Valéry Ryvkin might not have been central casting’s version of a maestro, but when his glistening head popped up in the orchestra pit for Opera Santa Barbara performances, audiences shouted, “Bravo, bravo, Valéry!”
Read MorePosted: 02/19/2020
A former mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin, Jim Sutherland moved with his family to the Santa Barbara area in 1983 to work in Westmont College’s admissions department, drawn to the “eternal dimension” of the school’s spiritual mission.
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2020
A Santa Barbara native, jeweler Chris Neely started Ooty’s Scooters.
Read MorePosted: 02/05/2020
Dave Denniston was a pioneer of supported living for children with a developmental disability — from a father’s perspective. It was his personal touch that made the difference.
Read MorePosted: 01/29/2020
Each day, Mickey Dvortcsak got up and painted. This is a life in art; this is what you do. He would do it for the rest of his days.
Read MorePosted: 01/22/2020
With his wife, Penny Davies, Terry Davies founded The Earthling Bookshop, famously winning a battle with the city for their downtown corner.
Read MorePosted: 01/08/2020
A grieving husband travels South to the honor memory of ‘Conception’ disaster victim.
Read MorePosted: 12/25/2019
During 33 years as a social worker for Santa Barbara County, Elaine Arnett defended the rights of abandoned and abused children. Simultaneously, Elaine sought relief and found joy in the make-believe world of theater arts.
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2019
Santiago 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
Theater director Pope Freeman got the most out of people with a gentle nudge or an insightful suggestion. He was an artist and a craftsman, a therapist and a train conductor.
Read MorePosted: 11/26/2019
Sportswriter, media director, and boisterous personality, Donn Bernstein was a blazing force of good human nature who helped many a UCSB student.
Read MorePosted: 11/21/2019
Paul Doré, who usually dressed in some cool band tee, dedicated more than 15 years of his life to the Santa Barbara Bowl and its transformative capital campaign, despite the demons in his personal life.
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2019
It is with great sorrow to announce that Mary Ann Garibay passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2019 at Sarah
Read MorePosted: 12/17/2019
June Tapken (nee Dean) is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert, daughters Jennifer and Robin and 5 grandchildren.
Read MorePosted: 12/13/2019
Memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, 2101 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 on Saturday, December
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2019
A celebration of life for Ron Allen Knowles will be held Nov. 23, 2019 @ Goleta Beach area A. This
Read MorePosted: 11/19/2019
Louise loved her life, it was full of gratitude + joy! Celebrated 11/2/19 w/ her peeps. vnhcsb.org
Read MorePosted: 11/18/2019
Graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov 22, at 11:00am at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. 901 Channel Drive, Santa
Read MorePosted: 11/15/2019
Rosary; Thursday, Nov. 14, 7pm at Welch-Ryce-Haider Santa Barbara. Mass; Friday, Nov. 15, 10am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
Read MorePosted: 11/12/2019
Service for H. Gordon Sheffield, III is Monday 11/11/19 at McDermott-Crockett Mortuary Chapel, 12:00 P.M. 2020 Chapala St.
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2019
A viewing & Rosary will be held at the Old Mission Santa Ynez on Tue Nov 12 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
Read MorePosted: 11/07/2019
Celebration of Life on October 23, 2019 1pm at Oak Park.
Read MorePosted: 10/15/2019
Rosary: Thursday, October 10th. 7pm at Mt. Carmel Church. In lieu of Flowers, Donations can be made to Santa Barbara
Read MorePosted: 10/02/2019
Private services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara, 601 W. Junipero
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2019
REMEMBERING JON GATHERCOLE July 11, 1948 to March 1, 2019 His legacy: He made us smile, He made us laugh,
Read MorePosted: 02/21/2020
One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I’ll never know. That classic
Read MorePosted: 02/21/2020
Gary Michael Bean came to Isla Vista in the late 1970s and began his life-long dedication to community, sustainability, learning,
Read MorePosted: 02/21/2020
Gary Forssell, beloved son, husband, father, grandpa, and brother went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by
Read MorePosted: 02/20/2020
On Thursday, December 19, Rudy passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Rudy was born in Santa Barbara
Read MorePosted: 02/19/2020
Paula Jane Duncan was born in the tiny town of Wink, Texas. Her parents divorced when she was young and
Read MorePosted: 02/19/2020
Charles “Chick” Foley died peacefully in his sleep at home on January 31, 2020 having been with his family most
Read MorePosted: 02/19/2020
Trevor Marshall Green Katz was with us for almost 17 years. He made the most of his time, connecting with
Read MorePosted: 02/19/2020
Frank Delaun Kelsey Cox, loving husband to Pamela Slagle-Cox and father of two, passed away peacefully at home on Jan
Read MorePosted: 02/19/2020
MARY LOU BRACE died peacefully on January 30, 2020 at the age of 84. She was born in Jacksonville, Illinois on
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2020
Jessie Estelle Breytspraak was born on November 5, 1931 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Edward R. and Estelle nee Fastbender,
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2020
Elizabeth Louise MacKenzie was born on July 29th, 1981, to Louise and Bruce MacKenzie of Santa Barbara. Elizabeth came into
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2020
