American historian Leon Litwack had a distinguished career that included a Pulitzer Prize-winning books and four decades teaching at UC Berkeley. Born in Santa Barbara, he returned in 2013 to give a talk, the preview for which we run again here.
Read MorePosted: 09/09/2021
A decade after I met Lee Moldaver in the offices of the Santa Barbara Independent, he asked me to serve
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2021
Leland ‘Hobo’ Goodsell died at age 66 on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Cottage Hospital after being ill for six weeks.
Read MorePosted: 04/07/2020
Laura Kath brought light to darkness for family, friends, and clients alike, earning a deep respect and gratitude from all.
Read MorePosted: 03/24/2020
Every time Leslie Gangl Howe stepped onstage, or in front of a camera, she provided a thoughtful, meaningful and often hilarious performance — all while gifting us with that dazzling smile.
Read MorePosted: 02/26/2020
From New York to Pennsylvania to Goleta, Lonnie Wu took in life and restored it to people in need.
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2018
Dr. Lois Jovanovič was known for being the voice for women with diabetes, pioneering the protocols that make it possible for them to deliver healthy babies.
Read MorePosted: 10/04/2018
Instead of farming exactly as it had always been done, Lawry chose to grow pumpkins, creating Mr. Bailard’s u-pick pumpkin patch, so successful it put his four children through college.
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2018
From the United Farm Workers boycott to saving Ellwood’s butterfly grove, talented singer Lola Nava Guerra embraced the activist life.
Read MorePosted: 10/29/2015
Few people knew Louise was looking over the shoulder of everything that is “Santa Barbara,” right up to the end.
Read MorePosted: 03/05/2015
Known the world over for his expertise, Larry Agenbroad researched the pygmy mammoth at the Channel Islands, hundreds of mammoths in South Dakota, and a frozen one in Siberia.
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2015
Léni Fé Bland was a great friend to the music and dance communities.
Read MorePosted: 01/07/2015
Services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11am, at Free Methodist Church: 1435 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara,
Read MorePosted: 09/15/2023
Celebration of Life to be held at Goleta Beach Area A on July 9, 2023 at 1PM
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Community Covenant Church 5070 Cathedral Oaks Road, Goleta, CA Saturday, April 22nd at 2pm
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Join us in celebrating Lee on October 23, 2022 at Tuckers’ Grove, Area 1. Tea Time 2PM to 4PM. Please
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June 25, 2022 11:00 am Christ Lutheran Church 6595 Covington Way Goleta, CA 93117
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A private memorial service is planned for a later date
Read MorePosted: 02/04/2022
Landi Harben, 72, of London, England, passed on January 31, 2022. Landi was born on January 01, 1950.
Read MorePosted: 02/04/2022
Viewing 10am – 12pm, Thursday January 14, Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 E. Sola St, Santa Barbara CA. Private internment following at Santa
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Lisa Ann Chachakos, 56, of Santa Barbara CA, lost her battle to Cancer December 11, 2020. She was a gentle
Read MorePosted: 12/18/2020
Louise loved her life, it was full of gratitude + joy! Celebrated 11/2/19 w/ her peeps. vnhcsb.org
Read MorePosted: 11/18/2019
A viewing & Rosary will be held at the Old Mission Santa Ynez on Tue Nov 12 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
Read MorePosted: 11/07/2019
The memorial service for Leslie Kuenne, formerly of Santa Barbara, was held on Saturday, August 17 at 4 pm at
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2019
In loving memory of our Mother, Lillian O’Reilly, who passed away just days prior to her 97th birthday. She passed
Read MorePosted: 09/29/2023
Luke passed away on September 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. He was born in Garden Grove, CA and was
Read MorePosted: 09/21/2023
Lola McIntyre, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 25, 2023 at the age of 76,
Read MorePosted: 09/18/2023
Laura Jane Milton of Santa Barbara, California, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 57 from ALS.
Read MorePosted: 09/05/2023
On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Lewis Valentine Silva, loving husband, went home to be with his creator, peacefully at home,
Read MorePosted: 08/29/2023
Linda Sue Smith Sullivan Hastings passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family in
Read MorePosted: 08/29/2023
Leonard Herbert Kaplan, age 91, passed away on August 13, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1932 to Jacob
Read MorePosted: 08/15/2023
Long time Santa Barbara resident and successful American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Laird Philip Koenig peacefully passed away in his
Read MorePosted: 08/04/2023
Lori Ann Kari, architect, sailor and friend to everyone she met, passed away peacefully on July 16th in her Santa
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2023
Laurie Anne Riley (Orthodox baptismal name Anastasia) passed away peacefully at home in Camarillo, CA on June 30, 2023. Born
Read MorePosted: 07/12/2023
Lolita “Lili” Van Beuren of Santa Barbara, CA passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2023. She was
Read MorePosted: 07/11/2023
1933 – 2023 Luisa Campos, 90 years of age, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, in the comfort of
Read MorePosted: 07/11/2023
