Berka Smock: 1926-2011
In MemoriamBerka and her late husband began the Tenth Life Foundation, caring for old and disabled cats.
Read MorePosted: 02/02/2012
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Chet Gala: 1933-2011
In MemoriamIt was my good fortune to meet Chet Gala almost immediately upon moving to Santa Barbara in 1983 to take a job as reporter with the Santa Barbara News & Review.
Read MorePosted: 01/26/2012
Rachel Oatman Johansen: 1931-2011
In MemoriamRachel Johansen — for 31 years one of the pillars of the Starr King Parent-Child Workshop — was all about giving young minds and souls the freedom to wander, choose, and experiment.
Read MorePosted: 01/10/2012
Richard Rollin Rintoul: 1955-2011
In MemoriamRichard’s relationship to rhythms and rests always extended beyond the batons, bows, and body he has now left behind.
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2012
Bess Christensen: 1916-2011
In MemoriamBess was a woman of great strength and integrity who made a positive difference in our community. She was not afraid to get up and tell elected officials they were wrong, but she did it with such civility that often they thanked her and sometimes they changed their former position.
Read MorePosted: 12/21/2011
Michael Henry Shobe: 1954-2011
In MemoriamAlthough Mike Shobe did pass on to some very pearly gates on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, we have not completely lost him. He was a legendary figure in our community, and legends never die. Just ask Johnny Appleseed.
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2011
Annette Goodheart: 1935-2011
In MemoriamAnnette Goodheart earned an international reputation as author of the book Laughter Therapy: How to Laugh About Everything in Your Life That Isn’t Really Funny.
Read MorePosted: 12/06/2011
David Myrick: 1918-2011
In MemoriamDavid F. Myrick is gone now, but his two monumental books about the transition of sleepy Santa Barbara and Montecito into regions of great estates are lasting legacies.
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2011
Jan Tyler: 1935-2011
In MemoriamA single mother who built a great life for herself and her children, Jan called many people in Santa Barbara, from the world of real estate to the docks of the harbor, her dear friends. Fair winds and following seas!
Read MorePosted: 11/20/2011
Ronald Stetter: 1947-1968
In MemoriamRonald Thomas Stetter died during the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War.
Read MorePosted: 11/11/2011
Jungle Payne: 1952-2011
In MemoriamJungle Payne was one of the principal, early proponents of a plan for Santa Barbara to accommodate bicyclists, which eventually resulted in the establishment of the bike lanes on Castillo and Bath streets.
Read MorePosted: 10/26/2011
A.R. “Pete” Diamond, Jr.: 1950-2011
In MemoriamTo get a true picture of this beloved man, it’s best to hear from people with whom he shared much of his life.
Read MorePosted: 10/12/2011
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
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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
Obituary
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)
Obituary
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
