Helene Beaver: 1939-2021
In MemoriamServing as chair or president of a host of civic organizations, and as a city councilmember, when Helene Beaver talked, people listened.
Read MorePosted: 12/16/2021
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Hugo Macario: 1965-2021
In MemoriamHugo Macario, an accomplished educator, performer of Latin fusion music genres, and longtime Santa Barbara resident, died unexpectedly on May
Read MorePosted: 08/12/2021
Hal Conklin: 1945-2021
In MemoriamA take-charge leader for Santa Barbara since the formation of the Community Environmental Council in 1970, Hal Conklin was 17 years a City Councilmember, mayor briefly, with active interest in the arts, historic preservation, and community planning and development.
Read MorePosted: 07/15/2021
Henry Estrada: 1936-2020
ColumnsA founding member of the legendary Estrada Brothers, Henry Estrada was a humble cat who could play with anybody but wisely chose to make sure his family came first.
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2020
Harriett Phillips: 1923-2019
In MemoriamHarriett Phillips was a big-D and little-d democrat from the days she helped her mother feed striking workers at Chevrolet in 1936 to walking precincts during Barack Obama’s first presidential run. Along the way, she fought to save Haskell’s Beach from development.
Read MorePosted: 07/18/2019
Harris Seed: 1927-2017
In MemoriamStories about Harris Seed’s forceful negotiating style and business acumen are legion.
Read MorePosted: 08/02/2017
Harold ‘Rusty’ Fairly: 1932-2016
In MemoriamRusty Fairly was a tough football and baseball coach for UCSB and SBCC, and he later brought his down-to-earth style to the City Council.
Read MorePosted: 05/12/2016
Hilda Wenner: 1935-2016
In MemoriamMany remember the Adult Ed classes taught by Hilda Wenner, with a roomful of guitars propelling the music forward.
Read MorePosted: 03/31/2016
Haskell Wexler: 1922-2015
In MemoriamHaskell Wexler earned Oscars for producing a short film and two for cinematography, and recognition at Cannes along the way.
Read MorePosted: 01/28/2016
Helen Stathis: 1930-2015
In MemoriamBringing the warm hospitality of her Greek heritage to her adopted city, Helen Stathis sparked the first of Santa Barbara’s decades of Greek Festivals in 1973.
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2016
Hilda (Shanta-Ma) Densmore: 1915-2015
In MemoriamNothing in Shanta-Ma’s brutal early life would suggest she’d live an increasingly loving and openhearted 100 years.
Read MorePosted: 01/14/2016
Huell Howser: 1945-2013
In MemoriamRemembering the man behind California’s Gold.
Read MorePosted: 01/08/2013
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
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
Helen Grace Modugno
Obituary
1922 - 2025
Helen was born near Paris Texas, the youngest daughter in family of seven. During World War II she worked at
Read MorePosted: 08/25/2025
Harold “Budd” Carr
Obituary
1945 - 2025
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we share the passing of Harold “Budd” Carr on July 20, 2025. To the
Read MorePosted: 07/25/2025
Hendrica Sisk
Obituary
1952 - 2025
Dr. Hendrica Sisk (née Groot) passed away on June 30 at the age of 72 after a long and courageous
Read MorePosted: 07/09/2025
Hilda Xitzelt Camarillo
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1950 - 2025
Hilda Xitzelt Camarillo, a kind and thoughtful soul who brought warmth and laughter to everyone she met, passed away on
Read MorePosted: 07/07/2025
Heather Brodhead
ObituaryAs a child in Cincinnati, Heather overheard her mother tell someone, “Heather plays well by herself and never gets bored.”
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2025
Helen Postel
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1928 - 2025
Helen Theresa Postel, 97, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025 (Mother’s Day). Born on March 11,1928 in Niagara Falls,
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2025
