Katherine Yvonne Pinedo
Oct 25, 2026
On Sunday October 25, 2026, we said a sorrowful goodbye to Katherine Yvonne Pinedo as she spent her last moments in peace and surrounded by loved ones at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. She fought a valiant battle against an aggressive lung infection.
Kat was born on February 4th, 1984 in Santa Barbara, CA to Edward Olivas and Michele Rangel. Kat attended...
Jose A. Carreño Sr.
Oct 5, 2026
Jose A. Carreño passed away on October 5, 2026, at Cottage Hospital after several years of health issues. He was 90 years old. Jose was born on December 5,1935 at General Hospital in Santa Barbara. As a young child their entire family then moved to Santiago Papasquiaro Durango, Mexico where he grew up until returning to Southern California working various...
Linda Silvestri
Sep 26, 2026
Linda Silvestri (Linda “Lela” Campos) September 30, 1948 – September 26, 2026
Linda Silvestri passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Carpinteria to David and Sarah Campos, Linda graduated from Carpinteria High School and worked for the Santa Barbara News-Press for many years. Throughout her life, she...
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...
