Jesus ‘Chuy’ Reyes Herrera: 1962-2022
In MemoriamRemembering a Santa Barbara icon known for his wheelie tricks.
Read MorePosted: 04/07/2022
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James Fredrick Melnik: 1942-2021
In MemoriamJim — to his many friends, fans, and clients — was a character to be sure.
Read MorePosted: 11/04/2021
Jim Clendenen: 1953-2021
In MemoriamIn 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.
Read MorePosted: 06/17/2021
Judy Sutcliffe: 1941-2021
In MemoriamShortly 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.
Read MorePosted: 03/24/2021
Judith Brown
In MemoriamOn 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.
Read MorePosted: 03/10/2021
John M. Daniel: 1941-2020
In MemoriamJohn Daniel, one half of Daniel & Daniel Publishers, was a warmhearted, brilliant, witty, and generous man who had a profound impact on Santa Barbara’s literary community.
Read MorePosted: 02/17/2021
John Buttny: 1938-2020
In MemoriamJohn 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.
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2021
Judith Meisel: 1929-2020
In MemoriamHolocaust survivor Judy Meisel would say, if she could emerge from her experience without hate in her heart, then anyone can learn to live without hate.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2021
Julie Ann Felix: 1938-2020
ColumnsA 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.
Read MorePosted: 04/16/2020
John Ridland: 1933-2020
ColumnsOne virtue of friendship is this: If your friend is an eminent poet like John Ridland, it doesn’t get in the way.
Read MorePosted: 03/11/2020
Jim Sutherland: 1935-2019
ColumnsA 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.
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2020
James Sly: 1952–2019
In MemoriamJames Sly, a memorable chef at El Encanto, Lucky’s, and Sly’s in Carpinteria, was also known for computers and cars, as well as his ability to hold friends close.
Read MorePosted: 10/16/2019
Julia Rocha Balli
Death Notice
1958 - 2025
Julia Rocha Balli was layed to rest on January 31st 2025.At Calvary CemeterySanta Barbra, Ca. She is survived by her
Read MorePosted: 02/07/2025
James R Sylvester Jr
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1957 - 2025
A beachside memorial service will be held in Santa Barbara at a future date https://www.knaufffuneralhomes.com/obituary/james-sylvester-jr
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2025
John Eugene Bortolazzo
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1966 - 2024
You were such a lovable guy with so much talent. We love you and miss you John. Memorial Service to
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2024
James Oliver George
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1942 - 2024
Farewell Party Saturday, May 18 1pm-4pm at his home. See photo or email hillarygeorge@gmail.com for details.
Read MorePosted: 04/29/2024
Jacob Isaac Ortega
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1997 - 2023
On 3/20/24 Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel 1300 E. Valley Rd Montecito. At 10am SB Cemetary for burial
Read MorePosted: 03/19/2024
Joan Anderle June
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1933 - 2024
A Mass funeral was held on January 24, 2024 at St. Therese Church. Joan passed peacefully in her sleep at
Read MorePosted: 03/04/2024
Joyce A Agur
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1939 - 2023
There will be no service. A private family honoring and distribution of ashes was Joyce’s request.
Read MorePosted: 01/08/2024
James “Jim” Vreeland Jr
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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
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2023
Jeff Hausz
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1949 - 2023
Sunday, December 17 at 12:00 noon. El Presidio Historical Park at Canon Perdido & SB st. RSVP carlastellwagen@gmail.com obit will
Read MorePosted: 11/28/2023
Jay Kuehnle
Death Notice
1957 - 2023
Jay was a unique individual and will be dearly missed, but no service is planned at this time.
Read MorePosted: 10/23/2023
Joanne Cooper Holderman
Obituary
1935 - 2025
Joanne Cooper Holderman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, at the age of 89 in Santa Barbara, California, after
Read MorePosted: 06/20/2025
Jamie Rochelle Watkins
Obituary
1960 - 2025
In remembrance of Jamie Rochelle Watkins, who passed away on June 2, 2025, in her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Jamie
Read MorePosted: 06/16/2025
Jack Abston
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1944 - 2025
Oklahoma City, June 25th 1944 Lottie Pool gave birth to a baby boy & She named him Jackie Donald Abston.
Read MorePosted: 06/09/2025
Jacqueline M. Ericson
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1934 - 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacqueline (Jackie) Mae Ericson on April 1, 2025. She
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2025
Jake Jeffrey Curtis
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2006 - 2025
Jake Jeffrey Curtis was born on December 10, 2006 in Santa Barbara where he lived until his untimely passing on
Read MorePosted: 05/27/2025
Joseph Lucas Conklin
ObituaryJoseph Lucas Conklin, known to family and friends as Luke, passed away peacefully from brain cancer on May 12, 2025.
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2025
Jimmy Todd
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1970 - 2025
Jimmy Todd was born on October 26th 1970 near San Diego, CA. He moved with his parents and sister to
Read MorePosted: 05/12/2025
John Martin Johnson, Jr.
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1930 - 2024
John Martin Johnson, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, has passed at the age of 94. Born December 3,1930
Read MorePosted: 05/09/2025
James “Jim” Eric Anderson
ObituaryJames “Jim” Eric Anderson, 80, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born in Pasadena, California, Jim was the son of
Read MorePosted: 05/05/2025
Julia Ann Turner
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1936 - 2024
Julia Ann Turner passed away on October 21, 2024, at the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, California, surrounded
Read MorePosted: 04/30/2025
James Paul Brown
Obituary
1938 - 2025
James Paul Brown, artist and entrepreneur, passed away on April 17, 2025, with his beloved wife Juliet Rohde-Brown, and in-laws,
Read MorePosted: 04/28/2025
