In Memoriam: Alexander Oakes Wood 2009–2025
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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
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
Kathi Backus
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1970 - 1970
We miss our friend Kathi, cat hero, Ragtime composer, pianist, SB Radio Club member. A memorial will be held 2/16/25,
Read MorePosted: 02/07/2025
James R Sylvester Jr
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1957 - 2025
A beachside memorial service will be held in Santa Barbara at a future date https://www.knaufffuneralhomes.com/obituary/james-sylvester-jr
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2025
Randal (Randy) Williams
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1947 - 2024
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2 PM at the EMID Community
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2025
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
