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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
Ann Lonergan Smith
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1928 - 2011
Ann Lonergan Smith passed away from complications of a stroke in Isle Vista on September 24th 2011. A longtime resident
Read MorePosted: 01/13/2020
Jesus Manuel Castillo
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1958 - 2019
Pending funeral arrangements. Will be soon.
Read MorePosted: 01/06/2020
Sharon Kay Combs
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1948 - 2019
Prayer service; Monday, December 23, 10:30am at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta Chapel. Interment to follow at Goleta Cemetery.
Read MorePosted: 12/19/2019
Mary Ann Garibay
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1955 - 2019
It is with great sorrow to announce that Mary Ann Garibay passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2019 at Sarah
Read MorePosted: 12/17/2019
June Dean Tapken
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1950 - 2019
June Tapken (nee Dean) is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert, daughters Jennifer and Robin and 5 grandchildren.
Read MorePosted: 12/13/2019
Avonell Ann Jackson
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1929 - 2019
Memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, 2101 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 on Saturday, December
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2019
Ron Allen Knowles
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1967 - 2019
A celebration of life for Ron Allen Knowles will be held Nov. 23, 2019 @ Goleta Beach area A. This
Read MorePosted: 11/19/2019
Louise Saffold
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1932 - 2019
Louise loved her life, it was full of gratitude + joy! Celebrated 11/2/19 w/ her peeps. vnhcsb.org
Read MorePosted: 11/18/2019
Jason Jared Damitz
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1970 - 2019
Graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov 22, at 11:00am at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. 901 Channel Drive, Santa
Read MorePosted: 11/15/2019
Wilhelmina Maria Garcia
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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
H. Gordon Sheffield, III
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1991 - 2019
Service for H. Gordon Sheffield, III is Monday 11/11/19 at McDermott-Crockett Mortuary Chapel, 12:00 P.M. 2020 Chapala St.
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2019
Luis Garfias Perez
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1921 - 2019
A viewing & Rosary will be held at the Old Mission Santa Ynez on Tue Nov 12 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
Read MorePosted: 11/07/2019
Herman Fogata, Jr.
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1924 - 2023
Herman Fogata, a dedicated and compassionate individual, peacefully passed away in Seal Beach, CA on August 26, 2023, at the
Read MorePosted: 09/13/2023
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
Stephen Wellman Dunn
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1943 - 2023
Stephen Wellman Dunn was born on 01/13/1943 to parents Bessie Wellman and Joseph Dunn and was raised in Detroit, Mi.
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2023
Susannah Claire Kelly
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1987 - 2023
Susannah Claire Kelly (36) passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2023 in Portland, Oregon, due to a sudden and severe
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2023
Elspeth Mary (Brown) Collins
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1937 - 2023
Elspeth Collins, 85, died peacefully on June 6, 2023 at Serenity House in Santa Barbara after an unfortunate struggle with
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2023
Marilyn Cropley
ObituaryOn September 8, 2023 while taking an afternoon rest in her own bed, Marilyn Cropley peacefully passed over to the
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2023
Robert Benedetto
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1923 - 2023
In Loving Memory of Robert (Bagsey) Benedetto Bob, known to his family and friends as Bagsey, was a devoted husband,
Read MorePosted: 09/07/2023
Bruce Michael Glenn
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1948 - 2023
Bruce Michael Glenn beloved husband of 50 years and cherised father to Karen and Eric Glenn died on 8/30/23. He
Read MorePosted: 09/06/2023
Marguerite Noel Downing
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1928 - 2023
Marguerite drew her final breath just less than a year after her husband Jim drew his. She is survived by
Read MorePosted: 09/06/2023
Laura Jane Milton
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1966 - 2023
Laura Jane Milton of Santa Barbara, California, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 57 from ALS.
Read MorePosted: 09/05/2023
David Anthony Petrini
ObituaryDavid Anthony Petrini 10/2/1975 – 8/23/2023 Our beloved David passed away unexpectedly on August 23rd , 2023. David was born
Read MorePosted: 09/05/2023
