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
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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
In Memoriam: Ruth Nadel, 1914-2017
In MemoriamRuth Nadel’s volunteerism helped create the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, and in her career, she pioneered the recognition of women’s paid and unpaid work.
Read MorePosted: 04/12/2018
In Memoriam: Allan Ghitterman, 1924-2018
In MemoriamAn attorney with a passion for social justice, Allan Ghitterman believed in charity, civic betterment, friends, and family, above all.
Read MorePosted: 04/03/2018
In Memoriam: Virginia Hayes, 1950-2018
In MemoriamVirginia Hayes was known far and wide as an authority on lotus and exotic plants like cycads, which she nurtured at Lotusland as diligently as she raised her children and cherished her friends.
Read MorePosted: 03/29/2018
In Memoriam: David MacLeod Brainard, 1955-2017
In MemoriamA true renaissance man, David Brainard had a resume that stretched across bartending and theater, as well as mediation and teaching tough kid
Read MorePosted: 03/21/2018
In Memoriam: Gilbert Ramirez, 1927-2018
In MemoriamGil Ramirez was that rare individual who retained the best of his youth at age 90.
Read MorePosted: 03/15/2018
In Memoriam: Archie McLaren, 1942-2018
In MemoriamWine impresario Archie McLaren was a colorful, one-of-a-kind fine wine and food enthusiast.
Read MorePosted: 03/08/2018
In Memoriam: Dennie Ferry LaTourelle, 1940-2018
In MemoriamDennie LaTourelle explored the inner depths, within herself and also in teaching others, while finding the time to start Santa Barbara’s Birth Resource Center.
Read MorePosted: 03/01/2018
George Edward McClintock: 1929-2017
In MemoriamGeorge McClintock’s jazz club, the Spigot, brought world-famous jazz musicians to Santa Barbara in the 1950s and 1960s.
Read MorePosted: 02/22/2018
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
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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
