In Memoriam
Fred’s passion for and commitment to place led him to work tirelessly on behalf of lands ranging from the Sierra Nevada and Santa Ynez Mountains to More Mesa and the Santa Barbara waterfront.
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In Memoriam
Born in Huetamo, Michoacán, México, Leonel Acosta inspired his family with his life and his lessons.
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In Memoriam
Wife-carrying is the preposterous sport in which men race through an obstacle course while toting their dead-weight spouses on their backs or shoulders.
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In Memoriam
The therapist, author, tennis enthusiast, and proprietor of the Menkin Motel is lovingly remembered by her son.
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In Memoriam
The physicist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist endowed institutes and chairs at universities around the world, including UCSB.
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In Memoriam
Bill Yerkes brought solar power — and the price per watt — down to earth from its development in the space industry.
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In Memoriam
Past president of SBCC and county superintendent of schools, Lorenzo Dall’Armi also once traveled with the Harlem Globetrotters.
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In Memoriam
The Forest Service’s Joe Pasinato is remembered for his dry wit and can-do attitude.
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In Memoriam
From novels to journalism to television, Brock Brower’s distinctive voice shaped American culture.
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In Memoriam
Father, avid bicyclist, community volunteer, Barney Berglund is remembered fondly by many of his friends.
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In Memoriam
Folk dancing was a way of life in Santa Barbara in the ’60s and ’70s, often led by Luis Goena.
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In Memoriam
Louise would always say, “Ranchers were the first environmentalists.” They care for the land so that it can give back to us all.
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Death Notice
1956 - 2025
Private Celebration of Life
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Death Notice
1985 - 2025
Mark Quinones, and his pilot, died in a private plane crash near Monroe WI. Born in NY, Mark lived in
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Death Notice
1959 - 2024
Memoriam Lisa, its been a year since we lost you. Life is not the same for us. At celebrations and
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Death Notice
1955 - 2025
On Saturday November 29th, surrounded by family, Dana passed after a brief illness. Celebration of life to be held at
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Death Notice
1965 - 2025
No Service he lived life as a free soul and now he’s free.
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1930 - 2025
Memorial Service will be held on January 9, 2026, at 11:00 at Welch-Ryce, 15 East Sola Street, Santa Barbara.
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1931 - 2025
Memorial to be held in the spring.
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1956 - 2025
Services at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 912 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
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Death Notice
1982 - 2025
Latif lived his life with a giving and generous heart always looking out for others. He was artistic and loved
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Death Notice
1949 - 2025
Born in Santa Barbara, California on July 24, 1949. In 1968 he joined the United States Navy and served during
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Death Notice
1938 - 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Hope Baptist Church,
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Death Notice
1967 - 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025 12pm Glen Annie Golf Club RSVP required https://everloved.com/life-of/dianna-cottriel/
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Obituary
1940 - 2025
Michael “Mike” Glassow, a pioneering and transformative archaeologist, succumbed at age 85 to bladder cancer. A leading figure in California
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Obituary
1936 - 2025
Phil DiMatteo, aged 89, passed away at his home in Santa Barbara, on October 9, 2025. Born on February 12,
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Obituary
1936 - 2025
Peter Howe Searl, 89, passed away peacefully on 23 December 2025. Born in Syracuse, New York, he graduated from Deerfield
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Obituary
1932 - 2025
Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Gomez was born in Santa Barbara on December 12, 1932 to Carmen and Rosario Navarro, one of six
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Obituary
1955 - 2025
Victor Plana was born in Havana, Cuba on August 24th, 1955. The second of the three sons of José Vicente
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Obituary
1945 - 2025
Stephen was born in Santa Barbara, Ca. One of seven children, born to Edna and Charles Rezzonico. After graduating from
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Obituary
1944 - 2025
Frances Armen Hanna, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Barbara on December 24th, 2025. She was
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Obituary
1926 - 2025
Earl James Hajic passed peacefully at home in Santa Barbara, CA on December 4, 2025 at the age of 99.
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Obituary
1934 - 2025
Loved by so many, Janet Phillips Dickson was looked up to for her never-ending ability to be supportive, loving and
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Obituary
1929 - 2025
Mary (Marzolino) Switzer, 96, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California, with her family by her
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Obituary
1954 - 2025
Maureen Louise (Brennan) Janeway, lovingly known as “Moe,” passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at the age of 71,
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Obituary
1934 - 2025
Lupe (Ortiz) Luera passed away suddenly on November 22, 2025. Lupe was born and raised in Santa Barbara until she
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