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Recent Obituaries

Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas

Dionicio H Farias

Dionicio H Farias

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...

Rudolph "Rudy" Castillo Sr.

Rudolph "Rudy" Castillo Sr.

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...

Richard Alan Muñoz-Nava

Richard Alan Muñoz-Nava

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...

Maria Soledad Chavez

Maria Soledad Chavez

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...

Roberto Gonzales

Roberto Gonzales

Jan 13, 2025

Roberto Gonzales

Sunrise, November 18th, 1930, Texas

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

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Que Ngoc Tran

Que Ngoc Tran

Jan 2, 2025

Que Ngoc Tran

Sunrise July 15th, 1931

Sunset January 2nd, 2025

Ramona Garcia

Ramona Garcia

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...

Josefina Romelia Tristan

Josefina Romelia Tristan

Dec 22, 2024

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Mario Carrillo

Mario Carrillo

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...

Jose Ramon Fuentes

Jose Ramon Fuentes

Dec 20, 2024

Jose Ramon Fuentes

1954-2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Ramon Fuentes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 20, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California, at the age of 70. Born in Mexico City on August 31,...

Artemia Carillo Navarro

Artemia Carillo Navarro

Dec 16, 2024

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Estela Zepeda Mondragon

Estela Zepeda Mondragon

Dec 8, 2024

Estela Zepeda, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt and friend, has passed away.

Estela left her home in Nicaragua to start a new life with her sister Flora and niece Anna.

She arrived in Santa Barbara full of hope in search of a new beginning, where her older sister and...

Aisha Carrie Marie Johnson

Aisha Carrie Marie Johnson

Dec 5, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Aisha Carrie-Marie Johnson

Aisha Carrie-Marie Johnson, born on a bright Sunday morning, December 20, 1987, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, was a beacon of love, laughter, and resilience. A proud 805 native, she was the cherished daughter of Gayle Millard and Mario Johnson, beloved sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and...

Robert Manuel Jimenez

Robert Manuel Jimenez

Nov 27, 2024

Robert M. Jimenez "Robbie" passed away Nov. 27, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Rob was born on Nov. 16, 1970 to Robert W. and Otelia Christina Jimenez (Torres). He was a proud Chumash and Chicano who loved to explore the mountains and beaches.

He attended Carpinteria and Goleta schools....

Efigenio Zepeda

Efigenio Zepeda

Oct 29, 2024

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Dennise Aurora Vera Vazquez

Dennise Aurora Vera Vazquez

Oct 22, 2024

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Maria A Plancarte

Maria A Plancarte

Oct 21, 2024

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Margarita Gomez

Margarita Gomez

Sep 26, 2024

Margarita "Maggie" Gomez 1932-2024

Maggie passed away at home in Santa Barbara on September 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Maggie was born to Maria and Ricardo Perez in Santa Barbara on April 29, 1932.  She had a brother Trino and sister Amelia. Maggie is preceded in death by her husband Lupe...

Tomas Abraham Castelo

Tomas Abraham Castelo

Sep 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Tomás A. Castelo ~ October 5, 1942 - September 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tomás Abraham Castelo, 81, who left this world peacefully at his home on September 15, 2024, in Santa Barbara, CA. Born on October 5, 1942, to Tomás...

Andres Aguilar Armenta

Andres Aguilar Armenta

Sep 8, 2024

Andres Aguilar Armenta was born to Martha and Jose Hermelindo Aguilar in Guanajuato, Mexico on December 13, 1993. When he was 8 years old he and his family relocated to Ventura and finally to Carpinteria where he called home. Andres attended Canalino Elementary School, Carpinteria Middle School, and Carpinteria High School, where he was part of the Basketball team...

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