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
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Leon Litwack: 1929-2021
In MemoriamAmerican 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
Lee Moldaver: 1949-2021
In MemoriamA 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: 1954-2020
In MemoriamLeland ‘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 Elizabeth Kath: 1960-2020
ColumnsLaura Kath brought light to darkness for family, friends, and clients alike, earning a deep respect and gratitude from all.
Read MorePosted: 03/24/2020
Leslie Gangl Howe, 1957-2020
ColumnsEvery 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
Lonnie Wu: 1942-2018
In MemoriamFrom New York to Pennsylvania to Goleta, Lonnie Wu took in life and restored it to people in need.
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2018
Lois Jovanovič, MD: 1947-2018
In MemoriamDr. 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
Lawrence Bailard Jr.: 1921-2018
In MemoriamInstead 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
Lola Nava Guerra: 1925-2015
In MemoriamFrom 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
Louise Boucher: 1930 – 2013
In MemoriamFew people knew Louise was looking over the shoulder of everything that is “Santa Barbara,” right up to the end.
Read MorePosted: 03/05/2015
Larry Agenbroad: 1933 – 2014
In MemoriamKnown 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
Louis P. Rios
Death Notice
1945 - 2026
Rosary, 4/21, 7PM, Welch-Ryce-Haider Sola Street; Mass 4/22 10am Our Lady of Sorrows, burial follows; Celebration of life, 4/22 2-5pm
Read MorePosted: 04/14/2026
Lisa Marie Ramirez
Death Notice
1959 - 2024
Memoriam Lisa, its been a year since we lost you. Life is not the same for us. At celebrations and
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2025
Lisa L. Gurney
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1931 - 2025
Memorial to be held in the spring.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Latif Evans
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1982 - 2025
Latif lived his life with a giving and generous heart always looking out for others. He was artistic and loved
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Louise Anita Cota
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1930 - 2025
A service will be held on Saturday October 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 5444 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93111.
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2025
Lyndon Lambeth
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1959 - 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held for Lyndon Lambeth Sunday, June 22, 5 PM at Rincon State Beach. Via
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2025
Lillian Lenore Beckerman
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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
Read MorePosted: 04/24/2024
Leonard George Garcia
Death Notice
1941 - 2024
Resident of Santa Barbara, CA. Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.
Read MorePosted: 04/23/2024
Luis Angel
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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
Read MorePosted: 04/09/2024
Lupe Avila
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.
Read MorePosted: 02/20/2024
Lowell Dwight Anderson
Death Notice
1930 - 2023
Wednesday 12/20/23 10:00 at Montecito Covenant Church, 610 Cold Spring Rd. Santa Barbara, CA
Read MorePosted: 12/18/2023
Laszlo Hodosy
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
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2023
Lisa L. Gurney
Obituary
1931 - 2025
Lisa Luise Zentner Gurney, 10/19/31 – 11/27/25. Born to Georg Zentner and Luise Fohrer Zentner in Stuttgart, Germany, the middle
Read MorePosted: 05/04/2026
Lawrence Edward Bond
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1938 - 2026
Larry was born in London, England, during World War II. He was one of four brothers. Alongside his younger brother,
Read MorePosted: 05/04/2026
Leslie Siemon
Obituary1945-2026 Leslie Siemon, DVM, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Carpinteria. She was 80.
Read MorePosted: 04/21/2026
Lynne LeCouvre
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1941 - 2026
A luminous and familiar face in her beloved Santa Barbara for decades, Lynne LeCouvre crossed the gossamer veil into eternal
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Louis Rios
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1945 - 2026
Louie, the pride and joy of Severiano “CB” Alvarado Rios and Felipa “Lipa” Hernandez Rios, was born on March 23,
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Lorraine Maxine Guevara-Villegas
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1933 - 2026
Lorraine Maxine Guevara-Villegas departed from this world at the remarkable age of 92. After a full and eventful life, her
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Larry Ross Clark
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1949 - 2026
Larry Clark passed away at the age of 76. Larry is survived by his wife, Debi, and his sister, Nancy,
Read MorePosted: 03/27/2026
Linda Barrett
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1948 - 2026
Linda Barrett, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away January 24 after bravely battling stage-four lung disease for 17 years.
Read MorePosted: 02/23/2026
Lawrence Davis Ballard Sr.
ObituaryIt is with great sorrow that we are to announce the death of our father Lawrence Davis Ballard Sr. Lawrence
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
Lawrence R. Linn
Obituary
1940 - 2025
Our beloved Larry, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and community member, passed away peacefully at home with his family on
Read MorePosted: 01/15/2026
Lois Coffin Ensberg
Obituary
1928 - 2025
To know her was to love her. Lois was born and raised as Lois Marion Coffin in Bangor, Maine where
Read MorePosted: 01/12/2026
Lillian Adele Carson
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1933 - 2025
Lillian Carson, born Lillian Adele Gershenson, had a remarkable life and death. She died at home, at age ninety-two, and
Read MorePosted: 01/02/2026
