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Recent Obituaries

Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas

Deborah Marie Rosso

Deborah Marie Rosso

Apr 7, 2024

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Luis Angel

Luis Angel

Apr 5, 2024

Luis was born in Santa Barbara to Ramon Zarate and Teresa Angel, the 4th of 8 children in the family. As a 2nd generation native of Santa Barbara, he attended Franklin Elementary, Santa Barbara Junior High and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1973. Luis enjoyed fishing with his brothers and sisters and loved treasure hunting...

Eloisa Emilia Gonzalez

Eloisa Emilia Gonzalez

Mar 26, 2024

Eloisa Emilia Gonzalez, 98, died peacefully at her home in Carpinteria, Calif., on March 26, 2024.

She was born in Santa Barbara on Aug. 3, 1925.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 1 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Carpinteria, followed by interment...

Margie Yahyavi

Margie Yahyavi

Jan 28, 2024

Margie Yahyavi passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

Margie was born in Sebring, Florida, in 1955. At the young age of five, Margie and her family moved to Santa Barbara, a place that would become her lifelong home and the canvas...

Dina Castillo

Dina Castillo

Jan 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of Dina G. Castillo

Dina Castillo, affectionately known as Profesora Castillo by her many students and colleagues, graced this world with her exceptional intellect and gentle kindness. Her unwavering spirit touched all who knew her, leaving an enduring legacy of love and wisdom. Dina peacefully departed on January 14th, 2024, at the...

Jose Antonio Arredondo

Jose Antonio Arredondo

Jan 12, 2024

Jose Antonio Arredondo died on January 12, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. He was born in Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico to Jose Antonio Arredondo and Marina Murillo. He was brought to Goleta, Calif., at a young age. Jose Antonio had a contagious laugh and smile and a vibrant personality. He was a blessing to anyone who crossed his path....

Elena "Helen" Christina Bañuelos

Elena "Helen" Christina Bañuelos

Dec 13, 2023

Our Mother and family matriarch Elena "Helen" Christina Bañuelos passed away on Dec. 13, 2023, in her beloved Santa Barbara with her loved ones by her side.

Helen, born Elena Christina Castro, came into this world on May 17, 1931, in Bakersfield, California, daughter of Cirila and Manual Castro.

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Miguel Martinez

Miguel Martinez

Dec 12, 2023

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Sojourner Kincaid Rolle

Sojourner Kincaid Rolle

Nov 13, 2023

Sojourner Kincaid Rolle. Full stop. That's the sentence. How do you capture an icon's life into a word count? Especially one who was a master with words, every detail, every diction, and every dialect. To know Sojourner was to understand truth, history, and true love. She was a perfectionist, an artist, a peacemaker, and an activist who...

Jorge Uriel, Benitez Sanchez

Jorge Uriel, Benitez Sanchez

Oct 11, 2023

Jorge was a truly incredible young man. Despite being diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at an early age, Jorge's resolve to live life to its fullest never wavered. During his time at SBHS, Jorge excelled in his academics while also pursuing his passion for motivational speaking and meditation practices. After graduating in 2020, Jorge joined the WIN program where...

Guadalupe Chavarria

Guadalupe Chavarria

Jul 24, 2023

https://www.noozhawk.com/guadalupe-chavarria-of-santa-barbara-1931-2023/

Albert Quincy Spaulding Jr.

Albert Quincy Spaulding Jr.

Jul 16, 2023

Dad, this one's for you! Our wonderful and irreplaceable Father, Albert Quincy Spauld- ing, Jr., passed away peacefully, on Sunday July 16th, in his own bed, in his own beau- tiful home – his wishes fulfilled!

Al was born on July 8, 1925, at St. Francis Hospital, to his mother, Josephine Marie McManus (Josie), a very well-known...

Richard F. Swain

Richard F. Swain

Jun 30, 2023

https://www.noozhawk.com/richard-f-swain-of-santa-barbara-1946-2023/

Olivia Ann Segura

Olivia Ann Segura

May 23, 2023

https://www.noozhawk.com/olivia-a-segura-of-santa-barbara-1947-2023/

Elvia Limón Elias

Elvia Limón Elias

Feb 7, 2023

https://www.noozhawk.com/elvia-limon-elias-of-santa-barbara-1957-2023/

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