James Louis Pattillo: 1920-2015
In MemoriamFrom humble beginnings, Jim Pattillo became a decorated WWII pilot and judge of the Santa Barbara courts.
Read MorePosted: 02/25/2016
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Kenji Ota: 1923 – 2015
In MemoriamGruff, warm, commanding, and relentlessly generous, Ken Ota combined the teaching of martial arts and ballroom dance.
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2016
Ed Mannon: 1953 – 2016
In MemoriamEd Mannon occupied the epicenter of homeless activism in the 1980s, challenging the “no camping” ordinance and getting voting rights for people with no “fixed domicile.”
Read MorePosted: 02/11/2016
J.J. Hollister III: 1932-2016
In MemoriamAn attorney, rancher, and grand storyteller, J.J. Hollister left a legacy of civic and family pride.
Read MorePosted: 02/04/2016
Haskell Wexler: 1922-2015
In MemoriamHaskell Wexler earned Oscars for producing a short film and two for cinematography, and recognition at Cannes along the way.
Read MorePosted: 01/28/2016
Helen Stathis: 1930-2015
In MemoriamBringing the warm hospitality of her Greek heritage to her adopted city, Helen Stathis sparked the first of Santa Barbara’s decades of Greek Festivals in 1973.
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2016
Hilda (Shanta-Ma) Densmore: 1915-2015
In MemoriamNothing in Shanta-Ma’s brutal early life would suggest she’d live an increasingly loving and openhearted 100 years.
Read MorePosted: 01/14/2016
Dennis Rickard: 1953–2015
In MemoriamDennis Rickard’s involvement in Fiesta started when he was 2 and culminated in his role as El Presidente.
Read MorePosted: 01/07/2016
Steve Malone: 1949-2015
In MemoriamPhotographer Steve Malone spent his life capturing the essential moments in the life of our town.
Read MorePosted: 12/31/2015
Dan Poynter: 1938-2015
In MemoriamDan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual guided countless authors’ manuscripts into becoming books.
Read MorePosted: 12/17/2015
Kenneth Storey Korten: 1954 – 2015
In MemoriamSanta Barbara artist Kenneth Korten created beautiful objects through careful observation and patient craftsmanship, and he walked gently on this earth.
Read MorePosted: 12/03/2015
Stewart Harrison Mills: 1986-2015
In MemoriamEveryone who met Stewart Mills came away with a new friend; such was his remarkably positive, easy empathy, and sense of fun.
Read MorePosted: 11/05/2015
Hollis (Hollie) Ann Churchill Towle
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1952 - 2026
Hollie Ann Churchill Towle, 74, a third-generation Santa Barbaran, passed away on April 13, 2026. A celebration of life will
Read MorePosted: 04/21/2026
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
J. Magenheimer
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1934 - 2026
Joan Ellen Magenheimer passed away on April 13, in Santa Barbara, CA. Born in Milwaukee to Jack and Edith (BURKE)
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Barbara T. Menna
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1927 - 2026
Barbara T. Menna, 99, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Aileen Lois Castillo
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1931 - 2026
Aileen Castillo (Koppleman), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on 03/26/2026. Aileen was a 4th generation Santa
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Donald A. Schafer jr.
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1946 - 2026
Monastary of Poore Claires dedicated a mass for Don arranged by Sisters April 26, 2026 Sunday 7am All are Welcome.
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Tim Brophy
Obituary1953-2026 Tim Brophy passed peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara. A formal obituary appeared in
Read MorePosted: 04/17/2026
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
