4/14/1928 12/10/2015
Thys passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife of 60 years, Tillie, and son Alan. Son Richard preceded him in death. Born and raised in Vlissingen and Rotterdam, Holland, Thys worked for the Los Angeles Times as a photo engraver for 25 years and later in electronics at Es of Carpinteria. He was an avid train hobbyist.
No services are planned. In memory of Thys, gifts will be appreciated to Hospice Care, 509 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, for their excellent care, and Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, the place and people he loved to visit, especially on Market Day.
8/17/1945 - 12/3/2015
Patricia Dillon Bliss died peacefully at home on Dec. 3, 2015. She was born Aug. 17, 1945 in Sioux City, Iowa, the first child of Ilene Tanner and Francis Bernard Dillon.
Patty grew up in Sacramento, Calif. and attended Holy Spirit School and McClatchy High School. She attended UCSB and was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority, where she began her life-long passion for volunteerism.
Patty was a devoted full-time community volunteer who helped people in need through an impressive list of local non-profits: the Junior League of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Montecito Association, Planned Parenthood, Family Service Agency, Santa Barbara Foundation, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and The Womens Fund of Santa Barbara. In 1996, Patty was named Woman of the Year, and in 2004 Health Care Hero.
Patty will be sorely missed by her mily and many friends. She proved herself a fierce survivor in her battles this year addressing them with a bravery, humor and graciousness that was admired by all. Her mily is very appreciative of the thoughtful and tireless care that was provided by numerous medical staff, nurses and caregivers.
Patty was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Terry George Bliss in 2012. She is survived by their daughter Chonnie Bliss Jacobson, son-in-law Paul Jacobson, and her granddaughters Lily Marjorie Jacobson and Emily Bliss Jacobson of Snowmass Village, Colo.; siblings John Forrest Dillon (Kristina) and Paul Francis Dillon (Kristi); nieces Anneli and Karalee Dillon; nephews Justin and Zachary Dillon; sister-in-law Wendy Bliss MacMurray (Tim), brother-in-law Timothy Kenyon Bliss (Ginny); nephews Jason MacMurray and Teddy Bliss; nieces Kristen and Megan MacMurray and Tory Bliss; and Israel and Mary Torres.
Patty requested no memorial service but contributions to Family Service Agency/ 123 West Gutierrez Street/ Santa Barbara, CA 93101 are welcomed.
4/19/1945 12/5/2015
Reggie died on Dec. 5 at Serenity House at age 70 after a very long battle with metastatic breast cancer.
She is survived by her husband, Bill, her son John and step-children Donna and Curt. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Matthew, Michael and Jennifer, along with many wonderful friends, nieces and nephews and her dog, Bella.
Reggie and Bill moved to Carpinteria from the LA area in 1995 when Reggie transferred to the corporate office of Tecolote Research, Inc. where she worked until retirement in 2010.
In 1998 she signed up to participate in the Avon Breast Cancer 3 Day, 60-mile Walk from Santa Barbara to Malibu to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. She became an organizer and Walk Leader, inspiring others to join her in the fight against cancer. She went on to walk two more events, in 1999 and 2000. Until 2015 she could be found most Sunday mornings walking along Cabrillo Boulevard with a group of friends she made on the three-day walks.
Reggie had a powerful impact on the many friends she made throughout her life. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of world travel, especially in Africa and Asia, her love of animals, her down-to-earth humor, and her unpretentious manner. But most of all, she will be remembered for the love and care she gave to so many other people. She was a constant source of inspiration to everyone at the Cancer Center and to all her friends. She never allowed her cancer to define her and she never gave into it. She was a fighter until the end.
In as much as Reggie did not wish to be memorialized and as per her wishes, there will be no formal remembrance service. Please consider donations in her name to the Santa Barbara Cancer Center, 540 Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1/2/1920 12/5/2015
Virginia Schuyler died Dec. 5 in Taft after a short illness. She was 95. She is survived by her daughter Betsy Rowland (husband Larry) of Taft and a son, Lowell Schuyler (wife Carolyn) of Carpinteria, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind several nieces and a nephew, who loved her very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale, and her sons Philip and David Schuyler. Born in Fullerton, Calif. on Jan. 2, 1920, she spent much of her childhood and adult years living in Carpinteria before moving to Taft in 1975 to be near her daughters mily and many of her grandchildren and their milies. According to Virginias wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
6/10/1918 11/24/2015
Elizabeth Foster Bernard, born June 10, 1918 in Marion, Ohio passed away Nov. 24, 2015 at home in Carpinteria, Calif. Betty graduated from The College of William and Mary, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After moving to California in 1944, she met the love of her life, David John Bernard, raised her mily in Pasadena, and retired to Santa Barbara for the remainder of her 97 years. If you so wish to honor Betty, memorial gifts may be given to The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, to help preserve the mountains and coastline that she so loved.
9/29/1921 - 12/1/2015
Alice F. Zangger, 94, of Dana Point, Calif., beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died on Dec. 1, 2015. She was born in Montreal, Canada, on Sept. 29, 1921 to John Neely and Margaret Neely. Alice grew up in Pasadena, Calif. and graduated from John Muir Technical High School. She married Carl Henry Zangger in 1942. She is survived by son James Zangger (Ann), Jane Guccione (George), and Lori Tebbs Austin (Daryl); 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sister Anne Johnson.
Alice and Carl lived in Carpinteria for 30 wonderful years. Alice was beautiful, gentle, kind, funny, loving, generous and a treasure to us all.
6/19/1937 11/29/2015
On the morning of Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, Henry Hank Murillo passed away surrounded by mily and friends. Hank spent his final hours with his wife Mary Ellen watching their son Steven coach the USC Trojans to a victory over UCLA. Hank was born on June 19, 1937. In 1972 Hank married the love of his life Mary Ellen Moreno and relocated to Carpinteria. Hank was an avid sports n and loved watching the Dodgers or whichever game happen to be on TV. Hank also coached youth sports for the Carpinteria Boys &aughter, Christie Steiner; sons, Tim and Brandon Seider; grandchildren, Carlie, Madeline, Jackson, Paulina, Quin and Melina; as well as great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Gage. Mary Sue had a special place in her heart for her two daughters-in-law, Wenke Seider and Nadine Seider, as well as too many wonderful friends to list.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Aegis Living where Mary Sue has lived the past 11 months and for their loving care. They are wonderful caring people. Also thank you for the peaceful help from Oakhurst Hospice this past week.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, at noon at Lions Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Road, Carpinteria.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome1
12/6/1924 11/23/2015
Angelo was born in Summerland, graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1943 and served in the Air Force during World War II. In 1945, he married his high school sweetheart, Marie Schweizer. Ange began his career in Ranch Management after working for Max Fleischmann. Over the years he managed many ranches in the Carpinteria Valley, owned his own and was a Boy Scout leader. He served on the following boards: Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and Santa Barbara Lemon Association and was an Honorary Director of the Russell Cup Track Meet. An Avocado Festival active participant, Ange was an honorary chairman of the festival in 2007 and held first place for largest avocado by weight for several years. Ange was a world traveler, skier, fisherman, hunter and loved to attend social events. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marie, son David (Melissa), daughter Carolyn Frary (Dale); grandchildren Jared Frary (Toni Ann), Brianna Balch (Casey), Collin Granaroli (Nikki), Danielle Granaroli; three great-grandchildren and brothers Steve Granaroli and Eugene Granaroli. Ange was a tremendous man, husband, ther, grandther and great-grandther. A celebration of his life will be held at a later time. Gifts in memory of Ange many be made to the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society or the Carpinteria Education Foundation.
2/25/1924 11/22/2015
Lupe M. Arellano of Carpinteria passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2015, surrounded by numerous mily members at the age of 91 after a lengthy illness.
Our mother was born on Feb. 25, 1924 in Colton, Calif. and was raised in a migrant working mily, growing up in Ventura County, and then going to local schools before settling in Carpinteria in the early 1940s. She was a dedicated housekeeper supporting the George R. Bliss and G. Parker Toms milies of Carpinteria. Along with that work dedication, mom gave selflessly to St. Josephs Catholic Church for many years either during times of the festival, preparing the altar flowers or washing the linen on a weekly basis.
