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Ayesha Shaikh, MD 1948–2026
In MemoriamA Life of Healing, Strength, and Grace
Read MorePosted: 09/28/2026
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
Brian “Hawaiian Brian” Nelson of Santa Ynez
Death Notice
1948 - 2026
November 21st, 2026 at The Ranch Church 800 E Highway 246 Buellton
Read MorePosted: 10/14/2026
Martha J. Osborne
Death Notice
1937 - 2026
Please join us to lift a glass to Martha on Friday, November 6, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at
Read MorePosted: 10/14/2026
Laurence (Larry) Pearson
Death Notice
1938 - 2026
Thursday 22nd October 2026, Santa Barbara Cemetery at 10:15am
Read MorePosted: 10/14/2026
Jo-Ann McClelland
Death Notice
1948 - 2026
Mother, grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed. Celebration of life memorial will be held at a future date.
Read MorePosted: 10/09/2026
Amy “Denise” Stribling
Death Notice
1979 - 2026
In accordance with Denise’s wishes, her ashes will be scattered at sea during a private sailing off the Santa Barbara
Read MorePosted: 10/07/2026
James Richard Whorley, Jr.
Death Notice
1941 - 2026
Local cowboy also known as “Boogity”. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the
Read MorePosted: 10/06/2026
Carol Anders
Death Notice
1941 - 2026
St.Marks-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church on October 23, 2036 at 11:00am
Read MorePosted: 10/05/2026
Michael Joseph Woodruff
Death Notice
1945 - 2026
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on October 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM, at King of Grace
Read MorePosted: 10/05/2026
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
Mary K. Ray
Obituary
1943 - 2025
Mary Biggs was born in Maryland, adopted by Llewellyn and Lillian Biggs and grew up in Silver Springs. Mary was
Read MorePosted: 05/23/2025
Yasuhiro Thomas Ochi
Obituary
1949 - 2025
Yasuhiro Thomas Ochi peacefully passed from dementia on March 21, surrounded by family. Born in Japan, Tom immigrated to the
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2025
Refugio Mesa
Obituary
1939 - 2025
It is with a heavy heart and sadness that we share news of the passing of our beloved dad, Refugio
Read MorePosted: 05/22/2025
Isiaha Lee Brown
Obituary
1991 - 2025
In Loving Memory of Isiaha Lee Brown With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Isiaha
Read MorePosted: 05/21/2025
Beverly (Bev) Rose Abrams
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1956 - 2025
Bev awakened every morning with a smile on her face. Bev Abrams was an educator who has been a teacher,
Read MorePosted: 05/20/2025
Ernest (Skip) Willis
Obituary
1949 - 2025
Ernest “Skip” Willis, born 2/16/1949 in South Boston, Mass. Died 5/12/2025 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. He was raised
Read MorePosted: 05/20/2025
Michael Brent Williams
Obituary
1964 - 2025
Michael Brent Williams, age 60, passed away May 17th 2025, in Tehachapi, CA. March of this year he was diagnosed
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2025
Daniel Protheroe
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1952 - 2025
Daniel worked as a recording engineer in Santa Barbara for decades, recording music for local musicians and benefit events, in
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2025
William Leonard Sweda
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1967 - 2025
William Leonard Sweda, 57, of Santa Barbara, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Born in Port Jefferson, New York,
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2025
Helen Postel
Obituary
1928 - 2025
Helen Theresa Postel, 97, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025 (Mother’s Day). Born on March 11,1928 in Niagara Falls,
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2025
Raul “Red” Fierro
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1932 - 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Raul Fierro, a devoted father, proud veteran, and faithful man of God,
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2025
Sister Lucy (Lucy Julie) Holguin
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1927 - 2025
We remember with gratitude the life of Sister Lucy Holguin who was a Sister of Notre Dame for 79 years.
Read MorePosted: 05/19/2025
