In Memoriam: Albert Alexander Melkonian 1926–2025
In MemoriamAl Melkonian, a beloved member of the Santa Barbara community for more than 60 years, passed away on May 19
Read MorePosted: 08/05/2025
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In Memoriam: Joanne Cooper Holderman 1935–2025
In MemoriamWhen you walked into the Arts Fund board meeting, you never quite knew what to expect — except that Joanne
Read MorePosted: 07/29/2025
In Memoriam: David Yager 1930-2025
In MemoriamDavid Yager served as the county’s 1st District Supervisor during the 1970-1980s, a time of major transition in Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 07/28/2025
In Memoriam: Barney Brantingham 1932–2025
In MemoriamBarney was covering political races when we met, as I was volunteering on a number of them shortly after I
Read MorePosted: 07/14/2025
In Memoriam: Frank Galindo 1944–2025
In MemoriamWhen talking about Frank Galindo, he was known for many things. He was a die-hard Santa Barbara High School Dons
Read MorePosted: 07/02/2025
In Memoriam: Larry Barels 1948–2025
In MemoriamThis past month, my gregarious raconteur friend of 40 years, Larry Barels, set off on his final grand adventure. It
Read MorePosted: 06/25/2025
In Memoriam: Brian Wilson (1942-2025)
In MemoriamBeach Boys Co-Founder Brian Wilson, creator of the great album “Pet Sounds” and a masterful songbook, passes, though his songs remain immortal.
Read MorePosted: 06/13/2025
In Memoriam: Andy Nelson 1949-2025
In MemoriamIn Santa Barbara, in the 1980s and on through 2022, if you ever stopped into a place called BEADS, you
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2025
In Memoriam: Eric Lassen 1936–2025
In MemoriamThe Summer Solstice Parade this year is dedicated to Eric Lassen, who was the architect of community celebration and joy
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2025
In Memoriam: David Maurice Mendoza 1976–2025
In Memoriam“Your absence has gone through me / Like thread through a needle. / Everything I do is stitched with its
Read MorePosted: 06/02/2025
In Memoriam: Daniel Thomas Protheroe 1952–2025
In MemoriamDaniel Protheroe was a beloved local recording engineer in Santa Barbara for decades, and he was the love of my
Read MorePosted: 05/20/2025
In Memoriam: Alexis Giorgio Cottavoz-Usher 1963–2025
In MemoriamThe world has lost a true force of nature. Alexis Giorgio Cottavoz-Usher, a native of Santa Barbara and a man
Read MorePosted: 05/14/2025
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
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
Frank Hurd Robinson IV
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1943 - 2026
Frank Hurd Robinson IV, of Santa Barbara, passed away after a long illness, leaving a life marked by curiosity, determination,
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Richard Diamond
Obituary1953-2026 On March 28, 2026, we lost our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in law and wonderful friend. Richard Diamond
Read MorePosted: 04/10/2026
Jane Carole (Kramer) Gorbet
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1942 - 2026
Jane was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, on February 11, 1942, the only child of Max and Lillian Kramer and grew
Read MorePosted: 04/10/2026
Catherine Ann Callahan
Obituary1950-2026 Catherine Ann Callahan passed away in her home in Santa Barbara after 75 years full of life and love.
Read MorePosted: 04/10/2026
Alison Fuller
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1966 - 2025
Alison Fuller, 59, of Santa Barbara, passed away October 27, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. Alison was born in Santa
Read MorePosted: 04/09/2026