At the age of 22, with her mothers passing, mom raised and cared for seven of her 10 brothers, along with her nieces and nephews. In 1957, mom married our dad, Lonnie Arellano and started to raise her own mily along with providing continued care to her brothers and their growing milies.
Mom, Grandma, Tia Lupe or Mrs. A will be remembered for all that she did for others before she did for herself. She always made sure everyone had what they needed before she took care of herself, even up to her last days. Mom was well known for her cooking, especially at Christmas with the all you can eat homemade tamales and all you can drink Mexican hot chocolate. She welcomed all and anyone into her kitchen so she could feed them and see their smile.
Later in life, with her own health declining, she never lost her smile or ever complained of her discomfort which is a testament to the incredibly strong woman she was.
Mom is preceded in death by her parents, Maximo and Savina Martinez, husband Lonnie Arellano, brothers Augustine Martinez, Max Martinez, Joe Martinez, Alberto Martinez and Refugio Martinez, and sisters-in-law Mage Martinez, Linda Martinez and Ramona Martinez.
Mom is survived by us, her children, Lonnie Jr., Monica of Port Hueneme, Thomas (Edna) of Carpinteria and grandchildren Christina and Thomas Jr. Mom is also survived by brothers Jess Martinez, Jack Martinez (Mercy) and Ernest Martinez (Jennie) of Santa Barbara as well as Lorenzo Martinez (Rosie) and Mike Martinez of Carpinteria. Sisters-in-law Catie Martinez of Santa Barbara and Rita Martinez of Buellton have survived moms two brothers (Joe and Max Martinez), and numerous nephews and nieces who will fondly remember mom.
The mily would like to thank Dr. Thomas Beamer of Sansum Clinic Carpinteria, Susanna Dubler and Ashley Jacobs of Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara, and the staff at The Californian for their time, patience and care of mom.
A rosary is planned for Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. with the celebration of life mass to be held on Tues, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Santa Barbara.
Moms final arrangements are entrusted to Pueblo Del Rey Funeral Services.
Samuel Pennington Ryan III passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 surrounded by his mily.
He was born on May 9, 1943 (his thers birthday) to Samuel Pennington Ryan II and Marian Krug in Indiana where he was raised amongst extended mily, and still has many friends and relatives. After high school, he went to Purdue University before joining the Navy where he was lucky enough to spend his enlistment mainly in Oahu, Hawaii. It was during his time in the Navy that he also became an electrical engineer, which began the start of his lifelong career. After leaving the Navy, he followed a friend out to Santa Barbara where he met his wife, Jill Gourley.
Sam and Jill were married in 1971 in Santa Barbara, but by 1972 they had moved to Carpinteria where they would be married 44 years and raise all nine of their children. During that time, Sam started at Raytheon, before moving to Santa Barbara Research Center when he got his masters degree from UCSB and had a very long and illustrious career. He was even still consulting on independent projects until he passed away.
In 1978, Sam began his second career officiating and refereeing various sports. It started with softball and baseball, but extended to basketball and football, including wheelchair sports. This became a vorite pastime of Sams, including post high school football game dinners at Harrys (his vorite) with his fellow referee friendsa tradition he loved and never missed.
All of these accomplishments aside, his greatest accomplishment by r was raising his nine children with Jill. One of his great joys was coming together as a mily. He was more than a ther to his kids. He was their confidant, mechanic, coach, scout leader, teacher and biggest n. He will always be remembered by them for his words of wisdom, time spent coaching them, feisty humor, sharp wit and fierce sense of mily.
Sam fought his battle with cancer like a true warrior, all the way to the end. He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his loving wife Jill and his legacy of children: Tavish, Keely, Meghan (Sean), John, Sam, Casey (Rick), Corey (Nathan), Erin (Jason), Michelle (Bob), and soon-to-be nine grandchildren. A private burial will be held, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a future date.
Patricia Patty Hays passed away to be with Lord and Savior Nov. 5. There will be a memorial service on Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. at The Carpenters Chapel of Carpinteria, 4951 9th Street, Carpinteria, CA.
2/22/1926 - 11/2/2015
Frances Hazen Macaulay Holmes, part-time resident of Carpinteria since 1998, died Monday, Nov. 2 at Alexander Gardens Assisted Living in Santa Barbara. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on Feb. 22, 1926, she was the daughter of Douglas L. Macaulay and Ada Althea Hazen, granddaughter of Thomas Bassett Macaulay and Sir John Douglas Hazen. She graduated from Havergal College in Toronto and attended Macdonald College in Montreal before working as an executive assistant and shion model.
Fran immigrated with her late husband, Robert Weatherhead Holmes and their two young daughters to the United States in 1956. They moved several times during Bobs career with Avon Products, living first in Illinois, where they had two more daughters, then Ohio, New Jersey, and after Bobs retirement, Newport, Rhode Island. After Bobs death in 1997, Fran spent time in Carpinteria for part of each year.
While in Carpinteria, Fran enjoyed volunteering for Seal Watch, the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History and HELP. At Frans residence in Newport, she volunteered for the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge and previously for the Norman Bird Sanctuary. She was a supporter of Land Trust both in Santa Barbara County and Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island.
Fran is survived by two daughters: Deborah Jennings of Newport and Leslie Deardorff of Santa Barbara; four grandchildren: Joanna Jennings, Arjuna Jennings, Briggs Deardorff and Emma Deardorff; and two sons-in-law, William Earhart and Scott Deardorff. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, daughters Victoria Earhart and Roberta Holmes, and son-in-law Bruce Jennings.
Memorial services will be held in Santa Barbara at the end of December at 2864 East Valley Road, and in Newport in May 2016 at 534 Wolcott Ave.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society or HELP of Carpinteria.
12/26/1926 10/29/2015
Carmen Curiel Medel, 88, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven and reunited with her beloved husband Albert on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving mily.
Carmen was born on Dec. 26, 1926 to Feliciano and Juana (Diaz) Curiel in Mascota, Jalisco, Mexico. She made her way to the U.S. with her mily at a very young age, settled in Carpinteria and made it her home for the next 80-plus years. Carmen attended local schools until the age of 15, when World War II started and her parents needed her to work to help provide for the mily.
It was while working at the Carpinteria Mutual Lemon Packing House that Carmen met her soulmate, and at the age of 19, on June 22, 1947, she married Albert B. Medel, Sr. Theirs was truly a love story. Raising seven children, Carmen was a housewife-extraordinaire. Her value was her children. Yes, our dad Albert was an amazing man, but it was our mother, Carmen, who laid the foundation of ith for the mily to stand on.
Gentle and loving, Carmen was an artist of life. She could create anything right before your eyes. Her children and grandchildren were her canvas, and her hands were her instruments. The dining table was her classroom, the kitchen was her court, her garden was her tableau and sewing room, her gift. Being a lover of learning, if Carmen did not know how to do something, she would take a class, read up on it and master it. In the late 1960s, Carmen enrolled herself in night-school and proudly earned her GED from Santa Barbara High School. Taking sewing classes to make the childrens matching outfits and later her daughters wedding dresses, from knitting to woodworking classes, from flower arranging to doll-, from quilting to oil painting, from shorthand/typing classes to computers, she was truly a teacher of life-lessons, and what she learned, she would pass on to her children and her childrens children.
Always time for serving others, Carmen was a board member for Catholic Charities, Los Chiquitos Auxiliary, Legion of Mary, and an active member of St. Josephs Church in Carpinteria. Carmen helped run the church festival enchilada booth for years, and up until two weeks before her death, she volunteered at the churchs Resale Shop where she leaves behind her closest friends.
