Ed Easton: 1936-2019
In MemoriamWorking to preserve the natural world on first the East, then the West Coast, Ed Easton spent nearly his entire life in some form of service to the public interest.
Read MorePosted: 09/25/2019
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In Memoriam: Joan Fairfield, 1939–2019
ColumnsCandid and truthful, but always hopeful and optimistic, Joan Fairfield, a victim advocate for the District Attorney’s Office, found the magic combination of words to calm the clearly upset, talk with the mother of a murdered child, or comfort a teenage rape victim.
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2019
Bill Duval, 1945 – 2019
ColumnsBill Duval could talk just as easily with a desperado as with a federal judge, said a friend.
Read MorePosted: 09/04/2019
James Breen, 1947-2019
In MemoriamThe snarky, witty bartender who ruled the roost at Harry’s and The Sportsman, Jim Breen also represented a myriad of clients including Ensemble Theatre and Old Spanish Days.
Read MorePosted: 08/28/2019
Audrey O’Brien Griffin: 1936 – 2019
ColumnsAll who knew her loved Audrey Griffin. Her shining blue eyes and glorious smile had a magnetic attraction, as did her natural abilities with horses, friends, and family.
Read MorePosted: 07/30/2019
Errol E. Williams: 1951-2019
In MemoriamIn his 26 years at The Palace, Errol Williams became The Palace, and The Palace became him.
Read MorePosted: 07/24/2019
Harriett Phillips: 1923-2019
In MemoriamHarriett Phillips was a big-D and little-d democrat from the days she helped her mother feed striking workers at Chevrolet in 1936 to walking precincts during Barack Obama’s first presidential run. Along the way, she fought to save Haskell’s Beach from development.
Read MorePosted: 07/18/2019
Frank Allen Goad: 1938-2019
ColumnsFrank Goad was an artist of brutal honesty on canvas and in audio who influenced generations of Santa Barbarans.
Read MorePosted: 06/27/2019
Jean Kellogg Schuyler: 1927-2019
In MemoriamOutdoorswoman and philanthropist Jean Schuyler never took her good fortune for granted; her perceptive choices in the causes and groups she supported inevitably meant success followed.
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2019
Margaret Singer: 1921 – 2019
In MemoriamThough Margaret Singer got older and older and older, she never became anything less than vibrantly alive.
Read MorePosted: 06/06/2019
Gaston “Gator” Crittendon Doke: 1966 – 2019
In MemoriamGaston Crittendon Doke was known as “Gator” since he was 12. Inclusive, with a large personality, his raspy voice and loud laugh drew everyone together.
Read MorePosted: 05/23/2019
Andrew Uriel Hernandez: 2000 – 2018
In MemoriamA remembrance and vow for a loving and compassionate young man who took his life a year ago.
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2019
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
J. Magenheimer
Obituary
1934 - 2026
Joan Ellen Magenheimer passed away on April 13, in Santa Barbara, CA. Born in Milwaukee to Jack and Edith (BURKE)
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Barbara T. Menna
Obituary
1927 - 2026
Barbara T. Menna, 99, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Aileen Lois Castillo
Obituary
1931 - 2026
Aileen Castillo (Koppleman), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on 03/26/2026. Aileen was a 4 th generation
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Tim Brophy
Obituary1953-2026 Tim Brophy passed peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara. A formal obituary appeared in
Read MorePosted: 04/17/2026
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
Obituary
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
