Nancy Walker Koppelman: 1954-2017
In MemoriamAn ambassador without a portfolio and a friend to presidents, Nancy Koppelman’s greatest gift was her open heart.
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2017
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Jody Lynn Kaufman: 1952-2017
In MemoriamAll who knew her counted themselves extremely fortunate to have had Jody Kaufman in their lives.
Read MorePosted: 05/25/2017
John W. Carpenter: 1929-2017
In MemoriamThe county’s sheriff from 1971-1990, John Carpenter modernized the department with a combination of planning and political astuteness.
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2017
Maureen Lance: 1938-2017
In Memoriam“Are you the bird lady?” For many years after failing eyesight forced Maureen Lance to give up caring for injured or orphaned birds, she would get such phone calls and was able to direct the caller to the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network.
Read MorePosted: 04/06/2017
Bob Saunders: 1943-2017
In MemoriamA large-animal doctor, Bob Saunders treated cattle, ostriches, llamas, and alpacas during his time, but his business was horses.
Read MorePosted: 03/23/2017
Phil Womble: 1936-2017
In MemoriamPhil Womble, an inspirational sports fan known as ‘Gaucho Phil,’ was a crusader for people with disabilities.
Read MorePosted: 02/23/2017
Frances Garvin Puccinelli: 1951-2016
In MemoriamAn art lover, rug crafter, and great friend, Fran Puccinelli was described as “the youngest person in the room.”
Read MorePosted: 02/16/2017
Nat Hentoff: 1925-2017
In MemoriamLegendary jazz writer Nat Hentoff was also a noted writer about First Amendment rights.
Read MorePosted: 02/09/2017
Corey S. Dubin: 1955-2017
In MemoriamCorey Dubin was passionate about social justice and had a true ability to hold political and emotional space for those who had no advocate in this life.
Read MorePosted: 02/02/2017
Michael Waugh Jochim: 1975-2015
In MemoriamBorn with a physical disability, Michael Jochim lived a life full of sports, archaeology, beach visits, humor, and freedom.
Read MorePosted: 01/05/2017
Mike Moses: 1957-2016
In MemoriamMike Moses was a longtime ladder truck captain for Santa Barbara City Fire and lifeguard for Los Angeles County.
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2016
Stanley Sheinbaum: 1920-2016
In MemoriamA strong backer of liberal causes, politicians, and publications, Stanley Sheinbaum blew the whistle on the CIA’s covert torture program in Vietnam and later came to Santa Barbara to join the Hutchins Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions.
Read MorePosted: 12/08/2016
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
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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
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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
Obituary
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
