Tom Hayden: 1939-2016
In MemoriamTom Hayden was famous as a politician and 1960s radical, but the former altar boy was also an electrifying speaker.
Read MorePosted: 11/03/2016
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Ed Laing : 1933–2016
In MemoriamAn attorney and philosopher, Ed Laing worked for social justice during the dark days of the McCarthy era and up until he died.
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2016
Andrew David Darke: 1965-2016
In MemoriamAndrew Darke’s coaching for Little League teams was only a part of his life, but his friendship and demeanor on the field profoundly affected the players and the parents.
Read MorePosted: 10/13/2016
Ripkyn Strader-Murphy: 1996 – 2016
In MemoriamIn the end, it was Ripkyn’s goodness that made you swoon.
Read MorePosted: 09/15/2016
Thomas Myles Steinbeck: 1944-2016
In MemoriamThe writer of several novels and a fierce defender of the works of his father, John, Thomas Steinbeck left with the Perseid meteor shower this year.
Read MorePosted: 09/08/2016
Sue Higman: 1919-2016
In MemoriamFeisty and dogged, Sue Higman had learned at Pearl Chase’s knee that the good fight was a tireless one, skills she used to save the Wilcox property.
Read MorePosted: 09/01/2016
Manuel Mata Barajas: 1937-2016
In MemoriamAfter working with his mother at her Haley Street restaurant, Manuel Barajas opened his own Rose Café on the Mesa in 1980.
Read MorePosted: 07/21/2016
Elie Wiesel: 1928-2016
In Memoriam“When a Jew cries, 20 centuries cry with him or her,” he told the author.
Read MorePosted: 07/14/2016
Dennis Spangler: 1953-2016
In MemoriamDennis Spangler made hand-colored fabrics for an exclusive clientele, designed jewelry, and converted found objects into marvelous art pieces.
Read MorePosted: 07/07/2016
Cedric James Robinson: 1940-2016
In MemoriamCedric James Robinson had an inquiring gaze that so efficiently cracked the mirror of your soul, a gaze that had become a powerful weapon against hypocrites and sycophants, so prevalent in our environment.
Read MorePosted: 06/30/2016
Robert Klausner: 1926-2016
In MemoriamOn the frontlines of Santa Barbara environmentalism and politics for two decades, Bob Klausner lent his intellect and intensity to progressive goals.
Read MorePosted: 06/23/2016
Muhammad Ali: 1942-2016
In MemoriamMuhammad Ali, an ever greater showman, put it all on the line time after time in the ring, in his refusal to fight in Vietnam, and in his embrace of Islam.
Read MorePosted: 06/16/2016
Hollis (Hollie) Ann Churchill Towle
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1952 - 2026
Hollie Ann Churchill Towle, 74, a third-generation Santa Barbaran, passed away on April 13, 2026. A celebration of life will
Read MorePosted: 04/21/2026
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
J. Magenheimer
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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
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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 4th generation Santa
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
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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
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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
