Steven Carlson: 1950-2021


Tall, 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.

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Sam Cunningham: 1950-2021


The 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.

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Steve Arrowood: 1959-2020


Starting 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.

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Stanley Sheinbaum: 1920-2016


A 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.

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Sean Troy Matlock


2025 - 2024

Oakhill cemetery in Ballard .2560 Baseline Friday May 30th @ 11:00 am. Followed up with a Celebration of Life at

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Salvador Simon Medina


1938 - 2024

A memorial service will be held on Monday, Oct 14th at 11am, at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara with a reception

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Sergio Munoz Cabrera


1972 - 2024

Sergio Munoz was an amazing father, brother, friend & son. He had the most contagious smile and laugh. He was

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Steven William Marschall Fisher


1984 - 2024

Marschall was born in Goleta, and died unexpectedly at home in Maine. Private memorials will be arranged by family members.

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Stephen R. Vogel


1961 - 2022

Steve died of natural causes at his home in Santa Barbara. May he rest in peace. A private service will

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Stella Evelyn Wilberger


1920 - 2022

A small family service was held at the Goleta Cemetery on September 22, 2022 at 11 a.m. The service was

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Stella (Nancy) Gogel


1921 - 2022

Stella (Nancy) Gogel passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Born on July 2, 1921, she touched

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Sofia Rose Nagel


1991 - 2020

Please contact Minerva Nagel or Amy Boutell for details about Sofie’s memorial.

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Stanely Gregory Mesa


1948 - 2020

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 19th at the Eagles Lounge located on 923 Bath Street

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Sharon D Currier


1929 - 2019

Sharon Currier passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019. Per her wishes, no services are planned.

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Sharon Kay Combs


1948 - 2019

Prayer service; Monday, December 23, 10:30am at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta Chapel. Interment to follow at Goleta Cemetery.

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Sharon Jolie Sanborn


1950 - 2026

Sharon had the gift of music, was an accomplished pianist, and consummate teacher. Beginning at a young age she began

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Stephen James Allcott


1969 - 2026

Stephen Allcott lived a life marked by quiet faith, service to others, and strength of character. At an early age,

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Stanley Joe Nicholson


1942-2025 Stanley Joe Nicholson passed away unexpectedly on December 14th, 2025. He was born in September 1942, near Joplin, Missouri.

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Stephen W Rezzonico


1945 - 2025

Stephen was born in Santa Barbara, Ca. One of seven children, born to Edna and Charles Rezzonico. After graduating from

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Sheridan Blau


1939 - 2025

Professor Sheridan Blau died from cancer at his home in New York City on November 8, 2025. He was surrounded

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Stephen Morris Hicks


1943 - 2025

Stephen Morris Hicks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, died peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, November

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Stella Frances Torres


1940 - 2025

Stella, who was a kind-hearted and loving wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma, passed away peacefully at the age of 85

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Sally Marie Sanchez


1940 - 2025

Sally Marie Sanchez, 85, of Carpinteria, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, in Santa Barbara. Born on February 26,

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Shirley Fender


1951-2025 Shirley was born on May 13, 1951, in Bassett, Nebraska.to Delbert W Fender and Twila M Fender (Simons). Her

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Sung-in Choe


1932 - 2025

Sung-in died peacefully at 92, leaving behind a legacy of courage, joy, and warmth that touched lives across three continents.

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Sam P. Starfas


1917 - 2025

Sam P. Starfas passed away on Sept. 6 after a brief illness, at Vista del Monte where he had lived

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Sayre Macneil


1954 - 2025

Azusa, California to Taipei, Taiwan by way of Pasadena CA, Exeter NH, Eugene & Lincoln City OR, San Francisco CA,

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