Betty Stephens: 1932-2018
In MemoriamWith her uncensored sense of humor and unfailing talent as a hostess, Betty Jo Stephens charmed her guests into opening their wallets for Democratic candidates.
Read MorePosted: 10/18/2018
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Lois Jovanovič, MD: 1947-2018
In MemoriamDr. Lois Jovanovič was known for being the voice for women with diabetes, pioneering the protocols that make it possible for them to deliver healthy babies.
Read MorePosted: 10/04/2018
Karl Francis Lopker: 1951-2018
In MemoriamThe cofounder of two very successful Santa Barbara businesses, Karl Lopker was intensely competitive at virtually everything he did, but he didn’t complain if he didn’t win. He was too busy getting better.
Read MorePosted: 09/27/2018
In Memoriam: Bob Lovejoy, 1948-2018
In MemoriamBob Lovejoy became a regular at Jimmy’s, where the writer has mixed drinks for decades, and entertained them all with great stories and stale jokes.
Read MorePosted: 08/14/2018
Lawrence Bailard Jr.: 1921-2018
In MemoriamInstead of farming exactly as it had always been done, Lawry chose to grow pumpkins, creating Mr. Bailard’s u-pick pumpkin patch, so successful it put his four children through college.
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2018
In Memoriam: Ken Williams, 1950-2018
In MemoriamKen Williams walked the streets of Santa Barbara for more than three decades, reaching out to the poor and the marginalized.
Read MorePosted: 07/19/2018
In Memoriam: Ralph Philbrick, 1934-2017
In MemoriamSanta Barbara’s plants and habitats lost a knowledgeable friend and supporter with the death of Ralph Philbrick.
Read MorePosted: 07/11/2018
Arve Sjovold: 1935-2018
In MemoriamArve Sjovold’s casual observations were spellbinding to his sons; they found the relationship between a small thing or event to larger ones, even those of global proportions.
Read MorePosted: 07/04/2018
In Memoriam: Dorothy Brilliant, 1932-2018
In MemoriamA vibrant, spirited personality, Dorothy Brilliant was a phenomenon of nature, especially in her boundless capacity to be enthusiastic.
Read MorePosted: 06/21/2018
Tom Urbanske: 1929-2018
In MemoriamMuch has been said about Tom Urbanske, but his children remember his storytelling and how he loved the Santa Maria Valley.
Read MorePosted: 06/20/2018
In Memoriam: Harris Meisel, MD, 1932-2018
In MemoriamHarris Meisel came to Santa Barbara more than 50 years ago to establish the Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital (now Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital), where he built a master tool to marry art and healing science.
Read MorePosted: 05/20/2018
In Memoriam: Jim Ranta, 1946-2018
In MemoriamJim Ranta’s lifelong commitment to club water polo raised the bar for the sport in Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 05/17/2018
Mark Anthony Quinones
Death Notice
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
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
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
