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Wife-Carrying: An Actual Thing

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.

Posted: 07/16/2014

Eva Landecker Menkin: 1923-2014

In Memoriam

The therapist, author, tennis enthusiast, and proprietor of the Menkin Motel is lovingly remembered by her son.

Posted: 06/26/2014

Fred Kavli: 1927 – 2013

In Memoriam

The physicist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist endowed institutes and chairs at universities around the world, including UCSB.

Posted: 06/12/2014

Bill Yerkes: 1934 – 2014

In Memoriam

Bill Yerkes brought solar power — and the price per watt — down to earth from its development in the space industry.

Posted: 05/22/2014

Lorenzo ‘Dal’ Dall’Armi: 1922-2014

In Memoriam

Past president of SBCC and county superintendent of schools, Lorenzo Dall’Armi also once traveled with the Harlem Globetrotters.

Posted: 05/08/2014

Joe Pasinato: 1950-2014

In Memoriam

The Forest Service’s Joe Pasinato is remembered for his dry wit and can-do attitude.

Posted: 05/01/2014

Brock Brower: 1931-2014

In Memoriam

From novels to journalism to television, Brock Brower’s distinctive voice shaped American culture.

Posted: 04/25/2014

Barney Berglund: 1957 –2014

In Memoriam

Father, avid bicyclist, community volunteer, Barney Berglund is remembered fondly by many of his friends.

Posted: 04/24/2014

Luis Goena: 1928 – 2014

In Memoriam

Folk dancing was a way of life in Santa Barbara in the ’60s and ’70s, often led by Luis Goena.

Posted: 04/17/2014

Louise Marie Moulton Hanson: 1914 – 2014

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.

Posted: 04/10/2014

Jack Earl Smith: 1922 – 2014

In Memoriam

Allie Cole remembers sunny afternoons with her grandfather.

Posted: 04/03/2014

Bill Richardson: 1926 – 2013

In Memoriam

When you had a conversation with Bill, no one else in the world existed. He paid attention.

Posted: 03/26/2014

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