Mary Caroline Knudtson Tilton, 96, passed away peacefully November 3, 2024, with son, Peter, and daughter, Jennifer, at her side in Bend, Oregon, her home for the past eight years. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Earl and Catharine Knudtson, Mary graduated from Washburn Senior High School and entered the University of Minnesota […]
Dave Raber died peacefully in his sleep on September 18, 2024, after living a full life and crossing the 90-year-old finish line. Dave never had to win an election to be proclaimed the Mayor of multiple jurisdictions – Starbucks in Montecito, Cody’s on Turnpike, and Harry’s Plaza Cafe. He will be remembered for his engaging […]
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Dr. Frederic Wells Baum (Ted) of Carpinteria, California passed away on September 9, 2024, at age 95. He died peacefully in his own home, surrounded by his family. Ted was a loving and supportive father to five children and four grandchildren, an enthusiastic golfer, an aggressive doubles tennis player, a dedicated choir singer, and a […]
It is with sadness that we mourn the loss of Ann Kale, who lost her battle with cancer on August 11th. She was surrounded by friends and family to the last and will be forever in their hearts and minds. Ann, born in Los Angeles, graduated from Cal State San Diego and afterwards accepted an […]
Gray Bauer, born on Feb. 1, 1940, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Gray spent her final days doing what she loved, laughing, joking and celebrating with her family. Gray was the oldest daughter of Tom and Mary Hartigan. After years of moving around the country, the Hartigan family finally […]
Beverlie Giss Latimer (nee Beverlie Anne Giss) passed away peacefully, as she wished, on August 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters and devoted husband. Born on June 3, 1935, in Washington, D.C., Beverlie was lovingly adopted and raised by her single mother, a dedicated full-time nurse, and her grandparents. This unique upbringing helped shape […]
Rita Beth Moya, corporate and health foundation executive, advisor and philanthropist, passed away peacefully July 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Montecito, California, at age 74. She was loved by all who knew her for her grace, generosity, intelligence, humility, and character. Rita was born to Paul David Becker and […]
Jerry Oshinsky, known professionally as one of the true titans of insurance coverage law, passed away on April 9, 2024, from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. I was privileged to work with Jerry at the very end of his life – because I am also a lawyer, sure, but mostly because I have the good […]
Sandra Nelle Ventress, 61, of Santa Barbara passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, after a brief illness. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend. Sandy was born on October 30, 1962, to Kenneth and Geraldine Nelle in Oxnard, California. Sandy spent her younger years living in numerous locations throughout the states including Montana, […]
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Our community mourns the passing of an icon… Diana Basehart, longtime animal activist, actress, sculptor, and mother passed away on April 12 at Cottage Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 29th, 1934, in London, England. Daughter of Edward and Gwenyth Lotery. In 1939 the family fled to New York to escape […]
A fourth generation Californian, Alfred “Fred” Earl Hayward was born on September 2, 1936, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. He attended Laguna Blanca at the Hope Ranch campus and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1954, ultimately matriculating from Claremont McKenna College (Business / Economics) in 1958. Significantly, Fred was elected class […]
Philip Glen Beaubien safely departed this life March 24, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California surrounded by family and friends with his wife, Gillian Christie, at his side. Phil was a classical intellect and philosopher, who read voraciously from Will Durant to Thomas Paine to Omar Khayyam, but it was this quote from Phil’s literary hero, […]
On a deeply personal note, I remember Glen Holden, one of three founding members of the Santa Barbara Polo Club, who has moved to more heavenly pastures at the age of 96. Born in Boise, Idaho, Glen grew up on a ranch outside of Portland, Oregon, from the age of six where he developed a […]
Santa Barbara and Montecito have lost an icon. For two decades, Lynda Millner’s articles and photographs opened the window on countless local nonprofits. She was the first social writer for the Montecito Journal. Week after week, Lynda’s column “Seen Around Town” appeared every Thursday. Her column went beyond merely photographs of those in attendance. It […]
