In Memoriam: Steve Hyslop 1954–2025
In MemoriamI first met Steve Hyslop at Chuck’s Steak House when he was hired as our newest dishwasher. He was tall
Read MorePosted: 04/22/2025
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In Memoriam: Helga Carden 1925-2025
In MemoriamHelga Carden passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Santa Barbara at the age of 99. A Holocaust survivor,
Read MorePosted: 04/15/2025
In Memoriam: Oliver Wheeler 1950-2025
In MemoriamOliver Wheeler, a son of Santa Barbara and the godfather of its basketball scene, died from cardiac arrest at Cottage
Read MorePosted: 04/10/2025
In Memoriam: Robert ‘Bob’ Ratcliffe 1936–2024
In MemoriamWhen Santa Barbara diving pioneer Bob Ratcliffe was 16 years old and in the 11th grade, he snorkeled into the
Read MorePosted: 04/01/2025
In Memoriam: Charlie Perry Eckberg 1948–2025
In MemoriamCharles Perry Eckberg lived a purposeful and good life. He was an Earth Warrior with a kind soul. Born in
Read MorePosted: 03/19/2025
In Memoriam: Dave Fritzen 1944–2025
In MemoriamDave Fritzen was a force of nature — full of contradictions, a master at making friends despite his backhanded compliments
Read MorePosted: 03/18/2025
In Memoriam: Carol Storke 1936–2025
In MemoriamThe first time I saw Carol was in the Fiesta Parade in 1953. Her father was El Presidente that year
Read MorePosted: 03/05/2025
In Memoriam Dr. Charles Camillo Fenzi 1941–2025
In MemoriamAs I sit down to write these words, I find myself both filled with gratitude and overwhelmed by the loss
Read MorePosted: 02/26/2025
In Memoriam Anna Bunting 1949–2024
In MemoriamAnna Bunting left this life on November 27, 2024, for the mysteries of death that had always interested her. She
Read MorePosted: 02/19/2025
In Memoriam: Edward Anthony ‘Bud’ Girard, Jr. 1930–2025
In MemoriamDad’s life story impressed me from the get-go. As a wee kid, I always announced to visitors, “My daddy can
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2025
In Memoriam: Erin Therese Graffy de Garcia 195?-2025
In MemoriamErin Therese Graffy de Garcia, Santa Barbara’s “Society Lady,” passed away early in the morning on January 21, 2025, from
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2025
In Memoriam: Mark A. Ward 1948-2024
In MemoriamMark A. Ward, a local landmark and my best friend for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully on November
Read MorePosted: 12/13/2024
JoAnn Christine Knight
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1948 - 2026
Services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Santa Barbara Community Church, 1002 Cieneguitas Road,
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
Anita (Sunnie) MacInnis
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1944 - 2026
Anita Sue “Sunnie” MacInnis (née Delmarsh), 81, passed away on Friday January 9 2026. She spent her final days at
Read MorePosted: 02/03/2026
Janet Kay Schmidt
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1947 - 2026
Janet died peacefully at home, on her own terms. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory
Read MorePosted: 02/02/2026
John S. Greco, Steve Greco
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2026 - 2026
Celebration of Life on 2/7/2026 4:00 PM Elks Lodge, Lompoc
Read MorePosted: 02/02/2026
Joanne Pauley Kendall
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1935 - 2035
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Read MorePosted: 01/26/2026
Maureen McMullen Groves
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1957 - 2025
A celebration of life will be held on March 14@1:00pm 236 E. Carrillo Blvd.Dress Hawaiian style.
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Krzysztof Abbas
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1988 - 2025
Born in Detroit settled in Santa Barbara, proud Black nurse Krzysztof Abbas passed away suddenly. Loved by many. Please donate
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Gabriel Mark Contreras
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1963 - 2026
The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 31st at Veronica Springs Church in Santa Barbara, CA.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Mary Lorrene Halleck
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1933 - 2025
Funeral services will be held on February 12 at San Roque Church at 10:30 a.m.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Myer Louis “Lou” Browdy
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1940 - 2025
Memorial service will be held in the spring in Carpinteria, CA. Please share a story or memory about Lou via
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Anthony Michael DiNuzzo Jr.
Obituary1943-2026 Anthony Michael DiNuzzo Jr. (1943-2026) was known by most as Tony. He was raised in New Jersey and served
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
Diana Sue Basso
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1949 - 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Diana Sue Basso. Diana passed away peacefully in Santa
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
Edward Fitzpatrick
ObituaryA tall, gangly local has passed. In the early sixties, SMHS coaches pronounced him the world’s most uncoordinated person. He
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
David William Hardy
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1946 - 2025
Dave is smiling down on us with a twinkle in his eyes and a Hawaiian shirt on his back. David
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2026
Robert D. Dickey
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1940 - 2026
Bob was born to loving parents in Virginia, Minnesota. They moved to San Diego when he was five years old.
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2026
Barbara Jean Eggemeyer
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1934 - 2026
Barbara passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, in Santa Barbara at the age of 91. She was born in
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2026
Stephanie Elizabeth McPhee
Obituary2001-2024 Forever in Our Hearts You are invited to stop by the Santa Barbara Cemetery on March 1st, 11am to 1pm
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2026
Lawrence Davis Ballard Sr.
ObituaryIt is with great sorrow that we are to announce the death of our father Lawrence Davis Ballard Sr. Lawrence
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
Robert Stanley Anderson
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1950 - 2026
Robert Stanley Anderson, born October 13, 1950, passed peacefully at home in Santa Barbara on February 6, 2026. His wife,
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
Rick Herrera
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1963 - 2025
Rick Herrera entered the world on 04-08-1963 and stepped into eternal bliss on 12-27-2025.His extraordinary life’s journey began in Grand
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
Deborah J. Gross
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1949 - 2025
Our dearly loved sister slipped away peacefully on December 26, 2025 after a year long battle with stage 4 cancer.
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
Dr. Alexander Donald
Obituary1926-2025 Dr. Alexander Donald was born in Oak Bluff, Ontario, Canada, on June 20, 1926. He was the youngest child,
Read MorePosted: 02/12/2026
