Barbara Tellefson was the founder and matriarch of the Unity Shoppe, which embodies a community of support for residents facing an unforeseen crisis with dignity, autonomy, and independent decision-making intact.
Read MorePosted: 02/25/2021
John Daniel, one half of Daniel & Daniel Publishers, was a warmhearted, brilliant, witty, and generous man who had a profound impact on Santa Barbara’s literary community.
Read MorePosted: 02/17/2021
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.
Read MorePosted: 02/10/2021
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.
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2021
Holocaust survivor Judy Meisel would say, if she could emerge from her experience without hate in her heart, then anyone can learn to live without hate.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2021
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.
Read MorePosted: 01/13/2021
For decades, Pat Moore was the fiercest supporter of the Westmont Warriors basketball team.
Read MorePosted: 01/04/2021
Any time a coworker passes away, the sense of loss can be significant. But when you lose four leaders of your team over a short period, the grief can be overwhelming.
Read MorePosted: 12/09/2020
Laddie Handelman was a legend in commercial diving, a bright, positive friend to countless people.
Read MorePosted: 11/19/2020
Bill Gordon served as a judge for the Santa Barbara County Superior Court for nearly 20 years.
Read MorePosted: 11/05/2020
I lost my friend this week. It still hasn’t quite set in. We were supposed to have lunch on Friday, like we do most weeks.
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2020
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.
Read MorePosted: 10/05/2020
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
