Daniel Knapp: 1955 – 2018
In MemoriamDaniel Knapp fought for homeless rights in Santa Barbara, dedicating his blues guitar skills, inner philosopher, and talent for street theater to the cause.
Read MorePosted: 11/01/2018
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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
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
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
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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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
