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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)
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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
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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
Olga Gina Todaro Lane
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1957 - 2021
Olga (Gina) passed unexpectedly on November 28, 2021, at her home in Ventura CA. She was born February 3, 1957,
Read MorePosted: 01/07/2022
Janet Hartman Larson
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1925 - 2021
Passed away on 22 October 2021 at her daughter Jane Larson’s home in Berkeley. She was 96. Janet was born
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2022
Mary Elizabeth Ryder
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1920 - 2021
Mary Elizabeth Ryder died in her sleep at the age of 101 at Cliff View Terrace in Santa Barbara on
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2022
Efrain C Moreno
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1960 - 2021
Beloved husband Efrain C. Moreno (Ez) of Ventura, CA, born 10/17/1960, transitioned into heaven peacefully on December 15, 2021 after
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2022
Patricia Ruja
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1933 - 2021
On November 12th 2021 Patricia Ruja passed away. She passed in her room, in her house in Santa Barbara, on
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2022
Frank Dobyns
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1932 - 2022
Frank Dobyns, born Aug 31, 1932 in Long Beach, CA died on Jan 2, 2022 at his home in Santa
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2022
Sherwin J. Carlquist
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1930 - 2021
Dr. Sherwin J. Carlquist is known internationally for his lifetime of work in science and art, and by several generations
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2022
Stephen Patrick Newhouse
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1969 - 2021
Stephen Patrick Newhouse, a retired foreign service officer, passed away suddenly at his home in Arlington, Virginia on October 24,
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2022
Ann Margaret Barker
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1938 - 2021
Ann Margaret Barker passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021, just one week before her favorite holiday. She left
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2022
Donald Elmer Becker
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1933 - 2021
Donald Elmer Becker, 88, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve in Santa Barbara, surrounded by his loving family. Born in
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2022
Sonny Wirsing
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1952 - 2020
Sonny passed away in Ormond Beach, FL on July 3, 2020, almost certainly from pulmonary complications due to Covid-19. We
Read MorePosted: 01/03/2022
Carla Vivian (Nielsen) O’Neill
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1946 - 2021
Carla Vivian (Nielsen) O’Neill passed away peacefully at home on December 18th, after a long battle with cancer. She was
Read MorePosted: 01/03/2022
