Carol Morales
Jan 6, 2026
Carol Lee Morales passed away suddenly on Jan. 6, 2026 while staying at an assisted living home in Canoga Park, California. Carol was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on March 4, 1957 to Manuel and Naomi Morales.She graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1976, and subsequently went to work at Josten’s in Summerland where she made many lifelong...
Michael Floyd Robinson
Jan 1, 2026
Michael Floyd Robinson
Sunrise    December 28, 1952   ~ Sunset    January 1, 2026
Joe "Bunky" Macias
Jan 1, 2026
Joe "Bunky" Macias
1932 - 2026
Joe "Bunky" Macias, 93, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born in 1932 in Carpinteria, California, Joe attended local schools and played baseball and football for the Carpinteria High School Warriors,...
Mary Louise Cuellar
Dec 13, 2025
Mary Louise Cuellar
1938 - 2025
Mary Louise Cuellar was called home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2025. She is preceded by her mother & father Elizabeth & Joe Cuellar, sister Sally Cuellar, brother Joe Cuellar and daughter Regina Trujillo-Vega. Â She is survived by her sister...
Esther Padilla
Dec 6, 2025
Esther Padilla passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1937 to Secundino and Epifania Vega of Carpinteria.
Esther was raised in Carpinteria, where she attended Aliso and Carpinteria Elementary schools, later moving on to Carpinteria High School during her freshman year.
Before her sophomore year, her family moved to...
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...
