Tag archives: RIP
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ralph Minc, longtime Santa Barbara local, passionate athlete, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 79. Ralph was born in Tayport, Scotland, to Catherine Duncan Minc and Hendryk Minc, a Polish Jew who escaped the Nazis and eventually made his way to Scotland. In 1958, the […]
“Finish every morsel.” Those were Cathy Sanford’s words while sharing a meal with the grandkids – and yet it was also the way she lived her life. She believed in savoring every bite, every moment, and every opportunity in life. And for 94 beautiful years, she did just that. Cathy’s life was rich with love, […]
David Carpenter passed away on July 21, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was 86 years old. Dave was born on March 24, 1939, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana; the fourth of five children. Valedictorian of his high school (North Side High School), he went to the University of Michigan on scholarship where he received […]
Ed Maschke, longtime Santa Barbara County environmental activist, political consultant, labor organizer and elected official, passed away peacefully at his home in Lompoc. He is survived by daughters Gwenivere (1970), Jennifer (1973), and Aurora (1980), ten grandchildren, one great grandson, countless friends and the thriving California solar energy industry he was instrumental in creating. Interest […]
Our family and community lost a wonderful human being on March 22, 2025. Thelma Fraley Mead, just three weeks shy of 102, was born on April 13, 1923, in Ashland, Oregon, and lived for 68 years in Santa Barbara. She grew up in Alameda, California, attended Pasadena College for two years, and graduated from UC […]
Joanne Cooper Holderman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, at the age of 89 in Santa Barbara, California, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving children, Caroline Calvin and William Holderman. Born on July 1, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, Joanne was the first of three daughters of Margaret and Dr. John […]
Leila Carpenter passed away in her sleep, alongside family, on June 7. She was 83 years old. Soft-spoken and reserved, Leila was a fiercely independent and loyal person. She grew up in southern Sweden, the middle of three children. She was a star tennis player and studied at Stockholm University. After moving to Manhattan Beach […]
Stephen Edward Geremia died peacefully on May 10, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. He was 83 years old. Born on April 15, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island, Stephen was the son of Dorothy Townsend Lovell (born 1914 in Washington, D.C.) and Eduardo Geremia (1912–1986), originally from Vairano Patenora, Caserta, Campania, Italy. After several family moves, […]
With full hearts and deep gratitude, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Suzanne Baker Neal Perkins – a woman whose life was nothing short of extraordinary. A true force of nature, Suzanne has lived a life of adventure, elegance, and unwavering excellence. From flying the skies with Pan Am to the rolling […]
Philip Chapin Nolen, 92, of Montecito, CA, passed away peacefully April 24, 2025, at Casa Dorinda. Known as Chapin or Chape, he led a life marked by love of family, service, and a passion for connection. Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Chapin grew up in Upper Arlington, Ohio, where his father was a professor […]
