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 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
Resident of Santa Barbara, CA. Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.
Read MorePosted: 04/23/2024
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 Born Feb 5,1938, in Madera, California to Secudino and Angelina DeAnda, and was the oldest of 10 children.
Read MorePosted: 02/20/2024
Wednesday 12/20/23 10:00 at Montecito Covenant Church, 610 Cold Spring Rd. Santa Barbara, CA
Read MorePosted: 12/18/2023
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
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
Read MorePosted: 05/12/2023
Community Covenant Church 5070 Cathedral Oaks Road, Goleta, CA Saturday, April 22nd at 2pm
Read MorePosted: 04/14/2023
Join us in celebrating Lee on October 23, 2022 at Tuckers’ Grove, Area 1. Tea Time 2PM to 4PM. Please
Read MorePosted: 09/26/2022
June 25, 2022 11:00 am Christ Lutheran Church 6595 Covington Way Goleta, CA 93117
Read MorePosted: 04/25/2022
A private memorial service is planned for a later date
Read MorePosted: 02/04/2022
A full life of 97 years came to a close on this earth for Lois Fisher Okerstrom (Olson) on April
Read MorePosted: 04/22/2024
Linda Ellen Podas Chapman passed away on April 6, 2024, of natural causes after 5 years dealing with Multiple Myeloma.
Read MorePosted: 04/15/2024
With a heavy heart we share the news of Lynn Zodtner’s passing on 2/23/2024. Born to Margaret and Nelson Vassallo
Read MorePosted: 03/25/2024
Lawrence E. (Larry) Mason, left us, October 4, 2023, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s, which, although slowing him down,
Read MorePosted: 03/11/2024
Lolita Ormaza Rivera was born April 3, 1937, in Bogotá, Colombia to Dr. Alejandro Ormaza Libreros and Otilia Herrera de
Read MorePosted: 03/08/2024
Liza Muñoz, 50 of Santa Barbara, CA., died peacefully on February 21, 2024. Liza is preceded in death by her
Read MorePosted: 03/05/2024
Lescher Dowling of Sunnyvale, California, a member of the Greatest Generation, passed away on February 13, 2024. He was 101
Read MorePosted: 02/27/2024
Born Feb 5,1938, in Madera, California to Secudino and Angelina DeAnda, and was the oldest of 10 children. Lupe grew
Read MorePosted: 02/22/2024
Larry E. Cameron passed away on Friday, January 26th. Larry was born to Donald and Dorothy Cameron on October 27th,
Read MorePosted: 02/20/2024
With a life lived fully, we bid farewell to Leo (Lee) Artman, a remarkable soul whose presence graced our lives
Read MorePosted: 02/16/2024
We are heart broken over the death of our Father. He was 92, pre-deceased by his wife of 51 years
Read MorePosted: 01/16/2024
Lowell Dwight Anderson (1930-2023) was born on Christmas Day in Kingsburg , CA to parents of Swedish descent, Eric Gideon
Read MorePosted: 12/29/2023