The mily is comforted knowing their Mama, Nana and G-Nana was greeted at Heavens gates by not only her Lord, Jesus, but her husband, Albert, her parents, and her siblings Mary Montes De Oca, Magdelena Rios, Roman, Anita and Robert Curiel. Also there to welcome her were a multitude of mily and friends who have gone before her. Heaven is rejoicing with the arrival of their newest angel, Carmen! She is survived by her sister, Lucy Vanderpool; children Sylvia (Ronn) Sturgis, Albert Benjamin, Jr. (Heidi), Leonard, Katheryn (Kent) Boisen, Gloria (Tony) Burquez, Theresa (Marty) Medel- Martinez and Andrea (Mike) Duffield. Carmen was also blessed with 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary service will be held Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. and memorial Mass on Friday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. at St. Josephs Church.
The mily wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses of 5 South who compassionately cared for our beautiful Treasure, and especially to Dr. Jeremy Lash.
2/24/1955 9/21/2015
Allen Longwell was born on Feb. 24, 1955 in Oakland, Calif. He passed away on Sept. 21, 2015 after fighting a courageous battle with lung cancer. His wife, Sandy, and his son, Josh, took such loving care of him during his illness. His son Allen II returned home from South Africa to spend time with his dad. His son Kenny came home from San Diego as well. His sister Tina spent countless hours by his side, fondly reminiscing about their childhood summers vacationing at the Russian River. His nieces Robyn and Jessica were always there with smiles and hugs and so much love, as were his nephews Julian, Gunner and Jason.
Allen loved his mily and he loved living here in Carpinteria. He always said, Carp is a great place to raise kids. Allen always had time to stop and say hello and chat awhile. He was well known for that twinkle in his eye and his friendly smile.
Allen was more than just a custom house painter; he was an artist. When it came to painting, he was a perfectionist. He loved coming home relaxing and listening to his music, Zeppelin, Hendrix, Zappa.
Allen leaves behind his loving wife, Sandy, his three sons, whom he loved dearly and was extremely proud of, Kenny (Julie), Josh and Allen II; granddaughters Mikhaila and Emily; his feline kids Louie, Fozzie and Katniss; his loving sister Tina (David); brother Bryan (Kay); ther-in-law Robert; brother-in-law Robert (Lisa); cousin Becky (Paul); sisters-in-law Evelyn, Rosie and Gloria (Bob); loving nieces Robyn, Kloee, Jessica, Mercy, Michelle, Lynn, Ella Mae, Vickie , Chloe, Aubrey, Sadie and Belinda; loving nephews Brian Patchin, Julian (Jahna); Gunner, Jason, Alex, Paul, David, Bobby Joe and Matthew.
Allen was preceded in death by his beloved mother Margie, brother David, mother-in-law Eleanor, brother-in-law Morris and lil ones Scar and Potter.
Babe, we miss you so much. We will remember you always with a smile. Your positive energy is everywhere. All of our love to you watching the sun set over the ocean with you in our hearts.
9/10/1960 10/21/2015
Daniel Danny Moreno passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 at 55 years old.
Danny was born on Sept. 10, 1960, the youngest son of the late Rael and Lucy (Chacon) Moreno and his brother, Ralphie Moreno, also deceased. Danny grew up in Carpinteria, attended local schools graduating from Carpinteria High School. He was proud to be a Warrior. He enjoyed being part of the football team and talked often about the boys that he played with. His Warrior Spirit never died.
Danny was a true sports n. He loved his Dodgers, Lakers and USC Trojans. He read the sports stats regularly and knew who was playing at all times.
Danny grew up working on Carpinteria ranches next to his ther and brother and did gardening. His greatest and most heroic job was as caregiver to all three of his mily members through their final days on this earth.
Danny was a quiet and gentle soul. He would want his mily and friends to know how grateful he was for all that they did for him.
Danny is survived by aunts, uncles and cousins from the Chacon and Moreno mily. We love you, Danny, and give praise to God that you are now reunited with your parents and brother in heaven.
Thank you to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital especially the nurses and doctors in the MICU.
A funeral Mass will be held Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Josephs Mission Chapel on Ash Avenue and 7th Street in Carpinteria, Calif. Burial will follow immediately at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane.
10/10/58 10/16/15
Antonio Artemio Angeles, 57, passed away peacefully on Oct. 16, 2015. Antonio was born to Artemio and Felicitas Angeles on Oct. 10, 1958 in Guanajuato, Mexico. He spent over 20 years working at Santa Barbara Cemetery. His true love was spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. He also loved his Dodgers and enjoyed hosting gatherings for his mily and friends.
Antonio is survived by the mother of his children, Eva Salinas; children, Alma, Lulu and Melissa; grandchildren, Sara, Sophia and Dominic; 13 brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Artemio and Felicitas.
Services will be held at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 1532 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria. A rosary will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m., and mass on Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara.
12/14/1935 10/18/2015
Ernest Jimenez, beloved husband, ther and grandther, died on Oct. 18, 2015 at the age of 79. He touched the hearts of so many in his community.
Ernest was born on Dec. 14, 1935 in Santa Barbara, Calif., to Raymond and Nellie Jimenez. He enjoyed spending his time with his kids, grandchildren and many close friends. He loved watching sports and hanging out having a nice cold Budweiser. He was known by many for cruising the streets of Carpinteria while working for the City of Carpinteria for 35 years. Ernest loved his community and was known to stop and say hello to everyone and always would be seen with a smile. He was well known as Ernie or Grandpa. He will be missed by so many, but never forgotten.
Ernest is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Nellie Jimenez, his sister Dorothy Dominguez and his brothers William and Raymond Jimenez.
He is survived by his wife, best friend and partner of 41 years, Juanita Jimenez, and his seven children, Javier Jimenez (Lisa), Henry Jimenez, Leticia Gutierrez (Hector), Nellie Hernandez, Jennifer Jimenez, Ernie Jimenez Jr. (Jenny) and Ramona Jimenez.
He also is survived by his grandchildren, Jose Hernandez III, Ysabelle Hernandez, Hector Zamora Jr., Isaac Zamora, AnnaLiza Hernandez, Yvette Zamora, Terrell Richardson, Jauslyn Richardson, Alyssa Zamora, Andrue Jimenez, Alexander Jimenez, Rael Montes Jr. and Valentin Villanueva.
The Rosary service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels, 15 East Sola Street, Santa Barbara, Calif. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Carpinteria. The graveside service will be held at Carpinteria Cemetery following the mass. A gathering to celebrate Ernies life will be announced after the funeral.
Candelario Hernandez, 71, of Carpinteria, passed away after an unexpected stroke on Oct. 17, 2015. Candelario was born on Sept. 25, 1944 in Romita, Guanajuato, Mxico. Since 1975, he made Carpinteria his home, where he worked for Rincon Nursery until his retirement.
Candelario was married to Esperanza Hernandez for 47 years, a beautiful union in which each of them sincerely loved and cared for one another. They will be reunited one day in heaven. Candelario was a gentle and kind soul who was loved by everyone. Even during the last moments of his life, he left us with a smile, clearly letting us know that he will continue to protect his mily from heaven.
Candelario enjoyed his daily morning walks, cooking, gardening, spending quality time with his mily and occasional deer hunting trips at nearby mountains. He was a devoted loving husband, ther and grandther. His greatest pleasure and challenge was to gather all his adult children and milies together to enjoy special holidays, barbecues, and weekend dinners. His beautiful heart and love for his mily will be remembered always.
As a testament to his memory, Candelario is survived by his wife, Esperanza; sons, Candelario, Francisco and Jos Juan; his daughters, Guadalupe (Roque) Orozco and Maria Esperanza; grandchildren, Irene, Cristina, Karen, Kelly, Emily, Espi, Rocky, Angel, Kevin, Kenny and Issac D.; and great grandchildren, Fernando and James.
The mily wishes to extend its gratitude to everyone for their support during the last two weeks that he was in the hospital.
The Rosary Service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10 am, both at St. Joseph Church, 1532 Linden Ave. in Carpinteria, CA. Immediately following the mass will be the graveside service at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, Carpinteria, CA
Arrangements entrusted to Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services (805) 895-8409.
