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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Lawrence R. Linn
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1940 - 2025
Our beloved Larry, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and community member, passed away peacefully at home with his family on
Read MorePosted: 01/15/2026
Elizabeth Reifel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
