In Memoriam: Danny Meza 1990–2025
In MemoriamA lot of people knew Danny Meza as an incredible muralist, illustrator, and tattoo artist. He was a super cool
Read MorePosted: 11/24/2025
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In Memoriam: Christian Garvin 1974–2025
In MemoriamChristian Garvin, affectionately known to friends as Garvin or Salmon, passed away in September. He was a winemaker, entrepreneur, music
Read MorePosted: 11/19/2025
In Memoriam: Rudy Castillo 1929-2025
In MemoriamWhen he was named to be the Grand Marshal of the Old Spanish Days parade in 2024, Rudy Castillo was
Read MorePosted: 11/04/2025
In Memoriam: Omar Avendaño 1980–2025
In MemoriamOmar Avendaño was wise beyond his years, and I am forever grateful for our 13 years together. During his life’s
Read MorePosted: 10/28/2025
In Memoriam: Ashleigh Brilliant 1933–2025
In MemoriamI first encountered Ashleigh Brilliant in an evening art class. He was handing out free postcard Pot-Shots to all the
Read MorePosted: 10/14/2025
In Memoriam: Bernard Hicks 1951–2025
In MemoriamBernard Hicks was affectionately called “the New Yorker” by Brother Matthew Brown. Both men kicked off the legendary Sunday broadcasting
Read MorePosted: 10/08/2025
In Memoriam: Jeanette Duncan 1937–2025
In MemoriamJeanette Duncan, who passed away in early August, was the very heartbeat of People’s Self-Help Housing for nearly four decades.
Read MorePosted: 09/24/2025
In Memoriam: Peter MacDougall 1939–2025
In MemoriamIn August, Santa Barbara lost one of its most dynamic community leaders: Dr. Peter MacDougall. Commentaries in the media paid
Read MorePosted: 09/17/2025
In Memoriam: Daniel Lentz 1941–2025
In MemoriamDaniel Lentz, a noted composer with a global audience and reputation, died in Santa Barbara on July 25 of heart
Read MorePosted: 09/09/2025
In Memoriam: Greta Green 1943-2025
In MemoriamLongtime Santa Barbara resident Greta Green passed away last month after 81 years of fearless living. From an early age,
Read MorePosted: 09/04/2025
In Memoriam: John Martin 1930-2025
In MemoriamJohn Martin is no longer with us. He was my friend for 50 years and a sage teacher in more
Read MorePosted: 08/26/2025
In Memoriam: Edward George Maschke 1948–2025
In MemoriamEd Maschke, longtime Santa Barbara County environmental activist, political consultant, labor organizer, and elected official, passed away peacefully at his
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2025
Richard Auhll
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1941 - 2023
Richard Auhll died at home, from sepsis and pneumonia. Funeral Mass Oct 21, 2023 at Holy Cross Church, Cliff Dr,
Read MorePosted: 09/28/2023
Kevin Michael Naretto
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1962 - 2023
Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Stow Grove Park in Goleta (Area 1). Hawaiian shirts and casual
Read MorePosted: 09/28/2023
Heather Ann Smith
Death NoticeSeptember 25, 2023 St Luke’s Episcopal Church 20 University Ave Los Gatos, CA 95032
Read MorePosted: 09/25/2023
Kenneth A. Peterson
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1973 - 2023
Oct.1st Goleta Beach Area D
Read MorePosted: 09/19/2023
Kenneth Darrel Pierskalla
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1941 - 2023
10:00 AM, Sunday October 15 at St. Anthony’s Chapel, 2300 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Read MorePosted: 09/19/2023
John Chase
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1949 - 2023
DAY OF THE MEMORIAL TO BE ANNOUNCED
Read MorePosted: 09/18/2023
Lola McIntyre
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1946 - 2023
Services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11am, at Free Methodist Church: 1435 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara,
Read MorePosted: 09/15/2023
Glenda L. Vasquez
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1936 - 2023
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens. www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com
Read MorePosted: 08/23/2023
Rebecca R. Ruiz
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1945 - 2023
Graveside Service; Saturday, August 26th., 11am at Calvary Cemetery.
Read MorePosted: 08/14/2023
Kenny Alphonso Peterson
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1973 - 2023
Kenny was a wonderful husband, uncle, friend and light to everyone he met. His laugh was infectious and he could
Read MorePosted: 08/07/2023
Margarito “Mugs” Delgadillo
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1931 - 2023
Saturday, July 29, at 11:00am at St. Raphael Catholic Church 5444 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara. Reception to follow in the
Read MorePosted: 07/19/2023
Jose Luis Vargas Garcia
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1951 - 2025
Family Memorial December 13th
Read MorePosted: 12/02/2025
Margaret Sue Dahlke
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1935 - 2025
Margaret Sue Dahlke passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on February
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Gregory Jonathan Manuel
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1991 - 2025
Gregory was a kind spirit with a heart of a lion and fury of a bear. He loved his family
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Stephen Morris Hicks
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1943 - 2025
Stephen Morris Hicks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, died peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, November
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Hortencia Irene “Ordy” Marquez
Obituary1939-2025 Hortencia Irene Marquez, lovingly known as “Ordy,” passed away peacefully at Sarah House on Sunday, November 23rd. Ordy was born
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Rita Rosengren
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1949 - 2025
Rita Rosengren, 75, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California, where she made her home for many
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Harry Peterzell Gelles
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1934 - 2025
Harry Peterzell Gelles, a strong-willed man who lived well into his 91st year, has died. Born in New York in
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Bobby Roy Sharp
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1938 - 2025
Bobby Roy Sharp passed away peacefully following complications of a stroke three years prior. Bob was born on July 5th,
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Clara Marie Brown
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1931 - 2025
Clara Marie Brown, 94, passed away on November 24, 2025, at her home in Santa Barbara, California. Born on August
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Kenji Jacklio Fukudome
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1963 - 2025
Kenji Jacklio Fukudome passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Barry Lee Sullivan
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1938 - 2025
On the evening of October 1st., Papa Bear passed away. He was blessed to have passed at home, surrounded by
Read MorePosted: 11/25/2025
Allen K Baxter
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1951 - 2025
With a broken heart, I’m sad to announce the passing of my Allen Baxter. Allen was born the sixth child
Read MorePosted: 11/25/2025
