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
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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
In Memoriam: Sunanta ‘Sunny’ Quinn, 1954-2017
In MemoriamThe famed bartender at Mel’s, Sunny loved Santa Barbara. And Santa Barbara loved her right back.
Read MorePosted: 05/09/2018
In Memoriam: Elizabeth Erro Hvolboll, 1930-2018
In MemoriamElizabeth was as easy onstage singing in her rich contralto as she was escorting a rattlesnake from her kitchen.
Read MorePosted: 04/30/2018
In Memoriam: Sylvia Short, 1927-2018
In MemoriamActor Sylvia Short was a Shakespeare aficionado, unparalleled storyteller, singer of Irish songs, and longtime resident of Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 04/25/2018
Louis P. Rios
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Donald A. Schafer jr.
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1946 - 2026
Monastary of Poore Claires dedicated a mass for Don arranged by Sisters April 26, 2026 Sunday 7am All are Welcome.
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
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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
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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)
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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
