In Memoriam: Yoel Haller 1930–2025
In MemoriamTo know Yoel Haller was to know warmth, cheerfulness, dedication, and social conscience. His eldest daughter, Heidi, described how he
Read MorePosted: 12/09/2025
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In Memoriam: Danny Meza 1990–2025
In MemoriamA lot of people knew Danny Meza as an incredible muralist, illustrator, and tattoo artist. He was a super cool
Read MorePosted: 11/24/2025
In Memoriam: Christian Garvin 1974–2025
In MemoriamChristian Garvin, affectionately known to friends as Garvin or Salmon, passed away in September. He was a winemaker, entrepreneur, music
Read MorePosted: 11/19/2025
In Memoriam: Rudy Castillo 1929-2025
In MemoriamWhen he was named to be the Grand Marshal of the Old Spanish Days parade in 2024, Rudy Castillo was
Read MorePosted: 11/04/2025
In Memoriam: Omar Avendaño 1980–2025
In MemoriamOmar Avendaño was wise beyond his years, and I am forever grateful for our 13 years together. During his life’s
Read MorePosted: 10/28/2025
In Memoriam: Ashleigh Brilliant 1933–2025
In MemoriamI first encountered Ashleigh Brilliant in an evening art class. He was handing out free postcard Pot-Shots to all the
Read MorePosted: 10/14/2025
In Memoriam: Bernard Hicks 1951–2025
In MemoriamBernard Hicks was affectionately called “the New Yorker” by Brother Matthew Brown. Both men kicked off the legendary Sunday broadcasting
Read MorePosted: 10/08/2025
In Memoriam: Jeanette Duncan 1937–2025
In MemoriamJeanette Duncan, who passed away in early August, was the very heartbeat of People’s Self-Help Housing for nearly four decades.
Read MorePosted: 09/24/2025
In Memoriam: Peter MacDougall 1939–2025
In MemoriamIn August, Santa Barbara lost one of its most dynamic community leaders: Dr. Peter MacDougall. Commentaries in the media paid
Read MorePosted: 09/17/2025
In Memoriam: Daniel Lentz 1941–2025
In MemoriamDaniel Lentz, a noted composer with a global audience and reputation, died in Santa Barbara on July 25 of heart
Read MorePosted: 09/09/2025
In Memoriam: Greta Green 1943-2025
In MemoriamLongtime Santa Barbara resident Greta Green passed away last month after 81 years of fearless living. From an early age,
Read MorePosted: 09/04/2025
In Memoriam: John Martin 1930-2025
In MemoriamJohn Martin is no longer with us. He was my friend for 50 years and a sage teacher in more
Read MorePosted: 08/26/2025
Mark Anthony Quinones
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1985 - 2025
Mark Quinones, and his pilot, died in a private plane crash near Monroe WI. Born in NY, Mark lived in
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Lisa Marie Ramirez
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1959 - 2024
Memoriam Lisa, its been a year since we lost you. Life is not the same for us. At celebrations and
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2025
Dana “Hap” Kuzen
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1955 - 2025
On Saturday November 29th, surrounded by family, Dana passed after a brief illness. Celebration of life to be held at
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Douglas Keith Phelps
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1965 - 2025
No Service he lived life as a free soul and now he’s free.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Jean K Svoboda
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1930 - 2025
Memorial Service will be held on January 9, 2026, at 11:00 at Welch-Ryce, 15 East Sola Street, Santa Barbara.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Lisa L. Gurney
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1931 - 2025
Memorial to be held in the spring.
Read MorePosted: 12/05/2025
Joseph Tyrone Holt
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1956 - 2025
Services at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 912 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
Read MorePosted: 12/01/2025
Latif Evans
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1982 - 2025
Latif lived his life with a giving and generous heart always looking out for others. He was artistic and loved
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Robert Anthony Bonetti
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1949 - 2025
Born in Santa Barbara, California on July 24, 1949. In 1968 he joined the United States Navy and served during
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2025
Nancy Dooley
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1938 - 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Hope Baptist Church,
Read MorePosted: 11/03/2025
Dianna Lee Cottriel (Romero)
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1967 - 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025 12pm Glen Annie Golf Club RSVP required https://everloved.com/life-of/dianna-cottriel/
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2025
Francisco Javier Rocha
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1947 - 2025
Wed. 10/29/25 at 11 am at McDermott-Crockett Mortuary, 2020 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, Reception at Tucker’s Grove Park
Read MorePosted: 10/20/2025
Mary Louise Cuellar
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1938 - 2025
Mary Louise Cuellar was called home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2025. She is preceded by her
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Calvin “Cal” Thomas
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1937 - 2025
Calvin (Cal) Charles Thomas was born September 6, 1937, in Wyandotte, MI, to Calvin Elroy and Elsie (Crassweller) Thomas, and
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Richard Allen Hummer
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1950 - 2025
A lover from the start, Richard Allen Hummer was born on Valentines Day, February 14th, 1950, in Framington, MA. A
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Juergen Boehr
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1940 - 2025
On the morning of December 12th, Juergen found peace after final wishes and respects were paid by his loving family.
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Michael Stanley Cram
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1941 - 2025
Michael Stanley Cram was born at Stanford Hospital on July 13, 1941, to Margaret Henderson of Kentucky and Henry Stanley
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2025
Rhodelle Richards
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1948 - 2024
It has been one year since my beloved sister, Rhodelle, left this world. Her presence continues to surround us in
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2025
Mary Santa Santillanes
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1933 - 2025
Mary Santa Santillanes, born on November 1, 1933, in Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. Mary lived
Read MorePosted: 12/12/2025
Dana “Hap” Kuzen
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1955 - 2025
On Saturday November 29th, surrounded by family, Dana peacefully passed away to pneumonia. Hap was born in Santa Barbara and
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Martha (Prado) Apodaca-Tully
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1935 - 2025
Martha went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the young age of 90, following a
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Paul John Ruiz
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1930 - 2025
Paul John Ruiz was born on February 1, 1930, and passed away on October 14, 2025. Paul passed away peacefully
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Michael “Misha” Zilberman
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1933 - 2025
Michael “Misha” Zilberman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age
Read MorePosted: 12/11/2025
Lawrence Thayer Browne
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1937 - 2025
Lawrence Thayer Browne passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 26, 2025, at the age of 88. A man of
Read MorePosted: 12/10/2025
