Carmen Sotelo Garza
Nov 25, 2025
Carmen Sotelo Garza
It is with profound sorrow and overwhelming love that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma Carmen Garza. She passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in the residence of her beloved daughter. She was blessed with 87 years of life and was called home to rest in...
Evelyn Hawthorne
Nov 7, 2025
Evelyn Hawthorne, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Santa Barbara community, passed away peacefully in her home on November 7th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Frank Hawthorne.
Evelyn was born and raised in Montecito as one of twelve children. She devoted many years...
Andrew Albert Ruiz
Oct 22, 2025
~ Andrew Albert Ruiz ~
1955 - 2025
Andrew "Andy" Albert Ruiz passed away peacefully with his two oldest daughters by his side on October 22, 2025 in Lompoc, CA. Born on April 3, 1955 in Santa Barbara, CA to Beatrice Ruiz, Andy was a proud Santa Barbara native and carried...
Vincent Ian Posner
Aug 21, 2025
Vincent Ian Posner passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1979, to his loving and adoring parents, the late Anna and Albert Posner. The oldest of two brothers, Vincent grew up in Los Gatos, CA at his parents' longtime home in the Santa Cruz mountains. Set on several acres with space...
Evodio Santamaria
Aug 15, 2025
Evodio "Goyo" Santamaria, 86, of Goleta passed away on August 15, 2025, after a 7-month battle with plasmablastic lymphoma. Evodio was born on May 6, 1939, in Leon, Guanajuato, MX; in his late teens he moved to Santa Barbara, CA. Evodio worked at the Goleta lemon packing house in his early twenties, where he met his late wife, Francis....
Luz Elena Huerta
Jul 31, 2025
Luz Elena Perea de Huerta passed away peacefully at the age of 86, on July 31 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her five children, grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews that adored her. She is survived by her children Gracie, Jose, Juan (Theresa), Albert and Javier (Raquel) and grandchildren. Luz immigrated to Santa Barbara from Villa...
Francisca Ibarra Sanabria
Jul 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francisca Ibarra Sanabria on July 3rd, 2025. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Born in Huetamo, Michoacan, Mexico, Francisca spent her adult youth working as a school teacher. In the late 1950's, she moved to Santa Barbara where she met her husband, Manuel Espinoza. Together,...
Corinne Carrie Harper
Jul 1, 2025
Corinne Carrie Harper, 90, of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on June 26, 1935, in Santa Barbara, Corinne was the beloved daughter of Sarala Cota-Curtis and John Curtis. She graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1954. Corinne dedicated over 40 years of...
Hilda Xitzelt Camarillo
Jun 30, 2025
Hilda Xitzelt Camarillo, a kind and thoughtful soul who brought warmth and laughter to everyone she met, passed away on June 30, 2025. Born on Jan. 17, 1950 in Estado de México, Mexico, Hilda was known for her generous heart, her love of shopping, and her vibrant social spirit. She cherished spending time with friends and family, and her...
Heriberta Montes Rubio
Jun 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heriberta "Eri" Montes Rubio, Our beloved mom, wife, aunt, daughter, sister  on June 21, 2025 at the age of 42.
Eri was an amazing wife and Mother to 1 son, her priority was always her son and her family, her dedication to...
Paul Solano
Jun 5, 2025
Paul Solano, 59, of Carpinteria, California, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, after a courageous nearly decade-long battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family.
Through every moment of that fight—and throughout his entire life—Paul showed unmatched strength, a deep love for his family, and a quiet, steady courage that inspired everyone around him....
Ian Pressnal Smith
May 24, 2025
Ian Pressnall Smith passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at Serenity House Hospice, his beloved sister Marina by his side. Born in Santa Barbara on February 8, 1967, Ian lived nearly all his life in the community he loved, becoming a beloved figure known for his adventurous spirit, generous heart, and zest for life.
A true...
Consuelo Connie Hernandez
May 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Consuelo "Connie" Torres Hernandez, our beloved mom, grandma, great grandma, and great-great grandma on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the age of 99.
Connie's legacy includes grandmother to 40, great grandmother to 55 and great-great grandmother to 12.
Connie was surrounded by family and...
