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Audie Love: 1941-2015

In Memoriam

Audie Love was a noted art teacher nationally, and his encouragement of many students led to professional art careers.

Posted: 06/18/2015

Cliff Sponsel: 1910 – 2014

In Memoriam

Cliff Sponsel’s life spanned from a one-room schoolhouse to an engineering career to a love of cars to some major philanthropy.

Posted: 06/02/2015

Clare Conk: 1922-2015

In Memoriam

At Community Housing, California Rural Legal Assistance, and S.B.’s Legal Defense Center, Clare Conk worked and volunteered her time for social justice.

Posted: 05/06/2015

Dr. John D. Ehrenborg: 1927 – 2015

In Memoriam

A student at Hope School and a longtime principal at Monte Vista, John Ehrenborg encouraged teachers’ talents and innovations.

Posted: 04/28/2015

John Steven Harris: 1942-2015

In Memoriam

An innovative teacher, John Harris had an uncanny knack with trigger points and big, soft, warm, intelligent, responsive hands and feet.

Posted: 04/22/2015

Alberto Paul Pizano: 1931-2015

In Memoriam

Alberto Pizano was a multitalented man who founded nonprofits and had a passion for history. He truly excelled in his ability to communicate through the written word.

Posted: 04/16/2015

Ronald J. Faoro, DVM: 1954-2015

In Memoriam

As a veterinarian, Ron had an intelligence, charisma, and passion that were unparalleled. Many of his first clients remain to this day.

Posted: 04/09/2015

Tony Johansen: 1937 – 2015

In Memoriam

Tony Johansen was a mentor to dozens, if not hundreds, of musicians in the Santa Barbara area.

Posted: 03/31/2015

Jeremy Dennis Hass: 1936-2014

In Memoriam

Pearl Chase encouraged Jeremy Hass to become a social engineer on behalf of historic preservation, and he helped restore the Presidio neighborhood as we know it today.

Posted: 03/26/2015

Sandra K. Smith: 1946-2014

In Memoriam

Loving kindness was Sandy Smith’s religion, and she put her philosophy into practice every day.

Posted: 03/10/2015

Louise Boucher: 1930 – 2013

In Memoriam

Few people knew Louise was looking over the shoulder of everything that is “Santa Barbara,” right up to the end.

Posted: 03/05/2015

Joseph Scher: 1924 – 2014

In Memoriam

His wit and wise counsel earned Joe admirers; his kindness and loyalty brought him friends and the love of family.

Posted: 02/26/2015

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