Roy Mankovitz: 1941-2011
In MemoriamBeginning right after graduating from Columbia University in 1963 with a degree in electrical engineering, Mankovitz entered the fast-growing world of rocket science.
Read MorePosted: 08/16/2011
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David Bury: 1952-2011
In MemoriamHis firm completed an exceptional medley of beautiful and important projects culminating in the recently opened Libbey Bowl restoration. Along the way, he served as mayor of Ojai and, for more than 20 years, guided the town with his planning wisdom and keen sensitivities about community and place.
Read MorePosted: 08/04/2011
Amy Winehouse: 1983-2011
In MemoriamWinehouse’s 2007 album Back to Black appeared on numerous Santa Barbara year-end top-ten lists and garnered five Grammy Awards. Yet her recorded output is shockingly slim—two short albums, and nothing at all for the past four years.
Read MorePosted: 07/26/2011
Gordon Morez: 1923-2011
In MemoriamHe bought his old highway patrol car at auction when he quit being a cop to become an art teacher.
Read MorePosted: 07/24/2011
Jeanne Rand Green: 1914-2011
In MemoriamA feisty feminist and dear, adorable woman, Jeanne lived her life as art.
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2011
Hal Kornell: 1919-2011
In MemoriamHal Kornell died, quietly and without pain, at beautiful, beautiful Sarah House, in the depth of the night, with the rain outside his window. Like everyone on these pages, the reality of his life was richer and more strange than can be packaged into a few words.
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2011
Marvin Valentine: 1958-2011
In MemoriamMarvin was a gifted vocalist and instrumentalist, an arranger, proficient on guitar—but where his genius really shone was his extraordinary prowess on piano and keyboard.
Read MorePosted: 05/05/2011
Robert Francis Phillips: 1921-2011
In MemoriamRobert Francis Phillips, the husband and silent partner of noted Goleta civic activist and slow-growther Harriett Phillips, died last week at the age of 89.
Read MorePosted: 04/28/2011
Warren M. Christopher: 1925 – 2011
In MemoriamSummerland resident served in the cabinets of Presidents Clinton and Carter; headed Warren Commission that reformed LAPD.
Read MorePosted: 03/21/2011
Neal Taylor: 1932-2011
In MemoriamI can hardly conceive of a world without Neal Taylor, one of the great personalities of our time.
Read MorePosted: 03/18/2011
Danny Lee McLaughlin, Jr.: 1966-2011
In MemoriamSuicide is so glaring that we sometimes focus on that aspect of death rather than the person. Let me try and bring you a view of who Danny, the person, really was.
Read MorePosted: 03/16/2011
Alfred Moir: 1924-2010
In MemoriamFour days before Alfred Moir passed away on November 13, his booming voice could still be heard from afar on the UCSB campus, announcing a buoyant presence which always seemed a bit larger than life and is bound to go on growing posthumously, the way legends do.
Read MorePosted: 02/22/2011
Sue (Brandt) Baker
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1970 - 1970
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Sue’s life at Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado
Read MorePosted: 04/30/2026
William Eugene McLean
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1934 - 2026
Celebration of Life May 17th 1pm-3pm 550 Cambridge Drive Goleta, CA 93110
Read MorePosted: 04/30/2026
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Ann Willene Joiner-Mullins
Obituary
1936 - 2026
Ann Willene Joiner-Mullins, a woman of profound grace, tireless creativity, and an unwavering heart for service, passed away on February
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2026
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
Leslie Siemon
Obituary1945-2026 Leslie Siemon, DVM, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Carpinteria. She was 80.
Read MorePosted: 04/21/2026
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
