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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
Walter Steuard Jensen, Jr.
Death Notice
1943 - 2023
In keeping with his wishes, no memorial service is planned. Further memorial information at https://www.legacy.com/link.asp?i=OB40909180
Read MorePosted: 02/06/2023
Wilda R. Irvine
Death Notice
1928 - 2022
Graveside services – Goleta Cemetery, 44 S. San Antonio Rd. Santa Barbara – Nov. 21, 2022 – 2:00pm.
Read MorePosted: 10/14/2022
William H “Bill” Berger
Death Notice
1930 - 2022
BILL BERGER LEAVES SANTA BARBARA A BETTER PLACE … Celebrate his life at Goleta Presbyterian church on Saturday, October 1st
Read MorePosted: 09/26/2022
William O’Connell
Death Notice
1925 - 2022
Graveside service; Friday, August 19th, 1:15pm at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.
Read MorePosted: 08/16/2022
William S Wise
Death Notice
1933 - 2021
Private interment at Goleta Cemetery.
Read MorePosted: 06/29/2021
Wesley John Bortolazzo
Death Notice
1956 - 2020
Celebration of life TBD. Please send your email address to Wes.celebration@gmail.com, we will notify you of the final arrangements.
Read MorePosted: 12/14/2020
Wilhelmina Maria Garcia
Death Notice
1926 - 2019
Rosary; Thursday, Nov. 14, 7pm at Welch-Ryce-Haider Santa Barbara. Mass; Friday, Nov. 15, 10am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
Read MorePosted: 11/12/2019
William (Bill) Goodman
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1934 - 2023
William (Bill) Goodman passed away on May 26, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born to James and
Read MorePosted: 08/21/2023
William (Bill) Langdon Proctor
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1944 - 2023
Bill Proctor passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2023, at the Santa Barbara Harbor. Bill was born in Shenandoah, Iowa,
Read MorePosted: 08/21/2023
Wesley Dean Carpenter
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1944 - 2023
Wes, as he was better known, was born on May 16, 1944 in Springfield, Missouri to Lilly Viola Chapman and
Read MorePosted: 08/07/2023
Wilma Jean Walker
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1952 - 2023
Wilma Jean Walker, 70, of Santa Maria, CA, passed away peacefully at Marian Regional Medical Center on April 13, 2023,
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2023
Willard (Bill) Winfield McEwen, Jr.
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1934 - 2023
Santa Barbara has lost one of its great community champions and most respected leaders with the passing of The Honorable
Read MorePosted: 06/27/2023
Warren Andrew Smith
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1941 - 2023
Andy will best be remembered for his humble demeanor, adventurous spirit, sportsmanship and work ethic. He passed away peacefully on
Read MorePosted: 06/07/2023
Wesley Joseph Franken
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1992 - 2023
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, friend, and terrific human being,
Read MorePosted: 05/15/2023
Warren Fawthrop Lewis
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1938 - 2023
Longtime Santa Barbara resident Warren Fawthrop Lewis passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2023. Warren was born in Hastings,
Read MorePosted: 04/04/2023
William Loren Wagner Sr.
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1926 - 2023
An amazing soul has ascended to heaven to join his wife of over 73 years, Margie, and their two sons
Read MorePosted: 03/07/2023
Walter Knapp
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1931 - 2023
Walter Knapp passed away at his home in Santa Barbara surrounded by family on January 3, 2023, after a long
Read MorePosted: 02/03/2023
Walter L. Hogan, Jr. M.D.
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1930 - 2022
Walter Hogan, Jr. beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2022, at the age of
Read MorePosted: 01/31/2023
William Clayton Viani
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1948 - 2023
Bill Viani was born on January 25, 1948 to Ray and Mercedes Viani in Salt Lake City, Utah His parents
Read MorePosted: 01/10/2023
