Sheila Lodge 1929-2026
Mayor Lodge composed her obituary before her death, here in her own words. Sheila Lodge, mother, housewife, gardener, cook, and
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David Ortiz 1954–2026
In late March 2026, Pops and I were enjoying a beautiful sunny day in the courtyard of Cottage Hospital, just
Arthur Edward Kennedy 1935-2026
Words like unique and eccentric do not begin to convey the essence of Arthur, a person who was simply one
Ray Winn 1934–2025
Ray Winn has taken his leave at the tender age of 91. Yes — in the lamplit evening of his
Michelle Carol Drown 1966–2026
Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam“Eternal peace to her soul” —Irish blessing It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing
Loretta Redd 1949–2026
Some people live extraordinary lives. Few live multiple extraordinary lives in one lifetime. Loretta Redd was one of those rare
Frank J. Frost Jr. 1929–2026
Frank J. Frost Jr., patriarch of the Frost family, scholar, university professor, underwater archeologist, musician, veteran, and public servant, died
In Memoriam: Magdalena Ramos Alvarado 1930–2026
Nena passed away at home early in the morning of March 24. Born Magdalena Ramos Alvarado on August 15, 1930
Patrick O’Dowd 1946–2026
One of Santa Barbara’s own, Patrick O’Dowd, died on January 16 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, and though he had not
Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto 1938–2026
Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto, who passed away at age 87, served as an important link to Santa Barbara’s Chumash heritage. A
