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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
Hollis (Hollie) Ann Churchill Towle
Death Notice
1952 - 2026
Hollie Ann Churchill Towle, 74, a third-generation Santa Barbaran, passed away on April 13, 2026. A celebration of life will
Read MorePosted: 04/21/2026
Helen Wiley
Death Notice
1936 - 2024
The Santa Barbara Club (date to be announced)
Read MorePosted: 11/27/2024
Heather Ann Smith
Death NoticeSeptember 25, 2023 St Luke’s Episcopal Church 20 University Ave Los Gatos, CA 95032
Read MorePosted: 09/25/2023
Harold W. Lunt
Death Notice
1935 - 2020
Memorial Service; Saturday, February 29, 2pm at Mulligan’s Cafe. Donations to Los Padres Boy Scout Council Rancho Allegre Building Fund.
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2020
H. Gordon Sheffield, III
Death Notice
1991 - 2019
Service for H. Gordon Sheffield, III is Monday 11/11/19 at McDermott-Crockett Mortuary Chapel, 12:00 P.M. 2020 Chapala St.
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2019
Harm Meijer, Jr
Obituary
1944 - 2026
Harm Meijer, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep May 1, 2026. Born May 17, 1944, in Berg en Dal, Netherlands,
Read MorePosted: 05/11/2026
Howard S. (Sam) Meeks
Obituary
1954 - 2026
Howard Samuel Meeks III (Sam) passed peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. He was born in 1954, in
Read MorePosted: 04/01/2026
Heidi Stagg
Obituary
1930 - 2026
Heidi (formally, Adelheid) Stagg passed away on March 9, 2026. She was 95. She spent 50 years of her long
Read MorePosted: 03/17/2026
Harold G. Kilminster
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1929 - 2026
Our dear father passed away peacefully at home in Santa Barbara, California on February 4, 2026. Harold G. Kilminster (“Hal,”
Read MorePosted: 03/17/2026
Hon. Robin Riblet
Obituary
1949 - 2025
Hon. Robin L. Riblet, retired United States Bankruptcy Judge and cherished member of the Santa Barbara community, passed away peacefully
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Hortencia Irene “Ordy” Marquez
Obituary1939-2025 Hortencia Irene Marquez, lovingly known as “Ordy,” passed away peacefully at Sarah House on Sunday, November 23rd. Ordy was born
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Harry Peterzell Gelles
Obituary
1934 - 2025
Harry Peterzell Gelles, a strong-willed man who lived well into his 91st year, has died. Born in New York in
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Hermila Monarres
Obituary
1938 - 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hermila (Yañez) Monarres, a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother,
Read MorePosted: 11/03/2025
Howard Louis Kraus
Obituary
1960 - 2025
Howard Louis Kraus was laid to rest on Sunday, October 12th in Costa Mesa, CA. He passed away on October
Read MorePosted: 10/27/2025
Howard Charles Cantor
Obituary
1945 - 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Howard Charles Cantor, who left us peacefully
Read MorePosted: 09/29/2025
Howard Roland Wookey
Obituary1949-2025 Howard Roland Wookey, 76, of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on August 27 th due to complications from Alzheimer’s
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2025
