In Memoriam: Elias Hanna: 1944-2020


As his names suggest, the young Palestinian poet Elias Hanna was tangled up in God, and so mysteriously mixed in grand portions of love with his pragmatism. The little details. The ingredients in his mother’s falafel recipe.

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John Ridland: 1933-2020


One virtue of friendship is this: If your friend is an eminent poet like John Ridland, it doesn’t get in the way.

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Leslie Gangl Howe, 1957-2020


Every time Leslie Gangl Howe stepped onstage, or in front of a camera, she provided a thoughtful, meaningful and often hilarious performance — all while gifting us with that dazzling smile.

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In Memoriam Valéry Ryvkin 1960-2020


Valéry Ryvkin might not have been central casting’s version of a maestro, but when his glistening head popped up in the orchestra pit for Opera Santa Barbara performances, audiences shouted, “Bravo, bravo, Valéry!”

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Jim Sutherland: 1935-2019


A former mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin, Jim Sutherland moved with his family to the Santa Barbara area in 1983 to work in Westmont College’s admissions department, drawn to the “eternal dimension” of the school’s spiritual mission.

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David Denniston: 1936-2019


Dave Denniston was a pioneer of supported living for children with a developmental disability — from a father’s perspective. It was his personal touch that made the difference.

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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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