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
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Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto 1938–2026
In MemoriamErnestine Ygnacio-De Soto, who passed away at age 87, served as an important link to Santa Barbara’s Chumash heritage. A
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
Daniel Arthur Reicker 1942–2025
In MemoriamCharitable Patron, Counselor, Mentor, and Friend
Read MorePosted: 02/10/2026
In Memoriam Kyle McKittrick 1986-2025
In MemoriamA Life of Love, Generosity, Determination
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
In Memoriam: Lou Cannon 1933–2025
In MemoriamLegendary Journalist, Biographer of Ronald Reagan
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
In Memoriam: Grant Castleberg 1936–2025
In MemoriamLandscape Architect
Read MorePosted: 01/06/2026
In Memoriam: Alexander Oakes Wood 2009–2025
In MemoriamA Son of Goleta
Read MorePosted: 12/23/2025
In Memoriam: Yoel Haller 1930–2025
In MemoriamA Magnificent Tree Has Fallen
Read MorePosted: 12/09/2025
In Memoriam: Christian Garvin 1974–2025
In MemoriamFunk Zone Visionary
Read MorePosted: 11/19/2025
Alfonso L. Valdez
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1943 - 2022
Viewing/Rosary Tuesday Aug 2 6-8pm at St Raphael’s Church in Goleta Mass Aug 3 10:00 am St. Raphael’s Submittal service
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2022
Charles Depaola
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1968 - 2022
A rosary at Welch Royce Mortuary, Tuesday, July 26th from 5:30-8:00 pm and funeral service at Our Lady of Guadalupe,
Read MorePosted: 07/21/2022
Antoinette Sandra Sigismondi
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1939 - 2022
Mass; Monday, July 25, 2022, 10am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by
Read MorePosted: 07/20/2022
Dolores Ayala
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1931 - 2022
Services will be held on July 26th at the Carpinteria Cemetery Gazebo. The burial starts at noon, and the celebration
Read MorePosted: 07/20/2022
Castula Aguirre
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1929 - 2022
Rosary will be on July 20th at Welch- Ryce Haider at 7pm Mass will be on July 21st at 10am
Read MorePosted: 07/18/2022
Julia Schmidt
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1945 - 2022
Rosary on Thursday, July 14 at 7:00PM at Welch-Ryce-Haider at 450 Ward Drive. Mass on Friday, July 15 at Noon
Read MorePosted: 07/12/2022
Ron Teruo Fukumura
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1956 - 2022
Memorial service on July 23rd at 11am at Bethany Church, 556. N. Hope Ave., SB. In lieu of flowers, please
Read MorePosted: 07/11/2022
Ecco S. Ochoa
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1920 - 2022
Ecco S. Ochoa ventured on into the next life on June 22, 2022, in Santa Barbara, California. She passed at
Read MorePosted: 06/30/2022
Rosie O. Lopez
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1936 - 2022
Rosary Saturday June 25th 11:00 Welch Ryce Haider 15 E. Sola St. SB Funeral Monday June 27 1:00 St Joseph
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2022
Belva Ann Sloan [poet Anne McClaughery]
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1929 - 2022
Celebration of Life service and reception Saturday, July 9th, 2pm, at Unity of Santa Barbara, 227 E Arrellaga St. (parking
Read MorePosted: 06/13/2022
Owen Cowgill
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2005 - 2022
Celebration of Owen Cowgill Saturday June 11, 11:00am Garden Street Academy 2300 Garden Street Santa Barbara, CA Reception to follow
Read MorePosted: 06/06/2022
June Carol (Cosner) Sochel
Death Notice
1933 - 2022
10 AM, June 26, Simmons Global Leadership Center, Westmont College. RSVP at Eventbrite.com for in person or online attendance.
Read MorePosted: 05/23/2022
James Edwin McNeil
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1931 - 2026
James (Jim) Edwin McNeil was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 16, 1931, to Dr. Robert L. and Elizabeth (Bloesius)
Read MorePosted: 03/20/2026
Owen E. Patmor
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1931 - 2026
Owen E. Patmor, 94, of Goleta, California, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to John
Read MorePosted: 03/18/2026
Heidi Stagg
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1930 - 2026
Heidi (formally, Adelheid) Stagg passed away on March 9, 2026. She was 95. She spent 50 years of her long
Read MorePosted: 03/17/2026
Harold G. Kilminster
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1929 - 2026
Our dear father passed away peacefully at home in Santa Barbara, California on February 4, 2026. Harold G. Kilminster (“Hal,”
Read MorePosted: 03/17/2026
Michael Shara
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1951 - 2026
Michael Shara passed away at age 74 from complications from Parkinson’s disease on February 26, 2026. Mike is survived by
Read MorePosted: 03/16/2026
Trina Sandoval
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1929 - 2026
Trina Sandoval, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 after a 3-year journey with Alzheimer’s
Read MorePosted: 03/13/2026
Peggy Ann Morgan
Obituary1937-2026 Peggy Ann Morgan, a longtime resident of the Santa Barbara area, passed away leaving behind a legacy of family,
Read MorePosted: 03/13/2026
Jean Vigliotta DeVilbiss
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1946 - 2026
Jean Vigliotta DeVilbiss, beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed on January 31st, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. In
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
Caroline Mina Kuizenga (née Grimm)
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1940 - 2026
Caroline Mina Kuizenga (née Grimm), age 85, died peacefully on February 25, 2026 following a prolonged decline and a brief
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
David Lee Jones
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1948 - 2026
David (Dave) Lee Jones of Santa Barbara passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on March 1, 2026. Dave was
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
Veronica Jean Melchiori King
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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
Deborah J. Gross
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1949 - 2025
Our dearly loved sister slipped away peacefully on December 26, 2025 after a year long battle with stage 4 cancer.
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
