Kellam de Forest: 1926-2021


Kellam de Forest’s career took him to Hollywood as a researcher whose company became the industry standard, and he retired to his native Santa Barbara where he became an incisive presence at many a planning meeting.

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John Buttny: 1938-2020


John Buttny cut his political teeth on Vietnam protests in Boulder, Colorado, and after he settled down in Isla Vista, he rarely said “no” when asked to work on issues ranging from environmental protection to homelessness, from the Gaviota Coast to the bucolic Santa Ynez Valley.

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Alfred Daniel Eliason: 1934-2020


Family and friends describe Dan Eliason as a “gentleman’s gentleman.” At the nearby assisted living facility where he lived for two years, his pleasant demeanor, ready smile, and jokes made him one of the staff’s favorite residents.

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Edwin Austin Shaw: 1947-2020


Edwin Shaw was a natural teacher. Every summer, he helped children at Lobero Circus Camp build their wildest ideas out of recycled cardboard; for years, he was the Artist-in-Residence of the Summer Solstice Workshop; and every school year, he worked with developmentally disabled teenagers in classrooms around Santa Barbara County.

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Glenda L. Vasquez


1936 - 2023

Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens. www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com

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Rebecca R. Ruiz


1945 - 2023

Graveside Service; Saturday, August 26th., 11am at Calvary Cemetery.

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Kenny Alphonso Peterson


1973 - 2023

Kenny was a wonderful husband, uncle, friend and light to everyone he met. His laugh was infectious and he could

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Margarito “Mugs” Delgadillo


1931 - 2023

Saturday, July 29, at 11:00am at St. Raphael Catholic Church 5444 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara. Reception to follow in the

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John R. Duddy


1947 - 2023

John R. Duddy had 3 cities he called home; Pasadena, Santa Barbara and Santa Rosa. He will be missed by

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Dr. Seth E. Anderson


1938 - 2023

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, 7/21, at Trinity Lutheran Church (corner of Foothill and LaCumbre).

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John Switzer


1929 - 2023

There will be a Funeral Mass for John at St. Raphaels Church, July 18th at 11 am

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Fain Scott Conner


1935 - 2023

We will celebrate Fain’s life July 3, 11:00 at Camarillo All Nations Church, 1369 Del Norte Rd. Camarillo Ca.

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Robert Henry Felix


1960 - 2023

Robert Henry Felix 62 passed away June 2, 2023. Graveside Services June 21, 2023 at 10:00am Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens

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Herman Fogata, Jr.


1924 - 2023

Herman Fogata, a dedicated and compassionate individual, peacefully passed away in Seal Beach, CA on August 26, 2023, at the

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James E. Herman


1945 - 2023

James E. Herman lived a life in full for nearly eight decades. Those who knew and loved him only regret

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Jim Covert


1942 - 2023

Jim was born in Chicago on November 30, 1942. He passed away on Sept. 3, 2023 in Canada. Jim was

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Stephen Wellman Dunn


1943 - 2023

Stephen Wellman Dunn was born on 01/13/1943 to parents Bessie Wellman and Joseph Dunn and was raised in Detroit, Mi.

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Susannah Claire Kelly


1987 - 2023

Susannah Claire Kelly (36) passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2023 in Portland, Oregon, due to a sudden and severe

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Elspeth Mary (Brown) Collins


1937 - 2023

Elspeth Collins, 85, died peacefully on June 6, 2023 at Serenity House in Santa Barbara after an unfortunate struggle with

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Marilyn Cropley


On September 8, 2023 while taking an afternoon rest in her own bed, Marilyn Cropley peacefully passed over to the

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Robert Benedetto


1923 - 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert (Bagsey) Benedetto Bob, known to his family and friends as Bagsey, was a devoted husband,

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Bruce Michael Glenn


1948 - 2023

Bruce Michael Glenn beloved husband of 50 years and cherised father to Karen and Eric Glenn died on 8/30/23. He

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Marguerite Noel Downing


1928 - 2023

Marguerite drew her final breath just less than a year after her husband Jim drew his. She is survived by

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Laura Jane Milton


1966 - 2023

Laura Jane Milton of Santa Barbara, California, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 57 from ALS.

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David Anthony Petrini


David Anthony Petrini 10/2/1975 – 8/23/2023 Our beloved David passed away unexpectedly on August 23rd , 2023.  David was born

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