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Lola Nava Guerra: 1925-2015

In Memoriam

From the United Farm Workers boycott to saving Ellwood’s butterfly grove, talented singer Lola Nava Guerra embraced the activist life.

Posted: 10/29/2015

Dana Schorr: 1952-2015

In Memoriam

From international meetings to foreign bars, Dana Schorr could use his polylingual charm to get people talking despite cultural and linguistic barriers.

Posted: 10/22/2015

Barbara Sonia Adams, aka Madame Rosinka: 1947-2014

In Memoriam

She made many people’s dreams come true by helping them believe in themselves; her positive attitude was contagious.

Posted: 10/15/2015

Rosa Margaret Pace: 1929-2015

In Memoriam

Rosa Margaret Pace helped modernize the Chumash reservation and founded its first medical clinic.

Posted: 10/01/2015

Bob Whitney: 1941-2015

In Memoriam

Remembered fondly by all who worked with him, Bob Whitney helped preserve significant areas in Santa Barbara and Northern California.

Posted: 09/24/2015

Willy Chamberlin: 1940-2015

In Memoriam

The former county supervisor brought political power to the North County when he won and lost the same election in 1992.

Posted: 08/27/2015

Erno Daniel: 1946-2015

In Memoriam

Erno Daniel, MD, practiced at Sansum Clinic since 1978 and was an early pioneer in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, lecturing across the country and writing extensively on the topics.

Posted: 08/13/2015

Merlyn Kelly: 1941 – 2014

In Memoriam

The Santa Barbara Police Department family remembers Merlyn Kelly as a kind and gutsy public servant.

Posted: 08/05/2015

Gwendolyn DeBard Strong: 2007-2015

In Memoriam

In her 7 years and 9 months, Gwendolyn Strong touched the hearts of many and gave birth to a foundation to fight spinal muscular atrophy.

Posted: 07/30/2015

Vivian ‘Vie’ Marie Hapeman Obern: 1921 – 2015

In Memoriam

Children, bicycles, horses, history, and trails — all became the focus of Vie Obern’s forward-looking civic efforts.

Posted: 07/23/2015

Debby Davison: 1950-2015

In Memoriam

Debby Davison anchored newscasts for KEYT for almost two decades and was a frequent host for charitable events after arriving in Santa Barbara in 1990.

Posted: 07/14/2015

George (Jürgen) Wittenstein: 1919-2015

In Memoriam

Dr. George Wittenstein was one of the only survivors of Nazi Germany’s White Rose resistance group.

Posted: 07/09/2015

Gloria Decker

Death Notice

2026 - 2026

Gloria Decker passed away on 18th February. A memorial service will be held Thursday 30th 11.00 at the First United

Posted: 04/24/2026

Hollis (Hollie) Ann Churchill Towle

Death Notice

1952 - 2026

Hollie Ann Churchill Towle, 74, a third-generation Santa Barbaran, passed away on April 13, 2026. A celebration of life will

Posted: 04/21/2026

Louis P. Rios

Death Notice

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

Posted: 04/14/2026

Terrence D. Warren

Death Notice

86; of Santa Barbara; died April 3; arrangements by Coast Cities Cremations Santa Barbara.

Posted: 04/10/2026

Eve Adair Berks

Death Notice

1974 - 2026

Eve passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 51, in Santa Barbara, California. She is survived by

Posted: 04/08/2026

Joseph Connell

Death Notice

1932 - 2026

Tuesday April 21, 2026 10:00am Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church 1300 E. Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Posted: 04/06/2026

Scott F. Reid

Death Notice

1945 - 2026

A small gathering of Family is planned for the internment, but visitors are welcome to the site at the sunrise

Posted: 03/30/2026

Sylvia Hortencia Dunten Cruz

Death Notice

1947 - 2026

Beloved mother, wife, and active member of the Santa Barbara community. Her final resting place will be at Calvary Cemetery

Posted: 03/23/2026

James Edwin McNeil

Death Notice

1931 - 2026

Jim McNeil, 94, a Santa Barbara resident since 1966, passed away peacefully in his sleep. His children were by his

Posted: 03/20/2026

Alice H. Sandoval

Death Notice

1931 - 2026

Memorial services will be held Friday, March 20th at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N Hope Ave., Santa Barbara,

Posted: 03/12/2026

Jonathan Allen Hall Lundahl

Death Notice

1960 - 2026

A service for Jonathan will be held on Monday, March 16 at 10 AM at St. Athanasius Orthodox Church in

Posted: 03/10/2026

Gene Michaels

Death Notice

1942 - 2026

A celebration of Gene’s life will be held in April in Santa Barbara. Gene died peacefully in his home. His

Posted: 03/09/2026

Robert Kendal Graves

Obituary

1938 - 2025

Robert K. Graves died peacefully at home with family present on April 29, 2025 in Goleta, CA. He was 87.

Posted: 04/23/2026

John E. “Jack” Dillon

Obituary

1939 - 2026

John “Jack” Edmund Dillon Jr. (86) passed away peacefully and returned to Our Lord on Friday, April 17, 2026 in

Posted: 04/23/2026

Albert Acuña

Obituary

1923 - 2026

Albert Acuña, born May 8th, 1923, in Canoga Park, California passed away peacefully on Sunday April 18th, at the age

Posted: 04/22/2026

Jim Worthen

Obituary

1940 - 2026

Jim Worthen, a long-time resident of Santa Barbara and Goleta passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of

Posted: 04/20/2026

J. Magenheimer

Obituary

1934 - 2026

Joan Ellen Magenheimer passed away on April 13, in Santa Barbara, CA. Born in Milwaukee to Jack and Edith (BURKE)

Posted: 04/20/2026

Barbara T. Menna

Obituary

1927 - 2026

Barbara T. Menna, 99, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great

Posted: 04/20/2026

Aileen Lois Castillo

Obituary

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

Posted: 04/20/2026