In Memoriam: Bernard Hicks 1951–2025
In MemoriamBernard Hicks was affectionately called “the New Yorker” by Brother Matthew Brown. Both men kicked off the legendary Sunday broadcasting
Read MorePosted: 10/08/2025
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In Memoriam: Jeanette Duncan 1937–2025
In MemoriamJeanette Duncan, who passed away in early August, was the very heartbeat of People’s Self-Help Housing for nearly four decades.
Read MorePosted: 09/24/2025
In Memoriam: Peter MacDougall 1939–2025
In MemoriamIn August, Santa Barbara lost one of its most dynamic community leaders: Dr. Peter MacDougall. Commentaries in the media paid
Read MorePosted: 09/17/2025
In Memoriam: Daniel Lentz 1941–2025
In MemoriamDaniel Lentz, a noted composer with a global audience and reputation, died in Santa Barbara on July 25 of heart
Read MorePosted: 09/09/2025
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
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
Elizabeth A Brooks
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1936 - 2026
Known to her friends as Betty she was born and raised in Santa Barbara. she passed away in Albuquerque, NM.
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2026
Paul Tremont
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1948 - 2026
A celebration of life will be held at an outdoor service on Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 pm — Community
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Fahimeh Madadi
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1948 - 2026
Private service already happened no need to mention
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Inez Alvarado Jr. (Jay)
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1941 - 2026
A mass will be held at the Old Mission in Santa Barbara on July 17, 2026 at 11:00, following a
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Barbara Muchow
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1940 - 2026
Barbara Muchow, 86, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully on June 1, surrounded by her loving family. Party on
Read MorePosted: 06/25/2026
Mike Alan Unterseher
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1961 - 2026
Private service at this time
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Patricia Anne Skehan
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1941 - 2026
Calvery Catholic Cemetery, Santa Barbara June 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Susan Kuyper
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1942 - 2026
Susan Kuyper passed away on June 8, 2026 in Des Moines, IA. Please visit www.caldwellparrish.com to view full obituary.
Read MorePosted: 06/16/2026
Robert W. Olson, MD
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1932 - 2026
Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 380 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California, on July 8, 2026, at
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2026
Connie Van Wingerden
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1924 - 2026
Rosary on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, June 12 at 10:00am both at St. Joseph’s
Read MorePosted: 06/09/2026
Patricia Louise Reid
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1940 - 2026
Memorial Service: Saturday, June 20, 11am at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta. Please visit www.wrhsb.com to leave an online memory or condolence.
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Linda Lissy
Obituary1947 — 2026 Linda Lissy, a gardener and landscaper for scores of Santa Barbara customers in the 1980s and 1990s,
Read MorePosted: 07/22/2026
Barbara Foxen Viera
Obituary1935-1998 Think of the joy she left behind, Of the cheerful smile and laughter. Think of her loving words and
Read MorePosted: 07/21/2026
Kelly Shobe O’Rourke
ObituaryFirst Annual Tribute, July/August 2026 Kelly Shobe O’Rourke was born in Pasadena, California on July 20, 1965 and died in
Read MorePosted: 07/20/2026
Carol Lee Ashamalla
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1938 - 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Carol Lee Ashamalla. Carol passed away peacefully
Read MorePosted: 07/20/2026
Randy “Randolph” Mantooth
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1945 - 2026
Randy “Randolph” Mantooth, beloved actor, lifelong advocate for firefighters, paramedics, ER doctors, nurses, EMS, and the iconic star of NBC’s
Read MorePosted: 07/17/2026
John Wiley
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1960 - 2026
After being diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, John Wiley passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by the love
Read MorePosted: 07/15/2026
Sally Stewart
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1938 - 2026
Sally Stewart of Santa Barbara passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 87. She lived a
Read MorePosted: 07/15/2026
Melvin Kennedy
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1940 - 2026
The world lost a beautiful soul in Mel Kennedy. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was also an
Read MorePosted: 07/15/2026
Eva Alice Turner
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1929 - 2026
Place of Birth: Berlin, Germany Place of Death: Santa Barbara, CA Eva Alice Turner passed away on Monday, May 18th
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2026
Donald Warren “Don” Iwerks
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1929 - 2026
Donald Warren “Don” Iwerks, the Oscar ®winning film pioneer, Disney Legend, and son of Mickey Mouse co-creator Ub Iwerks, whose
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2026
John “Johnny” Vega
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1949 - 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John “Johnny” Vega, who peacefully passed away on April
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2026
Robert Alexander White
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1962 - 2026
Robert Alexander White of Santa Barbara 1962-2026 Robert known by all as “Boogie” passed away peacefully on May 19th. He
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2026
