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
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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
In Memoriam: Jessie Luetta McMillan 1923–2025
In MemoriamIt is with overwhelming sadness yet celebration that we share Jessie McMillan’s transition on March 8, 2025, after a long,
Read MorePosted: 05/06/2025
In Memoriam: Phyllis de Picciotto 1940–2025
In MemoriamPhyllis de Picciotto’s motto was “Imagine the possibilities. Dare to do the impossible.”I say — “visionary.” Oh, and sexy, astute,
Read MorePosted: 04/28/2025
JoAnn Christine Knight
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1948 - 2026
Services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Santa Barbara Community Church, 1002 Cieneguitas Road,
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
Anita (Sunnie) MacInnis
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1944 - 2026
Anita Sue “Sunnie” MacInnis (née Delmarsh), 81, passed away on Friday January 9 2026. She spent her final days at
Read MorePosted: 02/03/2026
Janet Kay Schmidt
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1947 - 2026
Janet died peacefully at home, on her own terms. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory
Read MorePosted: 02/02/2026
John S. Greco, Steve Greco
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2026 - 2026
Celebration of Life on 2/7/2026 4:00 PM Elks Lodge, Lompoc
Read MorePosted: 02/02/2026
Joanne Pauley Kendall
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1935 - 2035
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Read MorePosted: 01/26/2026
Maureen McMullen Groves
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1957 - 2025
A celebration of life will be held on March 14@1:00pm 236 E. Carrillo Blvd.Dress Hawaiian style.
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Krzysztof Abbas
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1988 - 2025
Born in Detroit settled in Santa Barbara, proud Black nurse Krzysztof Abbas passed away suddenly. Loved by many. Please donate
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Gabriel Mark Contreras
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1963 - 2026
The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 31st at Veronica Springs Church in Santa Barbara, CA.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Mary Lorrene Halleck
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1933 - 2025
Funeral services will be held on February 12 at San Roque Church at 10:30 a.m.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Myer Louis “Lou” Browdy
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1940 - 2025
Memorial service will be held in the spring in Carpinteria, CA. Please share a story or memory about Lou via
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Anthony Michael DiNuzzo Jr.
Obituary1943-2026 Anthony Michael DiNuzzo Jr. (1943-2026) was known by most as Tony. He was raised in New Jersey and served
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
Diana Sue Basso
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1949 - 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Diana Sue Basso. Diana passed away peacefully in Santa
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
Edward Fitzpatrick
ObituaryA tall, gangly local has passed. In the early sixties, SMHS coaches pronounced him the world’s most uncoordinated person. He
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
David William Hardy
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1946 - 2025
Dave is smiling down on us with a twinkle in his eyes and a Hawaiian shirt on his back. David
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2026
Robert D. Dickey
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1940 - 2026
Bob was born to loving parents in Virginia, Minnesota. They moved to San Diego when he was five years old.
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2026
Barbara Jean Eggemeyer
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1934 - 2026
Barbara passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, in Santa Barbara at the age of 91. She was born in
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2026
Stephanie Elizabeth McPhee
Obituary2001-2024 Forever in Our Hearts You are invited to stop by the Santa Barbara Cemetery on March 1st, 11am to 1pm
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2026
Lawrence Davis Ballard Sr.
ObituaryIt is with great sorrow that we are to announce the death of our father Lawrence Davis Ballard Sr. Lawrence
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
Robert Stanley Anderson
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1950 - 2026
Robert Stanley Anderson, born October 13, 1950, passed peacefully at home in Santa Barbara on February 6, 2026. His wife,
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
Rick Herrera
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1963 - 2025
Rick Herrera entered the world on 04-08-1963 and stepped into eternal bliss on 12-27-2025.His extraordinary life’s journey began in Grand
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
Deborah J. Gross
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1949 - 2025
Our dearly loved sister slipped away peacefully on December 26, 2025 after a year long battle with stage 4 cancer.
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
Dr. Alexander Donald
Obituary1926-2025 Dr. Alexander Donald was born in Oak Bluff, Ontario, Canada, on June 20, 1926. He was the youngest child,
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
