In Memoriam: Lou Cannon 1933–2025
In MemoriamLou Cannon, the eminent biographer of Ronald Reagan, and a caring, civic-minded, and consequential citizen of Santa Barbara, died on
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
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In Memoriam: Grant Castleberg 1936–2025
In MemoriamSanta Barbara’s landscape — and its community — are forever enriched by the life and vision of Grant Castleberg, landscape
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 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
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
Sean Troy Matlock
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2025 - 2024
Oakhill cemetery in Ballard .2560 Baseline Friday May 30th @ 11:00 am. Followed up with a Celebration of Life at
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2025
Rolf K. Freeman
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1963 - 2025
Celebration of Life at 1pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in the Granada Theatre 1214 State Street Santa Barbara, CA
Read MorePosted: 05/09/2025
Edith Marie Wells
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1939 - 2025
A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (4575 Auhay Drive, Santa Barbara) on Saturday, May 24th
Read MorePosted: 05/08/2025
Alexis Usher-Cottavoz
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1963 - 2025
Memorial Service, Our Lady Mt. Carmel 11am, 5/28/25. Celebration of Life, Anchor Rose 5-10 pm 5/30/25 . Paddle Out, Butterfly
Read MorePosted: 04/30/2025
Dorothy Jean Craig
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1927 - 2024
Formerly Dorothy Perry of 950 Monte Drive, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. Mother of 7, lived a prosperous life. A private
Read MorePosted: 04/30/2025
Myrna Gaskin
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1937 - 2025
Friday, 4/18/2025 2PM at Santa Barbara Cemetery 901 Channel Dr., Santa Barbara CA
Read MorePosted: 04/22/2025
Raul (Red) Fierro
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1932 - 2025
Funeral services will be announced at a later date.
Read MorePosted: 02/28/2025
Tywanda Stallings
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1977 - 2025
A viewing will be held on March 6th at McDermott-Crockett from 12-5p. Graveside services will be held on March 7th
Read MorePosted: 02/17/2025
Julia Rocha Balli
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1958 - 2025
Julia Rocha Balli was layed to rest on January 31st 2025.At Calvary CemeterySanta Barbra, Ca. She is survived by her
Read MorePosted: 02/07/2025
Elizabeth Reifel
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1937 - 2025
Elizabeth Viola Reifel peacefully passed away on December 20 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. Elizabeth was born in
Read MorePosted: 01/13/2026
Deborah Duke
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1952 - 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Jean Duke, a devoted educator, beloved wife, and cherished mother, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, following
Read MorePosted: 01/12/2026
Lois Coffin Ensberg
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1928 - 2025
To know her was to love her. Lois was born and raised as Lois Marion Coffin in Bangor, Maine where
Read MorePosted: 01/12/2026
Frank Derrick
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1941 - 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Larry Derrick, who died peacefully on January 2,
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Rose Martha Jaffe
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1929 - 2025
Rose Martha Jaffe passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on December 20th, 2025, accompanied by her loving friends.
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Diane Hopmans/Hampson
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1957 - 2025
Diane Hopmans (Hampson), 68, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. She was born on January
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Esther M. Woodruff
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1924 - 2025
Esther Mae Woodruff, 101, a Tucson, AZ resident, and long-time resident of Santa Barbara, CA, went to be with the
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Rosanna D. Miranda
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1957 - 2026
Rosanna Miranda was called home to Papa on January 4, 2026. She died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Rosemary P Hester (née Lynch)
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1930 - 2026
Rosemary was born on March 5, 1930, in Santa Barbara, California, daughter of Arcadia Gutierrez and John Lynch, granddaughter of
Read MorePosted: 01/08/2026
Kathleen Isaac
Obituary1950-2025 Kathleen Louise Isaac (Walker) was born on December 4, 1950. Her parents were William and Jane Walker. A lifelong
Read MorePosted: 01/05/2026
Michael Arthur Glassow
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1940 - 2025
Michael “Mike” Glassow, a pioneering and transformative archaeologist, succumbed at age 85 to bladder cancer. A leading figure in California
Read MorePosted: 01/05/2026
Wilma Marvene Kearns “Margie”
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1931 - 2026
Margie was born in a small town in West Texas to Marvin and Belle Smith. Mom spent her childhood surrounded
Read MorePosted: 01/05/2026
