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
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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
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
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
Daniel Joseph Feldhaus
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1947 - 2026
A memorial service for Dan will be held on October 10, 2026, 1:00p.m. at the Rancho Goleta Lakeside Clubhouse, 945
Read MorePosted: 09/10/2026
Rita Ann Feldhaus
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1947 - 2026
A memorial service for Rita will be held on October 10, 2026, 1:00p.m. at the Rancho Goleta Lakeside Clubhouse, 945
Read MorePosted: 09/10/2026
Russell Clay Ruiz
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1955 - 2026
Military graveside service: Santa Barbara Cemetery, September 3 at 10:00 AM. Memorial service: Oaks Bible Church, 400 Puente Drive at
Read MorePosted: 09/02/2026
Alexandra Chappell Cole
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1939 - 2026
There will be a small private family gathering at a future date to celebrate her life.
Read MorePosted: 08/31/2026
Carol Ann Anderson
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1934 - 2026
September 18, 2026, 10:00am at St. Mark’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, Los Olivos, California
Read MorePosted: 08/31/2026
Anoinette Marshman
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1939 - 2026
San Roque Catholic Church 325 Aronne Cir. September 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Read MorePosted: 08/24/2026
Antoinette Marshman
Death Notice
2026 - 2026
August 24 26 10:30 AM San Roque Catholic Church 325 Aronne cir. Santa Barbara 93105
Read MorePosted: 08/14/2026
Gabriele Christa Drozdowski
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1952 - 2026
Please join us in Fleischmann Auditorium from 11:00AM to 2:00PM on August 9th to celebrate Gabi’s life. https://www.mykeeper.com/GabrieleDrozdowski
Read MorePosted: 07/28/2026
Elizabeth A Brooks
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1936 - 2026
Known to her friends as Betty she was born and raised in Santa Barbara. she passed away in Albuquerque, NM.
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2026
Paul Tremont
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1948 - 2026
A celebration of life will be held at an outdoor service on Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 pm — Community
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Fahimeh Madadi
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1948 - 2026
Private service already happened no need to mention
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Marya Schulte
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1976 - 2026
Dr. Marya T. Schulte was born December 14, 1976, passed away on August 27, 2026. Marya had been a top
Read MorePosted: 09/17/2026
June F. Fincher
Obituary1928-2026 Born in June 1928 in Buffalo, New York, passed away September 8, 2026 in Santa Barbara, California. She was
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2026
Jacqueline Mae Donnell
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1934 - 2026
Jackie Donnell went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2026. She was born in Santa Barbara, California, on
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2026
Paul Hernadi
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1936 - 2026
Paul Hernadi (born Heimlich), a devoted father and accomplished scholar, passed away peacefully July 5, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California.
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2026
William Benjamin
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1925 - 2026
Entrepreneurial Science Publisher, Dies at 100 William (“Bill”) Benjamin, a successful serial entrepreneur, content publisher and market validation expert, was
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2026
Mario Pezzati
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1927 - 2026
99 years old Mario Pezzati passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family on August 19, 2026, at Sarah
Read MorePosted: 09/15/2026
Alexandra Chappell Cole
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1939 - 2026
Alexandra C. Cole died on July 22, 2026 at the age of 87. She was passionate about her family, friends,
Read MorePosted: 09/15/2026
Carole Ann Anderson…. (nee Schmitt)
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1938 - 2026
88, of Solvang, California, peacefully passed away at Serenity House June 26, 2026. Carole’s parents Fredrick and Kathryn Schmitt were
Read MorePosted: 09/14/2026
Gordene Dena Ward Groters
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1938 - 2026
In Loving Memory On June 25, 2026, we peacefully lost our beloved mom, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, friend, and so
Read MorePosted: 09/14/2026
Clifford A. Hopson
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1928 - 2026
Clifford Andrae Hopson—outdoorsman, mountaineer, geologist, professor, devoted father and grandfather—died August 24, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California, at age 98.
Read MorePosted: 09/14/2026
Herbert J. Raad
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1941 - 2026
Herbert J. Raad, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 84.
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2026
Michael “Mike” Mocny
ObituaryMichael “Mike” Mocny, 70, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, died Thursday, September 03. He loved God first, and those who knew
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2026
