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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
Valerie Carnell Radford
Death Notice
1950 - 2023
Family celebration of life on October 12th 2023, also her Birthday. She would have been 73.
Read MorePosted: 10/11/2023
Vivian Duran
Death Notice
1953 - 2023
Vivian left us peacefully to be with God the Father in Heaven. A service has yet to be arranged.
Read MorePosted: 05/08/2023
Veronica Jean Melchiori King
Obituary
1945 - 2026
Our beloved mother and nonna, Veronica “Vicki” Melchiori King, passed away on February 28, 2026 after struggling for many years
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
Victor Plana
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1955 - 2025
Victor Plana was born in Havana, Cuba on August 24th, 1955. The second of the three sons of José Vicente
Read MorePosted: 01/05/2026
Virginia B Vanocur
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1937 - 2025
Virginia Backus Vanocur died peacefully at Serenity House in Santa Barbara, Ca on December 13th, 2025. Born in Santa Barbara,
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Virginia L. Wardwell
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1923 - 2025
Virginia L. Wardwell passed away at the age of 102 years old, on August 29th, 2025 at her home in
Read MorePosted: 10/08/2025
Verna “Val” Gazdecki
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1926 - 2024
Born June 9, 1926, into a large and loving Italian-American family, “The Valentines,” Verna “Val” Gazdecki brought light, laughter, and
Read MorePosted: 08/18/2025
Victor K. Atkins Jr
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1945 - 2025
Victor Kennicott Atkins, Jr. passed away at home in Reno, Nevada, on April 14, 2025. He was 80 years old.
Read MorePosted: 07/23/2025
Vincent Chester Pettit
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1940 - 2025
Vince Chester Pettit, 84, passed away peacefully at his Santa Barbara home on January 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved
Read MorePosted: 07/02/2025
Virginia Sanchez
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1940 - 2025
In Loving Memory of Virginia Ellia Ybarra Sanchez Virginia passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2025
Vibeke Gjøe Einhorn
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1944 - 2025
Vibeke Gjøe Einhorn beloved mother, mormor, farmor, and wife passed away in Santa Barbara, California on Monday February 3, 2025.
Read MorePosted: 02/14/2025
Virginia Mary Cavalli
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1935 - 2025
Virginia Mary Cavalli, beloved wife and mother to four children, 89, of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away peacefully at home
Read MorePosted: 01/23/2025
Vincent Reyes
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1930 - 2024
Vincent Reyes, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and friend passed away at the age of 94.
Read MorePosted: 01/07/2025
Virginia Lorca Gutierrez
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1957 - 2024
Our mother, Virginia L. Gutierrez passed away on October 1, 2024. Virginia was born in Guadalajara Mexico on January 5th
Read MorePosted: 10/09/2024