7/24/1958 10/10/2015
Karen Lee Hildebrecht, 57, of Carpinteria, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. She was born on July 24, 1958 in Bakersfield, Calif. She was a graduate of West High School and was a Bakersfield residence until 1992. For the past 23 years she lived in several coastal cities such as Port Hueneme and Ventura before settling in Carpinteria, Calif.
For the past 30 years, Karen worked diligently to provide for her mily by working many years with Vons, Albertsons and Haggen Food &incent, Victoria, Violet; Sophia, Matthew; Gwyn, Donovan, Lily; Brandon, Olivia; Sophia, Zac, Isaiah, Audrey, Oliver and Alice.
The Rosary service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m., both at St. Joseph Church in Carpinteria. The graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery immediately following the mass.
Arrangements entrusted to Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services
1951 2015
The heavens received another angel as Darrian Leanne Lee, age 64, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at her home in Carpinteria after a gallant nine-year battle with Alzheimers disease. She was born July 23, 1951 in Los Angeles, Calif. Her mily moved to Riverside, Calif. in 1953, where she graduated from Riverside City College in 1971. Darrian met her future husband, Mike, in 1970, and they married in 1973. Darrian, Mike and son Scott moved to Carpinteria in 1976.
Darrians spirit is carried on by her husband of 43 years, Mike Lee; her son, Scott Lee and his wife, Dajixa; her sister, Lana Henifin and her husband, Richie; her nieces, Sheila Mangum and her husband Scott, and Allison Davis and her husband Pat, and Sandra Austin; nephews Chris Baumstark, Steven Henifin and Brandan Grovier; grandniece Lilly Baumstark; grandnephews Ryan Davis and Dashiel Mangum; and by an extended mily of relations and friends from every walk of life.
She is preceded in death by mother Dorothe Parker-Grovier, dad Lester K. Grovier, sister Marta Baumstark and brother David Grovier.
Throughout her life, Darrian was able to touch the lives of many. She worked as a teachers aide at Canalino School in Carpinteria from 1976 to1982 before beginning her career of almost 18 years serving as Senior Administrative Assistant to Santa Barbara County Treasurer Tax Collector while developing many great friendships along the way. If you knew her, you loved her; there was no exception.
Darrian was forced to retire early from SB County when she was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2006. Refusing to give up, Darrian valiantly fought the insidious disease for nine years, until she succumbed.
Before becoming ill, Darrian enjoyed crafts, reading, gardening and spending time with her friends, mily. She loved to go to Las Vegas, and she was always very lucky when she went. Her personality was truly infectious; she never spoke ill of anyone, and she always chose to see the best in everyone. She had a beautiful soul, kind, generous, loving and strong until the very end. She will certainly be missed by all and forgotten by none.
Funeral mass will be conducted by Monsignor Richard Martini on Friday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at St. Josephs Church, 1532 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013; (805) 684-2181. A graveside service will immediately follow at Carpinteria Memorial Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, Carpinteria. A reception will be held at Darrian and Mikes house, 1322 Sterling Ave., (805) 453-2916. In lieu of flowers, the mily asks that donations be made in Darrians name to the Alzheimers Association, 1528 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 892-4259.
5/1953 9/21/2015
Long time Carpinteria resident Dave Noble passed away at his home in Ventura, Calif. on Sept 21, 2015.
Dave was a member of the Noble mily that lived in Carpinteria for many years. His Father, Dave Noble I, started Noble Electronics, originally in the same building as Tonys Pizza. The business later moved to the old Western Auto Location on Linden Avenue. This is where Dave Noble (the younger) founded his company Noble Oil Laboratories, later Noble Laboratories. Dave purchased another business in Ventura and moved there in 1990. The lab is still in operation today.
Dave attended schools in Carpinteria and became Senior Class President of the Class Of 1971 at Carpinteria High School.
Dave was Founding and First President of Carp JayCees and one of the original organizers of The Canoe Races held on Carpinteria City anniversaries.
Daves interests were many including, art, poetry, creative writing music, design and chemistry, which he transformed into his manucturing business. He was a spearhead in the discovery and cosmetic usage of Jojoba oil, a native desert plant and replacement for sperm whale oil in cosmetics. His line of products Noble Jojoba were some of the first on the market in the 1970s. Other product lines Dave developed are Maui Island Formula, which is being sold after 25 years, and Noble Naturals, which includes a patented flower soap design.
Dave is survived by his wife, Muan, daughter Layla, brother Tom, sister Nancy and mother Virginia.
Memorial services are pending per mily arrangements.
James Jim W. Drain, 77, of Carpinteria, Calif. died on Sept. 29, 2015. Jim was born and raised in Butte, Mont. with his two younger brothers, Robert of Butte, Mont. and Thomas of Eagle, Idaho. He was a graduate of Butte High School and Montana State College in Bozeman, Mont., where he met and married the love of his life, Jane Leslie Snypp, who preceded Jim in death.
Jim is survived by his two sons and daughter. Matt of Carpinteria, Tim and Debbie of Park City, Utah and Elizabeth Drain Richards of Gilbert, Ariz. Jim was very proud of and adored his seven grandchildren; Kelsey Drain (21), Aaron Drain (18), Jack Drain (20), Thomas Drain (18) and Jonathan Drain (15); Andrew Richards (25) and Sarah Jane Richards (18). Jim loved his mily and friends. He was very active and could often be seen riding his Harley, bicycle and ,more recently, his trike bike around Carpinteria.
Jim and Jane made Carpinteria their home in 1991. Jim was a longtime Carpinteria entrepreneur and civic leader. Jim was President of DAC International and served in this capacity until his retirement in 2010. He was highly respected in the optical lens industry and was recognized for his contributions with numerous prestigious awards. Jim and his eldest son, Matt, own 4J Drain Construction in Carpinteria. Jim was an active Lions Club member and board member, most recently serving as the clubs chaplain. He was a past chairman of the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce, a former board member of the Carpinteria Valley Water District, a board member with HELP of Carpinteria, a board member of Sansum Diabetes Research Clinic and was active at All Saints By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Montecito.
Jim will be remembered as a best friend, loving husband, an example of all that is good by his children and a doting grandther who attended every basketball, volleyball, soccer, track, lacrosse and cycling event, cheering the loudest.
A Celebration of Life for Jim will be announced. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to HELP of Carpinteria. HELP provides transportation to Carpinteria residents with no other means of transportation.
2/26/1946 7/25/2015
Joetta Gardner passed on July 25, 2015 in Bremerton, Wash.69 years young.
She was born in Upland, Calif. on Feb. 26, 1946. She was a long time resident of Carpinteria, Calif. and a summer resident of Bremerton, Wash.
She graduated from Chaffey High School and married Albert Gardner in 1964; they celebrated their 51st anniversary on July 12. They raised two children, Charles (wife Christine) Gardner and Denyce Gardner. They have two wonderful grandchildren, Daniel Gardner and Amanda Morris, and four amazing great-grandchildren, Charlie, Aryanna, Ferrin and Catherine. Joetta had a long career with Verizon and retired in 2002.
Joetta lived LOUD! She laughed often and encouraged all around to roar with her. She had a resounding laugh that crowned her robust and hearty spirit. She found great joy in the small details of life. She loved a good Ja burger! Joetta has an unyielding love for her mily (furry mily as well) and was our solid foundation. She would much rather be remembered than memorialized.
Please join us for a celebration of Joettas life this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Butterfly Beach in Montecito. A reception to follow. Please bring your most amusing Joetta stories to share!
Joetta: Knows better, fears less, loves more.
We love you and miss your laugh!
11/27/1937 -9/10/2015
Allen Dale Blackwell passed away peacefully in his home on Sept. 10, 2015. Allen was born to Ina Viola Parker Blackwell and Buice Edison Blackwell on Nov. 27, 1937 in Detroit, Mich. The mily settled in California in 1951.
Allen attended school in Carpinteria, graduating from Carpinteria Union High School in June 1956. He was a framing contractor in the Santa Barbara area for 31 years.
He is survived by his three children, Shadd, Sara and Matt, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Cecil (Susan). He leaves behind siblings Ray Blackwell (Wanda) and Anna Plymail (Bill).
