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In Memoriam: Mark A. Ward 1948-2024
In MemoriamMark A. Ward, a local landmark and my best friend for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully on November
Read MorePosted: 12/17/2024
In Memoriam | Brian Ellis Daily: 1957-2022
In MemoriamBrian Ellis Daily was born on June 26, 1957, in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, the third child behind his siblings, Marla
Read MorePosted: 09/14/2022
In Memoriam | Ryan Leone: 1985-2022
In MemoriamIt is not so much how long you live as what you do with the years you are here.
Read MorePosted: 08/10/2022
In Memoriam | Owen Bailey: 1968-2022
In MemoriamExecutive director of the Environmental Defense Center for nine years, Owen Bailey had an exceptional ability to deliver a message and rally people to a cause.
Read MorePosted: 07/27/2022
In Memoriam | John DeLoreto: 1959-2022
In MemoriamAs a result of DeLoreto’s leadership, state water came to Santa Barbara County.
Read MorePosted: 07/20/2022
In Memoriam | Tom Murray: 1954-2022
In MemoriamAfter hearing him play guitar, his boss at the Los Padres National Forest said, “I think you’re in the wrong profession!”
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2022
In Memoriam | Joe Mock: 1957-2022
In MemoriamJoe “Mama” Mock was a nightclub deejay, musician, mentor, and constant cheerleader for Santa Barbara talent at his show on KTYD, when the station seemed to blare from every construction site and car radio.
Read MorePosted: 06/22/2022
In Memoriam | June Carol Sochel: 1933-2022
In MemoriamAlthough she was less than five feet tall, June Sochel cast a long shadow and left large tracks as she informed, chastised, molded, and inspired many who become community leaders.
Read MorePosted: 06/01/2022
In Memoriam | Edward ‘Ted’ McToldridge: 1930-2022
In MemoriamFrom a start as a volunteer transforming the Child Estate into a park for children, Ted McToldridge spent 33 years building the Santa Barbara Zoo from the ground up as its first director.
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2022
In Memoriam | Jules Zimmer: 1930–2022
In MemoriamThe embodiment of kindness.
Read MorePosted: 04/21/2022
John R. Duddy
Death Notice
1947 - 2023
John R. Duddy had 3 cities he called home; Pasadena, Santa Barbara and Santa Rosa. He will be missed by
Read MorePosted: 07/17/2023
John Switzer
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1929 - 2023
There will be a Funeral Mass for John at St. Raphaels Church, July 18th at 11 am
Read MorePosted: 06/27/2023
Julianne P. Steele-Morehead
Death NoticeMass at St. Raphael’s Church on May 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life to follow at Stow Park
Read MorePosted: 05/18/2023
John Frederick Spencer
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1948 - 2023
Feel the love. Celebration of Life for Rick Spencer Saturday May 13th, 2023 1pm-4pm Oak Park Friendship Grove 638 West
Read MorePosted: 04/27/2023
Jesse Mendez Contreras Jr
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1981 - 2023
Services will be held on February 3 at Starbucks mortuary in Lompoc, CA Viewing will be from 10am to 12:30
Read MorePosted: 02/03/2023
Jesse Mendez Contreras Jr
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2022 - 2023
Services will be held on February 3 at Starbucks mortuary in Lompoc, CA Viewing will be from 10am to 12:30
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2023
Jim X. Borzym
Death NoticeNews of the recent unexpected death of Jim X. Borzym will sadden those in the Santa Barbara Contra dance scene
Read MorePosted: 12/20/2022
Joseph Richard Jr.
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1980 - 2022
Oct 20, 6 pm Visitation Welch Ryce Haider SB Oct 21, 11 am Burial Goleta Cemetery 1 pm Goleta Beach
Read MorePosted: 10/19/2022
Julia Schmidt
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1945 - 2022
Rosary on Thursday, July 14 at 7:00PM at Welch-Ryce-Haider at 450 Ward Drive. Mass on Friday, July 15 at Noon
Read MorePosted: 07/12/2022
June Carol (Cosner) Sochel
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1933 - 2022
10 AM, June 26, Simmons Global Leadership Center, Westmont College. RSVP at Eventbrite.com for in person or online attendance.
Read MorePosted: 05/23/2022
Jan V. Jezek
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1930 - 2022
Graveside Service: Friday, April 29th. , 12:30pm at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Read MorePosted: 04/26/2022
Joanne Aguilar
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1955 - 2022
St. Anthony’s Church, Oxnard, CA Feb. 26th at 2PM
Read MorePosted: 02/22/2022
James E. Herman
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1945 - 2023
James E. Herman lived a life in full for nearly eight decades. Those who knew and loved him only regret
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2023
Jim Covert
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1942 - 2023
Jim was born in Chicago on November 30, 1942. He passed away on Sept. 3, 2023 in Canada. Jim was
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2023
John Earl Booth Jr
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1956 - 2023
John Booth passed away June 5,2023. John was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. He attended Wilson Elementary school,
Read MorePosted: 08/16/2023
Julie Campbell
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1932 - 2023
After an intriguing, fascinating, and adventurous life, Julie Campbell unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, July 22nd. Julie lived life to
Read MorePosted: 08/14/2023
Judith Leigh Jackson
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1954 - 2023
Judith Leigh Jackson was born to Donald T. Jackson and Susan L. Kremer-Jackson on November 16, 1954, at Santa Barbara
Read MorePosted: 07/26/2023
Joanne Oliver
Obituary1935 – 2023 Joanne Oliver, longtime resident of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on June 28th a few days after
Read MorePosted: 07/20/2023
John R. Duddy
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1947 - 2023
John R. Duddy was born in Pasadena, California. He died in Santa Rosa, California of natural causes at the age
Read MorePosted: 07/18/2023
Jonathan M. Church
ObituaryJonathan M. Church was a highly decorated combat veteran and avid surfer who passed away peacefully at the age of
Read MorePosted: 06/20/2023
John Henry Riffero II
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1941 - 2023
John Henry Riffero II lost his battle with cancer Sunday night, June 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John
Read MorePosted: 06/20/2023
James Clebert Staggs, Jr.
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1952 - 2023
It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of James Clebert Staggs, Jr. Jimmy passed away peacefully, surrounded by
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2023
Joseph Anthony Scarcello
Obituary1960 – 2023 On March 3, the Scarcello family said our final goodbyes to our oldest brother Joe. It was
Read MorePosted: 06/06/2023
Joe Gonzalez
ObituaryJoe Gonzalez, 85 years old, of Santa Barbara passed away May 22, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Joe believed
Read MorePosted: 05/30/2023
