Obituaries
Search
Antonio Gardella 1950–2026
In MemoriamPassion, enthusiasm, excitement, joy, and glee. If you know what these feel like, then you know what Antonio Gardella was
Read MorePosted: 07/28/2026
Dick Dunlap 1939–2026
In MemoriamDick Dunlap was not an open book kind of guy. He had an air of mystique and soft-spoken introspection about
Read MorePosted: 07/22/2026
Sheila Lodge 1929-2026
In MemoriamMayor Lodge composed her obituary before her death, here in her own words. Sheila Lodge, mother, housewife, gardener, cook, and
Read MorePosted: 07/08/2026
David Ortiz 1954–2026
In MemoriamIn late March 2026, Pops and I were enjoying a beautiful sunny day in the courtyard of Cottage Hospital, just
Read MorePosted: 06/29/2026
Arthur Edward Kennedy 1935-2026
In MemoriamWords like unique and eccentric do not begin to convey the essence of Arthur, a person who was simply one
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Ray Winn 1934–2025
In MemoriamRay Winn has taken his leave at the tender age of 91. Yes — in the lamplit evening of his
Read MorePosted: 05/12/2026
Michelle Carol Drown 1966–2026
In MemoriamSuaimhneas síoraí dá hanam“Eternal peace to her soul” —Irish blessing It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing
Read MorePosted: 05/05/2026
Loretta Redd 1949–2026
In MemoriamSome people live extraordinary lives. Few live multiple extraordinary lives in one lifetime. Loretta Redd was one of those rare
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2026
Frank J. Frost Jr. 1929–2026
In MemoriamFrank J. Frost Jr., patriarch of the Frost family, scholar, university professor, underwater archeologist, musician, veteran, and public servant, died
Read MorePosted: 04/22/2026
In Memoriam: Magdalena Ramos Alvarado 1930–2026
In MemoriamNena passed away at home early in the morning of March 24. Born Magdalena Ramos Alvarado on August 15, 1930
Read MorePosted: 04/03/2026
Patrick O’Dowd 1946–2026
In MemoriamOne of Santa Barbara’s own, Patrick O’Dowd, died on January 16 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, and though he had not
Read MorePosted: 02/24/2026
Barbara Muchow
Death Notice
1940 - 2026
Barbara Muchow, 86, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully on June 1, surrounded by her loving family. Party on
Read MorePosted: 06/25/2026
Barbara Susan Deutsch
Death Notice
1940 - 2025
Celebration of life to be schedule in Spring in Denver, CO
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Beverly Husted
Death Notice
1946 - 2024
A mass will be held at St. Joseph Chapel Thursday, June20 at 10a.m. A burial will be held at the
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2024
Barbara Ariel Ford
Death Notice
1929 - 2023
There will be a celebration of Barbara’s life on Tuesday, January 30th with a reception at 10 a.m. followed by
Read MorePosted: 01/22/2024
Bobby Linder
Death Notice
1964 - 2023
Celebration of Life for Bobby Linder will be on Saturday December 2nd at 12:00 noon at the Jellybowl. All are
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2023
Barbara Ann Nowlin Billings
Death Notice
1950 - 2023
Barbara Billings was born December 29, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Kansas and lived in Santa
Read MorePosted: 07/17/2023
Barbara McGee Shrode
Death Notice
1941 - 2023
A Private service will be held, A celebration of life will be TBD. A True angel, She will be missed
Read MorePosted: 03/06/2023
Bert W. McCormack
Death Notice
1934 - 2023
Mt. Carmel 10am February 9th followed by internment at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
Read MorePosted: 01/30/2023
Belva Ann Sloan [poet Anne McClaughery]
Death Notice
1929 - 2022
Celebration of Life service and reception Saturday, July 9th, 2pm, at Unity of Santa Barbara, 227 E Arrellaga St. (parking
Read MorePosted: 06/13/2022
Byron M. Ishkanian
Death Notice
1929 - 2021
Memorial Service at El Montecito Presbyterian Church at 11 AM on Dec 21, 2021. Location: 1455 East Valley Road Montecito,
Read MorePosted: 11/29/2021
Barbara Mae Garner
Obituary
1925 - 2026
Barbara Mae Garner, loving mother, amazing grandmother, fun great grandmother, and bookkeeper extraordinaire born January 18, 1925 in Berkeley, California
Read MorePosted: 07/27/2026
Betty Katherine Hobson Warner
Obituary
1925 - 2026
Betty Warner, born November 18, 1925 in Corning CA, passed away in Santa Barbara in the comforting presence of her
Read MorePosted: 07/27/2026
Barbara Foxen Viera
Obituary1935-1998 Think of the joy she left behind, Of the cheerful smile and laughter. Think of her loving words and
Read MorePosted: 07/21/2026
Burt Gambill Jr.
Obituary
1932 - 2026
In Loving Memory of Burt Gambill Jr. passed away on June 28, 2026. He was a deeply devoted husband, father,
Read MorePosted: 07/02/2026
Bo Magnus Engmyr
Obituary
1936 - 2026
Bo Magnus Engmyr, 90, of Sequim, Washington, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026. Born in Skövde, Sweden, in 1936,
Read MorePosted: 06/26/2026
Bernard Acquistapace
ObituaryI once heard someone say: “It’s what you lose in life that makes what you find more meaningful.” With the
Read MorePosted: 06/24/2026
Blair William Martin
Obituary
1950 - 2026
Blair was born on January 8, 1950, in Lompoc, CA, to Nelson and Violet Martin. He passed away on June
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Bruce Nelson Kent
Obituary
1947 - 2026
Bruce Kent passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in upstate New York, Bruce
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Brian Pearcy
Obituary
1957 - 2026
Brian Darnell Pearcy lived a life shaped by music, resilience, and a hard won sense of clarity about what mattered
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2026
Brandon Jeffrey Benavidez
Obituary
1956 - 2026
It is with great sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Brandon Jeffrey Benavidez, lovingly known as
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2026
Barbara T. Menna
Obituary
1927 - 2026
Barbara T. Menna, 99, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Bruce H. Bell
Obituary1935-2026 Bruce H. Bell passed away on February 26, 2026 at 10:20 AM, he was 90 years old. Shortly after
Read MorePosted: 03/04/2026