Services will be held at the Casitas Springs Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at 11:30 a.m
Gregory S. Bloom, age 65, of Carpinteria, Calif. passed away on Aug. 28, 2015 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving children, Sarah and Peter, their mother Marianne, his siblings Marsha and Clark, numerous nieces and nephews and his best friend Don. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Sanford and Mary Jane Bloom.
Greg was a highly intelligent man who knew something about everything. He attended Marquette University, graduated from USC and earned his juris doctorate from Whittier College of Law. He enjoyed several careers during his life including used car salesman, transmission shop manager, lawyer and real estate developer and manager. Over his lifetime he enjoyed skiing, flying airplanes, boating, collecting and shooting guns and voracious reading. It is fitting that a part of Greg will be launched into space.
4/12/1925 9/16/2015
Loving sister, mother and grandmother Victoria Padilla passed away peacefully surrounded by her mily at her home in Carpinteria.
She was born in Jalisco, Mexico, the oldest of 12 children. She moved to Carpinteria in 1965.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Leandro Padilla and three of her siblings. She is survived by daughters Rosa Guerrero and Judy Zapata (Sergio), grandsons Victor Guerrero, Esteban Zapata and Dylan Zapata and eight siblings.
Services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Carpinteria. The Rosary will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m., and the Mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. and internment at Carpinteria Cemetery.
Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.
8/6/1949 9/7/2015
Steven A. Malone passed away Sept. 7, 2015, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara of myeloblast leukemia.
Steve was born Aug. 6, 1949, in Alameda, Cal. While in the Naval Air Reserve, he attended photography school. Continuing his passion for photography, he graduated Brooks Institute of Photography. A Santa Barbara News-Press photographer for 43 years, he reluctantly retired when he could no longer walk up the ramp to work.
Steve believed a photo should tell a story, but Steve often had a great story to tell about how he came to take a photo. Famous for his stories of the Reagan Presidency coverage in Santa Barbara, Steve loved recording history in the . Never without a camera, his photographers eye caught images most of us miss. His uncanny timing found him at disaster scenes as the first responders arrived.
Steves ith in Jesus was from youth and encouraged for 20 years at Calvary Baptist and 25 years at El Montecito Presbyterian. Steve with his mily enjoyed trips to Yosemite, Yellowstone, Hawaii, Washington D.C. and other places of scenic beauty or historical significance. His daughters carry on the quest for that perfect picture.
Steve is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janet, daughters Melissa (Chad) Moore, Heather Malone, grandchildren Lucy and Brandyn Moore and his sister, Susan (Walt) Parrish, their sons Sean and Erik, Krystle Malone and James Malone, children of his deceased brother, Jim Malone.
A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. at El Montecito Presbyterian Church on East Valley Road.
6/9/1940 - 9/11/2015
Jo (aka Jomama) passed quietly surrounded by mily. Jo was born to John and Bessie Harter in Waterloo, Iowa and moved to Summerland with her husband Bill (aka Wonka) in 1969 then to Carpinteria in 1977.
Jo worked for Summerland School and Carpinteria High School when her children were young.
Jo was a host volunteer with Carpinterias Visitor Center, a supporter of the Coastal View News and always a Warrior n.
Jo is survived by her daughter Karen Kraft (Larry) of Michigan, son Mark (Delana) of Carpinteria, granddaughter Nicole and great-grandson Vincent of Ventura.
Friends and mily are gathering to celebrate her life on Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon at The Palms.
5/6/1937 8/19/2015
Loved by his wife Agnes, four children Steve, Scott, Susan and Sean, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dale loved lawn bowling and taking care of the greens. He will be missed by workers at Kamran and Company, Inc., local school districts, and his good friends.
Please join us for a Celebration of Dales life on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, 3950 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA. Please carpool, visitor parking is limited.
1922 - 2015
Joseph Bea Corbett, loving husband, ther, grandther and great-grandther, went to be with his Heavenly Father on the morning of Sept. 2, 2015 at the age of 93.
Born in Black Rock, Ark., in 1922, he graduated from high school in 1939 and went to work to help the war effort immediately after high school. In 1942 he met and married Elizabeth Harrison, from Blytheville, Ark., and in 1943 they gathered all their belongings and moved across country to Saticoy; the twins Ben and Benita were born in Ventura. After a brief sojourn to Missouri in 1950, Joe and Elizabeth returned to California. In 1957, Joe was ordained a Deacon of the Baptist Church and began his journey in the Ministry. Joe and Elizabeth had two more daughters, Rebecca, born in 1951, and Mary, born in 1958. Beginning in 1959, Joe began to work for the Safeway stores as a retail clerk, where he worked until his retirement in 1982. On March 6, 1977 he was licensed and ordained as a Minister, where he served God passionately and with great care, for the people he was called to serve until his semi-retirement in 2009. Joe and Elizabeth believed deeply in service, doing missionary work in the Philippines, pastoring churches throughout Ventura County, and opening their home to foster care for children with special needs.
Pastor Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years in 2007, Elizabeth Harrison Corbett, and his daughter Benita Jo Epley in 1997. He is survived by his second wife Rachel Harris Corbett, whom he married in 2008, and his children Ben Corbett, of Huntington Beach, Rebecca Wyatt, of Ventura, and Mary Layman, of Santa Barbara. He also was patriarch to 15 grandchildren and over 25 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered by the countless number of people he ministered to during his years of service as a pastor in Ventura and Ojai.
12/1/1932 8/28/2015
David Michael Shea, 82, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 at his home.
A military funeral will be held at Camp Butler, Springfield, Ill. on Friday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m.
Mike, a resident of Summerland for 25 years, died peacefully in his vorite chair with his New England Patriots hat in hand.
Born Dec. 1, 1932 in Coronado, Calif. to Earl C. and Mary Ann Taylor Shea, he married Irene Dittberner Shea in 1957 in Ancon, Panama. They were married for 36 years. She survives him.
Also surviving are one son, Kevin Shea, three daughters, Deirdre Shea, Moira (Doug Buck) Shea, Kathleen (Robert) Ackermann, one grandchild, Brennan Ackermann, and one sister, Patricia (Jack) Murray. He was preceded in death by two sons, Sean and Kelly Shea, and his three brothers, John, Robert and Daniel Shea.
As a young man, Dave grew up in Peoria, Ill. where in 1949 he was in the Golden Gloves boxing tournament. He later served in the Army at Fort Kobbe, Panama.
Dave received his MBA at Rivier University in Nashua, N.H. and worked as a contract negotiator for guidance missile control systems throughout the United States. In retirement, he donated most of his time to charities and volunteering to help others.
As a private pilot, he often flew with his lifetime mily friend, Keith Wilhite, to bring food to the poor in Mexico. Later, Dave volunteered thousands of hours working with the Red Cross, traveling around the country to assist with relief and refuge; including the Katrina disaster in 2005.
He was well known for his Red Cross work in his local community of Santa Barbara for assisting displaced milies in emergencies. He had also donated many hours helping the Devereaux Foundation. Most recently he and his good friend Lois Evans were regular volunteers with the AARP tax preparation services offered to low income and elderly people.
Dave enjoyed many hobbies throughout his lifetime. He ran the Boston Marathon in 1983. He loved flying small aircraft and later parachuting out of them. He spent many early morning hours with the beachwalkers having coffee along the way. His vorite thing of all was enjoying the evening sunset view daily from his vorite picnic table at Lookout Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Red Cross.
January 1917 - August 2015
Mary Betty Morris, 98, passed away in her sleep on Aug. 27 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Northridge, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Morris, and her eldest daughter, Carole Morris. She is survived by her youngest daughter, Christine Morris-Brenner, her nephew Steven Breig, brother-in-law Marvin Bud Matthews, and her best friends, Hazel Magnuson and Ollie Nellis.
Born in New Jersey, she moved with her mother and sister, Nancy, to southern California in the early 1920s via the Panama Canal. She grew up in Burbank on a chicken ranch and graduated from Burbank High School. Later she worked as a secretary at Lockheed and also at Burbank High School where she met her future husband, Walter Morris.
