In Memoriam: John Martin 1930-2025
In MemoriamJohn Martin is no longer with us. He was my friend for 50 years and a sage teacher in more
Read MorePosted: 08/26/2025
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In Memoriam: Edward George Maschke 1948–2025
In MemoriamEd Maschke, longtime Santa Barbara County environmental activist, political consultant, labor organizer, and elected official, passed away peacefully at his
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2025
In Memoriam: Sly Stone 1943-2025
In MemoriamSly & The Family Stone got the coveted call to be featured performers on The Ed Sullivan Show in December
Read MorePosted: 08/13/2025
In Memoriam: Albert Alexander Melkonian 1926–2025
In MemoriamAl Melkonian, a beloved member of the Santa Barbara community for more than 60 years, passed away on May 19
Read MorePosted: 08/05/2025
In Memoriam: Joanne Cooper Holderman 1935–2025
In MemoriamWhen you walked into the Arts Fund board meeting, you never quite knew what to expect — except that Joanne
Read MorePosted: 07/29/2025
In Memoriam: David Yager 1930-2025
In MemoriamDavid Yager served as the county’s 1st District Supervisor during the 1970-1980s, a time of major transition in Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 07/28/2025
In Memoriam: Barney Brantingham 1932–2025
In MemoriamBarney was covering political races when we met, as I was volunteering on a number of them shortly after I
Read MorePosted: 07/14/2025
In Memoriam: Frank Galindo 1944–2025
In MemoriamWhen talking about Frank Galindo, he was known for many things. He was a die-hard Santa Barbara High School Dons
Read MorePosted: 07/02/2025
In Memoriam: Larry Barels 1948–2025
In MemoriamThis past month, my gregarious raconteur friend of 40 years, Larry Barels, set off on his final grand adventure. It
Read MorePosted: 06/25/2025
In Memoriam: Brian Wilson (1942-2025)
In MemoriamBeach Boys Co-Founder Brian Wilson, creator of the great album “Pet Sounds” and a masterful songbook, passes, though his songs remain immortal.
Read MorePosted: 06/13/2025
In Memoriam: Andy Nelson 1949-2025
In MemoriamIn Santa Barbara, in the 1980s and on through 2022, if you ever stopped into a place called BEADS, you
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2025
In Memoriam: Eric Lassen 1936–2025
In MemoriamThe Summer Solstice Parade this year is dedicated to Eric Lassen, who was the architect of community celebration and joy
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2025
Mark Anthony Quinones
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1985 - 2025
Mark Quinones, and his pilot, died in a private plane crash near Monroe WI. Born in NY, Mark lived in
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Lisa Marie Ramirez
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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
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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
Margery Ann Smith
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1933 - 2025
Margery Ann Smith, of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 at the age of 92. She was
Read MorePosted: 12/23/2025
Walter Larsen
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1934 - 2025
Walter Larsen was born on a farm in Williston, North Dakota on 11/18/1934 to parents John Larsen and Gertrude Mosel.
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Joseph E. Conway
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1935 - 2025
Joseph E. Conway. peacefully passed away at Cottage Hospital on November 28th, 2025. He was 90 years old. A longtime
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Sheridan Blau
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1939 - 2025
Professor Sheridan Blau died from cancer at his home in New York City on November 8, 2025. He was surrounded
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
William Neil Holmes
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1927 - 2025
William “Neil” Holmes, 98, passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on December 3, 2025. Born June 2, 1927 in New Mills,
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Daniel Edward White
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1962 - 2025
Daniel “Danny” Edward White, a longtime resident of Goleta, California, passed away at the age of 63 from systemic complications
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Esther Padilla
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1937 - 2025
Esther Padilla passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1937, to Secundino and Epifania
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Virginia B Vanocur
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1937 - 2025
Virginia Backus Vanocur died peacefully at Serenity House in Santa Barbara, Ca on December 13th, 2025. Born in Santa Barbara,
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Donald “Doc” Joseph Flanigan
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1938 - 2025
It is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved “Doc,” Donald Joseph Flanigan, MD. With profound
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Edward “Alex” Valencia
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1940 - 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Edward Valencia following a sudden and brief battle with cancer. Edward was
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Charles W. Cappel
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1944 - 2025
It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Charles W. Cappel, who died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day,
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
