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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
Richard Robert Lopez
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1937 - 2021
“Red”, born Richard Robert Lopez passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side on November 7, 2021, after a
Read MorePosted: 11/12/2021
Frank Osborne Sieh
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1944 - 2021
Frank Osborne Sieh was born June 5, 1944, to Rosemary and Edwin Sieh in Flushing, New York. The family relocated
Read MorePosted: 11/12/2021
Michael Harvey Peter Friedman
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1945 - 2021
Michael Harvey Peter Friedman was born in Blackpool, England, to Jewish parents who fled Austria to escape the Holocaust. The
Read MorePosted: 11/12/2021
William Jack “Rocky” Mayer III
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1953 - 2021
William Jack “Rocky” Mayer III, 68, of Tucson Arizona passed unexpectedly on July 16, 2021 in Paonia, Colorado. Rocky told
Read MorePosted: 11/09/2021
Mark Anthony Wilson
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1955 - 2021
Mark Anthony Wilson, 66, of Lompoc, California, passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2021. He passed away peacefully in his
Read MorePosted: 11/09/2021
Leland McCormack Crawford, Jr.
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1929 - 2021
On September 23, 2021, Leland McCormack Crawford, Jr. passed peacefully at home in Montecito. Family and caregivers were by his
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2021
George Alexander Bunson
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1932 - 2021
George Alexander Bunson passed away surrounded by his family in Santa Barbara, CA. George was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania on
Read MorePosted: 11/04/2021
Leo Roger Pedersen
Obituary1935 – 2021 Leo Roger Pedersen died of congestive heart failure at home on October 20th, 2021. He is survived
Read MorePosted: 11/04/2021
Michael V. Wood
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1966 - 2021
On Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Michael Wood, son of Vincent and Judy Wood passed away at the age of 55.
Read MorePosted: 11/02/2021
Phyllis Gates Fenger
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1922 - 2021
Phyllis Gates Fenger of Carpinteria, California, died peacefully at home among family and friends on September 23, 2021 at age
Read MorePosted: 11/02/2021
Pravrajika Bhavaprana (Nancy Kenny)
Obituary1946 – 2021 Nancy Kenny, known to countless Santa Barbarans as Bhavaprana, passed away on October 21, 2021, after a
Read MorePosted: 11/01/2021
Joel Towne Deweese
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1942 - 2021
The world has lost a true Renaissance man. Joel Towne Deweese was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 14, 1942.
Read MorePosted: 11/01/2021