She lived in Burbank until the early 1970s, when Betty and Walt retired and moved to Paradise, Calif. In the mid 1980s, they moved to Carpinteria to be closer to their daughters living in the San Fernando Valley.
Betty enjoyed walking along the Carpinteria Bluffs, gardening, roses, line dancing, square dancing, travel, music, art, and dogs, dogs, dogs! In her final years, she loved nothing more than visits from her grand-puppies BayLee and Scout. She was also an avid reader and volunteered for many years at the Friends of the Carpinteria Library book store.
Betty was feisty, energetic, quick witted, and had a very dry British sense of humor. After her husbands death in 1993, she took up square dancing at the age of 78 with the help of Don Groves, a long time Carpinteria resident.
In the past few years, Betty had several life threatening illnesses and survived each one with tenacity and determination. Her will to live and ability to bounce back from near death situations amazed her nurses, doctors and mily. She was a fighter and an inspiration to us all.
Although her memory became seriously impaired, she was always able to recognize and interact with her daughter, Christine; son-in-law, Gil; Gils sister Diane with her little dog Ollie, and other frequent visitors. And, of course, she never ever forgot the dogs!
One of the many blessings during this time is that she never lost her personality. She was very observant and not much got past Betty. Her mischievousness and endless flirting with her doctors and the male staff at Brookdale will be remembered for a long time. On every visit, she always made us laugh. She will be missed.
Betty is being cremated and her ashes scattered by her daughter at a later date according to her wishes. There will not be a formal service. In Bettys memory, donations can be made to the Friends of the Carpinteria Library or the Alzheimers Foundation of America.
7/3/1962 8/11/2015
Craig Lewis Thomas was born July 3, 1962, to Lewis L. and Bessie Lou Thomas. He was their only child. He lived in Santa Barbara all his life. He graduated from San Marcos High School.
Craig was impulsive, strong, determined, bright, funny and playful. He led with his heart and felt things strongly. He had a smile that could light up a room. In everything, he gave 180 percent and felt that anything less was not trying.
He loved cooking, BBQing, music, lifting weights, walking on the beach and running. He loved trains, and we often parked near the beach where the train passed by so he could hear the train whistle and count the number of cars. Then we would watch the sun set over the ocean.
Craigs dream was to be a chef and to work for a catering company before eventually owning his own restaurant. At the age of fifty, he enrolled in Santa Barbara City College Culinary Arts. He started working for Rincon Events Catering and loved it. He did well in school and was fulfilling his life dream as a professional chef.
Craig struggled with addiction and called it his dark side. Despite many challenges, he ced it head on. He completed Project Recovery classes and was active in Celebrate Recovery classes at First Baptist Church in Carpinteria. With Gods help and the help of the people God placed in his life, he finally overcame his dark side. He acknowledged Gods part in every victory and accomplishment. He always said, Gods lookin out.
While attending First Baptist Church, Craigs relationship with the Lord grew closer and stronger. On Sunday mornings, he served as a greeter, an usher and was on a hospitality team.
Craig is predeceased by both of his parents. He left behind his wife, Gail, his daughter, Lashae, many aunts, uncles, cousins, his church mily and friends.
Craig went home to his Lord on Aug. 11, 2015.
Craigs memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at 1 p.m. (5026 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, CA)
4/1/1952 7/30/2015
Richard Carlos Partida passed away peacefully at home after losing his two-year battle with multiple myeloma, on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at the young age of 63. Richard was a loving husband, ther, grandther and friend to all.
He devoted his life to helping people, whether they were old friends or new acquaintances. He had a passion for researching the history of Carpinteria, the place he was always proud to call home.
Richard was born April 1, 1952 at home on Cramer Road in Carpinteria, Calif. to Ramon and Antonia Partida. He remained in Carpinteria his entire life working various jobs, beginning his passion for construction and wood working at a young age starting at Cate School. After going to school to get his contractors license, Richard worked for himself, helping build many homes in the community until he began working for the County of Santa Barbara from 1979 until his retirement in 2012.
He was an active member of The Carpinteria Kiwanis Club serving two terms as their President from 2000 to 2002.
In his short retirement, he was always busy volunteering for many local organizations.
Richard had a passion for golfing, fishing, traveling, spending time with his mily and friends, and of course his mornings at Reynaldos Bakery.
His wicked sense of humor, infectious smile, magnetic charm and outgoing personality were loved by all.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Puentes, daughter Nikki (Greg) Nielsen, grandsons Hollister and Hunter, his brother Tony (Stella) Partida, his nieces and nephew Yevette (Gilbert) Lopez, Tony Partida Jr., Crystal (Ra) Barradas, and their milies. Sisters-in-law Susie (Steve) Gemeinhardt, Teri (Carlos) Gonzales, nephew Alejandro Medina, niece Tifny (Shad) Haller and their mily.
Richard will always occupy a special place in many hearts. It was a warm and happy space he shared with all who crossed his path.
The mily wishes to thank the caring staff of the Sansum Clinic Oncology Department, especially Mukul Gupta and Hangama Abassi.
The mily also asks that you do something nice for yourself or someone in need. In keeping with Richards wishes, a private mily ceremony will be held. We would like to thank everyone who attended his Celebration of Life on July 26, 2015.
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be ... So He put His arms around you And whispered Come to Me A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
In Richards memory, donations can be made to The Kiwanis of Carpinteria, The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, and/or NORML.
4/8/1925 7/30/2015
Joseph F. Genna, age 90, passed away on July 30 in Santa Barbara. He was born in Battle Creek, Mich. on April 8, 1925 to George and Mary Genna. He received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan State College in 1948 and an M.S. in Physics from Indiana University in 1951.
During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in the 47th Inntry (Rainbow) Division in the European Campaign, fighting in France and Germany, including the Battle of the Bulge, and participating in the liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for action under fire.
Joe was a pioneer computer designer with an aerospace career spanning 40 years. He holds an early digital computer patent for a parallel arithmetic unit which is used in every modern digital computer. His designs spanned the era from vacuum tubes to transistors to integrated circuits to large scale integrated circuits. In the early 60s Joe wrote a book on The Application of Digital Techniques to System Design and used it as the basis for a course for aerospace engineers. He was also a radar designer, performing the mathematical analysis needed for an early terrain clearance radar which permitted an airplane to fly 50 feet above the ground. During the Cold War he was involved in the design of numerous classified programs, some still in use.
Joe and Mary Elizabeth, his wife of 49 years, came to Santa Barbara in 1972 with Delco Systems. She predeceased him in the year 2000. He was an active member of the Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and a member of three duplicate bridge clubs. In retirement, he took writing courses, completing a mystery novel and publishing RAINBOW INTERLUDE, a WWII historical memoir.
In 2003 Joe married Patsy Duff and happily inherited a loving mily that included Patsys three children, Jill, Joy and her husband Jon, and Terry and his partner Victoria. Joe fully enjoyed time spent with granddaughter Jenny and her children Chase and Paige, and with grandson Brian, his wife Lucy and their children, Adam and Sean. Joe and Patsy shared a full, happy life together, enjoying friends, duplicate bridge and extensive world travels. Joe was a kind, modest and gentle man who will be missed and lovingly remembered.
A memorial service will be held on August 28 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel at Samarkand Retirement Community, 2550 Treasure Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Samarkand Benevolent Care Fund.
3/12/1942 - 3/26/2015
Memorial service at St. Joseph Church on Friday, August 28, 4:30 p.m. Reception to follow. Contact
8/28/1924 8/3/2015
Elio Domenico Francesco Frank Bacchilega passed away peacefully, surrounded by his mily, on Aug. 3, 2015 in his mily home in Carpinteria, Calif. Frank was a quiet, strong mily man and a longtime resident of Carpinteria.
