Billie Allayne Ceriale

It is with immense sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Billie Allayne Ceriale, nee Rennie. Billie entered eternal rest Dec. 4, 2025, at the age of 94.

Billie was born August 2, 1931, proud to be the part of the third generation residing on the Rinconada Ranch in Lompoc, California. The Ranch is now the location of Sanford Winery where her childhood home built by her great grandfather James still stands.

After raising her family, she began a career in bookkeeping. She had a wide range on interests and hobbies including world travel, genealogy, local history, reading, knitting, and she was a huge sports fan both professional and especially local as she often attended games starring her grandchildren and great grandchildren

Billie leaves behind a cherished legacy through her devoted children: Barbara Ceriale, Michele Snyder (Stan), William Allan Ceriale (Sue Ann), Rick Ceriale, John Ceriale (Nancy) and Paul Ceriale. She was also the proud and loving grandmother (Noni) to Nicole Ceriale, Chris Ceriale, Patrick Ceriale (Flan), Steven Ceriale (Vanessa), Thomas Ceriale (Teresa) and Megan Ceriale Gallant (Tim) and the adoring great-grandmother to Mason, Mateo, Marley, Isla and Finn Ceriale and Max Gallant, all of whom brought immense joy to her life. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, William A Rennie and Nora Annetta Donovan and sisters Lynn, Bettie, and Peggy all of whom she held dear in her memory.

She lived a life characterized by deep love, enduring strength, and a nurturing spirit that touched all who knew her. Her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith were the cornerstones of her existence, leaving an indelible mark on our lives and in our hearts.

A memorial service to celebrate Billie's extraordinary life and legacy will be held on Friday December 12th at 10:30 AM at the McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary, located at 2020 Chapala Street, Private interment will be at the Lompoc Cemetery on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, Billie would greatly appreciate donations to St Raphael School, attended by her children, grandchildren and currently great grandchildren.