Jim Clendenen: 1953-2021


In 1989, with the help of the Miller family, Jim, Adam Tolmach, and I built a winery at the Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. Jim and I have continued to make our wines in the same winery ever since.

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Judy Sutcliffe: 1941-2021


Shortly after Judy’s Santa Barbara visit in winter 1978, she sold everything she had in Iowa and returned in her old red VW Beetle. She set out to make new friends, among them Ozzie Da Ros, who suggested Judy as a custom tilemaker to a client. Judy had found a new career.

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Judith Brown


On a visit to Esalen with her husband, George, Judith Brown so impressed Dr. Fritz Perls that he invited her to study Gestalt therapy with him. The kind of person to develop life-long friendships after meeting someone on a plane or in a grocery store, Judith brought her patients to self-awareness and self-love.

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John Buttny: 1938-2020


John Buttny cut his political teeth on Vietnam protests in Boulder, Colorado, and after he settled down in Isla Vista, he rarely said “no” when asked to work on issues ranging from environmental protection to homelessness, from the Gaviota Coast to the bucolic Santa Ynez Valley.

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Julie Ann Felix: 1938-2020


A Santa Barbara native who was a leading figure in the folk music boom of the 1960s, Julie Felix was more than just a singer and songwriter.

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John Ridland: 1933-2020


One virtue of friendship is this: If your friend is an eminent poet like John Ridland, it doesn’t get in the way.

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Jim Sutherland: 1935-2019


A former mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin, Jim Sutherland moved with his family to the Santa Barbara area in 1983 to work in Westmont College’s admissions department, drawn to the “eternal dimension” of the school’s spiritual mission.

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Julia Rocha Balli


1958 - 2025

Julia Rocha Balli was layed to rest on January 31st 2025.At Calvary CemeterySanta Barbra, Ca. She is survived by her

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James R Sylvester Jr


1957 - 2025

A beachside memorial service will be held in Santa Barbara at a future date https://www.knaufffuneralhomes.com/obituary/james-sylvester-jr

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John Eugene Bortolazzo


1966 - 2024

You were such a lovable guy with so much talent. We love you and miss you John. Memorial Service to

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James Oliver George


1942 - 2024

Farewell Party Saturday, May 18 1pm-4pm at his home. See photo or email hillarygeorge@gmail.com for details.

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Jacob Isaac Ortega


1997 - 2023

On 3/20/24 Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel 1300 E. Valley Rd Montecito. At 10am SB Cemetary for burial

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Joan Anderle June


1933 - 2024

A Mass funeral was held on January 24, 2024 at St. Therese Church. Joan passed peacefully in her sleep at

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Joyce A Agur


1939 - 2023

There will be no service. A private family honoring and distribution of ashes was Joyce’s request.

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James “Jim” Vreeland Jr


1964 - 2023

A service will be held at 10am, January 13, 2024, at St. Marks-in-the-Valley Church in Los Olivos. A celebration of

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Jeff Hausz


1949 - 2023

Sunday, December 17 at 12:00 noon. El Presidio Historical Park at Canon Perdido & SB st. RSVP carlastellwagen@gmail.com obit will

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Jay Kuehnle


1957 - 2023

Jay was a unique individual and will be dearly missed, but no service is planned at this time.

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Joanne Cooper Holderman


1935 - 2025

Joanne Cooper Holderman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, at the age of 89 in Santa Barbara, California, after

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Jamie Rochelle Watkins


1960 - 2025

In remembrance of Jamie Rochelle Watkins, who passed away on June 2, 2025, in her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Jamie

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Jack Abston


1944 - 2025

Oklahoma City, June 25th 1944 Lottie Pool gave birth to a baby boy & She named him Jackie Donald Abston.

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Jacqueline M. Ericson


1934 - 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacqueline (Jackie) Mae Ericson on April 1, 2025. She

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Jake Jeffrey Curtis


2006 - 2025

Jake Jeffrey Curtis was born on December 10, 2006 in Santa Barbara where he lived until his untimely passing on

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Joseph Lucas Conklin


Joseph Lucas Conklin, known to family and friends as Luke, passed away peacefully from brain cancer on May 12, 2025.

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Jimmy Todd


1970 - 2025

Jimmy Todd was born on October 26th 1970 near San Diego, CA. He moved with his parents and sister to

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John Martin Johnson, Jr.


1930 - 2024

John Martin Johnson, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, has passed at the age of 94. Born December 3,1930

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Julia Ann Turner


1936 - 2024

Julia Ann Turner passed away on October 21, 2024, at the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, California, surrounded

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Joan Munn


1948 - 2025

Joan Munn passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2025 at the age of 76 in Santa Barbara, California. Joan was

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James Paul Brown


1938 - 2025

James Paul Brown, artist and entrepreneur, passed away on April 17, 2025, with his beloved wife Juliet Rohde-Brown, and in-laws,

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