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Antonio Gardella 1950–2026
In MemoriamPassion, enthusiasm, excitement, joy, and glee. If you know what these feel like, then you know what Antonio Gardella was
Read MorePosted: 07/28/2026
Dick Dunlap 1939–2026
In MemoriamDick Dunlap was not an open book kind of guy. He had an air of mystique and soft-spoken introspection about
Read MorePosted: 07/22/2026
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
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
Gabriele Christa Drozdowski
Death Notice
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
Read MorePosted: 07/28/2026
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
Death Notice
1948 - 2026
Private service already happened no need to mention
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2026
Inez Alvarado Jr. (Jay)
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
1961 - 2026
Private service at this time
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Patricia Anne Skehan
Death Notice
1941 - 2026
Calvery Catholic Cemetery, Santa Barbara June 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2026
Susan Kuyper
Death Notice
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
Death Notice
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
Del S. Hydanus
ObituaryIntrepid explorer of lands and thought Beloved son, father, brother and friend He left us much too soon But, we
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2022
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Belva Ann Sloan [poet Anne McClaughery]
Obituary
1929 - 2022
Belva Ann Sloan, passed away peacefully in her sleep January 20th 2022 in Santa Barbara, CA. Born in 1929 in
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2022
Gary Charles Breitweiser
Obituary
1937 - 2021
Gary Charles Breitweiser a well known antiques dealer and scholar, passed away peacefully at his Santa Barbara home on December
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2022
Harold Charles Fue
Obituary
1934 - 2022
Harold was born March 4,1934 in Lincoln, Illinois. He passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California.
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2022
Michael Warren
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1945 - 2022
Our beloved husband, father and “Pops,” Mike Warren, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He spent
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2022
Harvey Ernst Garske
Obituary
1930 - 2022
We are sad that our beloved patriarch, Harvey Ernst Garske, passed away on January 20, 2022, from health conditions that
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2022
Clarence “Chuck” Brown
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1927 - 2022
Clarence “Chuck” Brown, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away January 6, 2022 at the age of 94. Chuck
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2022
Frank Michaelson
ObituaryFrank Michaelson passed away suddenly and tragically on January 11, 2022 from complications of a bacterial blood infection. He was
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2022
James Mark Cerda
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1948 - 2021
James Mark Cerda passed away suddenly at Santa Barbara, Cottage Hospital on Dec 24th, 2021. James “Jim” was born in
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2022
Peter Burke Inman
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1963 - 2022
Peter Inman was born to Maurice and Carol Inman in Los Angeles, CA where he grew up with his brother,
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2022
Mary “Mimi” Williams Fuller
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1936 - 2022
Mary “Mimi” Williams Fuller, 85, was born in Los Angeles on March 17, 1936 to Harry and Winifred (Morris) Williams.
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2022
Richard “Rick” W. Petter
Obituary
1949 - 2022
Richard “Rick” Watson Petter, a resident of Santa Barbara, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in Los Angeles on Friday, January
Read MorePosted: 01/28/2022
