Anne Selzer
Sep 9, 2026
Longtime Santa Barbara resident, Anne Elyse Selzer, passed away in her Portesuello Avenue home on September 9, at the age of 68. She was born in Vancouver, B.C., on April 12, 1958. She emigrated to Southern California with her parents Anna and Max Selzer and siblings Stephanie, Terry and Max. The family settled in Carpenteria for a few years before...
Jesus "Joe" Sanchez
Sep 3, 2026
It is with profound sadness and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Jesus "Joe" Sanchez, who passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at the age of 89, at Sarah House Hospice Facility in his beloved hometown of Santa Barbara.
As a child, Joe lived on Dos Pueblos Ranch, in Goleta. Joe was the first of 7 siblings; he was...
Anthony Martin Villa
Aug 30, 2026
Our beloved father, brother, son, and uncle, Anthony Villa, 57, entered into the hands of the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, August 30, surrounded by his family. He will forever be remembered for his strong and humble heart, his joyful laugh, and his ability to make a joke out of any circumstance. He lived for his family and had a compassionate...
Antonio Ramirez Flores
Aug 24, 2026
Cuando yo me vaya, no me sueltes con tristeza, sino con amor. Gracias por cada momento hermoso que vivimos juntos. Hoy sigo mi camino, pero mi amor se queda contigo para siempre. No es un adiós, es solo una pausa. Cuando me extrañes, piénsame y ahí estaré, cerca de tu corazón. Y cuando llegue tu momento de viajar, te esperaré...
Robert James Kroes
Aug 10, 2026
Robert J. Kroes 12-3-1935 to 8-10-2026
Robert "Bob" passed away on August 10th 2026 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Santa Barbara, California.
Born in Racine Wisconsin on December 3rd 1935, son of Stephen and Ann Kroes, Bob attended Marquette University in Milwaukee where he received a degree in Engineering; more importantly, it was here that he met Katherine....
Elena Valdez
Aug 9, 2026
Elena Mora Valdez was born on April 6, 1936, in San Juan del Monte, Jalisco, Mexico. In the early '70s, she made Santa Barbara her home, where she planted her roots and built a beautiful life centered around family, hard work, and love. In 1973, Elena married the love of her life, Juan Valdez. Together, they raised their four children:...
Anna Galindo
Jul 2026
Anna was an award winning, and legendary historic figure in Santa Barbara, CA who mastered in Flamencology, and designed beautiful custom fashion for the Arts. Anna was a beloved CEO & Professor of Flamenco Dance & Music who produced over 22 Jr. & Sr. Spirits of Fiesta with Old Spanish Days. Anna was also a deeply vetted expressionistic painter and...
Higinio "Gene" Garcia
Jun 10, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of beloved brother Higinio “Gene” Garcia, 61, of Carpinteria, who passed away surrounded by family on June 10, 2026.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in his honor at 10 A.M on June 23, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Church. 1532 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013 Interment will follow the Mass at Carpinteria Cemetery. 1501...
Rafael Hernandez Ruiz
May 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rafael Hernández July 16, 1938 – May 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father Rafael Hernández on May 28, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on July 16, 1938, in Tototlán Jalisco, Rafael came to the United States at a young age in search of a better life for...
Ignacio Zavala Lule
Apr 12, 2026
Ignacio Zavala Lule
1957-2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ignacio Zavala Lule, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Born on October 25th , 1957 in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico to Jose Guadalupe Zavala and Maria Lule Guijon, Ignacio was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He touched the lives...
Richard Diamond
Mar 28, 2026
Richard Diamond
1953-2026
On March 28, 2026 we lost our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in law and a wonderful friend. Richard Diamond was born in Queens, New York in 1953. He was the son of Lewis Diamond and Ethel Kramer Diamond. He was a New Yorker by birth, tradition, but his heart belonged to Santa Barbara and California.He came to Carpinteria...
Julie Ann Pinizzotto
Mar 20, 2026
Julie Ann Pinizzotto
1959 - 2026
Julie Ann Pinizzotto, 66, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California. She was born on November 6, 1959, in Montebello, California.
Julie is survived by her loving parents, Mary and David; her sisters, Sharon (Steve) and Diane; her brother, Dave (Carolyn); her eight nieces and nephews (five nephews and three nieces); and 13 great-nieces...
