Sheila Lodge 1929-2026
In MemoriamMayor Lodge composed her obituary before her death, here in her own words. Sheila Lodge, mother, housewife, gardener, cook, and
Read MorePosted: 07/08/2026
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David Ortiz 1954–2026
In MemoriamIn late March 2026, Pops and I were enjoying a beautiful sunny day in the courtyard of Cottage Hospital, just
Read MorePosted: 06/29/2026
Arthur Edward Kennedy 1935-2026
In MemoriamWords like unique and eccentric do not begin to convey the essence of Arthur, a person who was simply one
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Ray Winn 1934–2025
In MemoriamRay Winn has taken his leave at the tender age of 91. Yes — in the lamplit evening of his
Read MorePosted: 05/12/2026
Michelle Carol Drown 1966–2026
In MemoriamSuaimhneas síoraí dá hanam“Eternal peace to her soul” —Irish blessing It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing
Read MorePosted: 05/05/2026
Loretta Redd 1949–2026
In MemoriamSome people live extraordinary lives. Few live multiple extraordinary lives in one lifetime. Loretta Redd was one of those rare
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2026
Frank J. Frost Jr. 1929–2026
In MemoriamFrank J. Frost Jr., patriarch of the Frost family, scholar, university professor, underwater archeologist, musician, veteran, and public servant, died
Read MorePosted: 04/22/2026
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
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
Elizabeth A Brooks
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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.
Read MorePosted: 07/13/2026
Paul Tremont
Death Notice
1948 - 2026
A celebration of life will be held at an outdoor service on Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 pm — Community
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Fahimeh Madadi
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1948 - 2026
Private service already happened no need to mention
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Inez Alvarado Jr. (Jay)
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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
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Barbara Muchow
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1940 - 2026
Barbara Muchow, 86, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully on June 1, surrounded by her loving family. Party on
Read MorePosted: 06/25/2026
Mike Alan Unterseher
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1961 - 2026
Private service at this time
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Patricia Anne Skehan
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1941 - 2026
Calvery Catholic Cemetery, Santa Barbara June 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Susan Kuyper
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1942 - 2026
Susan Kuyper passed away on June 8, 2026 in Des Moines, IA. Please visit www.caldwellparrish.com to view full obituary.
Read MorePosted: 06/16/2026
Robert W. Olson, MD
Death Notice
1932 - 2026
Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 380 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California, on July 8, 2026, at
Read MorePosted: 06/11/2026
Connie Van Wingerden
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1924 - 2026
Rosary on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, June 12 at 10:00am both at St. Joseph’s
Read MorePosted: 06/09/2026
Patricia Louise Reid
Death Notice
1940 - 2026
Memorial Service: Saturday, June 20, 11am at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta. Please visit www.wrhsb.com to leave an online memory or condolence.
Read MorePosted: 06/08/2026
Charles A. Kent
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1935 - 2022
Charles Archie Kent October 1st, 1935 – August 19th, 2022 Chuck Kent was a generous man who truly cared for
Read MorePosted: 09/13/2022
Richard J Avila Jr
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1962 - 2022
Richard was born & raised in Santa Barbara, the eldest child of Richard Sr. & Barbara Avila. He attended SBHS,
Read MorePosted: 09/13/2022
Kenneth Orrin Minor
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1938 - 2022
Kenneth O. Minor passed away peacefully, at home with his family on September 6, 2022. He lived a full life,
Read MorePosted: 09/13/2022
James “Jim” DeLoreto, Jr.
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1951 - 2022
James “Jim” Meade DeLoreto, Jr., a lifelong Santa Barbara resident, passed away on August 6, 2022 at the age of
Read MorePosted: 09/13/2022
Susan Anderson Martin
Obituary1959 – 2022 Susan Anderson Martin was born in Detroit in 1959 and moved to Santa Barbara where she grew
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2022
Thomas Gregory Boeddeker
ObituaryOn Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, Thomas Gregory Boeddeker, loving husband, and father of 3, passed away peacefully at the age
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2022
June Hills DeVoto
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1935 - 2022
Our mother, June Hills DeVoto, died peacefully in her sleep on September 4, 2022, in Santa Barbara. Born Myra June
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2022
Steven B. Engles
ObituaryOn September 6, 2022, Steve passed away after battling cancer. He was born on December 23, 1941, in Oakland, CA,
Read MorePosted: 09/07/2022
Manuela (Wela) Melero
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1927 - 2022
Manuela (Wela) Melero Manuela (Wela) Melero, 95, of Santa Maria, CA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved
Read MorePosted: 09/07/2022
John Joseph Cornejo
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1953 - 2022
John Joseph Cornejo, 69, of Santa Barbara CA, passed away on August 29, 2022. John’s battle against cancer ended in
Read MorePosted: 09/06/2022
Esther H. Baum
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1928 - 2022
Esther H Baum passed away on Saturday, August 6 in Santa Barbara at the age of 93. Esther was born
Read MorePosted: 09/02/2022
Donna Marie (Polly) Aguirre
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1959 - 2022
Donna Marie (Polly) Aguirre, 63, of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and went to be with
Read MorePosted: 09/02/2022
