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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
Glenda L. Vasquez
Death Notice
1936 - 2023
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens. www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com
Read MorePosted: 08/23/2023
Rebecca R. Ruiz
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1945 - 2023
Graveside Service; Saturday, August 26th., 11am at Calvary Cemetery.
Read MorePosted: 08/14/2023
Kenny Alphonso Peterson
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1973 - 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
Margarito “Mugs” Delgadillo
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1931 - 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
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1947 - 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 Ann Nowlin Billings
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1950 - 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
Dr. Seth E. Anderson
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1938 - 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
John Switzer
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1929 - 2023
There will be a Funeral Mass for John at St. Raphaels Church, July 18th at 11 am
Read MorePosted: 06/27/2023
Edward L. Sherman
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1935 - 2023
Service information will be provided at a later date.
Read MorePosted: 06/26/2023
Fain Scott Conner
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1935 - 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
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1960 - 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
Barbara A. Becker
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1936 - 2023
Barbara A. Becker passed away Jan 12 at Sarah House after a brief battle with a brain tumor. Barbara was
Read MorePosted: 03/21/2023
Richard Lawrence Davidson
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1947 - 2022
Richard Lawrence “Dick” Davidson Considered a “Golden Boy” at Taft High School, serving as senior class president, captain of the
Read MorePosted: 03/21/2023
Anne Gonski
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1934 - 2023
Anne passed away at Serenity House on March 9 th. Born to Minard and CD O’Brien on August 27, 1934
Read MorePosted: 03/21/2023
Robert (Bob) Drake
Obituary1957 – 2020 Robert (‘Bobby’) Drake lived an enviable life full of music, travel and adventure. A lifelong student of
Read MorePosted: 03/20/2023
Maya Lacktman
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1923 - 2023
Maya Lacktman, 100 years old, passed away in Santa Barbara at Mission Park Health Center on March 11, 2023. She
Read MorePosted: 03/20/2023
Michael Barry Yee
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1955 - 2023
Santa Barbara native, Michael Barry Yee, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly with loved ones by his side on March 6,
Read MorePosted: 03/20/2023
Lisa “Lee” Uribe
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1969 - 2023
Lisa “Lee” Uribe passed away March 1st, 2023 with family and friends by her side. She had been kicking Lung
Read MorePosted: 03/20/2023
Jeffrey Joseph Olenik
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1947 - 2023
Jeffrey Joseph Olenik, October 31, 1947-March 3, 2023. The son of Margaret ‘Dee’ Olenik and Paul Olenik, Jeff grew up
Read MorePosted: 03/17/2023
Scott Lindsey Abbott
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1950 - 2023
Scott Lindsey Abbott was born Oct. 4, 1950. He died at 72 years of age on Feb. 25,2023. He was
Read MorePosted: 03/16/2023
Kristi Lee Casto
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1959 - 2023
Kristi Lee Casto passed away at home on March 2, 2023. She was 63 years young. Kristi was loved and
Read MorePosted: 03/14/2023
Sylvester Lechuga
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1923 - 2023
At the age of 99, Sylvester Lechuga died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Santa
Read MorePosted: 03/14/2023
