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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
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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
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)
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
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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
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
Frank McConnell
Obituary
1942 - 1999
In Memoriam For the past 22 years, early January, the malaise hits without warning and settles upon me. It’s a
Read MorePosted: 01/13/2022
Paul B. Slater
Obituary
1940 - 2022
Paul Slater, 81, brilliant, independent-spirited, loving and much loved, died in Santa Barbara on January 10. Among his great devotions
Read MorePosted: 01/12/2022
Sharon Howard Stockwell
Obituary1939 – 2021 It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of Sharon
Read MorePosted: 01/11/2022
Henry “Hank” Gomez
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1930 - 2021
In the early morning hours of November 2 , 2021 Henry, “Hank” Gomez, a native son of Santa Barbara passed
Read MorePosted: 01/11/2022
Lorraine Perry
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1921 - 2021
Lorraine was truly a daughter of Santa Barbara. On her maternal side she is a direct descendent of several early Californio
Read MorePosted: 01/11/2022
Martha Louise Miller
Obituary
1952 - 2021
Martha Louise Miller (née Milne), also known affectionately as Sessa to many, passed away tragically from the effects of ALS
Read MorePosted: 01/11/2022
Steve A Riffero
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1931 - 2021
Steve A Riffero went to his Spiritual Home peacefully on the afternoon of Sept 9, 2021. He was born in
Read MorePosted: 01/11/2022
John H. Riffero
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1915 - 2021
It is with heavy hearts that the patriarch for the Riffero family passed away at age 106 1/2 on his
Read MorePosted: 01/11/2022
Bonnie Jean Bonillo
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1954 - 2021
Bonnie Jean Wasilko-Bonillo died on November 20, 2021. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara where she attended San
Read MorePosted: 01/10/2022
Sharon Major
Obituary
1948 - 2021
On November 25, 2021, Sharon Murov Major suddenly passed away, at home, of natural causes. She was born on February
Read MorePosted: 01/10/2022
Allan John Fiedtkou
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1947 - 2021
Musician and singer Allan Fiedtkou was larger than life. Born in British Guyana, South America, he and his Family Band
Read MorePosted: 01/10/2022
Richard “Dick” Fayette Fairchild
Obituary
1924 - 2021
Richard “Dick” Fayette Fairchild passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 17, 2021 at the
Read MorePosted: 01/10/2022
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