In 1958, George Chelini became the executive director of the Goleta Boys Club, and he went on to form the United Boys and Girls Clubs, having a big, positive impact on the kids growing up in Santa Barbara County.
Read MorePosted: 07/01/2020
Gaston Crittendon Doke was known as “Gator” since he was 12. Inclusive, with a large personality, his raspy voice and loud laugh drew everyone together.
Read MorePosted: 05/23/2019
George McClintock’s jazz club, the Spigot, brought world-famous jazz musicians to Santa Barbara in the 1950s and 1960s.
Read MorePosted: 02/22/2018
Gary Chafe was an artist for more than 60 years, and he also founded the Yes Store, was an activist against Big Oil, and helped many along their artistic path.
Read MorePosted: 10/05/2017
The gifted actor’s career spanned multiple decades and genres.
Read MorePosted: 04/26/2016
George Solinas worked with the United Farm Workers, La Casa de la Raza, and many others who needed his artistry and building skills.
Read MorePosted: 03/10/2016
In her 7 years and 9 months, Gwendolyn Strong touched the hearts of many and gave birth to a foundation to fight spinal muscular atrophy.
Read MorePosted: 07/30/2015
Dr. George Wittenstein was one of the only survivors of Nazi Germany’s White Rose resistance group.
Read MorePosted: 07/09/2015
Her establishment of Open Alternative School opened the door to shared decision-making, hands-on learning, and the wisdom of circle time.
Read MorePosted: 02/03/2015
I will always be haunted by the sound — the flawless choral sound, and intense spiritual impact — of a Glenn Montague choir.
Read MorePosted: 05/08/2013
When he was working, which was always, Glenn Parks smelled of diesel fuel, malva weed, stale coffee, and the half-dozen dogs that perched in the back of his primeval jeep.
Read MorePosted: 02/07/2013
“When I heard the door close behind me, I was terrified,” Gerda Zinn recalled, describing her meeting with Adolf Hitler and his flunky Joseph Goebbels.
Read MorePosted: 04/11/2012
Funeral Service; Saturday, September 21st. Noon at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu for flowers donations can be made to a charity
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019 9:30 Mass Serra Chapel at Mission Santa Barbara
Read MorePosted: 05/09/2019
Viewing at Welch-Ryce-Haider, Downtown on 3/30/2019 at 10:00 am. Funeral Service at Santa Barbara Cemetery Chapel on April 1, 2019,
Read MorePosted: 03/25/2019
With great sorrow in our hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of George T. Chelini. George, born and
Read MorePosted: 06/29/2020
George T. Chelini, Santa Barbara native and former director of the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Clubs, passed away on
Read MorePosted: 06/23/2020
Gail was born in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada and immigrated to the United States in 1964. After briefly returning to
Read MorePosted: 05/28/2020
Gloria Anita Levien (née Siff) died peacefully at Maravilla on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Santa Barbara, California at the
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2020
Our dearest friend Germaine Gabrielsen, passed away March 31, 2020 at the age of 95. She was born in Berlin,
Read MorePosted: 04/21/2020
Gritt, George Bernard, Sr. George B Gritt, Sr. at the age of 88, peacefully passed away at his home on
Read MorePosted: 04/14/2020
George Handler passed away on March first at Valle Verde Retirement Community where he had lived with his wife, Lila
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2020
After a valiant battle with cancer, Gerald Richard Hughes (“Rich”) passed away at home in Goleta, California surrounded by his
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2020
Gary Forssell, beloved son, husband, father, grandpa, and brother went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by
Read MorePosted: 02/20/2020
On Jan 23, Georgie passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus after enduring many years of health issues. Born to
Read MorePosted: 02/05/2020
Gary McDonald Bradley (66) passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020, with his family by his side. Born on May
Read MorePosted: 02/03/2020
George Labotts-Misbeek, a true Santa Barbara native who was born at his Chino Street home on the 21st day of
Read MorePosted: 01/22/2020
