John M. Daniel: 1941-2020
In MemoriamJohn Daniel, one half of Daniel & Daniel Publishers, was a warmhearted, brilliant, witty, and generous man who had a profound impact on Santa Barbara’s literary community.
Read MorePosted: 02/17/2021
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Kellam de Forest: 1926-2021
In MemoriamKellam de Forest’s career took him to Hollywood as a researcher whose company became the industry standard, and he retired to his native Santa Barbara where he became an incisive presence at many a planning meeting.
Read MorePosted: 02/10/2021
John Buttny: 1938-2020
In MemoriamJohn Buttny cut his political teeth on Vietnam protests in Boulder, Colorado, and after he settled down in Isla Vista, he rarely said “no” when asked to work on issues ranging from environmental protection to homelessness, from the Gaviota Coast to the bucolic Santa Ynez Valley.
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2021
Judith Meisel: 1929-2020
In MemoriamHolocaust survivor Judy Meisel would say, if she could emerge from her experience without hate in her heart, then anyone can learn to live without hate.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2021
Alfred Daniel Eliason: 1934-2020
In MemoriamFamily and friends describe Dan Eliason as a “gentleman’s gentleman.” At the nearby assisted living facility where he lived for two years, his pleasant demeanor, ready smile, and jokes made him one of the staff’s favorite residents.
Read MorePosted: 01/13/2021
Pat Moore: 1928-2020
In MemoriamFor decades, Pat Moore was the fiercest supporter of the Westmont Warriors basketball team.
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2021
Alejandro R. Romano, 1969-2020; Mark Lawler, 1955-2020; Teresita Bolisay, 1956 -2020; and Ingrid Cypert, 1968-2020
In MemoriamAny time a coworker passes away, the sense of loss can be significant. But when you lose four leaders of your team over a short period, the grief can be overwhelming.
Read MorePosted: 12/09/2020
In Memoriam: Lad “Laddie” Handelman
In MemoriamLaddie Handelman was a legend in commercial diving, a bright, positive friend to countless people.
Read MorePosted: 11/19/2020
William L. Gordon: 1930-2020
In MemoriamBill Gordon served as a judge for the Santa Barbara County Superior Court for nearly 20 years.
Read MorePosted: 11/05/2020
Ross McMurry: 1939-2020
In MemoriamI lost my friend this week. It still hasn’t quite set in. We were supposed to have lunch on Friday, like we do most weeks.
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2020
Edwin Austin Shaw: 1947-2020
In MemoriamEdwin Shaw was a natural teacher. Every summer, he helped children at Lobero Circus Camp build their wildest ideas out of recycled cardboard; for years, he was the Artist-in-Residence of the Summer Solstice Workshop; and every school year, he worked with developmentally disabled teenagers in classrooms around Santa Barbara County.
Read MorePosted: 10/05/2020
Mike Moropoulos: 1930-2020
In MemoriamMoropoulos instilled the values of good sportsmanship during a 35-year career as a coach, teacher, and administrator at Santa Barbara High.
Read MorePosted: 09/14/2020
Dana “Hap” Kuzen
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1955 - 2025
On Saturday November 29th, surrounded by family, Dana passed after a brief illness. Celebration of life to be held at
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Douglas Keith Phelps
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1965 - 2025
No Service he lived life as a free soul and now he’s free.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Jean K Svoboda
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1930 - 2025
Memorial Service will be held on January 9, 2026, at 11:00 at Welch-Ryce, 15 East Sola Street, Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Lisa L. Gurney
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1931 - 2025
Memorial to be held in the spring.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Joseph Tyrone Holt
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1956 - 2025
Services at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 912 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Latif Evans
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1982 - 2025
Latif lived his life with a giving and generous heart always looking out for others. He was artistic and loved
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Robert Anthony Bonetti
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1949 - 2025
Born in Santa Barbara, California on July 24, 1949. In 1968 he joined the United States Navy and served during
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Nancy Dooley
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1938 - 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Hope Baptist Church,
Read MorePosted: 11/03/2025
Dianna Lee Cottriel (Romero)
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1967 - 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025 12pm Glen Annie Golf Club RSVP required https://everloved.com/life-of/dianna-cottriel/
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2025
Francisco Javier Rocha
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1947 - 2025
Wed. 10/29/25 at 11 am at McDermott-Crockett Mortuary, 2020 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, Reception at Tucker’s Grove Park
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2025
Louise Anita Cota
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1930 - 2025
A service will be held on Saturday October 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 5444 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93111.
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2025
Jesus “Jesse” Limas
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1946 - 2025
Celebration of Life held on October 12, 2025 at 3pm at 435 North G Street in Lompoc. Please share stories
Read MorePosted: 09/26/2025
Michael “Misha” Zilberman
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1933 - 2025
Michael “Misha” Zilberman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Lawrence Thayer Browne
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1937 - 2025
Lawrence Thayer Browne passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 26, 2025, at the age of 88. A man of
Read MorePosted: 12/10/2025
Billie Allayne Ceriale
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1931 - 2025
It is with immense sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and
Read MorePosted: 12/08/2025
Timothy Vern Simas
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1948 - 2025
On the bright, sunny morning of November 30, 2025, after one more USC win over UCLA, the earth lost a
Read MorePosted: 12/08/2025
Norma Ritter
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1928 - 2025
Norma Ritter passed away peacefully on November 1. 2025 at the age of 97. She is survived by three daughters,
Read MorePosted: 12/08/2025
Llewellyn Goodfield, Jr.
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1938 - 2025
Llewellyn “Llew” Goodfield Jr, devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, community leader, and proud descendant of Santa Barbara’s historic Rogers
Read MorePosted: 12/08/2025
Dale Edgar Moody
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1959 - 2025
A memorial for Dale Edgar Moody will be held on from noon until 2pm on Sunday, 12/14/25 at New House
Read MorePosted: 12/08/2025
Paula Whited
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1949 - 2025
Remembered as a caring, sensible, and independent woman, Paula Leena Whited was born April 25th, 1949, in Helsinki, Finland to
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Colette Barbara Fischer
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1947 - 2025
Colette Barbara Fischer 78, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home in Santa Barbara, California. Colette
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Madeline Simmons Blickley
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1930 - 2025
Madeline passed peacefully the morning of November 16, 2025 at the age of 95 after a brief illness. Born July
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Grant Castleberg
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1936 - 2025
Award-winning Santa Barbara landscape architect Grant Castleberg passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2025, at age 89. He
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Diane Talgo
Obituary1955-2025 Diane Talgo 69, of Cave Creek Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home on October 17th 2025. She was
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
