Jesus ‘Chuy’ Reyes Herrera: 1962-2022
In MemoriamRemembering a Santa Barbara icon known for his wheelie tricks.
Read MorePosted: 04/07/2022
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James Fredrick Melnik: 1942-2021
In MemoriamJim — to his many friends, fans, and clients — was a character to be sure.
Read MorePosted: 11/04/2021
Jim Clendenen: 1953-2021
In MemoriamIn 1989, with the help of the Miller family, Jim, Adam Tolmach, and I built a winery at the Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. Jim and I have continued to make our wines in the same winery ever since.
Read MorePosted: 06/17/2021
Judy Sutcliffe: 1941-2021
In MemoriamShortly after Judy’s Santa Barbara visit in winter 1978, she sold everything she had in Iowa and returned in her old red VW Beetle. She set out to make new friends, among them Ozzie Da Ros, who suggested Judy as a custom tilemaker to a client. Judy had found a new career.
Read MorePosted: 03/24/2021
Judith Brown
In MemoriamOn a visit to Esalen with her husband, George, Judith Brown so impressed Dr. Fritz Perls that he invited her to study Gestalt therapy with him. The kind of person to develop life-long friendships after meeting someone on a plane or in a grocery store, Judith brought her patients to self-awareness and self-love.
Read MorePosted: 03/10/2021
John M. Daniel: 1941-2020
In MemoriamJohn Daniel, one half of Daniel & Daniel Publishers, was a warmhearted, brilliant, witty, and generous man who had a profound impact on Santa Barbara’s literary community.
Read MorePosted: 02/17/2021
John Buttny: 1938-2020
In MemoriamJohn Buttny cut his political teeth on Vietnam protests in Boulder, Colorado, and after he settled down in Isla Vista, he rarely said “no” when asked to work on issues ranging from environmental protection to homelessness, from the Gaviota Coast to the bucolic Santa Ynez Valley.
Read MorePosted: 02/01/2021
Judith Meisel: 1929-2020
In MemoriamHolocaust survivor Judy Meisel would say, if she could emerge from her experience without hate in her heart, then anyone can learn to live without hate.
Read MorePosted: 01/20/2021
Julie Ann Felix: 1938-2020
ColumnsA Santa Barbara native who was a leading figure in the folk music boom of the 1960s, Julie Felix was more than just a singer and songwriter.
Read MorePosted: 04/16/2020
John Ridland: 1933-2020
ColumnsOne virtue of friendship is this: If your friend is an eminent poet like John Ridland, it doesn’t get in the way.
Read MorePosted: 03/11/2020
Jim Sutherland: 1935-2019
ColumnsA 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.
Read MorePosted: 02/13/2020
James Sly: 1952–2019
In MemoriamJames Sly, a memorable chef at El Encanto, Lucky’s, and Sly’s in Carpinteria, was also known for computers and cars, as well as his ability to hold friends close.
Read MorePosted: 10/16/2019
John Eugene Bortolazzo
Death Notice
1966 - 2024
You were such a lovable guy with so much talent. We love you and miss you John. Memorial Service to
Read MorePosted: 06/05/2024
James Oliver George
Death Notice
1942 - 2024
Farewell Party Saturday, May 18 1pm-4pm at his home. See photo or email hillarygeorge@gmail.com for details.
Read MorePosted: 04/29/2024
Jacob Isaac Ortega
Death Notice
1997 - 2023
On 3/20/24 Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel 1300 E. Valley Rd Montecito. At 10am SB Cemetary for burial
Read MorePosted: 03/19/2024
Joan Anderle June
Death Notice
1933 - 2024
A Mass funeral was held on January 24, 2024 at St. Therese Church. Joan passed peacefully in her sleep at
Read MorePosted: 03/04/2024
Joyce A Agur
Death Notice
1939 - 2023
There will be no service. A private family honoring and distribution of ashes was Joyce’s request.
Read MorePosted: 01/08/2024
James “Jim” Vreeland Jr
Death Notice
1964 - 2023
A service will be held at 10am, January 13, 2024, at St. Marks-in-the-Valley Church in Los Olivos. A celebration of
Read MorePosted: 12/15/2023
Jeff Hausz
Death Notice
1949 - 2023
Sunday, December 17 at 12:00 noon. El Presidio Historical Park at Canon Perdido & SB st. RSVP carlastellwagen@gmail.com obit will
Read MorePosted: 11/28/2023
Jay Kuehnle
Death Notice
1957 - 2023
Jay was a unique individual and will be dearly missed, but no service is planned at this time.
Read MorePosted: 10/23/2023
John Chase
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1949 - 2023
DAY OF THE MEMORIAL TO BE ANNOUNCED
Read MorePosted: 09/18/2023
John R. Duddy
Death Notice
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
Jose Roque Fulco
Obituary
1927 - 2024
Jose Roque Fulco passed away peacefully at his home on the 16th of October, 2024 after a life of nearly
Read MorePosted: 11/15/2024
Jane Killin Bilbe
Obituary
1936 - 2024
Jane Kilia Bilbe (née Smith), aged 87, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California. Born on November
Read MorePosted: 11/12/2024
James “Brinn” McKone
Obituary
1942 - 2024
James “Brinn” Mckone, 82, passed away on October 27th while visiting family in California. He had his two sons by
Read MorePosted: 11/12/2024
James “Jimmy” Phelan
Obituary
1953 - 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of James “Jimmy” Phelan—a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend—who left us on
Read MorePosted: 11/06/2024
Joe Hernandez
Obituary
1951 - 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Joe Hernandez. Joe passed away peacefully
Read MorePosted: 11/04/2024
Jacob David Trambert (Jacob Trambitsky)
Obituary
1997 - 2023
It has been a year since we lost our Jake, a loving, caring, gentle, and playful soul who made lifelong
Read MorePosted: 11/04/2024
John Chase
ObituaryJohn Chase was a very good friend of mine. Anyone who ever met John became his friend. I don’t think
Read MorePosted: 10/14/2024
John Joseph Chase
Obituary
1949 - 2023
John Joseph Chase, also known as Peter Shirley, was born on December 12, 1949 to Shelia Shirley in Camarillo. John’s
Read MorePosted: 10/08/2024
Joseph A. Heron
Obituary
1945 - 2024
Joseph A. Heron, born on January 27, 1945, in Santa Barbara, California, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2024, in
Read MorePosted: 10/07/2024
Jeanne Marie (Beraldo) Curtis
Obituary
1955 - 2024
Jeanne Beraldo Curtis (1955-2024) was born in Ventura, CA and grew up on the Mesa, a special place in Santa
Read MorePosted: 10/07/2024