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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
Owen Cowgill
Death Notice
2005 - 2022
Celebration of Owen Cowgill Saturday June 11, 11:00am Garden Street Academy 2300 Garden Street Santa Barbara, CA Reception to follow
Read MorePosted: 06/06/2022
Odette Hockin
Obituary
1931 - 2026
Odette Stapp Hockin, 94, of Santa Barbara, California, passed peacefully on May 16, 2026, at Serenity House. She was born
Read MorePosted: 05/29/2026
Owen Vaughn Thomas
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1998 - 2023
TIME PASSES, LOVE REMAINS Loved and remembered every single moment of every day, in the morning, noon and night, in
Read MorePosted: 05/14/2026
Owen E. Patmor
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1931 - 2026
Owen E. Patmor, 94, of Goleta, California, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to John
Read MorePosted: 03/18/2026
Oswaldo D. Lopez
Obituary1952-2025 With great sorrow, we announce that Oswaldo D. López passed away peacefully at home on Christmas evening 2025 at
Read MorePosted: 01/02/2026
Oscar A. Sepulveda II
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1942 - 2025
Oscar A. Sepulveda II, age 82, passed away in the early morning hours of September 16th, at his home in
Read MorePosted: 09/19/2025
Oliver Wheeler
ObituaryMemorial Service Greater Hope Missionary Baptist Church 430 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara Sunday, July 27, 2 p.m. If you
Read MorePosted: 06/25/2025
Orrin G. Sage, Jr
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1946 - 2024
Orrin Sage died unexpectedly Monday afternoon February 12, 2024 in Grass Valley, CA. He and his wife Cindy lived in
Read MorePosted: 03/07/2024
Oretha “Rae” Lambert
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1935 - 2023
Our mom, Oretha “Rae” Lambert passed away during the early hours of Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Serenity House in
Read MorePosted: 05/09/2023
Orville Cecil Sandall (“Joe”)
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1939 - 2023
Orville Cecil Sandall, or “Joe” as he was affectionally called by friends and family, was born in Cupar, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Read MorePosted: 02/27/2023
Olga “Ollie” Nellis
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1924 - 2022
ACT I Olga “Ollie” Nellis was born on September 18, 1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Wasyl (Bill) and Anastasia
Read MorePosted: 12/20/2022
Otto Wood Laula
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1942 - 2022
Otto grew up in Birmingham, Michigan where he played baseball, was an honor student and president of his senior class.
Read MorePosted: 11/07/2022
Owen John Cowgill
Obituary
2005 - 2022
We are heartbroken to announce that our sunshine, Owen John Cowgill, has left this world. Born in Santa Barbara on
Read MorePosted: 06/07/2022
