In Memoriam
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Michael Jackson, 1958-2009
The King of Pop
The King of Pop passes, and our reporter who covered his trial and grew up to his music reflects. Read story.
Tom Huston
Born July 19, 1945, Santa Barbara, Cottage Hospital. Died June 4, 2009, Santa Barbara Marina, On Board the Siboney
Tom had a well-developed sense of the bizarre and a good sense of humor, like the time I persuaded him to drive a van full of Tibetan monks from Santa Barbara to Portland with a lot of stops in between for performances. Read story.
Frederick Arthur Usher Jr., Designer
1923-2009
Frederick Arthur Usher Jr. (1923-2009), Designer Read story.
George Tiller, Abortion Doctor
1941-2009
George Tiller (1941-2009), Abortion Doctor Read story.
Julie Main 1956-2009
Cancer Survivor and Lifestyle Guru
Julie Main will be lovingly remembered by many people as an amazing friend, mentor, and innovator, an astute businesswoman, and a compassionate boss. Read story.
Phillip Lee Walker, Anthropologist
1947-2009
He loved new experiences, and had students tasting delicacies such as singed sheep’s head and baked puffin. Read story.
Susan Street Sanchez, Abstract Needlepoint Artist
1941-2009
“I really feel that without beauty, life is nothing but existence," she wrote. Read story.
David Goldman, Travel Writer
1939-2009
David really knew how to travel, and he didn’t take the easy-street route. Read story.
Arcobaleno Trade Founder: Sandie Doles, 1953-2008
The Fair Trader’s Spirit Lives On in Daughter’s Shop
Daughter Amesia Doles Garcia writes about the founder of Arcobaleno Trade. Read story.
Easy and Anita
Michael Allen Payne, 1953-2009, and Juanita Louise Robinson, 1967-2009
His name was Michael Allen Payne, but I, and most of his friends, knew him as Easy. Read story.
Carol Valentine 1910-2009
Quiet Force Behind Alice Keck Gardens, Lotusland
Carol Valentine died this month at the age of 98. In characteristic fashion, she did not want a funeral or any fuss made over her passing. Read story.
When Essie Spells Hope
Baseball Star Ryan Spilborgs Remembers His Mother
Baseball star Ryan Spilborgs remembers his mother. Read story.
George Joseph Werier 1916-2009
Actor, Director, Producer
Affectionately known to his family, many friends, and community members in Santa Barbara and in Winnipeg, Canada, as "Happy Captain," George Werier departed from these Santa Barbara shores just shy of his 93rd birthday. Read story.
Lou Genise 1970 – 2009
Fire Dancer and Artist
When a loved one dies at such an early age, it’s almost impossible not to ask why. Read story.
Jay Michaelson 1941-2009
Family Man, Attorney, Passionate Politico
Jay Michaelson died on January 13, 2009. He was a wonderful husband to his wife Michele, a dedicated father and grandfather, a highly respected attorney, a close friend to many, and a man of varied talents. Read story.
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