Nadine Eve Turner: 1957-2021
In MemoriamFull of adventure and a generous spirit.
Read MorePosted: 12/23/2021
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Helene Beaver: 1939-2021
In MemoriamServing as chair or president of a host of civic organizations, and as a city councilmember, when Helene Beaver talked, people listened.
Read MorePosted: 12/16/2021
Michael Summers: 1969–2021
In MemoriamMike Summers was equally comfortable directing his team of 60 employees, leading the way in environmentalist think tanks, or producing music festivals at the Live Oak Campground in Santa Ynez.
Read MorePosted: 12/09/2021
Steven Carlson: 1950-2021
In MemoriamTall, sometimes severe-looking to strangers — at UCSB, his job entailed delivering a lot of good and bad employment news, cementing his tough-guy reputation — Steve Carlson was in truth a doting parent and a steadfast friend.
Read MorePosted: 12/03/2021
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
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
Susan Kuyper
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1942 - 2026
Susan Kuyper passed away on June 8, 2026 in Des Moines, IA. Please visit www.caldwellparrish.com to view full obituary.
Read MorePosted: 06/16/2026
Robert W. Olson, MD
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1932 - 2026
Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 380 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California, on July 8, 2026, at
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2026
Connie Van Wingerden
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1924 - 2026
Rosary on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, June 12 at 10:00am both at St. Joseph’s
Read MorePosted: 06/09/2026
Patricia Louise Reid
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1940 - 2026
Memorial Service: Saturday, June 20, 11am at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta. Please visit www.wrhsb.com to leave an online memory or condolence.
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Patricia Louise Reid
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1940 - 2026
Memorial Service: Saturday, June 20, 11:00am at the Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta Funeral Chapel. 450 Ward Dr. Santa Barbara, Ca 93111. To
Read MorePosted: 06/04/2026
Carol Jean Salzer
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1934 - 2026
A celebration of Carol’s life will be held June 13th at 2pm at Community Covenant Church of Goleta, 5070 Cathedral
Read MorePosted: 06/02/2026
Dr. Anthony “GARDENER/ Gardiner” Lowell Dth
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1911 - 2026
SOBRIETY DATE August 4, 1948 – May 26, 2026 was un-officially,
Read MorePosted: 05/27/2026
Maria Ramirez
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1954 - 2026
Rosary will be held at our lady of sorrows on Wednesday May 27th at 7pm followed by mass on Thursday
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2026
Yvonne Hegeman
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1937 - 2026
A life well lived by faith, shared with friends, and centered on family. Yvonne and Richard were married for 66
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2026
Pascual Mora
Death NoticeDate of birth May 17, 1938 Date of death May 14, 2026 Place of Death Santa Barbara, CA</ >Rosary
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2026
Suzanne Alderson
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1935 - 2026
Service was held April 17 in Myrtle Beach.
Read MorePosted: 05/11/2026
William Eugene McLean
Death Notice
1934 - 2026
William Eugene McLean Birth 02/18/1934 Death 01/26/2026 Buellton, CA Our loving father has passed thru heavens door to be reunited
Read MorePosted: 05/11/2026
Charles R. Greene, Jr., Ph.D.
Obituary
1935 - 2026
Polar explorer, scientist, pilot, musician, cyclist, father, and beloved husband of Barbara Greene for the last 67 years, died in
Read MorePosted: 06/17/2026
Robert M. Fulmer
Obituary
1939 - 2026
Robert M. (“Bob”) Fulmer, 86, passed away June 4th, 2026. He was born October 6, 1939, in Florence, Alabama to
Read MorePosted: 06/17/2026
Richard “Dick” Dunlap
Obituary
1939 - 2026
Richard “Dick” Dunlap, profoundly quirky artist of multiple disciplines and cherished teacher, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his
Read MorePosted: 06/15/2026
Mary Jean Cavender
Obituary
1944 - 2026
Mary Jean (Jeannie) Cavender passed away on June 7 at the age of 82. She was born in Salem, Oregon,
Read MorePosted: 06/15/2026
William Perry Cottingham
Obituary
1953 - 2026
William Perry “Bill” Cottingham, 73, passed away at his home in Santa Barbara, California, on April 20, 2026. Born on
Read MorePosted: 06/15/2026
Stanley Ray Jeffries
Obituary
1927 - 2026
Stan Jeffries, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on May 27, 2026 at age 99 in
Read MorePosted: 06/15/2026
William Smithers
Obituary
1927 - 2026
an American actor, perhaps best known for his recurring role as Jeremy Wendell in the television series Dallas. He appeared
Read MorePosted: 06/15/2026
Mary So-Chun Yee
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1930 - 2026
In loving memory of Mary So-Chun Yee, who passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026. Born on July 19, 1930,
Read MorePosted: 06/15/2026
Arlene (Klaustermeyer) Kramer
Obituary1935-2026 Arlene (Klaustermeyer) Kramer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and church leader, passed away after a courageous journey with Lewy
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2026
Joseph Stapen
Obituary
1943 - 2026
Joseph Ira Stapen (Joe) passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2026
Loretta Redd
Obituary
1949 - 2026
Celebration of Life Honoring Loretta Redd Come together as we remember Loretta’s life, love and legacy. All are welcome. Reception
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2026
Tessie Tritschler
Obituary18 June marks the one year anniversary since you left us. We cannot believe that it has been a year
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2026
