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Gloria Steinem 1934–2026
In MemoriamWith Love, Appreciation, and Gratitude
Read MorePosted: 09/09/2026
Monty Roberts 1935-2026
In MemoriamTo Monty Roberts, his training technique was never supposed to become more important than the horse. To him, horsemanship was a conversation happening in real time.
Read MorePosted: 09/01/2026
Alexandra C. Cole 1939–2026
In MemoriamA Champion of Historic Preservation
Read MorePosted: 08/17/2026
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
Rubin “Rube” Boxer
Death Notice
1927 - 2026
Engineer, VP General Research Corp, WWII Navy vet, devoted husband to Pearl, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Deeply loved and missed.
Read MorePosted: 09/25/2026
Daniel Joseph Feldhaus
Death Notice
1947 - 2026
A memorial service for Dan will be held on October 10, 2026, 1:00p.m. at the Rancho Goleta Lakeside Clubhouse, 945
Read MorePosted: 09/10/2026
Rita Ann Feldhaus
Death Notice
1947 - 2026
A memorial service for Rita will be held on October 10, 2026, 1:00p.m. at the Rancho Goleta Lakeside Clubhouse, 945
Read MorePosted: 09/10/2026
Russell Clay Ruiz
Death Notice
1955 - 2026
Military graveside service: Santa Barbara Cemetery, September 3 at 10:00 AM. Memorial service: Oaks Bible Church, 400 Puente Drive at
Read MorePosted: 09/02/2026
Alexandra Chappell Cole
Death Notice
1939 - 2026
There will be a small private family gathering at a future date to celebrate her life.
Read MorePosted: 08/31/2026
Carol Ann Anderson
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1934 - 2026
September 18, 2026, 10:00am at St. Mark’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, Los Olivos, California
Read MorePosted: 08/31/2026
Anoinette Marshman
Death Notice
1939 - 2026
San Roque Catholic Church 325 Aronne Cir. September 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Read MorePosted: 08/24/2026
Antoinette Marshman
Death Notice
2026 - 2026
August 24 26 10:30 AM San Roque Catholic Church 325 Aronne cir. Santa Barbara 93105
Read MorePosted: 08/14/2026
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
Death Notice
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
Tayden Lake Tomblin
Obituary2008-2025 Tayden Lake Tomblin tragically passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. After sharing Thanksgiving dinner with his family
Read MorePosted: 01/22/2026
Gabriel Mark Contreras
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1963 - 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gabriel Contreras, age 62, on January 1st, 2026. Gabriel died
Read MorePosted: 01/22/2026
Hon. Robin Riblet
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1949 - 2025
Hon. Robin L. Riblet, retired United States Bankruptcy Judge and cherished member of the Santa Barbara community, passed away peacefully
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Emma Louise Grimm
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1938 - 2026
Emma Lou Grimm, age 87, was called to her heavenly home on January 11, 2026, following complications from a prolonged
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Richard Lawrence Grand-Jean
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1942 - 2026
Richard Lawrence Grand-Jean died January 16, 2026. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, Rick was devoted as well to his
Read MorePosted: 01/21/2026
Stanley Joe Nicholson
Obituary1942-2025 Stanley Joe Nicholson passed away unexpectedly on December 14th, 2025. He was born in September 1942, near Joplin, Missouri.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Matthew Bradstreet James
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1968 - 2025
Matthew Bradstreet James, 57, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away surrounded by peace and love in his home in
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Mary Lorrene Halleck
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1933 - 2025
Mary “Lorrene” Halleck passed away peacefully on the Winter Solstice this year. She was born on February 1, 1933, to
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2026
Phillip Joseph DiBartolomeo
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1964 - 2026
“Surf’s Up! The waves are gnarly at Rincon” – a phrase our beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend can
Read MorePosted: 01/16/2026
Maria Sanchez Martin
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1917 - 2026
“Our beloved mother María Martín passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1917 in
Read MorePosted: 01/16/2026
Milton “Richard” Hegeman
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1935 - 2026
Born into a Navy family in San Diego, young Richard soon found himself moving to Vallejo where he joined a
Read MorePosted: 01/16/2026
Roy Rosales
ObituaryRoy Rosales passed away at his home on the morning of January 1, 2026, comforted by love, leaving behind a
Read MorePosted: 01/15/2026
