Obituaries

Apr 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend, Damian Hernandez, who left us far too soon at the age of 17.

Damian was respectful, helpful, full of energy, kindness, and joy. He found happiness playing soccer. Off the...

Apr 25, 2025

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Apr 13, 2025

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Mar 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Paul Galindo, who departed this world peacefully at home on March 1, 2025, at the age of 60.

Robert was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Robert was born on June 9, 1964, in the picturesque town of Santa Barbara. Robert will profoundly be...

Feb 28, 2025

On Friday, February 28th , 2025, Maria Dolores Fragoso, 71, went to be with the Lord for all of eternity.

Born to Paul and Frances Villa in Santa Barbara on April 3rd , 1953, Maria lived most of her life in her beloved Carpinteria. She spent her early years at the B.D. Moore...

Feb 25, 2025

RAQUEL VELA MENDOZA

1930 - 2025

Raquel, Mrs Mendoza or Raquelita as she was fondly known, died on February 25, 2025 at the age of 94 in Goleta, CA. She was born in Mexico City on March 17, 1930 and came to the United States in the 1960's. She...

Feb 14, 2025

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Feb 6, 2025

Maria Teresa Garcia

Sunrise , February 13th 1945, Coahuila Mexico

Sunset , February 6th, 2025, Santa Barbara, CA

Jan 31, 2025

Josephine Reyes, known to most as "Josie", "mom", and "grandma", passed away peacefully in her home on January 31, 2025, in Goleta, California surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 10, 1928, to Sarah and Ignacio Figueroa, Josie's warmth and optimism had shone brightly throughout her life. A true Santa Barbara native, she spent her early childhood in...

Jan 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mamacita, Mary Ellen Nava. She was born in Queretaro, Mexico on August 18, 1937 and passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025.

She came to Carpinteria at the age of 8 years old, with her parents, Marta and Pablo Hernandez. She attended local...

Jan 24, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great grandmother Maria Luisa Reyes on Jan. 24, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, her three sons and two grandsons. Maria Luisa is survived by her three sons and two daughters, their husbands,...

Jan 21, 2025

Dionicio H. Farias

September 24, 1940 -January 21, 2025

Dionicio H. Farias also known by "Nicho" or "Nick" age 84, born in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico passed away Jan. 21st, from a short fight with cancer at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dionicio was the son of Carmen Hidalgo and Cruz Farias. He...

Jan 20, 2025

Rudy Castillo Sr. passed away Monday January 20, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life. Born on July 8th, 1929 in Santa Barbara, CA.  Rudy lived in Santa Barbara his entire life. His father, Isaiah Castillo was from Texas and his mother, Isabelle Ramirez, was from the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

Rudy attended...

Jan 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Richard Alan Munoz-Nava, 36, of Carpinteria, CA on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Richard was born on January 30, 1988 in Santa Barbara, CA to parents Felicia Huerta (Nava) and Albert Munoz. Richard was the first grandchild on both sides of his family. Richard...

Jan 15, 2025

María Soledad Chavez

María Soledad Chavez, 89, a long-time resident of Santa Barbara died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital after a long and full life. Maria, known as Soledad or Chole was born in El Salitre, Teocaltiche, Jalisco, México on July 1, 1935. She came to Santa Barbara...

Jan 13, 2025

Roberto Gonzales

Sunrise, November 18th, 1930, Texas

Sunset, January 13th, 2025, Santa Barbara, CA

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Jan 2, 2025

Que Ngoc Tran

Sunrise July 15th, 1931

Sunset January 2nd, 2025

Dec 29, 2024

Ramona Garcia

7/15/1927 - 12/29/2024

A life well-lived.

Our dear mother, Ramona Garcia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 29, 2024.

Ramona was born in La Labor, Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico to Ambrocio Muñeton and Estefana Gomez. She married Miguel Garcia...

Dec 22, 2024

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Dec 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mario Carrillo, age 38, on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Mario's sudden departure has left a void in the lives of those who knew him, especially his beloved wife of 13 years, Andrea, and their four children:  Kassandra (12), Viviana (8), Victoria (7), and...