Tag archives: in memoriam
Randolph “Randy” Barnard died peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at his home in Summerland at the age of 83. He was born to his parents, Jack and Conchita Barnard, on February 6, 1943, in Santa Monica. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret “Muffy” Barnard; his daughter, Mary Whitney; his son, […]
Geonine Scott-Moriarty died on August 17, 2026, at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica due to complications from surgery. She was born in Hollywood to her parents, George and Nellie Mooney. She had two siblings, both of whom died before her. She attended Hollywood High School. She leaves behind her daughter, Nadine Bartlett, […]
Allan Gary Brostrom passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara, California, on August 3, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Robert and Lucille Brostrom, Allan spent his early childhood there before his family moved west. He grew up alongside his brother, Steve, in Menlo Park, […]
Dr. Harlan Theodore “Ted” Thoreson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died peacefully of natural causes August 8, 2026, at Casa Dorinda in Montecito, CA, with his daughter SJ by his side. Ted was born January 25, 1931, to Evelyn and Harlan V. Thoreson in Doland, South Dakota, where he lived with his grandmother […]
To pay proper tribute to Pedro Rivera, who at age 67 unexpectedly passed away on August 2, the Montecito Journal is starting a two-part tribute to him this week. Rivera was a beloved and well-known family man, friend, and co-worker. Sentiments expressed about Pedro on social media portray a man who built and presented a […]
Wilford Lloyd “Bud” Baumes passed away peacefully on the morning of June 28, 2026, at the age of 86. A lifelong creative spirit, Bud lived an extraordinary life defined by imagination, generosity, elegance, and an enduring appreciation for beauty in all its forms. Born and raised in Amberley Village, Ohio, Bud was the son of […]
Sheila Lodge, the first woman mayor of Santa Barbara and its longest-serving, died on July 8 at age 97. She probably will always be Santa Barbara’s longest-serving mayor, since term limits now restrict her successors to two terms. She is less known all the way over in Montecito, which is not part of Santa Barbara […]
Connie Lindberg, 72, of Santa Barbara passed away peacefully on May 12th, holding the hand of Carl, her beloved husband of 39 years. Connie was born on February 16, 1954, in Chicago, IL. Before beginning school, her family moved west to Alamo, CA, where she spent her childhood. She graduated from San Ramon High School […]
Doris Stitz “Dodie” Medved of Montecito, CA, passed away on the morning of May 19, 2026, at her home by the side of her son, Lyle. She was 89 years old. Doris was born on May 13th, 1937, in Preeceville, Saskatchewan, Canada to Jewish Eastern European immigrant parents Louis David Ari and Sophie Stitz. She […]
Albert Acuña, born May 8th, 1923, in Canoga Park, California, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 18th, at the age of 102. Albert was a WWII Veteran who was honorably discharged following an injury while in service. He earned numerous medals during his time serving his country, including a Purple Heart, WWII Victory Medal, American […]
Frank Hurd Robinson IV, of Santa Barbara, passed away after a long illness, leaving a life marked by curiosity, determination, and a profound passion for aviation. Born in Montclair, New Jersey, to Mary (Snyder) and James Milton Robinson, he grew up with his younger sister, MaryAnn, in Hornell, New York. A childhood airplane ride sparked […]
George F. Wood of Montecito, CA passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born in 1943 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to parents, Miriam and George F. Wood. He was the grandson of Fremont County, Wyoming pioneer doctor, W. Francis Smith. George is survived by his wife, Beth Wood, his soul mate and best friend of […]
The fuel noisily ignites; a controlled explosion. The ground shakes, the gantry falls away amid billowing clouds of exhaust, birds flee the scene in panicked, sunlit flocks. The rocket rises on visible flame, gains speed and is soon ballistically tearing through blue sky on a path of its own making, attaining – and ultimately escaping […]
Written by Lisa Duncan Birnam Wood Golf Club glowed in soft coastal light as friends and family gathered to honor Ray Winn, a man whose warmth, wit, and wisdom wove through every room he entered. Guests flew in from across the country and Europe, including Mike and Claudia Weber from Pennsylvania, attorney Carl Kolb from […]
At 4:25 am on December 28, 2025, our beloved Vicki peacefully took her last breath. As her family surrounded her, the bluetooth speaker beside her bed inexplicably and surreally played a piano rendition of Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” We believe, in her divine wisdom, she “chose” this song as her final […]
Obituary prepared by Roger’s wife and six children As a teenager attending Midnight Mass at Mt. Carmel Church in the 1980s, I remember singing the carol “What Child Is This?” and its haunting lyric, “the silent word is pleading.” Amid the noise of the holidays, it offered a reminder that love, grace, and power often […]
Jean Svoboda was born September 19, 1930 in Plevna, Montana, as the youngest child of five to William (Pat) and Gladys Kaiser. In 1949 following high school, Jean attended the University of Montana in Missoula, where she began her studies in Home Economics. She pledged Delta Gamma and that commitment formed lifelong friendships. Jean met […]
Dr. Gary Lee Schlegel, D. P. M, of Ventura, California passed away at home on the morning of October 1st, 2025 surrounded by his family after a long and bravely fought battle against Parkinson’s disease. Gary was born in Inglewood, California to Forrest and Ida Schlegel on April 8th, 1953. He went to Luther Burbank […]
Almeda May Morrison was born on March 8, 1933, in South Hadley Massachusetts, and lived a remarkable life filled with love, adventure, and family. She passed away peacefully on September 24th at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and cherished memories. Almeda grew up in Massachusetts and pursued her education at […]
Jorgen Kjaempe (Kempa), age 88 of Montecito, California, passed away on September 23rd, 2025, following a short battle with cancer. Jorgen was born on October 22, 1936, on the small Island of Bornholm in Denmark. Jorgen served in the Danish Army as a Military Policeman at the age of 19. At the age of 20 […]
