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Sherwin Carlquist: 1930-2021
In Memoriam“A botanist … attuned to observing diversity can’t leave it alone; it’s a lifetime habit.”
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2022
Steven Carlson: 1950-2021
In MemoriamTall, sometimes severe-looking to strangers — at UCSB, his job entailed delivering a lot of good and bad employment news, cementing his tough-guy reputation — Steve Carlson was in truth a doting parent and a steadfast friend.
Read MorePosted: 12/03/2021
Sam Cunningham: 1950-2021
In MemoriamThe qualities that set Sam Cunningham apart and made him the brightest star in the constellation of sports figures during my lifetime were his genuineness, his honesty, and his decency.
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2021
Steven Berg: 1946-2021
In MemoriamIf you lived in Santa Barbara, you likely met Steven — on his postal routes, serving meals at Transition House, or surfing the outer breaks of local beaches.
Read MorePosted: 07/08/2021
Steve Arrowood: 1959-2020
ColumnsStarting with a friend’s backyard grapes, Steve Arrowood became a notable ‘garagiste’ winemaker, but even more memorable were the hours spent talking and laughing about wine, food, the Grateful Dead, and all things Lompoc.
Read MorePosted: 05/20/2020
Sam Mott: 1988-2019
In MemoriamSam Mott, handsome and athletic, did not search out the spotlight — though his personality and acts were luminous, and sometimes larger than life.
Read MorePosted: 05/08/2020
Santiago Perez Jr.: 1983-2018
In MemoriamSantiago Perez was not only the best of brothers, he was an amazing son, uncle, father, and husband, who built friendships with everyone he crossed paths with.
Read MorePosted: 12/04/2019
Stanley Sheinbaum: 1920-2016
In MemoriamA strong backer of liberal causes, politicians, and publications, Stanley Sheinbaum blew the whistle on the CIA’s covert torture program in Vietnam and later came to Santa Barbara to join the Hutchins Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions.
Read MorePosted: 12/08/2016
Sue Higman: 1919-2016
In MemoriamFeisty and dogged, Sue Higman had learned at Pearl Chase’s knee that the good fight was a tireless one, skills she used to save the Wilcox property.
Read MorePosted: 09/01/2016
Steve Malone: 1949-2015
In MemoriamPhotographer Steve Malone spent his life capturing the essential moments in the life of our town.
Read MorePosted: 12/31/2015
Stewart Harrison Mills: 1986-2015
In MemoriamEveryone who met Stewart Mills came away with a new friend; such was his remarkably positive, easy empathy, and sense of fun.
Read MorePosted: 11/05/2015
Stephen R. Vogel
Death NoticeSteve died of natural causes at his home in Santa Barbara. May he rest in peace. A private service will
Read MorePosted: 01/30/2023
Stella Evelyn Wilberger
Death NoticeA small family service was held at the Goleta Cemetery on September 22, 2022 at 11 a.m. The service was
Read MorePosted: 12/20/2022
Stella (Nancy) Gogel
Death NoticeStella (Nancy) Gogel passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Born on July 2, 1921, she touched
Read MorePosted: 12/13/2022
Sarah Alexander Mount
Death NoticeAugust 21, 2021 Apostle’s Church 4485 Hollister Avenue 11:00 am
Read MorePosted: 08/10/2021
Sofia Rose Nagel
Death NoticePlease contact Minerva Nagel or Amy Boutell for details about Sofie’s memorial.
Read MorePosted: 12/18/2020
Stanely Gregory Mesa
Death NoticeA celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 19th at the Eagles Lounge located on 923 Bath Street
Read MorePosted: 01/14/2020
Sharon D Currier
Death NoticeSharon Currier passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019. Per her wishes, no services are planned.
Read MorePosted: 01/14/2020
Sharon Kay Combs
Death NoticePrayer service; Monday, December 23, 10:30am at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta Chapel. Interment to follow at Goleta Cemetery.
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2019
Salvador Aboytes
Death NoticeA Rosary will take place on Wednesday, September 18th at 7 pm at McDermott- Crockett Mortuary located at 2020 Chapala
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2019
Sally Blevins
Death NoticeA memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 1:30pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street,
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2019
Shirley Russell
Death NoticeFamily graveside service. Friends are invited to join the family at La Cumbre Country Club on Friday, June 7 at
Read MorePosted: 05/30/2019
Sally Sphar
ObituarySally Sphar was born in Altadena, California to Curt and Virginia Sphar. The family moved to the Santa Barbara Central
Read MorePosted: 04/01/2024
Sina Hagemann
Obituary1940 – 2023 With a life lived fully, we had to say goodbye to our sweet mother, sister, and good
Read MorePosted: 03/21/2024
Suzie “Suzi” Ochi
ObituarySuzie “Suzi” Ochi passed away on February 26, 2024. She was born in Ventura, Ca in 1926. Her given name
Read MorePosted: 03/13/2024
Stephanie Elizabeth McPhee
ObituaryWe are mourning the loss of Stephanie Elizabeth McPhee, who died unexpectedly on March 3rd, 2024 at the age of
Read MorePosted: 03/11/2024
Sally M. Simms
ObituarySally McDougall Simms was born on August 31st, 1937, in Portland Oregon to John “Jack” McDougall and Marjorie P. McDougall.
Read MorePosted: 03/11/2024
Sue Jamgochian
ObituaryIt is with sadness in our hearts that we share the news: Sue passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024.
Read MorePosted: 02/20/2024
Stephan Buell Maulhardt
ObituaryStephan Buell Maulhardt (1951-2024) Stephan Buell Maulhardt was born in Santa Barbara in 1951 to parents John Buell Maulhardt and
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2024
Sandra Sue Burney
ObituarySandy was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. She was the second child and daughter to Howard and Patricia Hogue, and was
Read MorePosted: 02/02/2024
Susan Jane Rosas
ObituarySusan Jane Rosas was born June 30, 1937 in Oakland, California. She grew up in various areas of California. Susan
Read MorePosted: 01/29/2024
Sharon L. Dougherty
ObituarySharon Dougherty was no one’s idea of a shrinking violet. Never shy about voicing an opinion or boldly going her
Read MorePosted: 01/02/2024
Sanford Bothman
ObituaryWe mourn the passing of Sanford Burton Bothman, and bid farewell to a man whose kindness and generosity touched many
Read MorePosted: 11/28/2023
Stanley James Rowett
ObituaryStanley James Rowett, B.A., M.A., M.F.T., passed away at home quietly and peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023 in Novato,
Read MorePosted: 11/16/2023