The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a terrible toll on our Santa Barbara County communities — as of this writing, 298 of our neighbors are dead. In an ongoing series, the Independent is putting names and faces to this growing number with the purpose of conveying the human toll of the coronavirus. We feel it is important to recognize and remember these individuals as people, not just statistics. To share the story of a lost friend or loved one, contact Senior Editor Tyler Hayden at tyler@independent.com.
Harold ‘Harry’ Anthony Pagaling
Harold Anthony Pagaling, known to many as Harry, was only 55 years old when he died January 21 of COVID-19 at his home in Lompoc. He was the youngest of nine children, and is survived by his own children, Hazel, Hialei, Valkyrie, Peter, and Aubrey.
Hank loved to surf at Jalama, snowboard at Kirkwood, and play his guitars, his family said. “We will so miss his loud voice, his big smile, and his caring heart.”