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Recent Obituaries
Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas
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
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
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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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
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
Jul 24, 2023
https://www.noozhawk.com/guadalupe-chavarria-of-santa-barbara-1931-2023/
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...
Elvia Limón Elias
Feb 7, 2023
https://www.noozhawk.com/elvia-limon-elias-of-santa-barbara-1957-2023/
Peggy Joan Thompson
Jan 20, 2023
https://www.noozhawk.com/peggy-joan-thompson-of-santa-barbara-1961-2023/
Natalia Alexandra Hernandez
Nov 20, 2022
https://www.noozhawk.com/natalia_alexandra_hernandez_of_santa_barbara_1998_2022/
Elvira Gomez De Tafoya
Nov 6, 2022
https://www.noozhawk.com/elvira_gomez_de_tafoya_of_santa_barbara_1935_2022/
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