Esther Lau Gilbert: 1957-2021
In MemoriamThere’s a cliché about a smile lighting up a room, and its genesis was Esther Gilbert.
Read MorePosted: 11/18/2021
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James Fredrick Melnik: 1942-2021
In MemoriamJim — to his many friends, fans, and clients — was a character to be sure.
Read MorePosted: 11/04/2021
Dave Loveton: 1958-2021
In MemoriamIt’s hard to describe how frenzied a Friday or Saturday night on the sports desk could be, and Dave Loveton was cheerfully in the middle of the action.
Read MorePosted: 10/07/2021
Sam Cunningham: 1950-2021
In MemoriamThe qualities that set Sam Cunningham apart and made him the brightest star in the constellation of sports figures during my lifetime were his genuineness, his honesty, and his decency.
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2021
Leon Litwack: 1929-2021
In MemoriamAmerican historian Leon Litwack had a distinguished career that included a Pulitzer Prize-winning books and four decades teaching at UC Berkeley. Born in Santa Barbara, he returned in 2013 to give a talk, the preview for which we run again here.
Read MorePosted: 09/09/2021
Lee Moldaver: 1949-2021
In MemoriamA decade after I met Lee Moldaver in the offices of the Santa Barbara Independent, he asked me to serve
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2021
Hugo Macario: 1965-2021
In MemoriamHugo Macario, an accomplished educator, performer of Latin fusion music genres, and longtime Santa Barbara resident, died unexpectedly on May
Read MorePosted: 08/12/2021
Tara Haaland-Ford: 1972-2021
In MemoriamTara Haaland-Ford told the author that being diagnosed with stage four cancer helped her identify what she should be doing with her time. That included fighting for causes that she believed in and recruiting others, for instance, against the gang injunction, establishing a Teen Legal Clinic, and creating the S.B. Survivors Network after the Montecito mudslides.
Read MorePosted: 08/04/2021
Nandini Iyer: 1931-2021
In MemoriamNandini Iyer was wildly gifted from the beginning and had a deeply classical, formidably well-rounded Indo-Anglian education that she carried like a treasure through life.
Read MorePosted: 07/29/2021
Audrey Berman: 1934-2021
In MemoriamAudrey Berman began work at The Village Voice in Manhattan in the late 1960s, where she rose through the ranks to Managing Editor.
Read MorePosted: 07/22/2021
Hal Conklin: 1945-2021
In MemoriamA take-charge leader for Santa Barbara since the formation of the Community Environmental Council in 1970, Hal Conklin was 17 years a City Councilmember, mayor briefly, with active interest in the arts, historic preservation, and community planning and development.
Read MorePosted: 07/15/2021
Steven Berg: 1946-2021
In MemoriamIf you lived in Santa Barbara, you likely met Steven — on his postal routes, serving meals at Transition House, or surfing the outer breaks of local beaches.
Read MorePosted: 07/08/2021
Louis P. Rios
Death Notice
1945 - 2026
Rosary, 4/21, 7PM, Welch-Ryce-Haider Sola Street; Mass 4/22 10am Our Lady of Sorrows, burial follows; Celebration of life, 4/22 2-5pm
Read MorePosted: 04/14/2026
Terrence D. Warren
Death Notice86; of Santa Barbara; died April 3; arrangements by Coast Cities Cremations Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 04/10/2026
Eve Adair Berks
Death Notice
1974 - 2026
Eve passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 51, in Santa Barbara, California. She is survived by
Read MorePosted: 04/08/2026
Joseph Connell
Death Notice
1932 - 2026
Tuesday April 21, 2026 10:00am Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church 1300 E. Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Read MorePosted: 04/06/2026
Scott F. Reid
Death Notice
1945 - 2026
A small gathering of Family is planned for the internment, but visitors are welcome to the site at the sunrise
Read MorePosted: 03/30/2026
Sylvia Hortencia Dunten Cruz
Death Notice
1947 - 2026
Beloved mother, wife, and active member of the Santa Barbara community. Her final resting place will be at Calvary Cemetery
Read MorePosted: 03/23/2026
James Edwin McNeil
Death Notice
1931 - 2026
Jim McNeil, 94, a Santa Barbara resident since 1966, passed away peacefully in his sleep. His children were by his
Read MorePosted: 03/20/2026
Alice H. Sandoval
Death Notice
1931 - 2026
Memorial services will be held Friday, March 20th at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N Hope Ave., Santa Barbara,
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
Jonathan Allen Hall Lundahl
Death Notice
1960 - 2026
A service for Jonathan will be held on Monday, March 16 at 10 AM at St. Athanasius Orthodox Church in
Read MorePosted: 03/10/2026
Gene Michaels
Death Notice
1942 - 2026
A celebration of Gene’s life will be held in April in Santa Barbara. Gene died peacefully in his home. His
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
Arthur E. Kennedy
Death Notice
1935 - 2026
A Celebration of Art is being planned for sometime this summer in Isla Vista. He loved his Grandboys, Lady Gauchos
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
Geri Ann Campopiano
Death Notice
1947 - 2026
No service planned at this time
Read MorePosted: 03/02/2026
Rutledge Alexander “Putty” Mills
Obituary1923-2025 Rutledge Alexander “Putty” Mills, the absolute best Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and great friend to many,
Read MorePosted: 04/15/2026
Lynne LeCouvre
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1941 - 2026
A luminous and familiar face in her beloved Santa Barbara for decades, Lynne LeCouvre crossed the gossamer veil into eternal
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Joshua Christian Camberlan
ObituaryJoshua Christian Camberlan, a long-time resident of Santa Barbara, passed away into The Lord’s eternal light and peace on February
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Rosendo Espinosa
Obituary
1930 - 2026
Rosendo Espinosa, 96, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Santa Barbara. He was a
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Louis Rios
Obituary
1945 - 2026
Louie, the pride and joy of Severiano “CB” Alvarado Rios and Felipa “Lipa” Hernandez Rios, was born on March 23,
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Lorraine Maxine Guevara-Villegas
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1933 - 2026
Lorraine Maxine Guevara-Villegas departed from this world at the remarkable age of 92. After a full and eventful life, her
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Thomas Westwick Merideth (known as Tim)
Obituary
1947 - 2026
Tim Merideth died unexpectedly at Cottage Hospital April 4, 2026. Tim was born in Santa Barbara April 24, 1957 to
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Frank Hurd Robinson IV
Obituary
1943 - 2026
Frank Hurd Robinson IV, of Santa Barbara, passed away after a long illness, leaving a life marked by curiosity, determination,
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Richard Diamond
Obituary1953-2026 On March 28, 2026, we lost our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in law and wonderful friend. Richard Diamond
Read MorePosted: 04/10/2026
Jane Carole (Kramer) Gorbet
Obituary
1942 - 2026
Jane was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, on February 11, 1942, the only child of Max and Lillian Kramer and grew
Read MorePosted: 04/10/2026
Catherine Ann Callahan
Obituary1950-2026 Catherine Ann Callahan passed away in her home in Santa Barbara after 75 years full of life and love.
Read MorePosted: 04/10/2026
Alison Fuller
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1966 - 2025
Alison Fuller, 59, of Santa Barbara, passed away October 27, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. Alison was born in Santa
Read MorePosted: 04/09/2026
