In Memoriam: Magdalena Ramos Alvarado 1930–2026
In MemoriamNena passed away at home early in the morning of March 24. Born Magdalena Ramos Alvarado on August 15, 1930
Read MorePosted: 04/03/2026
Obituaries
Search
Patrick O’Dowd 1946–2026
In MemoriamOne of Santa Barbara’s own, Patrick O’Dowd, died on January 16 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, and though he had not
Read MorePosted: 02/24/2026
Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto 1938–2026
In MemoriamErnestine Ygnacio-De Soto, who passed away at age 87, served as an important link to Santa Barbara’s Chumash heritage. A
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2026
Daniel Arthur Reicker 1942–2025
In MemoriamCharitable Patron, Counselor, Mentor, and Friend
Read MorePosted: 02/10/2026
In Memoriam Kyle McKittrick 1986-2025
In MemoriamA Life of Love, Generosity, Determination
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
In Memoriam: Lou Cannon 1933–2025
In MemoriamLegendary Journalist, Biographer of Ronald Reagan
Read MorePosted: 01/09/2026
In Memoriam: Grant Castleberg 1936–2025
In MemoriamLandscape Architect
Read MorePosted: 01/06/2026
In Memoriam: Alexander Oakes Wood 2009–2025
In MemoriamA Son of Goleta
Read MorePosted: 12/23/2025
In Memoriam: Yoel Haller 1930–2025
In MemoriamA Magnificent Tree Has Fallen
Read MorePosted: 12/09/2025
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
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
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
James Edwin McNeil
Death Notice
1931 - 2026
Jim McNeil, 94, a Santa Barbara resident since 1966, passed away peacefully in his sleep. His children were by his
Read MorePosted: 03/20/2026
Alice H. Sandoval
Death Notice
1931 - 2026
Memorial services will be held Friday, March 20th at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N Hope Ave., Santa Barbara,
Read MorePosted: 03/12/2026
Jonathan Allen Hall Lundahl
Death Notice
1960 - 2026
A service for Jonathan will be held on Monday, March 16 at 10 AM at St. Athanasius Orthodox Church in
Read MorePosted: 03/10/2026
Gene Michaels
Death Notice
1942 - 2026
A celebration of Gene’s life will be held in April in Santa Barbara. Gene died peacefully in his home. His
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
Arthur E. Kennedy
Death Notice
1935 - 2026
A Celebration of Art is being planned for sometime this summer in Isla Vista. He loved his Grandboys, Lady Gauchos
Read MorePosted: 03/09/2026
Gabriel Mark Contreras
Obituary
1963 - 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gabriel Contreras, age 62, on January 1st, 2026. Gabriel died
Read MorePosted: 01/22/2026
Hon. Robin Riblet
Obituary
1949 - 2025
Hon. Robin L. Riblet, retired United States Bankruptcy Judge and cherished member of the Santa Barbara community, passed away peacefully
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Emma Louise Grimm
Obituary
1938 - 2026
Emma Lou Grimm, age 87, was called to her heavenly home on January 11, 2026, following complications from a prolonged
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Richard Lawrence Grand-Jean
Obituary
1942 - 2026
Richard Lawrence Grand-Jean died January 16, 2026. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, Rick was devoted as well to his
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Stanley Joe Nicholson
Obituary1942-2025 Stanley Joe Nicholson passed away unexpectedly on December 14th, 2025. He was born in September 1942, near Joplin, Missouri.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Matthew Bradstreet James
Obituary
1968 - 2025
Matthew Bradstreet James, 57, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away surrounded by peace and love in his home in
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Mary Lorrene Halleck
Obituary
1933 - 2025
Mary “Lorrene” Halleck passed away peacefully on the Winter Solstice this year. She was born on February 1, 1933, to
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Phillip Joseph DiBartolomeo
Obituary
1964 - 2026
“Surf’s Up! The waves are gnarly at Rincon” – a phrase our beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend can
Read MorePosted: 01/16/2026
Maria Sanchez Martin
Obituary
1917 - 2026
“Our beloved mother María Martín passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1917 in
Read MorePosted: 01/16/2026
Milton “Richard” Hegeman
Obituary
1935 - 2026
Born into a Navy family in San Diego, young Richard soon found himself moving to Vallejo where he joined a
Read MorePosted: 01/16/2026
Roy Rosales
ObituaryRoy Rosales passed away at his home on the morning of January 1, 2026, comforted by love, leaving behind a
Read MorePosted: 01/15/2026
Gary E Carpenter
Obituary
1944 - 2025
Gary E Carpenter passed away on October 19, 2025, at his home. He was predeceased by his mother, Elzabeth Carpenter
Read MorePosted: 01/15/2026
