Four days before Alfred Moir passed away on November 13, his booming voice could still be heard from afar on the UCSB campus, announcing a buoyant presence which always seemed a bit larger than life and is bound to go on growing posthumously, the way legends do.
Read MorePosted: 02/22/2011
Richard was one of he most talented musicians I have ever known, and he played his beloved tenor banjo right up until a week before his death.
Read MorePosted: 02/15/2011
The arrival of Sister Sylvianne’s skills was a godsend, coming at a time when financial resources were in such short supply that the plan was to eliminate beds and mental health services. She leaves a legacy of fundraising and renovation.
Read MorePosted: 02/10/2011
She didn’t do anything huge or press worthy… she just did thousands of small things with determination, grace, and love… that brought life into focus for her family and friends.
Read MorePosted: 11/19/2010
Carlee was both burdened and blessed with living in a special world.
Read MorePosted: 11/02/2010
Poem in tribute to a regular at the Santa Barbara harbor.
Read MorePosted: 10/28/2010
I remember that Fiesta when Pascual rode a horse through his restaurant at 30 E. Victoria, fueled by some extra Hornitos. He soon grasped the obvious: It’s one thing to ride a stallion onto a tiled floor in a packed tavern—and quite another to turn it around.
Read MorePosted: 09/23/2010
UCSB Professor Emeritus Larry Badash’s popular class on “The Bomb” introduced generations of students to nuclear physics and its application.
Read MorePosted: 09/07/2010
WWII Navy Vet, longtime Santa Barbaran, 23-year staffer for The Independent, Local Hero, father and friend to many.
Read MorePosted: 08/06/2010
“Life is good. In fact, it’s divine!” It was 21 years ago. Gail sat on the steps of the stage with her hands clasped in front of her and said, “You’re all going to be with people as they are dying.”
Read MorePosted: 08/06/2010
My mom came to visit me for solstice weekend one summer, to see what it was all about. Voila! The free spirit in her came alive.
Read MorePosted: 07/27/2010
The following are remarks Arthur Gross-Schaefer prepared for one of the memorial services for his son Avi, who was hit and killed by a car while crossing a street in Providence, Rhode Island.
Read MorePosted: 03/11/2010
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens. www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com
Read MorePosted: 08/23/2023
Graveside Service; Saturday, August 26th., 11am at Calvary Cemetery.
Read MorePosted: 08/14/2023
Kenny was a wonderful husband, uncle, friend and light to everyone he met. His laugh was infectious and he could
Read MorePosted: 08/07/2023
Saturday, July 29, at 11:00am at St. Raphael Catholic Church 5444 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara. Reception to follow in the
Read MorePosted: 07/19/2023
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
Barbara Billings was born December 29, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Kansas and lived in Santa
Read MorePosted: 07/17/2023
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, 7/21, at Trinity Lutheran Church (corner of Foothill and LaCumbre).
Read MorePosted: 07/10/2023
There will be a Funeral Mass for John at St. Raphaels Church, July 18th at 11 am
Read MorePosted: 06/27/2023
Service information will be provided at a later date.
Read MorePosted: 06/26/2023
We will celebrate Fain’s life July 3, 11:00 at Camarillo All Nations Church, 1369 Del Norte Rd. Camarillo Ca.
Read MorePosted: 06/20/2023
Robert Henry Felix 62 passed away June 2, 2023. Graveside Services June 21, 2023 at 10:00am Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens
Read MorePosted: 06/12/2023
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 lived a life in full for nearly eight decades. Those who knew and loved him only regret
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2023
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 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 (36) passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2023 in Portland, Oregon, due to a sudden and severe
Read MorePosted: 09/12/2023
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
On September 8, 2023 while taking an afternoon rest in her own bed, Marilyn Cropley peacefully passed over to the
Read MorePosted: 09/11/2023
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 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 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 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 10/2/1975 – 8/23/2023 Our beloved David passed away unexpectedly on August 23rd , 2023. David was born
Read MorePosted: 09/05/2023
