In Memoriam: Alexander Oakes Wood 2009–2025
In MemoriamA Son of Goleta
Read MorePosted: 12/23/2025
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In Memoriam: Yoel Haller 1930–2025
In MemoriamTo know Yoel Haller was to know warmth, cheerfulness, dedication, and social conscience. His eldest daughter, Heidi, described how he
Read MorePosted: 12/09/2025
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
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
Louise Anita Cota
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1930 - 2025
A service will be held on Saturday October 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 5444 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93111.
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2025
Jesus “Jesse” Limas
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1946 - 2025
Celebration of Life held on October 12, 2025 at 3pm at 435 North G Street in Lompoc. Please share stories
Read MorePosted: 09/26/2025
Pablo G. Rosales
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1957 - 2025
Pablo G. Rosales passed away peacefully at Serenity House VNA on 9/21/25. Share memories & contact his son Joel at
Read MorePosted: 09/24/2025
John Altamirano
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1929 - 2025
John Altamirano passed away peacefully at his home on August 16th. He loved life and his family. Donations can be
Read MorePosted: 09/05/2025
Patricia Ann Ricketts
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1931 - 2024
Patricia Ricketts passed away August 16, 2024. She had arrangements made through the Neptune Society.
Read MorePosted: 08/04/2025
David A Cummings
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1961 - 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 11am to 3pm at Mulligans Cafe, Santa
Read MorePosted: 07/15/2025
Patti Perry
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1952 - 2025
Celebration of life to be planned at a later date. She is deeply loved and will be missed.
Read MorePosted: 07/07/2025
Matthew James Denton
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1976 - 2025
A memorial will be held August 2nd, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville, VA.
Read MorePosted: 07/02/2025
Denise Kay Hinkle
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1952 - 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Mission Rose Garden from 2-5pm
Read MorePosted: 06/17/2025
Gloria Jean Dominguez
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1952 - 2025
A Celebration of Life The Arlington Theatre Courtyard Saturday, June 21st at 2PM Bring photos/mementos/notes to hang on our Memory
Read MorePosted: 06/16/2025
Dan Legere
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1957 - 2025
Dan Legere of Santa Barbara May 20, 1957 to May 29, 2025. There will be a Memorial gathering on Saturday,
Read MorePosted: 06/13/2025
Lyndon Lambeth
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1959 - 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held for Lyndon Lambeth Sunday, June 22, 5 PM at Rincon State Beach. Via
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2025
Margery Ann Smith
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1933 - 2025
Margery Ann Smith, of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 at the age of 92. She was
Read MorePosted: 12/23/2025
Walter Larsen
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1934 - 2025
Walter Larsen was born on a farm in Williston, North Dakota on 11/18/1934 to parents John Larsen and Gertrude Mosel.
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Joseph E. Conway
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1935 - 2025
Joseph E. Conway. peacefully passed away at Cottage Hospital on November 28th, 2025. He was 90 years old. A longtime
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Sheridan Blau
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1939 - 2025
Professor Sheridan Blau died from cancer at his home in New York City on November 8, 2025. He was surrounded
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
William Neil Holmes
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1927 - 2025
William “Neil” Holmes, 98, passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on December 3, 2025. Born June 2, 1927 in New Mills,
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Daniel Edward White
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1962 - 2025
Daniel “Danny” Edward White, a longtime resident of Goleta, California, passed away at the age of 63 from systemic complications
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Esther Padilla
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1937 - 2025
Esther Padilla passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1937, to Secundino and Epifania
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
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
Donald “Doc” Joseph Flanigan
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1938 - 2025
It is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved “Doc,” Donald Joseph Flanigan, MD. With profound
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Edward “Alex” Valencia
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1940 - 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Edward Valencia following a sudden and brief battle with cancer. Edward was
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Charles W. Cappel
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1944 - 2025
It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Charles W. Cappel, who died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day,
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
