Barry Spacks: 1931 – 2014
In MemoriamI’m tempted to think of Barry Spacks as the elephant in the Santa Barbara poetry room, a creative force central to poetry and the other arts.
Read MorePosted: 03/06/2014
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Ted Townsend: 1967-2014
In MemoriamWe’ve lost a fascinating, inquiring, brave, and caring human being with a sense of humor that wouldn’t quit.
Read MorePosted: 02/27/2014
Robert D. Heeley: 1970 – 2014
In MemoriamThe local surf community is a less colorful place now with the loss of a jewel by the name of Robert Heeley.
Read MorePosted: 02/20/2014
Mario (Walter) Cimmarrusti, OFM: 1931 – 2013
In MemoriamA notorious Catholic priest who abused many boys at St. Anthony’s Seminary died on November 23, 2013.
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2014
Mario (Walter) Cimmarrusti: 1931 – 2013
In MemoriamA pedophile priest who abused many boys at St. Anthony’s Seminary died on November 23, 2013.
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2014
Pete Seeger: 1919-2014
In MemoriamFollowing Seeger’s death on January 27, D.J. Palladino looks back on the moment he crowned the songwriter a hero.
Read MorePosted: 02/05/2014
Jonny Wallis: 1946 – 2013
In MemoriamA tireless advocate for Goleta’s cityhood, Jonny Wallis sat on the young city’s first council and was mayor.
Read MorePosted: 01/28/2014
Robert Christensen: 1928 – 2013
In MemoriamA deep-sea diving pioneer, Christensen was one of the first tenured instructors in SBCC’s Marine Technology Program.
Read MorePosted: 01/22/2014
Katherine “K.G.” Ann Grgich: 1958 – 2013
In MemoriamWherever she lived K.G.’s generous spirit spurred her to volunteer to help troubled youth, animal shelters, a Hawaiian-culture group in Kona.
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2013
Nelson Mandela: 1918 – 2013
In MemoriamWhen the first post-apartheid election campaign began, Das Williams headed to South Africa and worked to get Mandela elected.
Read MorePosted: 12/13/2013
Michelle D. Falvey: 1962-2013
In MemoriamFamily and friends recall a selfless and tender woman who helped many.
Read MorePosted: 12/03/2013
Rafael Clemente Garibay lll
Death Notice
1950 - 2026
Burial ceremony will be held at Carpinteria Cemetery on Sunday, May 3 at Noon.
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2026
Mark McIntire
Death Notice
1944 - 2026
Per his wishes, no service will be held. But in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to anyone except the
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2026
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
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 04/14/2026
Terrence D. Warren
Death Notice86; of Santa Barbara; died April 3; arrangements by Coast Cities Cremations Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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,
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
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.
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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)
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 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
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Donald A. Schafer jr.
Obituary
1946 - 2026
Monastary of Poore Claires dedicated a mass for Don arranged by Sisters April 26, 2026 Sunday 7am All are Welcome.
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2026
Tim Brophy
Obituary1953-2026 Tim Brophy passed peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara. A formal obituary appeared in
Read MorePosted: 04/17/2026
Rutledge Alexander “Putty” Mills
Obituary1923-2025 Rutledge Alexander “Putty” Mills, the absolute best Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and great friend to many,
Read MorePosted: 04/15/2026
Lynne LeCouvre
Obituary
1941 - 2026
A luminous and familiar face in her beloved Santa Barbara for decades, Lynne LeCouvre crossed the gossamer veil into eternal
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
Joshua Christian Camberlan
ObituaryJoshua Christian Camberlan, a long-time resident of Santa Barbara, passed away into The Lord’s eternal light and peace on February
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2026
