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
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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
In Memoriam: John Martin 1930-2025
In MemoriamJohn Martin is no longer with us. He was my friend for 50 years and a sage teacher in more
Read MorePosted: 08/26/2025
In Memoriam: Edward George Maschke 1948–2025
In MemoriamEd Maschke, longtime Santa Barbara County environmental activist, political consultant, labor organizer, and elected official, passed away peacefully at his
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2025
Bobby Linder
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1964 - 2023
Celebration of Life for Bobby Linder will be on Saturday December 2nd at 12:00 noon at the Jellybowl. All are
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2023
Dennis Allen Hanson
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1949 - 2023
Celebration of Life: Tuesday, Nov 14th, 2:00 p.m. Cottage Hospital Garden Please enter the hospital garden through the gate on
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2023
Anita Ward
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1959 - 2023
Please join our family to celebrate the life of Anita Ward. Nov. 26, 2023 11:00-3:00 Elks, Santa Barbara Contact 707-217-3585
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2023
Grenda Mora
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1927 - 2023
Funeral Mass 10:00 Monday November 6, St Raphael’s Church , Hollister Ave Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Santa Barbara
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2023
Paul M. Burri
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1929 - 2023
Memorial: November 18, 2023 at 2pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 380 North Fairview Ave Goleta, Calif 93117
Read MorePosted: 11/03/2023
Jay Kuehnle
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1957 - 2023
Jay was a unique individual and will be dearly missed, but no service is planned at this time.
Read MorePosted: 10/23/2023
Amelia Azalene Castellanos-Marshall
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1996 - 2022
Memorial Mass Holy Cross Church November 4th Saturday 10:00am
Read MorePosted: 10/11/2023
Valerie Carnell Radford
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1950 - 2023
Family celebration of life on October 12th 2023, also her Birthday. She would have been 73.
Read MorePosted: 10/11/2023
Abraham Presser
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1944 - 2023
Survived by his wife Molly, his 4 children (David, Eric, Tammie & Beth), their spouses, 4 grandchildren (Sia, Micah, Adena
Read MorePosted: 10/05/2023
Ronald Charles Berwald
Death NoticeServices are scheduled at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum at 11:00am 199 N Hope ave. Santa Barbara , California
Read MorePosted: 09/28/2023
Mary Blanche Hunt Shambra
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1948 - 2023
Celebrating the life of Mary Shambra at a reception in the home of Martha Powell 1194 Oxford Road San Marino,
Read MorePosted: 09/28/2023
Jose Luis Vargas Garcia
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1951 - 2025
Family Memorial December 13th
Read MorePosted: 12/02/2025
Margaret Sue Dahlke
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1935 - 2025
Margaret Sue Dahlke passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on February
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Gregory Jonathan Manuel
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1991 - 2025
Gregory was a kind spirit with a heart of a lion and fury of a bear. He loved his family
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Stephen Morris Hicks
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1943 - 2025
Stephen Morris Hicks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, died peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, November
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Hortencia Irene “Ordy” Marquez
Obituary1939-2025 Hortencia Irene Marquez, lovingly known as “Ordy,” passed away peacefully at Sarah House on Sunday, November 23rd. Ordy was born
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Rita Rosengren
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1949 - 2025
Rita Rosengren, 75, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California, where she made her home for many
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Harry Peterzell Gelles
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1934 - 2025
Harry Peterzell Gelles, a strong-willed man who lived well into his 91st year, has died. Born in New York in
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Bobby Roy Sharp
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1938 - 2025
Bobby Roy Sharp passed away peacefully following complications of a stroke three years prior. Bob was born on July 5th,
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Clara Marie Brown
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1931 - 2025
Clara Marie Brown, 94, passed away on November 24, 2025, at her home in Santa Barbara, California. Born on August
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Kenji Jacklio Fukudome
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1963 - 2025
Kenji Jacklio Fukudome passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Barry Lee Sullivan
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1938 - 2025
On the evening of October 1st., Papa Bear passed away. He was blessed to have passed at home, surrounded by
Read MorePosted: 11/25/2025
Allen K Baxter
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1951 - 2025
With a broken heart, I’m sad to announce the passing of my Allen Baxter. Allen was born the sixth child
Read MorePosted: 11/25/2025
