In Memoriam: Andy Nelson 1949-2025
In MemoriamIn Santa Barbara, in the 1980s and on through 2022, if you ever stopped into a place called BEADS, you
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2025
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In Memoriam: Eric Lassen 1936–2025
In MemoriamThe Summer Solstice Parade this year is dedicated to Eric Lassen, who was the architect of community celebration and joy
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2025
In Memoriam: David Maurice Mendoza 1976–2025
In Memoriam“Your absence has gone through me / Like thread through a needle. / Everything I do is stitched with its
Read MorePosted: 06/02/2025
In Memoriam: Daniel Thomas Protheroe 1952–2025
In MemoriamDaniel Protheroe was a beloved local recording engineer in Santa Barbara for decades, and he was the love of my
Read MorePosted: 05/20/2025
In Memoriam: Alexis Giorgio Cottavoz-Usher 1963–2025
In MemoriamThe world has lost a true force of nature. Alexis Giorgio Cottavoz-Usher, a native of Santa Barbara and a man
Read MorePosted: 05/14/2025
In Memoriam: Jessie Luetta McMillan 1923–2025
In MemoriamIt is with overwhelming sadness yet celebration that we share Jessie McMillan’s transition on March 8, 2025, after a long,
Read MorePosted: 05/06/2025
In Memoriam: Phyllis de Picciotto 1940–2025
In MemoriamPhyllis de Picciotto’s motto was “Imagine the possibilities. Dare to do the impossible.”I say — “visionary.” Oh, and sexy, astute,
Read MorePosted: 04/28/2025
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
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
Robert W. Olson, MD
Death Notice
1932 - 2026
Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 380 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California, on July 8, 2026, at
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2026
Connie Van Wingerden
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1924 - 2026
Rosary on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, June 12 at 10:00am both at St. Joseph’s
Read MorePosted: 06/09/2026
Patricia Louise Reid
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1940 - 2026
Memorial Service: Saturday, June 20, 11am at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta. Please visit www.wrhsb.com to leave an online memory or condolence.
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Patricia Louise Reid
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1940 - 2026
Memorial Service: Saturday, June 20, 11:00am at the Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta Funeral Chapel. 450 Ward Dr. Santa Barbara, Ca 93111. To
Read MorePosted: 06/04/2026
Carol Jean Salzer
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1934 - 2026
A celebration of Carol’s life will be held June 13th at 2pm at Community Covenant Church of Goleta, 5070 Cathedral
Read MorePosted: 06/02/2026
Dr. Anthony “GARDENER/ Gardiner” Lowell Dth
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1911 - 2026
SOBRIETY DATE August 4, 1948 – May 26, 2026 was un-officially,
Read MorePosted: 05/27/2026
Maria Ramirez
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1954 - 2026
Rosary will be held at our lady of sorrows on Wednesday May 27th at 7pm followed by mass on Thursday
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2026
Yvonne Hegeman
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1937 - 2026
A life well lived by faith, shared with friends, and centered on family. Yvonne and Richard were married for 66
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2026
Pascual Mora
Death NoticeDate of birth May 17, 1938 Date of death May 14, 2026 Place of Death Santa Barbara, CA</ >Rosary
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2026
Suzanne Alderson
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1935 - 2026
Service was held April 17 in Myrtle Beach.
Read MorePosted: 05/11/2026
William Eugene McLean
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1934 - 2026
William Eugene McLean Birth 02/18/1934 Death 01/26/2026 Buellton, CA Our loving father has passed thru heavens door to be reunited
Read MorePosted: 05/11/2026
William Eugene McLean
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1934 - 2026
Passed away so he could journey to heaven to be renewed with his wife of 64 married years. Celebration of
Read MorePosted: 05/07/2026
Loretta Redd
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1949 - 2026
Celebration of Life Honoring Loretta Redd Come together as we remember Loretta’s life, love and legacy. All are welcome. Reception
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2026
Tessie Tritschler
Obituary18 June marks the one year anniversary since you left us. We cannot believe that it has been a year
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2026
Teresa Clark
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1932 - 2026
We tried but couldn’t stop her; she was determined to be with Dad. Teresa Mildred Clark (nee Henry), 94, of
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2026
Blair William Martin
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1950 - 2026
Blair was born on January 8, 1950, in Lompoc, CA, to Nelson and Violet Martin. He passed away on June
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Bruce Nelson Kent
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1947 - 2026
Bruce Kent passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in upstate New York, Bruce
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Mary Elizabeth Lambert
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1942 - 2026
Mary Elizabeth Lambert, beloved mother, grandmother, attorney, and lifelong lover of animals, passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on April
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Emmanuel Vasta
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1932 - 2026
Manny Vasta, 93, of Carpinteria, CA passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Manny was born on October 25,1932, and
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2026
Pamela J. Decker
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1928 - 2026
A long-time resident of Santa Barbara, Pam was born December 28, 1928, in Amherst, Ohio. She graduated from Amherst High
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2026
Jean Perotte
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1930 - 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Jean Perotte, 96, of Goleta, on April 12, 2026.
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2026
Judith Beulah Evered
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1927 - 2025
Judith was born on May 16, 1927, in Perth, Australia, and died at the age of 98 on June 24,
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2026
Tom McBride
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1938 - 2022
Four years have gone by since you left. Time measured in heartbeats, lost hugs and kisses and birthday and anniversary
Read MorePosted: 06/04/2026
Anna Marie Weiner
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1940 - 2026
Anna Marie Weiner passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California, surrounded by her daughter, dear friends,
Read MorePosted: 06/04/2026
