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Larry Agenbroad: 1933 – 2014

In Memoriam

Known the world over for his expertise, Larry Agenbroad researched the pygmy mammoth at the Channel Islands, hundreds of mammoths in South Dakota, and a frozen one in Siberia.

Posted: 02/18/2015

Gwen Phillips: 1934-2014

In Memoriam

Her establishment of Open Alternative School opened the door to shared decision-making, hands-on learning, and the wisdom of circle time.

Posted: 02/03/2015

Agnes Mata Guevara: 1917 – 2014

In Memoriam

When Mamanita began working at the Rose Café in 1945, she worked 16-hour days, seven days a week, for eight years, making 75 cents an hour.

Posted: 01/28/2015

William Samuel DeMayo: 1921 – 2014

In Memoriam

Bill DeMayo was grateful for all life offered, from the GI Bill to the people he met.

Posted: 01/21/2015

Léni Fé Bland: 1915-2014

In Memoriam

Léni Fé Bland was a great friend to the music and dance communities.

Posted: 01/07/2015

Lynn T. Burtness: 1938 – 2014

In Memoriam

Our mother’s love of sewing continued her entire life, and the layers of our Fiesta flower girl skirts are among our most prized possessions.

Posted: 12/31/2014

Richard García: 1947–2014

In Memoriam

A Vietnam vet and UCSB graduate, García worked for equality for Hispanic peoples.

Posted: 12/24/2014

Swingin’ Dave Collert: 1952-2014

In Memoriam

Master guitarist David Collert was known as “Swingin’ Dave” thanks to his guitar prowess and larger-than-life persona.

Posted: 12/15/2014

Ralph Fertig: 1939-2014

In Memoriam

So many solutions to bicycle and pedestrian safety in Santa Barbara can be laid at Ralph Fertig’s feet.

Posted: 12/10/2014

Darcy Aston: 1959-2014

In Memoriam

Though Darcy has passed on, her signs can be found, literally, around town: interpretive signs about plants and animals and “no dumping, drains to ocean” signs on storm drains.

Posted: 11/04/2014

Thomas W. Sneddon, Jr.: 1941 – 2014

In Memoriam

Santa Barbara County’s District Attorney from 1983-2006, Tom loved his family first, then his job, friends, softball, golf, and Notre Dame.

Posted: 11/04/2014

Rob Puddicombe: 1950-2014

In Memoriam

An activist to save I.V.’s Perfect Park, he also tried to prevent the extermination of the black rats of Anacapa Island.

Posted: 10/30/2014

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