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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
Judith Marie Hyndman
Death NoticeJudith Marie Hyndman, 77, passed away at home on April, 15, 2026 in Los Olivos, CA. Her memorial service will
Read MorePosted: 05/04/2026
Joseph Connell
Death NoticeTuesday April 21, 2026 10:00am Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church 1300 E. Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Read MorePosted: 04/06/2026
James Edwin McNeil
Death NoticeJim McNeil, 94, a Santa Barbara resident since 1966, passed away peacefully in his sleep. His children were by his
Read MorePosted: 03/20/2026
Jonathan Allen Hall Lundahl
Death NoticeA service for Jonathan will be held on Monday, March 16 at 10 AM at St. Athanasius Orthodox Church in
Read MorePosted: 03/10/2026
Jordan Tyler Barbeau
Death NoticeIn lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jordan’s honor, to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) at
Read MorePosted: 03/02/2026
Janet Kay Schmidt
Death NoticeJanet died peacefully at home, on her own terms. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory
Read MorePosted: 02/02/2026
John S. Greco, Steve Greco
Death NoticeCelebration of Life on 2/7/2026 4:00 PM Elks Lodge, Lompoc
Read MorePosted: 02/02/2026
Joanne Pauley Kendall
Death Noticehttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/joanne-kendall-obituary?id=60601818&utm_source=copiedlink&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=obitshare
Read MorePosted: 01/26/2026
Jean K Svoboda
Death NoticeMemorial Service will be held on January 9, 2026, at 11:00 at Welch-Ryce, 15 East Sola Street, Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Joseph Tyrone Holt
Death NoticeServices at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 912 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Jesus “Jesse” Limas
Death NoticeCelebration of Life held on October 12, 2025 at 3pm at 435 North G Street in Lompoc. Please share stories
Read MorePosted: 09/26/2025
John Altamirano
Death NoticeJohn Altamirano passed away peacefully at his home on August 16th. He loved life and his family. Donations can be
Read MorePosted: 09/05/2025
James K. Easton
ObituaryJames Kestner Easton, an aerospace pioneer whose work helped transform modern airborne radar, an adventurer who embraced the world’s beauty
Read MorePosted: 07/29/2026
John Wiley
ObituaryAfter being diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, John Wiley passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by the love
Read MorePosted: 07/15/2026
John “Johnny” Vega
ObituaryIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John “Johnny” Vega, who peacefully passed away on April
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2026
Judge James Michael Slater
ObituaryRetired Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge James Slater died on June 30, 2026, after a long illness. It is such
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Jacqueline Hester
ObituaryJacqueline was born on October 6, 1951, in Reidsville, North Carolina, to the late Versa Arbon Carter and Kathleen Coleman
Read MorePosted: 06/29/2026
J. S. A. Elisonas
ObituaryJ. S. A. Elisonas, known to most of his American friends as George Elison, died on September 17, 2025, at
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Jeffery Wayne Kimbrough
ObituaryJeffrey Wayne Kimbrough passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1957, in Ontario,
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Joseph Stapen
ObituaryJoseph Ira Stapen (Joe) passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2026
Jean Perotte
ObituaryIt is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Jean Perotte, 96, of Goleta, on April 12, 2026.
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2026
Judith Beulah Evered
ObituaryJudith was born on May 16, 1927, in Perth, Australia, and died at the age of 98 on June 24,
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2026
Janet Hill
ObituaryJanet Ingram Hill, born March 29, 1957, to John S. Ingram and Jeannie L. Ingram in Modesto, passed away on
Read MorePosted: 06/01/2026
Judith Schiefen
ObituaryIt is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Judith Arlene Schiefen on the morning of May 14,
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2026