Frank was born on Aug. 28, 1924 in Raritan, N.J. Frank was born to Italian immigrants Giovanni and Helena Bacchilega. He was the second child of their three children. Frank grew up and went to school in Raritan. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the young age of 17. While serving, Frank met his beautiful wife Barbara Jeanne Jean DeShield in Hollywood, Calif. Frank and Jean were married in 1945 prior to Franks departure and service as a Radioman in World War II. Frank and Jean were married for 70 years, until Franks passing.
After Franks service in the war, Frank and Jean settled down in Hollywood, Calif., where they raised their four sons, Frankie, Danny, Johnny and Joey. Frank worked hard as a carpenter to support his mily. He enjoyed his work but more importantly enjoyed spending time with his mily. Frank was a sports n and even helped build a little league field for his sons and many other kids to enjoy. Over the years Frank and Jean and their children would vacation in Carpinteria, Calif. and eventually decided to reside in the lovely little beach community permanently. While living in Carpinteria, Frank worked as a Superintendent in the construction field and literally helped to build the community. Frank was a hard worker and took pride in the work that he completed.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Giovanni and Helena Bacchilega, and his oldest son, Michael Francis Bacchilega (Dorothy). Frank is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Bacchilega, his sons, Daniel Bacchilega (Beverlee), John Bacchilega (Debbie), and Joseph Bacchilega (Roxanne). He is survived by his sisters, Olga Bacchilega Orlando and Marie Bacchilega Rostrom (Charlie). Frank is survived by his eight grandchildren, Christopher Moore, Sara Bacchilega Huston, Elio Bacchilega, Jamie Bacchilega, Katy Bacchilega Smith, Michelle Bacchilega Macias, Rachel Bacchilega and Lily Bacchilega-Dosco. Frank is also survived by his six great-grandchildren, Hannah Huston, Kayley Huston, Orion Smith, Alba Macias, Kaya Smith and River Macias.
Frank was a kind, loving, generous man and will be greatly missed. His love, ith and mily traditions will live on in his mily. We love you, Da.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the end of the month for mily and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Visiting Nurses and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara.
2/26/1946 7/25/2015
Joetta Gardner passed on July 25, 2015 in Bremerton Wash.69 years young.
She was born in Upland, Calif. on Feb. 26, 1946. She was a long time resident of Carpinteria, Calif. and a summer resident of Bremerton, Wash.
She graduated from Chaffey High School and married Albert Gardner in 1964; they celebrated their 51st anniversary on July 12. They raised two children, Charles (wife Christine) Gardner and Denyce Gardner. They have two wonderful grandchildren, Daniel Gardner and Amanda Morris, and four amazing great-grandchildren, Charlie, Aryanna, Ferrin and Catherine. Joetta had a long career with Verizon and retired in 2002.
Joetta lived LOUD! She laughed often and encouraged all around to roar with her. She had a resounding laugh that crowned her robust and hearty spirit. She found great joy in the small details of life. She loved a good Ja burger! Joetta has an unyielding love for her mily (furry mily as well) and was our solid foundation. She would much rather be remembered than memorialized.
A remembrance gathering in Washington will be Thursday, Aug. 6. Carpinteria remembrance TBA.
Joetta: Knows better, fears less, loves more.
We love you and miss you!
1/21/1947 7/20/2015
Steve Soden passed away on July 20, 2015. Steve was born on January 21, 1947 in Inglewood CA. He spent his early years in Santa Ana, Calif. where he attended elementary and junior high school. His mily moved to Carpinteria in 1961. Steve attended Carpinteria High School and graduated with the class of 1965. He was drafted into the Army and he served a combat tour of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded two Bronze Stars for his service.
Steve had many interests including surfing, creative writing and art. He also spent time studying perception in sport, particularly tennis and golf.
Steve spent his last years bravely confronting the ravages of Parkinsons Disease.
Steve is survived by his ther John W. Soden of Santa Barbara, brothers David of Crystal Lake, Ill., John of Waltham Mass., and Rick of Lahaina, Hawaii; niece Amanda of Portland, Ore., nephews Stan and Andy of Crystal Lake, Ill. and Cameron of Los Alamitos, Calif.; uncle Bob Edgar of Paso Robles. Steve also had a special relationship with Rodney, Anne, Lucian and Tristan Cravens. The mily wishes to express special appreciation to Marsha Cravens and Anna Gardner.
A Celebration of Steves Life is being planned to coincide with the annual Soden mily gathering in October. An announcement will follow.
1946
1946 - 2015
Larry Carl McIntyre, age 69, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed peacefully at his home in Tehachapi, Calif., on Sunday, July 26, 2015, after a battle with ALS. He was born March 1, 1946, in San Diego, Calif., to Wallace and Norma (Moen) McIntyre. Larry is survived by his wife, Deborah (Walton) McIntyre; brother, Grant McIntyre; children, Bryan, Gavin and Erin McIntyre; stepchildren, Christine and Michael Osmond, and Dale Smith; niece, Laura (McIntyre) Eskildsen; grandchildren, Darian McIntyre, Jacob Martin, Andrew McIntyre, Dylan Smith, Elyse McIntyre, Jacob McIntyre and Olyvia Ettner; and many other loving mily members.
After graduating from Carpinteria High School in 1964, Larry joined the United States Navy. While stationed on the USS Ranger, he served as an aviation machinist. During his time of service, he completed two Vietnam tours. After the Navy, Larry found his true calling, firefighting. After seven years serving as a fireman for the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District, he was promoted to engineer, which he served as for his remaining 14 years with the department. Larry truly loved working with the department and built lasting friendships, once saying, Its the best job in the world. After retiring from the department, Larry moved to Tehachapi and started working as a mechanic and bus driver for the Tehachapi Unified School District, where he worked until his passing.
Larry was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying dirt bike riding, camping, kayaking, skiing, fishing and tennis, to name a few. He also enjoyed sports, having played football and baseball in school. Larry and his wife opened their doors to many foster children over the years, providing a safe, loving environment for them to thrive. He was an active member of Mountain Bible Church and he loved his church mily.
A visitation is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Mountain Bible Church, located at 630 Maple Street, Tehachapi. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. at the church with a reception to follow. Interment with military honors will be at Bakersfield National Cemetery in Arvin, Calif. at 2 p.m.
Larrys infectious smile and heart of gold will be greatly missed by his mily, friends and co-workers. The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it. - Thucydides
Arrangements were made with the assistance of Wood Family Funeral Service, Inc. For condolences please visit woodmortuary1
Eugene Geno Bonior passed away at the age of 93 in Seattle, Wash., where he resided for the past 22 years with his daughter and her mily. In 1962, he transferred his mily from Chicago to Carpinteria to work for Infrared Industries. After leaving Infrared, he opened up Genos Kitchen (now Coffee Bean &aughter, Carrie; grandchildren, Jillian and Elliot Bonior and Samantha and Scott Edwards.
5/4/1913 7/18/2015
Jayne passed away peacefully on July 18, 2015, at Redwood Heights Assisted Care Facility in Salem, Ore. at the age of 102. She was born in Des Plaines, Ill., on May 4, 1913 and shortly thereafter her mily moved to Manhattan Beach, Calif. She lived there until her marriage to James Callaway after which they moved to a lemon/avocado ranch in Carpinteria in 1943. She lived in her beloved Carpinteria until shortly following her 100th birthday when she moved into assisted care near her son and daughter-in-law in Salem, Ore.
Throughout her life in Carpinteria, Jayne was active in many clubs/organizations, to name just a few, Carpinteria Parent Teacher Association, Meals on Wheels, Braille Institute, American Field Service and Carpinteria Community Church. She particularly loved her work for many years as a Docent for the Carpinteria Historical Museum and as a Volunteer Dispatcher for HELP of Carpinteria, which she continued to do right up to her 100th birthday.
Jayne was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a kind and giving person who touched everyone who knew her.
Jayne was preceded in death by her husband Jim of 59 years. She is survived by her daughter Jayne Callaway Diaz, son Bob (Linda) Callaway, Italian daughter Grazia (Michael) Jaroff, grandchildren Victoria (Don) Marsh, Christian (Kelly) Diaz, Sarah (Clint) Lederer, Clair Callaway and Romana (Edward) Secades, and great-grandchildren Trevor Marsh, Garrett Marsh, Sydni Marsh, William Lederer, Augustus Lederer, Aiden Diaz, Sebastiano Secades and Chiara Secades.
