Patrick O’Dowd 1946–2026
In MemoriamOne of Santa Barbara’s own, Patrick O’Dowd, died on January 16 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, and though he had not
Read MorePosted: 02/24/2026
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Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto 1938–2026
In MemoriamErnestine Ygnacio-De Soto, who passed away at age 87, served as an important link to Santa Barbara’s Chumash heritage. A
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
Daniel Arthur Reicker 1942–2025
In MemoriamCharitable Patron, Counselor, Mentor, and Friend
Read MorePosted: 02/10/2026
In Memoriam Kyle McKittrick 1986-2025
In MemoriamA Life of Love, Generosity, Determination
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
In Memoriam: Lou Cannon 1933–2025
In MemoriamLegendary Journalist, Biographer of Ronald Reagan
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
In Memoriam: Grant Castleberg 1936–2025
In MemoriamLandscape Architect
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 MemoriamA Magnificent Tree Has Fallen
Read MorePosted: 12/09/2025
In Memoriam: Christian Garvin 1974–2025
In MemoriamFunk Zone Visionary
Read MorePosted: 11/19/2025
Helen Wiley
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1936 - 2024
The Santa Barbara Club (date to be announced)
Read MorePosted: 11/27/2024
Mark A. Ward
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1948 - 2024
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 25th 2025, 11 am, at the Santa Barbara Elks Club in Goleta.
Read MorePosted: 11/25/2024
David Lee VanHoy
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1953 - 2024
In David’s honor, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter in Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 10/22/2024
Yolanda Morales
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1937 - 2024
Possible memorial at future date.
Read MorePosted: 10/16/2024
Salvador Simon Medina
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1938 - 2024
A memorial service will be held on Monday, Oct 14th at 11am, at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara with a reception
Read MorePosted: 10/10/2024
Robin Joan Gelb
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1950 - 2024
As per Robin’s JGelb request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. We will miss you deeply, your friends
Read MorePosted: 10/01/2024
Gail Irvine Gray
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1950 - 2024
With sadness we announce the passing of Gail Gray. Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2024
Elinor M Anschuetz
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1944 - 2024
Included in the obituary. Celebration of Life : 10/26/2024. Location Included after RSVP.
Read MorePosted: 08/29/2024
Kymberly Rose (Speciale) Merritt
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1980 - 2024
Memorial will be held in Santa Barbara at a later time.
Read MorePosted: 08/28/2024
Miriam Singer Bresler
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1929 - 2024
Miriam Bresler the mother of Neil Singer, Leslie Perlitz, Susan Singer, and David Singer, Grandmother to Gabriella, Joseph, Amber, Leah,
Read MorePosted: 08/20/2024
Michael Shara
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1951 - 2026
Michael Shara passed away at age 74 from complications from Parkinson’s disease on February 26, 2026. Mike is survived by
Read MorePosted: 03/16/2026
Trina Sandoval
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1929 - 2026
Trina Sandoval, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 after a 3-year journey with Alzheimer’s
Read MorePosted: 03/13/2026
Peggy Ann Morgan
Obituary1937-2026 Peggy Ann Morgan, a longtime resident of the Santa Barbara area, passed away leaving behind a legacy of family,
Read MorePosted: 03/13/2026
Jean Vigliotta DeVilbiss
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1946 - 2026
Jean Vigliotta DeVilbiss, beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed on January 31st, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. In
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
Caroline Mina Kuizenga (née Grimm)
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1940 - 2026
Caroline Mina Kuizenga (née Grimm), age 85, died peacefully on February 25, 2026 following a prolonged decline and a brief
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
David Lee Jones
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1948 - 2026
David (Dave) Lee Jones of Santa Barbara passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on March 1, 2026. Dave was
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
Veronica Jean Melchiori King
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1945 - 2026
Our beloved mother and nonna, Veronica “Vicki” Melchiori King, passed away on February 28, 2026 after struggling for many years
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
Deborah J. Gross
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1949 - 2025
Our dearly loved sister slipped away peacefully on December 26, 2025 after a year long battle with stage 4 cancer.
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
Tomasita P Miller (Tommie)
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1934 - 2026
Tomasita P. Miller, better known as Tommie, daughter to Joseph and Thomasa Rivera passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
C. Anthony Breck
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1943 - 2026
Anthony Breck, 82, passed away on March 1, 2026. He was born on March 17, 1943, in San Jose, California,
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
Ryan William Allard
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1983 - 2026
Ryan William Allard of Goleta peacefully passed away on March 4th, 2026 at the age of 42. Ryan was born
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
Shirley Dettmann
Obituary1929-2026 Shirley Z. Dettmann (that’s Z for Zimney) passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 96. She lived in
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
