George Delmerico, 1945-2013
First Art Director of The Santa Barbara Independent
George developed the look of The Independent and made it look easy. Read story.
Rodger Casier, 1955-2013
Artist
Many met Rodger through the Mental Health Arts Festival where his warmth and welcoming energy drew people in to view and appreciate his work. Read story.
Carl P. Woodcock, 1947 - 2013
Surfer
Carl Woodcock died, much as he lived, defiant and rude to just about everyone except those close friends and family he cared so much about. Read story.
Khalid Hurst, 1976 – 2013
Football Player, Loyal Friend, Generous Spirit
The Santa Barbara community is mourning the loss of this open-hearted man. Read story.
Margaret Ruth Zimmerman: 1924-2013
Wife and Mother
My mother, Margaret, was the 1950s version of a superwoman. Read story.
Thomas Yee Chung: 1942-2013
Owner of Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens
When people ask me if I miss Jimmy’s, my answer is always yes, and no. Read story.
Roy Wentz, 1923-2013
Eternal Cowboy
Roy Wentz was no “Rhinestone Cowboy” — my godfather was the real deal, living the cowboy way, every day. Read story.
Gilbert Michael Herrera, 1965-2013
Musician, Bon Vivant, Beloved Friend
Musician, bon vivant, and beloved friend. Read story.
Joseph Pollock: 1913-2013
Physician and Philanthropist
You had to up your game when Joe was around. Read story.
Ellen Louise Marcus: 1925-2013
Washington Insider
Ellen had three qualities in particular that allowed her to move in the highest circles of power in Washington. Read story.
Joe Burke: 1949-2013
Surfer
Joe Burke’s Isla Vista Surf Company introduced countless UCSB students to the life-changing pursuit of waves. Read story.
Eric Cole Kitchen: 1950-2013
Attorney
Often, the most enchanting of us arrive in the most complex of packages. Read story.
Myrna Price and Sidney Price
Each of my parents was so beautifully unique and special. Read story.
Glenn Adwin Montague: 1927-2013
Choral Director
I will always be haunted by the sound — the flawless choral sound, and intense spiritual impact — of a Glenn Montague choir. Read story.
Debra “Dee” Weyermann: 1954-2013
Reporter
Dee Weyermann had just bagged another big story, and the copy desk was going to be working overtime tonight. Read story.
