In Memoriam
Several months have transpired since the unexpected passing of my friend Dick Ross. I’ve taken that long to rediscover serenity.
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In Memoriam
To many, he was Ian, but to his babies, he was Papa and, to his mom, Pooh. Ian was born
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In Memoriam
Former congressmember, presidential candidate, and environmental leader Pete McCloskey passed away in early May at age 96 at his home
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In Memoriam
With reverence and deep respect, we celebrate the life and legacy of Jamal Hamdani, whose presence honored our lives with his wisdom and grace.
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In Memoriam
Our community mourns the passing of an icon. Diana Basehart, longtime animal activist, actress, sculptor, and mother, passed away April
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In Memoriam
So much can be said about Edward Fields, an archivist by occupation, but also an archivist in his very nature
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In Memoriam
Marc “Cubby” Jacobs, known as the “soul” of UC Santa Barbara volleyball, unexpectedly died as the result of heart attack
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In Memoriam
Celebration of Life The life of Chris Potter will be celebrated at the Elings Performing Arts Center at Dos Pueblos
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In Memoriam
I met Charlie Zimmer through my predecessor and dear friend in heaven — Gail Rink, longtime executive director at Hospice
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In Memoriam
Our darling habibi, Faris “Feltaan” Sanjakdar, tragically left us on January 1, 2024. He left behind a loving partner, Patrick
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In Memoriam
Fans of Santa Barbara High School aquatics in the ’80s and ’90s will remember Gerry McManigal. The Santa Barbara paterfamilias,
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Death Notice
1955 - 2026
Military graveside service: Santa Barbara Cemetery, September 3 at 10:00 AM. Memorial service: Oaks Bible Church, 400 Puente Drive at
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1939 - 2026
There will be a small private family gathering at a future date to celebrate her life.
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1934 - 2026
September 18, 2026, 10:00am at St. Mark’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, Los Olivos, California
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1939 - 2026
San Roque Catholic Church 325 Aronne Cir. September 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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2026 - 2026
August 24 26 10:30 AM San Roque Catholic Church 325 Aronne cir. Santa Barbara 93105
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1952 - 2026
Please join us in Fleischmann Auditorium from 11:00AM to 2:00PM on August 9th to celebrate Gabi’s life. https://www.mykeeper.com/GabrieleDrozdowski
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1936 - 2026
Known to her friends as Betty she was born and raised in Santa Barbara. she passed away in Albuquerque, NM.
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1945 - 2026
Services TBD
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1948 - 2026
A celebration of life will be held at an outdoor service on Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 pm — Community
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1948 - 2026
Private service already happened no need to mention
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1941 - 2026
A mass will be held at the Old Mission in Santa Barbara on July 17, 2026 at 11:00, following a
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Death Notice
1940 - 2026
Barbara Muchow, 86, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully on June 1, surrounded by her loving family. Party on
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Obituary
1948-2026 Michael Joseph Cooke (78) sailed off into the sunset on September 1, 2026, passing the way he would have
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Obituary
1947 - 2026
Curtis “Curt” Dean Peterson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 29, 1947. He had an older sister, Cynthia Peterson,
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Obituary
1944 - 2026
Patrick McNulty passed away in the early hours of August 1st, 2026, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, after a
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Obituary
1948 - 2026
Allan Gary Brostrom passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara, California, on August 3, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, after
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Obituary
1956 - 2026
Bonita (Bonnie) Lynn Terry passed from this world on August 17, 2026, after a brief yet courageous struggle with cancer.
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1935 - 2026
Robert (Bob) died August-10th 2026 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Santa Barbara, California. Born in Racine
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Dianna (Dani) McNamara, age 52, of Santa Barbara, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2026. Born
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Obituary
1941-2026 Geonine Scott-Moriarty passed away on August 17, 2026 at Saint John’s Hospital in Los Angeles due to complications from
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1946 - 2026
Rose Ann is survived by her son, James Volker of Santa Barbara, California, grandchildren; Calista Volker, Desmond Volker, and Elsa
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1947 - 2026
Patricia Mary Carter passed away peacefully at home in Santa Barbara this May after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
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1958 - 2026
Chris transitioned at the end of March to set sail on his greatest adventure yet. A true Renaissance man, Chris
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1927 - 2026
James Dimitre Andros – Jimmy – died peacefully in his sleep at home on August 5, 2026, at 98. As
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