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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
Robert W. Olson, MD
Death Notice
1932 - 2026
Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 380 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California, on July 8, 2026, at
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2026
Rafael Clemente Garibay lll
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1950 - 2026
Burial ceremony will be held at Carpinteria Cemetery on Sunday, May 3 at Noon.
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2026
Roger Cass
Death Notice
1939 - 2025
Loving husband, father, grandfather & friend Roger Cass, formerly of Montecito, passed away at home Dec. 10th. Roger lays to
Read MorePosted: 01/16/2026
Robert Anthony Bonetti
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1949 - 2025
Born in Santa Barbara, California on July 24, 1949. In 1968 he joined the United States Navy and served during
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Rolf K. Freeman
Death Notice
1963 - 2025
Celebration of Life at 1pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in the Granada Theatre 1214 State Street Santa Barbara, CA
Read MorePosted: 05/09/2025
Raul (Red) Fierro
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1932 - 2025
Funeral services will be announced at a later date.
Read MorePosted: 02/28/2025
Randal (Randy) Williams
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1947 - 2024
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2 PM at the EMID Community
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2025
Robin Joan Gelb
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1950 - 2024
As per Robin’s JGelb request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. We will miss you deeply, your friends
Read MorePosted: 10/01/2024
Raymond Michael Zielonko
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1957 - 2024
Raymond Michael Zielonko passed away suddenly 7-24-2024. He lived in Goleta since 2009 and worked at Ferro Manufacturing til 2000.
Read MorePosted: 07/29/2024
randal jay harris
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1957 - 2024
place of birth conrad montana.grad 1975 dos pueblos high school,goleta ca. grad american motorcycle institute,florida.worked at milpas rental 20 years
Read MorePosted: 06/18/2024
Ramona Torrez
Death Notice
1937 - 2024
To pay respects and honor Ramona, a celebration of life will be forthcoming in Santa Barbara. You may e-mail torrez98272@comcast.net
Read MorePosted: 04/12/2024
Raven Wolfe
Obituary
1946 - 2026
She is now at peace. Raven, age 79 traded in her gardening gloves and drums for whatever the next great
Read MorePosted: 08/03/2026
Rog. F. Vanderlaan
Obituary
1931 - 2025
Happy 94th Birthday, Dad. We all miss your laughter, sense of humor and story telling days. A remarkable man whose
Read MorePosted: 07/31/2026
Ralph Grijalva
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1943 - 2026
Ralph Grijalva, a grandfather, father, and beloved member of the Ventura community, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2026, at
Read MorePosted: 07/22/2026
Randy “Randolph” Mantooth
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1945 - 2026
Randy “Randolph” Mantooth, beloved actor, lifelong advocate for firefighters, paramedics, ER doctors, nurses, EMS, and the iconic star of NBC’s
Read MorePosted: 07/17/2026
Robert Alexander White
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1962 - 2026
Robert Alexander White of Santa Barbara 1962-2026 Robert known by all as “Boogie” passed away peacefully on May 19th. He
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2026
Rick Albert Escalera
Obituary
1958 - 2026
Rick A. Escalera lived life at full throttle and loved to make people laugh! Raised on the Mesa, he excelled
Read MorePosted: 07/09/2026
Richard Mckelvy Martin
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1936 - 2026
A memorial gathering to remember and honor Richard will be held on Saturday July 11, 10:00AM at the Welch –
Read MorePosted: 06/26/2026
Ruben J Felix
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1961 - 2025
In Loving Memory of Ruben J. Felix passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 after his brave battle with cancer,
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Robert M. Fulmer
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1939 - 2026
Robert M. (“Bob”) Fulmer, 86, passed away June 4th, 2026. He was born October 6, 1939, in Florence, Alabama to
Read MorePosted: 06/17/2026
Richard “Dick” Dunlap
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1939 - 2026
Richard “Dick” Dunlap, profoundly quirky artist of multiple disciplines and cherished teacher, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his
Read MorePosted: 06/15/2026
Richard C. Enloe
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1954 - 2026
Richard Enloe was a Santa Barbara transplant and called it home for much of his life. Growing up in the
Read MorePosted: 05/27/2026
Reba “Sue” Reed
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1941 - 2026
Reba Sue Reed died on April 22, 2026, aged 85, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s. Born February 5th, 1941,
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2026
