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Antonio Gardella 1950–2026
In MemoriamPassion, enthusiasm, excitement, joy, and glee. If you know what these feel like, then you know what Antonio Gardella was
Read MorePosted: 07/28/2026
Dick Dunlap 1939–2026
In MemoriamDick Dunlap was not an open book kind of guy. He had an air of mystique and soft-spoken introspection about
Read MorePosted: 07/22/2026
Sheila Lodge 1929-2026
In MemoriamMayor Lodge composed her obituary before her death, here in her own words. Sheila Lodge, mother, housewife, gardener, cook, and
Read MorePosted: 07/08/2026
David Ortiz 1954–2026
In MemoriamIn late March 2026, Pops and I were enjoying a beautiful sunny day in the courtyard of Cottage Hospital, just
Read MorePosted: 06/29/2026
Arthur Edward Kennedy 1935-2026
In MemoriamWords like unique and eccentric do not begin to convey the essence of Arthur, a person who was simply one
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Ray Winn 1934–2025
In MemoriamRay Winn has taken his leave at the tender age of 91. Yes — in the lamplit evening of his
Read MorePosted: 05/12/2026
Michelle Carol Drown 1966–2026
In MemoriamSuaimhneas síoraí dá hanam“Eternal peace to her soul” —Irish blessing It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing
Read MorePosted: 05/05/2026
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
Frank J. Frost Jr. 1929–2026
In MemoriamFrank J. Frost Jr., patriarch of the Frost family, scholar, university professor, underwater archeologist, musician, veteran, and public servant, died
Read MorePosted: 04/22/2026
In Memoriam: Magdalena Ramos Alvarado 1930–2026
In MemoriamNena passed away at home early in the morning of March 24. Born Magdalena Ramos Alvarado on August 15, 1930
Read MorePosted: 04/03/2026
Patrick O’Dowd 1946–2026
In MemoriamOne of Santa Barbara’s own, Patrick O’Dowd, died on January 16 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, and though he had not
Read MorePosted: 02/24/2026
Mike Alan Unterseher
Death Notice
1961 - 2026
Private service at this time
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Maria Ramirez
Death Notice
1954 - 2026
Rosary will be held at our lady of sorrows on Wednesday May 27th at 7pm followed by mass on Thursday
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2026
Mark McIntire
Death Notice
1944 - 2026
Per his wishes, no service will be held. But in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to anyone except the
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2026
Maureen McMullen Groves
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1957 - 2025
A celebration of life will be held on March 14@1:00pm 236 E. Carrillo Blvd.Dress Hawaiian style.
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Mary Lorrene Halleck
Death Notice
1933 - 2025
Funeral services will be held on February 12 at San Roque Church at 10:30 a.m.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Myer Louis “Lou” Browdy
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1940 - 2025
Memorial service will be held in the spring in Carpinteria, CA. Please share a story or memory about Lou via
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Mark Anthony Quinones
Death Notice
1985 - 2025
Mark Quinones, and his pilot, died in a private plane crash near Monroe WI. Born in NY, Mark lived in
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Matthew James Denton
Death Notice
1976 - 2025
A memorial will be held August 2nd, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville, VA.
Read MorePosted: 07/02/2025
Myrna Gaskin
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1937 - 2025
Friday, 4/18/2025 2PM at Santa Barbara Cemetery 901 Channel Dr., Santa Barbara CA
Read MorePosted: 04/22/2025
Mark A. Ward
Death Notice
1948 - 2024
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 25th 2025, 11 am, at the Santa Barbara Elks Club in Goleta.
Read MorePosted: 11/25/2024
Miriam Singer Bresler
Death Notice
1929 - 2024
Miriam Bresler the mother of Neil Singer, Leslie Perlitz, Susan Singer, and David Singer, Grandmother to Gabriella, Joseph, Amber, Leah,
Read MorePosted: 08/20/2024
Mr. Frank Thomas Melendez Jr.
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1951 - 2026
The man, the myth, the legend. There was nothing he could not do. When he set his mind to something
Read MorePosted: 08/03/2026
Melvin Kennedy
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1940 - 2026
The world lost a beautiful soul in Mel Kennedy. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was also an
Read MorePosted: 07/15/2026
Margaret Rodriguez Sandoval
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1926 - 2026
In Loving Memory of Margaret Rodriguez Sandoval, lovingly known as Mom, Grandma, Grammie, Nani, Maggie, and Aunt Margaret, peacefully entered
Read MorePosted: 07/01/2026
Martin Luis “Louie” Rojas
Obituary1965-2026 In loving memory of Louie, who left us on June 1, 2026 at the age of 61. Born locally
Read MorePosted: 06/26/2026
Mary Jean Cavender
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1944 - 2026
Mary Jean (Jeannie) Cavender passed away on June 7 at the age of 82. She was born in Salem, Oregon,
Read MorePosted: 06/15/2026
Mary So-Chun Yee
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1930 - 2026
In loving memory of Mary So-Chun Yee, who passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026. Born on July 19, 1930,
Read MorePosted: 06/15/2026
Mary Elizabeth Lambert
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1942 - 2026
Mary Elizabeth Lambert, beloved mother, grandmother, attorney, and lifelong lover of animals, passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on April
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Marilyn Helsenrott Hochhauser
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1928 - 2026
Marilyn Helsenrott Hochhauser, died on the 16th of April, 2026, just two days before her 98th birthday. Marilyn was a
Read MorePosted: 06/01/2026
Mark Noffz
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1967 - 2026
Mark passed away on May 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, laughter, and genuine human connection. Known
Read MorePosted: 05/28/2026
Matthew Joseph Hayes
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1953 - 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Matthew Joseph Hayes, who departed on January
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2026
Manuel “Norm” Norman Chavez
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1940 - 2026
“Norm” was born in Santa Barbara on 11/23/40 and passed away peacefully in his hometown on 5/5/26. He was the
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2026
Martha Gonzalez
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1931 - 2025
In loving memory of Martha Gonzalez (Valencia) Martha was born in Santa Barbara to Manuel and Veronica Valencia (Romero), she
Read MorePosted: 05/14/2026
