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
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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
Joseph Wilson: 1949-2019
In MemoriamJoe Wilson was the last American to negotiate with Saddam Hussein face-to-face, and he was the first to tell America the Iraq War started under false colors.
Read MorePosted: 10/09/2019
Robert Henning, 1938-2019
In MemoriamThe curator of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for two decades, Robert Henning is remembered for his expertise, discerning eye, and sincere commitment to establishing an institution of international reputation.
Read MorePosted: 10/02/2019
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
