David Denniston: 1936-2019
ColumnsDave Denniston was a pioneer of supported living for children with a developmental disability — from a father’s perspective. It was his personal touch that made the difference.
Read MorePosted: 01/29/2020
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Michael Dvortcsak: 1937-2019
In MemoriamEach day, Mickey Dvortcsak got up and painted. This is a life in art; this is what you do. He would do it for the rest of his days.
Read MorePosted: 01/22/2020
Terry Davies: 1934-2019
ColumnsWith his wife, Penny Davies, Terry Davies founded The Earthling Bookshop, famously winning a battle with the city for their downtown corner.
Read MorePosted: 01/08/2020
Bringing Kristy Back to Baja
In MemoriamA grieving husband travels South to the honor memory of ‘Conception’ disaster victim.
Read MorePosted: 12/25/2019
Elaine Arnett: 1940 – 2019
ColumnsDuring 33 years as a social worker for Santa Barbara County, Elaine Arnett defended the rights of abandoned and abused children. Simultaneously, Elaine sought relief and found joy in the make-believe world of theater arts.
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2019
Santiago Perez Jr.: 1983-2018
In MemoriamSantiago Perez was not only the best of brothers, he was an amazing son, uncle, father, and husband, who built friendships with everyone he crossed paths with.
Read MorePosted: 12/04/2019
Pope Freeman 1935-2019
In MemoriamTheater director Pope Freeman got the most out of people with a gentle nudge or an insightful suggestion. He was an artist and a craftsman, a therapist and a train conductor.
Read MorePosted: 11/26/2019
Donn ‘Bernie’ Bernstein: 1936-2019
In MemoriamSportswriter, media director, and boisterous personality, Donn Bernstein was a blazing force of good human nature who helped many a UCSB student.
Read MorePosted: 11/21/2019
Paul Gustave Doré, 1964-2018
ColumnsPaul Doré, who usually dressed in some cool band tee, dedicated more than 15 years of his life to the Santa Barbara Bowl and its transformative capital campaign, despite the demons in his personal life.
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2019
Elijah Cummings: 1951-2019
In MemoriamThe constituents, staff, and colleagues of Congress member Elijah Cummings, and indeed people across the entire country, are mourning his passing and celebrating his legacy.
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2019
Katherine Laughlin Isaacson: 1946-2013
In MemoriamA sleeping passion of my mother’s had somehow awakened during her fifties, and we were thunderstruck.
Read MorePosted: 10/30/2019
James Sly: 1952–2019
In MemoriamJames Sly, a memorable chef at El Encanto, Lucky’s, and Sly’s in Carpinteria, was also known for computers and cars, as well as his ability to hold friends close.
Read MorePosted: 10/16/2019
Lisa Marie Ramirez
Death Notice
1959 - 2024
Memoriam Lisa, its been a year since we lost you. Life is not the same for us. At celebrations and
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2025
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
Death Notice
1965 - 2025
No Service he lived life as a free soul and now he’s free.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Jean K Svoboda
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
1931 - 2025
Memorial to be held in the spring.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Joseph Tyrone Holt
Death Notice
1956 - 2025
Services at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 912 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Latif Evans
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
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)
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
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
Martha (Prado) Apodaca-Tully
Obituary
1935 - 2025
Martha went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the young age of 90, following a
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Paul John Ruiz
Obituary
1930 - 2025
Paul John Ruiz was born on February 1, 1930, and passed away on October 14, 2025. Paul passed away peacefully
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Michael “Misha” Zilberman
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Doctor Karin van Hoek
Obituary
1953 - 2025
A Life of Love, Service, and Passion: In Memory of Doctor Karin van Hoek (1953 – 2025) With Full Hearts
Read MorePosted: 12/08/2025
Llewellyn Goodfield, Jr.
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
