herrera-Dempsey
12/14/1965 - 12/27/2017
Lance Herrera-Dempsey passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2017. He was born and raised in Bishop, CA. Graduated high school class of 84 at Bishop Union High. After high school, Lance attended college in San Diego. He enlisted in the Army in 1986, serving his first tour in Korea. From there, he was stationed in Worms, Germany. While serving active duty, Lance received his Associates of Arts degree through the University of Maryland. He served six years in the army and was discharged in 1992 with a rank of Specialist E4. While stationed in Germany, Lance met the love of his life and Husband, Steve Dempsey. Together the two shared an amazing 27 years and were married in May of 2015. He has resided in various places of the U.S. such as Las Vegas, NV, Georgia, and eventually made his way over to Columbus, Ohio where he has lived the last 17 years. Employed with the United States Postal Service, Lance started out as a mail carrier making his way up to a supervisor. He was very dedicated, respected and loved. With his witty personality, he had a way to capture the love and respect of all who knew him. He was employed with the USPS 12 years. Besides work, Lance loved to travel and explore new places alongside his husband. He was very adventurous, outgoing and free spirited. He loved to live life to the fullest and his family was everything to him. He loved visiting family every chance he got. Lance had a very genuine heart and would do anything for anybody. Lance leaves behind his dog Charlie, cats L.T., Petey, and Sissy. Lance is survived by his husband, Steve Dempsey of Columbus, OH. Sisters Laura Torres, Lisa Gonzales, Lynn Herrera and Camilla Herrera all of Bishop, CA. Sister Carla Herrera of Reno NV, Brother Louie Torres of Bishop CA, numerous nieces, nephews, great nephews and nieces, cousins. He is preceded into death by his parents, Carlos and Helen Herrera, brother Raymond Torres and great nephew Jorge Esparza. Funeral services will be held at Brune Mortuary in Bishop, CA. Friends may call on January 4, 2018. Services will be on January 5 with burial at Pioneer Cemetery in Bishop, CA. A celebration of life will be held at Lance's residence in Ohio with a date to be announced by husband Steve in January. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to one of the following organizations in his memory: A.S.P.C.A. or the L.G.B.T. rights organizations.
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Memories and Condolences
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TIM A. Dempsey
December 22, 2023
Lance, its been 6 years since you were taken away from all of us, we still think of you often and how your passing has changed and touched all our lives in many ways. Will will all meet again someday in some form, until then Lance, you'll always be with us. Tim and Laura
Tim A Dempsey
December 21, 2022
Lance, Years have passed and time has slowly went by, yet your still thought of regularly and missed as much as ever. One day we will all meet again. Tim & Laura
Tim and Laura Dempsey
November 20, 2018
Lance
You've been gone almost a year now, nothing's changed, your still dearly missed, yes, life goes on and we all know that is what you would want, Steve has honored you in every way possible and I know you would be proud, may you be in peace and with your family in heaven, we will continue to fight for your untimely death in your honor. Dearly missed and never forgotten. Thank you for the joy you have brought to so many people, you have left a mark on this earth that has affected so many people from family, friends, co-workers and your true Love, Steve.
Ignacio Delgado Jr
January 7, 2018
I never knew Mr. Lance Herrera- Dempsey but we both come from the same location. I did know his grandparents, Mr. and Ms. Herrera through my grandparents, Mr. C.J and Margarita Valenzuela as a young man. Surprising, Lance and I, both ended up in the same, city, Columbus but we never crossed paths with each other here in Columbus.
I sincerely was saddened to hear that Lance had passed away both coming from the same city in Califorina.
May enteral light shine on him and bring him enteral peace.
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BLOSSOM PARSONS
January 5, 2018
DEAREST CUZ,
LANCE I WILL FOREVER REMEMBER YOU AS BEING SO SWEET, KIND AND WITH A GENTLE HEART SINCE WE WERE KIDS. YOU HAD A GOOD LIFE THAT ENDED FAR TO SOON.
I WILL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN BUT FOR NOW I WANT TO JUST REMEMBER YOU THE WAY YOU WERE.
LOVE ALWAYS
BLOSSOM PARSONS
This is Lance making a "mean" face at me! LOL. He couldn't do it. It was a pleasure working with you. May you Rest In Peace.
Claressa Slaughter
December 29, 2017
dana flores
December 29, 2017
Lance was our friend that we met while stationed in Korea. We ran Korea together having the best time three people could have. My husband and I will be forever heartbroken. God bless his family and especially Steve.
December 28, 2017
Lance was our friend that we met while stationed in Korea. We ran Korea together having the best time three people could have. My husband and I will be forever heartbroken. God bless his family and especially Steve.
Robert Bucher
December 28, 2017
It was my honor and privilege to know Lance for nearly 20 years. Always thoughtful and considerate: He and Steve brought food to the church at my mother's funeral without being asked. And it's a good thing....there wouldn't have been enough! A good cook, we enjoyed many cookouts/dinners at their home and mine. He will be dearly missed by anyone who knew him. Good-bye my friend - gone but never forgotten.
Debbie O'Neill
December 28, 2017
Dear Mr. Dempsey,family,friends and employees of USPS that knew and loved Lance: I am a customer who knew Lance as a supervisor at the Dublin Ohio post office. He was ALWAYS courteous, friendly, professional, and went above an beyond to address issues on behalf of all the customers in the Dublin, Ohio USPS territory. He was a great jokster, too. I am heartbroken over his and Ginger's loss. Please know that I will keep you and all who are struggling in their grief in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie O'Neill, Dublin, Ohio
Jim Rivelli
December 28, 2017
Lance was our neighbor for over ten years. He was always doing things for us. He cut our grass, helped to shovel the snow and even removed some ugly small evergreen bushes from in front of our home. He was always smiling and making us laugh. More than just a neighbor he was our friend. He will be missed. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace!
Jim Rivelli
December 28, 2017
Lance was our neighbor for over ten years. He always had a smile and was joking around. He was always doing things for us. He cut our grass, helped to shovel snow and even pulled out some ugly evergreen bushes! He will be missed! More than a neighbor he was a good friend. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace!
December 28, 2017
Lance was my neighbor but more importantly he was my friend! I will never forget our talks, visits and get togethers.
This is extremely difficult beyond words.
Lance was a shining light to me and to many many others! I love you, Lance!
RIP
Rhonda Smith
December 28, 2017
My condolences to all of Lance's family and friends. He was my supervisor at the post office. I gave Lance a hug and told him Merry Christmas when I left work on Friday. He is greatly missed!
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