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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
Wesley Dean Carpenter
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1944 - 2023
Wes, as he was better known, was born on May 16, 1944 in Springfield, Missouri to Lilly Viola Chapman and
Read MorePosted: 08/07/2023
FREDRICK (Fred) Reno Italo Arnoldi
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1951 - 2023
Fred left on his Eternal Hunting and Fishing Trip in the early morning hours on June 27, 2023, passing peacefully
Read MorePosted: 08/07/2023
Laird Koenig
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1927 - 2023
Long time Santa Barbara resident and successful American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Laird Philip Koenig peacefully passed away in his
Read MorePosted: 08/04/2023
A Laurence (Laurie) Abbey
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1929 - 2020
Family and friends of Laurie will be gathering on August 19th, 2023 to remember him and honor his legacy. He
Read MorePosted: 08/02/2023
Sue Anne Watkins
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1941 - 2023
With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of my mom, Sue Watkins, 81, at the Serenity House in Santa
Read MorePosted: 08/02/2023
Wilma Jean Walker
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1952 - 2023
Wilma Jean Walker, 70, of Santa Maria, CA, passed away peacefully at Marian Regional Medical Center on April 13, 2023,
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2023
Robert Michael Murphy
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1950 - 2023
Robert Michael “Mike” Murphy (73) passed away at home on July 21, 2023 of natural causes. Mike is survived by
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2023
Robert Allen
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1927 - 2023
Robert “Bob” Glassburn Allen passed away on Saturday July 22, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Bob was born on January
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2023
Clark R. Ritchie
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1934 - 2023
Clark, 89, passed away on July 18, 2023. He was a wonderful husband and father, always thinking of his family
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2023
Lori Ann Kari
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1960 - 2023
Lori Ann Kari, architect, sailor and friend to everyone she met, passed away peacefully on July 16th in her Santa
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2023
Annelise Falk
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1937 - 2023
Annelise Falk will be remembered for so many things, but especially for her creativity and her life’s work with children.
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2023
Ana Maria Ygualt
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1942 - 2023
Ana María del Carmen Ygualt Molanphy, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and companion, and retired professor of Spanish and Portuguese literature
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2023
