Barnaby Conrad: 1922-2013
In MemoriamConrad formed the Santa Barbara Writers Conference to create writers and watch them grow.
Read MorePosted: 02/21/2013
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Robert ‘Rocky’ Hilton: 1947-2012
In MemoriamHe preferred to be called Robert, but other monikers included “Mr. Personality,” “Uncle Daddy,” “El Cremo del Whippo,” and some inappropriate for print.
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2013
Glenn Parks: 1921-2013
In MemoriamWhen he was working, which was always, Glenn Parks smelled of diesel fuel, malva weed, stale coffee, and the half-dozen dogs that perched in the back of his primeval jeep.
Read MorePosted: 02/07/2013
Robert Wilmott: 1948-2013
In MemoriamAlthough it should have been much longer, we are all fortunate to have had Robert in our lives. It’s sad that we’ll will never see his smiling face, or hear his cheery voice and laugh again, but he’ll always be with us in our hearts.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2013
Huell Howser: 1945-2013
In MemoriamRemembering the man behind California’s Gold.
Read MorePosted: 01/08/2013
Alexandra Joyce Tang: 1988-2012
In MemoriamAs soon as I heard I had a baby sister, I jumped for joy off every piece of furniture imaginable and sang at the top of my lungs.
Read MorePosted: 01/08/2013
Amelia Frank: 1936-2012
In MemoriamMy friend Amelia Frank was not a very public person, but her life was lived with the public good in mind.
Read MorePosted: 01/03/2013
James Victor: 1950-2012
In MemoriamHis connection to the source of it all, and his ability to serve as a conduit to shower us all in beauty, will never be forgotten.
Read MorePosted: 12/13/2012
Dave Brubeck: 1920 – 2012
In MemoriamPianist and composer Dave Brubeck, who died on December 5 at age 92, left a lasting mark not only on jazz but also on world culture.
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2012
Barry Alan Berkus: 1935-2012
In MemoriamThe internationally renowned architect designed more than 600,000 residences, many on the South Coast.
Read MorePosted: 12/02/2012
Eleanor Anne Knapp Reynolds: 1915-2012
In MemoriamEleanor attracted many people with her ready laugh, her great joy of life, her interest in others and their lives, and her empathy for those in need.
Read MorePosted: 11/29/2012
Swami Swahananda: 1921-2012
In MemoriamSwahananda was a sannyasin of unconditional renunciation and a scholar with a bottomless curiosity about the world, renowned for his compassion, his flawless memory – and his insatiable appetite for jokes.
Read MorePosted: 11/14/2012
Dave Wyman
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1936 - 2025
Celebration of Life for Dave Wyman Date: Saturday, January 10 Time: 11:30 am Location: Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street,
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Barbara Susan Deutsch
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1940 - 2025
Celebration of life to be schedule in Spring in Denver, CO
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Pamela Jean Loughrin
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1956 - 2025
Private Celebration of Life
Read MorePosted: 01/05/2026
Mark Anthony Quinones
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1985 - 2025
Mark Quinones, and his pilot, died in a private plane crash near Monroe WI. Born in NY, Mark lived in
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Lisa Marie Ramirez
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1959 - 2024
Memoriam Lisa, its been a year since we lost you. Life is not the same for us. At celebrations and
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2025
Dana “Hap” Kuzen
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1955 - 2025
On Saturday November 29th, surrounded by family, Dana passed after a brief illness. Celebration of life to be held at
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Douglas Keith Phelps
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1965 - 2025
No Service he lived life as a free soul and now he’s free.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Jean K Svoboda
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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.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Lisa L. Gurney
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1931 - 2025
Memorial to be held in the spring.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Joseph Tyrone Holt
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1956 - 2025
Services at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 912 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Latif Evans
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1982 - 2025
Latif lived his life with a giving and generous heart always looking out for others. He was artistic and loved
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Robert Anthony Bonetti
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1949 - 2025
Born in Santa Barbara, California on July 24, 1949. In 1968 he joined the United States Navy and served during
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Elizabeth Reifel
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1937 - 2025
Elizabeth Viola Reifel peacefully passed away on December 20 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. Elizabeth was born in
Read MorePosted: 01/13/2026
Deborah Duke
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1952 - 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Jean Duke, a devoted educator, beloved wife, and cherished mother, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, following
Read MorePosted: 01/12/2026
Lois Coffin Ensberg
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1928 - 2025
To know her was to love her. Lois was born and raised as Lois Marion Coffin in Bangor, Maine where
Read MorePosted: 01/12/2026
Frank Derrick
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1941 - 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Larry Derrick, who died peacefully on January 2,
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Rose Martha Jaffe
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1929 - 2025
Rose Martha Jaffe passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on December 20th, 2025, accompanied by her loving friends.
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Diane Hopmans/Hampson
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1957 - 2025
Diane Hopmans (Hampson), 68, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. She was born on January
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Esther M. Woodruff
Obituary
1924 - 2025
Esther Mae Woodruff, 101, a Tucson, AZ resident, and long-time resident of Santa Barbara, CA, went to be with the
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Rosanna D. Miranda
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1957 - 2026
Rosanna Miranda was called home to Papa on January 4, 2026. She died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
Rosemary P Hester (née Lynch)
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1930 - 2026
Rosemary was born on March 5, 1930, in Santa Barbara, California, daughter of Arcadia Gutierrez and John Lynch, granddaughter of
Read MorePosted: 01/08/2026
Kathleen Isaac
Obituary1950-2025 Kathleen Louise Isaac (Walker) was born on December 4, 1950. Her parents were William and Jane Walker. A lifelong
Read MorePosted: 01/05/2026
Michael Arthur Glassow
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1940 - 2025
Michael “Mike” Glassow, a pioneering and transformative archaeologist, succumbed at age 85 to bladder cancer. A leading figure in California
Read MorePosted: 01/05/2026
Wilma Marvene Kearns “Margie”
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1931 - 2026
Margie was born in a small town in West Texas to Marvin and Belle Smith. Mom spent her childhood surrounded
Read MorePosted: 01/05/2026
