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
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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
In Memoriam: Steve Hyslop 1954–2025
In MemoriamI first met Steve Hyslop at Chuck’s Steak House when he was hired as our newest dishwasher. He was tall
Read MorePosted: 04/22/2025
In Memoriam: Helga Carden 1925-2025
In MemoriamHelga Carden passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Santa Barbara at the age of 99. A Holocaust survivor,
Read MorePosted: 04/15/2025
In Memoriam: Oliver Wheeler 1950-2025
In MemoriamOliver Wheeler, a son of Santa Barbara and the godfather of its basketball scene, died from cardiac arrest at Cottage
Read MorePosted: 04/10/2025
In Memoriam: Robert ‘Bob’ Ratcliffe 1936–2024
In MemoriamWhen Santa Barbara diving pioneer Bob Ratcliffe was 16 years old and in the 11th grade, he snorkeled into the
Read MorePosted: 04/01/2025
In Memoriam: Charlie Perry Eckberg 1948–2025
In MemoriamCharles Perry Eckberg lived a purposeful and good life. He was an Earth Warrior with a kind soul. Born in
Read MorePosted: 03/19/2025
In Memoriam: Dave Fritzen 1944–2025
In MemoriamDave Fritzen was a force of nature — full of contradictions, a master at making friends despite his backhanded compliments
Read MorePosted: 03/18/2025
In Memoriam: Carol Storke 1936–2025
In MemoriamThe first time I saw Carol was in the Fiesta Parade in 1953. Her father was El Presidente that year
Read MorePosted: 03/05/2025
Mark Anthony Quinones
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1985 - 2025
Mark Quinones, and his pilot, died in a private plane crash near Monroe WI. Born in NY, Mark lived in
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Lisa Marie Ramirez
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1959 - 2024
Memoriam Lisa, its been a year since we lost you. Life is not the same for us. At celebrations and
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2025
Dana “Hap” Kuzen
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1955 - 2025
On Saturday November 29th, surrounded by family, Dana passed after a brief illness. Celebration of life to be held at
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Douglas Keith Phelps
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1965 - 2025
No Service he lived life as a free soul and now he’s free.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Jean K Svoboda
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1930 - 2025
Memorial Service will be held on January 9, 2026, at 11:00 at Welch-Ryce, 15 East Sola Street, Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Lisa L. Gurney
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1931 - 2025
Memorial to be held in the spring.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Joseph Tyrone Holt
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1956 - 2025
Services at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 912 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Latif Evans
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1982 - 2025
Latif lived his life with a giving and generous heart always looking out for others. He was artistic and loved
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Robert Anthony Bonetti
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1949 - 2025
Born in Santa Barbara, California on July 24, 1949. In 1968 he joined the United States Navy and served during
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Nancy Dooley
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1938 - 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Hope Baptist Church,
Read MorePosted: 11/03/2025
Dianna Lee Cottriel (Romero)
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1967 - 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025 12pm Glen Annie Golf Club RSVP required https://everloved.com/life-of/dianna-cottriel/
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2025
Francisco Javier Rocha
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1947 - 2025
Wed. 10/29/25 at 11 am at McDermott-Crockett Mortuary, 2020 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, Reception at Tucker’s Grove Park
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2025
Margery Ann Smith
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1933 - 2025
Margery Ann Smith, of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 at the age of 92. She was
Read MorePosted: 12/23/2025
Walter Larsen
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1934 - 2025
Walter Larsen was born on a farm in Williston, North Dakota on 11/18/1934 to parents John Larsen and Gertrude Mosel.
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Joseph E. Conway
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1935 - 2025
Joseph E. Conway. peacefully passed away at Cottage Hospital on November 28th, 2025. He was 90 years old. A longtime
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Sheridan Blau
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1939 - 2025
Professor Sheridan Blau died from cancer at his home in New York City on November 8, 2025. He was surrounded
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
William Neil Holmes
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1927 - 2025
William “Neil” Holmes, 98, passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on December 3, 2025. Born June 2, 1927 in New Mills,
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Daniel Edward White
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1962 - 2025
Daniel “Danny” Edward White, a longtime resident of Goleta, California, passed away at the age of 63 from systemic complications
Read MorePosted: 12/22/2025
Esther Padilla
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1937 - 2025
Esther Padilla passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1937, to Secundino and Epifania
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Virginia B Vanocur
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1937 - 2025
Virginia Backus Vanocur died peacefully at Serenity House in Santa Barbara, Ca on December 13th, 2025. Born in Santa Barbara,
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Donald “Doc” Joseph Flanigan
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1938 - 2025
It is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved “Doc,” Donald Joseph Flanigan, MD. With profound
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Edward “Alex” Valencia
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1940 - 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Edward Valencia following a sudden and brief battle with cancer. Edward was
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
Charles W. Cappel
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1944 - 2025
It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Charles W. Cappel, who died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day,
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2025
