James Sly: 1952–2019
In MemoriamJames Sly, a memorable chef at El Encanto, Lucky’s, and Sly’s in Carpinteria, was also known for computers and cars, as well as his ability to hold friends close.
Read MorePosted: 10/16/2019
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Joseph Wilson: 1949-2019
In MemoriamJoe Wilson was the last American to negotiate with Saddam Hussein face-to-face, and he was the first to tell America the Iraq War started under false colors.
Read MorePosted: 10/09/2019
Robert Henning, 1938-2019
In MemoriamThe curator of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for two decades, Robert Henning is remembered for his expertise, discerning eye, and sincere commitment to establishing an institution of international reputation.
Read MorePosted: 10/02/2019
Ed Easton: 1936-2019
In MemoriamWorking to preserve the natural world on first the East, then the West Coast, Ed Easton spent nearly his entire life in some form of service to the public interest.
Read MorePosted: 09/25/2019
In Memoriam: Joan Fairfield, 1939–2019
In MemoriamCandid and truthful, but always hopeful and optimistic, Joan Fairfield, a victim advocate for the District Attorney’s Office, found the magic combination of words to calm the clearly upset, talk with the mother of a murdered child, or comfort a teenage rape victim.
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2019
Bill Duval, 1945 – 2019
In MemoriamBill Duval could talk just as easily with a desperado as with a federal judge, said a friend.
Read MorePosted: 09/04/2019
James Breen, 1947-2019
In MemoriamThe snarky, witty bartender who ruled the roost at Harry’s and The Sportsman, Jim Breen also represented a myriad of clients including Ensemble Theatre and Old Spanish Days.
Read MorePosted: 08/28/2019
Audrey O’Brien Griffin: 1936 – 2019
In MemoriamAll who knew her loved Audrey Griffin. Her shining blue eyes and glorious smile had a magnetic attraction, as did her natural abilities with horses, friends, and family.
Read MorePosted: 07/30/2019
Errol E. Williams: 1951-2019
In MemoriamIn his 26 years at The Palace, Errol Williams became The Palace, and The Palace became him.
Read MorePosted: 07/24/2019
Harriett Phillips: 1923-2019
In MemoriamHarriett Phillips was a big-D and little-d democrat from the days she helped her mother feed striking workers at Chevrolet in 1936 to walking precincts during Barack Obama’s first presidential run. Along the way, she fought to save Haskell’s Beach from development.
Read MorePosted: 07/18/2019
Frank Allen Goad: 1938-2019
In MemoriamFrank Goad was an artist of brutal honesty on canvas and in audio who influenced generations of Santa Barbarans.
Read MorePosted: 06/27/2019
Jean Kellogg Schuyler: 1927-2019
In MemoriamOutdoorswoman and philanthropist Jean Schuyler never took her good fortune for granted; her perceptive choices in the causes and groups she supported inevitably meant success followed.
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2019
Leslie Vought Kuenne
Death Notice
1960 - 2019
The memorial service for Leslie Kuenne, formerly of Santa Barbara, was held on Saturday, August 17 at 4 pm at
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2019
Robert “Bob” Lovelace
Death Notice
1954 - 2019
A Memorial Service will be held at Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 East Sola Street on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 3 PM.
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2019
Joe Aguinaga
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1955 - 2019
Visitation:Monday, noon to 3pm at Welch-Ryce-Haider Santa Barbara. Rosary; Monday, 4pm, St. Raphael’s Church. Mass; Tuesday, 10am, St Raphael’s Church
Read MorePosted: 07/23/2019
James Dolan Reid
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1937 - 2019
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Old Mission Santa Ynes located
Read MorePosted: 06/27/2019
Shirley Russell
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1939 - 2019
Family graveside service. Friends are invited to join the family at La Cumbre Country Club on Friday, June 7 at
Read MorePosted: 05/30/2019
Emilia Gomez-Solis
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1920 - 2019
Visitation; Tuesday, 4pm through Rosary at 5:30pm at the Welch-Ryce-Haider downtown Chapel. Mass; Wednesday, 10am at Our Lady of Sorrows
Read MorePosted: 05/30/2019
Jorge Arturo Lopez
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1957 - 2019
Visitation; Tuesday, 4pm through Rosary at 7pm at the Welch-Ryce-Haider downtown Chapel. Mass; Wednesday, 10am at Our Lady of Sorrows
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2019
Patrick J. McCarthy
Death Notice
1922 - 2019
Mass; June 1st., 11am at Mt. Carmel Church. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Read MorePosted: 05/21/2019
Josephine Pacelli
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1922 - 2019
Service will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Monday, May 20 at 10:00 am.
Read MorePosted: 05/10/2019
Rosa B. (Jacobo) Reveles
Death Notice
1946 - 2019
Rosary on Tuesday May 14 @ 7pm St. Raphael’s Church and Service on Wednesday May 15 @ 10am St. Raphael’s
Read MorePosted: 05/10/2019
Virginia Ann Townley
Obituary
1953 - 2019
Virginia Ann (Ann, Annie) Townley, resident of Goleta, CA passed away on October 3, 2019, in Santa Barbara, CA. Ann
Read MorePosted: 10/15/2019
Julie Ann Drefke
Obituary
1971 - 2019
Julie Ann (Ratzlaff) Drefke died peacefully surrounded by family and friends in Santa Barbara, CA on October 9, 2019 at
Read MorePosted: 10/15/2019
Kenneth A. Pettit
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1940 - 2019
Ken was born in San Diego, California on March 13, 1940, he died peacefully in his sleep on August 28,
Read MorePosted: 10/15/2019
Robert William Jansen
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1930 - 2019
Robert William Jansen was born in Los Angeles in 1930 and came of age when military service was required of
Read MorePosted: 10/14/2019
Alina Barbara Nixon
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1928 - 2019
Alina Barbara Nixon was born on November 17, 1928, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Her parents were Aline Davis Corbin and
Read MorePosted: 10/11/2019
Ronald A. Knowles
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1965 - 2019
Ronald A. Knowles passed away in Santa Barbara, CA on October 1, 2019. Ron was born in Santa Barbara to
Read MorePosted: 10/09/2019
Edward Branigan
ObituaryEdward Branigan died June 29, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born and raised in Beloit, Wisconsin,
Read MorePosted: 10/08/2019
Lorraine Duffy Wilson
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1931 - 2019
Lorraine Duffy Wilson was born in Ontario, Canada, on December 22, 1931, and died peacefully on September 29, 2019 in
Read MorePosted: 10/07/2019
Bettie Lennon
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1923 - 2019
Bettie Lennon was born Elizabeth Jane Sheridan at Cottage Hospital on March 21, 1923. Bettie came from a long line
Read MorePosted: 10/07/2019
Mary Geraldine Franzen
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1922 - 2019
The Matriarch of our large family passed away at the age of 97 at home surrounded by her children and
Read MorePosted: 10/07/2019
Eric William Braun (Rick)
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1949 - 2019
Eric William Braun (Rick) was born August 27, 1949 in Los Angeles, California. He passed away in his sleep September
Read MorePosted: 09/30/2019
Jennie Olivas Guillen
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1921 - 2019
Jennie Olivas Guillen passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019 at the age of 97. She was born on December
Read MorePosted: 09/30/2019