In Memoriam: Greta Green 1943-2025
In MemoriamLongtime Santa Barbara resident Greta Green passed away last month after 81 years of fearless living. From an early age,
Read MorePosted: 09/04/2025
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In Memoriam: John Martin 1930-2025
In MemoriamJohn Martin is no longer with us. He was my friend for 50 years and a sage teacher in more
Read MorePosted: 08/26/2025
In Memoriam: Edward George Maschke 1948–2025
In MemoriamEd Maschke, longtime Santa Barbara County environmental activist, political consultant, labor organizer, and elected official, passed away peacefully at his
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2025
In Memoriam: Sly Stone 1943-2025
In MemoriamSly & The Family Stone got the coveted call to be featured performers on The Ed Sullivan Show in December
Read MorePosted: 08/13/2025
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
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
Patricia Louise Reid
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1940 - 2026
Memorial Service: Saturday, June 20, 11:00am at the Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta Funeral Chapel. 450 Ward Dr. Santa Barbara, Ca 93111. To
Read MorePosted: 06/04/2026
Carol Jean Salzer
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1934 - 2026
A celebration of Carol’s life will be held June 13th at 2pm at Community Covenant Church of Goleta, 5070 Cathedral
Read MorePosted: 06/02/2026
Dr. Anthony “GARDENER/ Gardiner” Lowell Dth
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1911 - 2026
SOBRIETY DATE August 4, 1948 – May 26, 2026 was un-officially,
Read MorePosted: 05/27/2026
Maria Ramirez
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1954 - 2026
Rosary will be held at our lady of sorrows on Wednesday May 27th at 7pm followed by mass on Thursday
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2026
Yvonne Hegeman
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1937 - 2026
A life well lived by faith, shared with friends, and centered on family. Yvonne and Richard were married for 66
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2026
Pascual Mora
Death NoticeDate of birth May 17, 1938 Date of death May 14, 2026 Place of Death Santa Barbara, CA</ >Rosary
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2026
Suzanne Alderson
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1935 - 2026
Service was held April 17 in Myrtle Beach.
Read MorePosted: 05/11/2026
William Eugene McLean
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1934 - 2026
William Eugene McLean Birth 02/18/1934 Death 01/26/2026 Buellton, CA Our loving father has passed thru heavens door to be reunited
Read MorePosted: 05/11/2026
William Eugene McLean
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1934 - 2026
Passed away so he could journey to heaven to be renewed with his wife of 64 married years. Celebration of
Read MorePosted: 05/07/2026
Edward B. Acquistapace
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1938 - 2026
Gravesite services in Santa Barbara will be announced when arrangements are made.
Read MorePosted: 05/06/2026
Eldert “Dutch” Verkaik
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1940 - 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10am we will be celebrating his life and home going. Service will be held at
Read MorePosted: 05/05/2026
Judith Marie Hyndman
Death NoticeJudith Marie Hyndman, 77, passed away at home on April, 15, 2026 in Los Olivos, CA. Her memorial service will
Read MorePosted: 05/04/2026
Jean Perotte
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1930 - 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Jean Perotte, 96, of Goleta, on April 12, 2026.
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2026
Tom McBride
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1938 - 2022
Four years have gone by since you left. Time measured in heartbeats, lost hugs and kisses and birthday and anniversary
Read MorePosted: 06/04/2026
Janet Hill
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1957 - 2012
Janet Ingram Hill, born March 29, 1957, to John S. Ingram and Jeannie L. Ingram in Modesto, passed away on
Read MorePosted: 06/01/2026
Tana Sommer-Belin
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1946 - 2026
Tana Sommer-Belin passed away in her home March 27, 2026. Tana was born in 1946 in California. She began to
Read MorePosted: 06/01/2026
Elizabeth Ann Jungkeit
Obituary1933 – 2026 Elizabeth “Liz” Jungkeit (nee Sternberg) was born in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 1933. Her younger
Read MorePosted: 06/01/2026
Marilyn Helsenrott Hochhauser
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1928 - 2026
Marilyn Helsenrott Hochhauser, died on the 16th of April, 2026, just two days before her 98th birthday. Marilyn was a
Read MorePosted: 06/01/2026
Alison Priya Strieker
Obituary1975-2026 Alison (Ali) was the cherished daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many around the world. Her youth
Read MorePosted: 05/29/2026
Odette Hockin
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1931 - 2026
Odette Stapp Hockin, 94, of Santa Barbara, California, passed peacefully on May 16, 2026, at Serenity House. She was born
Read MorePosted: 05/29/2026
Elberta LaRae Richardson Pate
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1938 - 2026
Elberta LaRae Richardson Pate passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. Elberta was born on December 11, 1938 in Firebaugh,
Read MorePosted: 05/28/2026
Mark Noffz
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1967 - 2026
Mark passed away on May 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, laughter, and genuine human connection. Known
Read MorePosted: 05/28/2026
Richard C. Enloe
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1954 - 2026
Richard Enloe was a Santa Barbara transplant and called it home for much of his life. Growing up in the
Read MorePosted: 05/27/2026
Nancy Ruth Anderson
Obituary1935-2026 Nancy Ruth Anderson passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026 in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 91,
Read MorePosted: 05/27/2026
