George Solinas: 1926-2015
In MemoriamGeorge Solinas worked with the United Farm Workers, La Casa de la Raza, and many others who needed his artistry and building skills.
Read MorePosted: 03/10/2016
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William Matthew Connell: 1954-2016
In MemoriamBill Connell nourished customers with hot dogs and wise-cracking asides at his Carpinteria Bluffs stand — with which he won for all veteran vendors tax-free status.
Read MorePosted: 03/10/2016
Dr. Marianna Masin: 1918-2015
In MemoriamA survivor of Majdanek prison camp, Dr. Marianna Masin pioneered early cancer detection with her husband at Sansum Medical Research Foundation.
Read MorePosted: 03/03/2016
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
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
Daniel Joseph Feldhaus
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1947 - 2026
A memorial service for Dan will be held on October 10, 2026, 1:00p.m. at the Rancho Goleta Lakeside Clubhouse, 945
Read MorePosted: 09/10/2026
Rita Ann Feldhaus
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1947 - 2026
A memorial service for Rita will be held on October 10, 2026, 1:00p.m. at the Rancho Goleta Lakeside Clubhouse, 945
Read MorePosted: 09/10/2026
Russell Clay Ruiz
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1955 - 2026
Military graveside service: Santa Barbara Cemetery, September 3 at 10:00 AM. Memorial service: Oaks Bible Church, 400 Puente Drive at
Read MorePosted: 09/02/2026
Alexandra Chappell Cole
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1939 - 2026
There will be a small private family gathering at a future date to celebrate her life.
Read MorePosted: 08/31/2026
Carol Ann Anderson
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1934 - 2026
September 18, 2026, 10:00am at St. Mark’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, Los Olivos, California
Read MorePosted: 08/31/2026
Anoinette Marshman
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1939 - 2026
San Roque Catholic Church 325 Aronne Cir. September 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Read MorePosted: 08/24/2026
Antoinette Marshman
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2026 - 2026
August 24 26 10:30 AM San Roque Catholic Church 325 Aronne cir. Santa Barbara 93105
Read MorePosted: 08/14/2026
Gabriele Christa Drozdowski
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1952 - 2026
Please join us in Fleischmann Auditorium from 11:00AM to 2:00PM on August 9th to celebrate Gabi’s life. https://www.mykeeper.com/GabrieleDrozdowski
Read MorePosted: 07/28/2026
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
Marya Schulte
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1976 - 2026
Dr. Marya T. Schulte was born December 14, 1976, passed away on August 27, 2026. Marya had been a top
Read MorePosted: 09/17/2026
June F. Fincher
Obituary1928-2026 Born in June 1928 in Buffalo, New York, passed away September 8, 2026 in Santa Barbara, California. She was
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2026
Jacqueline Mae Donnell
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1934 - 2026
Jackie Donnell went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2026. She was born in Santa Barbara, California, on
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2026
Paul Hernadi
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1936 - 2026
Paul Hernadi (born Heimlich), a devoted father and accomplished scholar, passed away peacefully July 5, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California.
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2026
William Benjamin
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1925 - 2026
Entrepreneurial Science Publisher, Dies at 100 William (“Bill”) Benjamin, a successful serial entrepreneur, content publisher and market validation expert, was
Read MorePosted: 09/16/2026
Mario Pezzati
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1927 - 2026
99 years old Mario Pezzati passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family on August 19, 2026, at Sarah
Read MorePosted: 09/15/2026
Alexandra Chappell Cole
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1939 - 2026
Alexandra C. Cole died on July 22, 2026 at the age of 87. She was passionate about her family, friends,
Read MorePosted: 09/15/2026
Carole Ann Anderson…. (nee Schmitt)
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1938 - 2026
88, of Solvang, California, peacefully passed away at Serenity House June 26, 2026. Carole’s parents Fredrick and Kathryn Schmitt were
Read MorePosted: 09/14/2026
Gordene Dena Ward Groters
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1938 - 2026
In Loving Memory On June 25, 2026, we peacefully lost our beloved mom, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, friend, and so
Read MorePosted: 09/14/2026
Clifford A. Hopson
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1928 - 2026
Clifford Andrae Hopson—outdoorsman, mountaineer, geologist, professor, devoted father and grandfather—died August 24, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California, at age 98.
Read MorePosted: 09/14/2026
Herbert J. Raad
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1941 - 2026
Herbert J. Raad, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 84.
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2026
Michael “Mike” Mocny
ObituaryMichael “Mike” Mocny, 70, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, died Thursday, September 03. He loved God first, and those who knew
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2026
