In Memoriam
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.
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In Memoriam
A decade after I met Lee Moldaver in the offices of the Santa Barbara Independent, he asked me to serve
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In Memoriam
Leland ‘Hobo’ Goodsell died at age 66 on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Cottage Hospital after being ill for six weeks.
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Columns
Laura Kath brought light to darkness for family, friends, and clients alike, earning a deep respect and gratitude from all.
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Columns
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.
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In Memoriam
From New York to Pennsylvania to Goleta, Lonnie Wu took in life and restored it to people in need.
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In Memoriam
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.
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In Memoriam
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.
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In Memoriam
From the United Farm Workers boycott to saving Ellwood’s butterfly grove, talented singer Lola Nava Guerra embraced the activist life.
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In Memoriam
Few people knew Louise was looking over the shoulder of everything that is “Santa Barbara,” right up to the end.
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In Memoriam
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.
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Death Notice
1959 - 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held for Lyndon Lambeth Sunday, June 22, 5 PM at Rincon State Beach. Via
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Death Notice
1926 - 2024
Services will be graveside at Temple Beth Israel Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ, 9:30 AM, April 26th. https://www.azcentral.com/obituaries/pazs0798063
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Death Notice
1941 - 2024
Resident of Santa Barbara, CA. Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.
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Death Notice
1955 - 2024
Rosary 4/16/24 at 7pm and Funeral Mass 4/17/24 10am both at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow
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Death Notice
1938 - 2023
LUPE AVILA Born Feb 5,1938, in Madera, California to Secudino and Angelina DeAnda, and was the oldest of 10 children.
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Death Notice
1930 - 2023
Wednesday 12/20/23 10:00 at Montecito Covenant Church, 610 Cold Spring Rd. Santa Barbara, CA
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Death Notice
1962 - 2023
CELEBRATION OF LIFE this Sunday, December 17, 1-4 pm Cabrillo Pavilion 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. SB ALL FRIENDS OF LASZLO
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Death Notice
1946 - 2023
Services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11am, at Free Methodist Church: 1435 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara,
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Death Notice
1962 - 2023
Celebration of Life to be held at Goleta Beach Area A on July 9, 2023 at 1PM
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1943 - 2023
Community Covenant Church 5070 Cathedral Oaks Road, Goleta, CA Saturday, April 22nd at 2pm
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Death Notice
1940 - 2022
Join us in celebrating Lee on October 23, 2022 at Tuckers’ Grove, Area 1. Tea Time 2PM to 4PM. Please
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Death Notice
1938 - 2022
June 25, 2022 11:00 am Christ Lutheran Church 6595 Covington Way Goleta, CA 93117
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Obituary
1931 - 2025
Laurence Kingsley Miller passed on June 12th, 2025, in his home surrounded by loving family. Three children and four grandchildren
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Obituary
Leila Carpenter passed away in her sleep, alongside family, on June 7. She was 83 years old. Soft-spoken and reserved,
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Obituary
1960 - 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Lynne, who left us on March 27th with the same
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Obituary
Native Santa Barbarin. Loretta passed away April 25, 2025, at the age of 91. She attended all local schools, Franklin
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Obituary
1935 - 2025
Lois Grace Kiel was born on July 23rd, 1935, to Allen and Emma Melger in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She graduated from
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Obituary
1941 - 2025
Louella Ann (Lou Ann) Vasquez passed away peacefully after a short but intense battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of
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Obituary
1951 - 2025
Larry was born in Santa Barbara, California on August 10, 1951. He was raised in a large family and grew
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Obituary
1931 - 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Cecile O’Toole, who died peacefully on March 15,
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Obituary
1940 - 2025
Linda Leigh La Fleur died peacefully in her sleep on March 10, 2025 at 85 years old. Linda was born
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Obituary
1944 - 2025
Leslie Hollis López passed away peacefully in her home in Montecito on March 8, 2025. She was surrounded by family
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Obituary
1932 - 2025
Loyda Brito Solís de Márquez died on 17 February 2025. Services will be held this Sunday 23 March at 3:00
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Obituary
1948 - 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Lynnette Clark, who left this world on January 31, 2025, 13 days
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