The mily extends a special thank you to the caring staff of Redwood Heights Assisted Care and Salem Hospice for their kind and gentle care of Jayne.
Services will be private. Remembrances may be made in Jaynes honor to Carpinteria Valley Museum of History and/or HELP of Carpinteria.
8/6/1933 7/18/2015
Bob Henry passed away on July 18, 2015 at the age of 81. Bob was born in San Francisco. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold C. Henry and Helen Meyer Henry. Bob was a graduate of Occidental College where he met and married his beautiful fellow classmate Kathy Walper. He shared 60 years of marriage with his delightful and playful lifelong partner Kathryn. Bob is survived by his four children and their spouses: Mark Henry (Maria), Stacy Bowman (Jim), Kelly Ojeda Moncrieff (John) and Daniel Henry (Sharon). Bob will equally be missed by his loving grandchildren: Bryanna, Hillary, Jenna, Ryan (Jane), Robert, Kathy, Amanda, Kyle, Sarah, and Kaitlin. There are even two great-grandchildren, Weston and James, to add to the total mily aggregate.
Bob is also survived by sisters: Linda (Jerry) and Phyllis and their children, Erin, Rod (Billy), Damon and Dana.
Professionally, Bob worked for the Glendale Unified School District for 43 years, as a biology teacher and basketball and tennis coach for both boys and girls. Bobs working day mantra was always, Teaching is fun.
Regarding death, Bob loved this passage by Cyrano: The leaves they know how to die. Just a short distance from the branch to the ground, and yet when the leaves turn loose, they go down gracefully, hesitating for a moment before mingling with the dust.
Regretfully, Bob says rewell to all of you, and now is his time to mingle with the dust.
This Keep It Simple obituary was written by Bob. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Womans Club, 1059 Vallecito Road, Carpinteria, Calif. At the celebration, the mily will share his accomplishments, his playful joy and his significant impact on mily and friends. Lunch will be enjoyed during the celebration. Please make donations in his name to Coastal View News Honor Roll, 4856 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013.
11/11/
11/11/ 1949 - 7/12/2015
Adrienne Basil, also known as Anne, and affectionately as Ms. B; passed away peacefully Sunday morning after a brief and relatively painless struggle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, Ill. to Edith Maffie Basile and Monty P. Basile. They owned a sucessful Italian restaurant there. Her mom also sang at the restaurant but passed away while Adrienne was still young. Later, as a young adult, Anne moved to Southern California where she became a hairstylist in Brentwood. She eventually moved to Santa Barbara where she co-owned her own salon. After a period of time, she branched out and started a coffee shop where she hosted poetry readings and enjoyed reaching out to customers. For the past 14 or so years, though, Ms. B has worked in the Carpinteria school district. She loved interacting with the kids and was known for her outgoing care and concern for them, and her quirky sense of humor. The latest stage of her life was as a student at Pacifica Graduate Institute where she studied on weekends and her free time to complete her Masters degree in Psychology. She also worked as an intern at the Salvation Army where, again, she always enjoyed helping and interacting with her clients. In her last days she had hoped to be healed so she could help heal and encourage others. That was not to be so we hope you find encouragement and healing in your memories of her.
She is survived by her three brothers, Monte E. Basile, Mark G. Basile and Michael W. Basile; numerous friends who will miss her immensely, her dog, Smootchy, her kitty, Kita, and a front porch stray that continues to be fed.
An informal celebration of her life will be at Hendrys Beach, Santa Barbara on Thursday, July 16 at 5 p.m. A memorial website has been set up at adrienne-basil.forevermissed1
5/17/1927 7/4/2015
Angela J. Rangel Soto passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep. She was born in Goleta to Manuel J. Rangel and Carlota Avalos on May 17, 1927 and grew up with nine siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents, her nine siblings and her great-grandson Daniel Soto Jr. She met and married Louis Soto and they settled in Carpinteria and raised their two sons Louie Jr. and Peter. She is survived by her husband Louis of 70 years, two sons Louie Jr. (Linda) and Peter (Nancy), four grandsons, Daniel, Joseph, Casey and Eric (Carol), and 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews on both sides.
Angie made the best Mexican food and enjoyed always having mily and friends over to her home for coffee and a good home-cooked meal. She loved and cared for numerous children for many years in her home, including her grandsons. Angie had a special saying for those who asked, How are you today? Her reply was always, Mean as ever. She was deeply loved by her mily and friends and will be remembered for her funny sense of humor, big heart, generosity and love for life.
Rest in peace, our beloved wife, mother, grandma.
A memorial mass was held on Friday, July 10 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church followed by a graveside service at Carpinteria Cemetery.
3/13/1969 6/29/2015
Memory Faith McAdams, a remarkable, inspiring person beloved by so many, passed away in her sleep June 29 in her home in Ventura. She was the daughter of Yonica McLaren and Brian McAdams.
Memory was born March 13, 1969 in Laguna Beach, but grew up in Santa Barbara. She was a bright, extremely popular student, graduating from Roosevelt Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High and San Marcos High School. Her athletic prowess included swimming, surfing, skiing, track and field and especially volleyball, where she was a star of the powerful San Marcos team. Memorys natural beauty enabled her to serve as a model for several beach and lifestyle companies in Santa Barbara.
At age 19, Memory enrolled at San Diego State University, majoring in sports medicine with a goal of becoming a physical therapist and athletic trainer. She was invited to contend for a spot on the Aztecs womens varsity volleyball team, but declined, preferring to devote her attention to her studies and assorted activities she engaged in.
On June 26, 1989, just 20 years old, Memorys life changed forever. She was traveling home on Pacific Coast Highway to visit when she was struck head-on by a driver who had veered across the centerline. A desperate battle ensued to save her life. She was extracted via the Jaws of Life and helicoptered to the trauma center at St. Johns Hospital in Oxnard. Doctors warned her parents that she would have to be extremely fortunate to survivebut Memory refused to give up and clung to her life in a deep coma for 2 1/2 months before miraculously showing signs of awakening.
This was the beginning of her new life. Memory survived, but her body was broken and she had suffered a major brain injury. She had to relearn how to walk and talkher brain did not remember how to do these most basic things. Eventually Memory was transferred to the Rehabilitation Institute at Santa Barbara, where, with their incredible care, she continued to make slow but steady progress. After that she moved on to Solutions, a transitional living center, to continue her therapies. She became active with Jodi House, an organization created to help brain injury survivors and their milies adapt to their new lives, and found her 10-year interaction there most enriching.
The following years were extremely tough as Memorys old life receded beyond reach and she could not find a path to a fulfilling new one. This changed in 2005 when she moved to Ventura into the home and care of her uncle and aunt, David and Terryle Wilk.
Memory enrolled at Ventura College and took classes through its Educational Assistance Center. This special attention allowed her to thrive and gain a new sense of self-esteem. When she had completed all the classes offered by EAC, she signed on as a volunteer student assistant to help others who needed it.
Most importantly, Memory discovered the Brain Injury Center of Ventura County where she met many other survivors and forged deep friendships that would last the rest of her life. Memory became known for her friendly spirit and consideration for others. She made every new survivor feel they had a home in the group and a friend in need.
Memory became a leader of the Brain Injury Center, participating in all of its educational, social and community service activities. She spent hours on the phone every night talking with other survivors, sure they were doing OK and reminding them about weekly BIC activities.
Her own ability to remember was almost completely destroyed by the brain injury. Memory used to tell people My name is Memory, but that doesnt mean I have one. She will be remembered for her robust sense of humor and a gigantic heart brimming with love for her mily, friends and anyone else who needed some.
She is survived by her mother, Yonica; ther and stepmother, Brian and Jonni; her grandmother, Elaine McAdams; sisters, Julia Hope McAdams and Lindsay Johnson; her uncle Dave and aunt Terryle; her aunt Barbara Menne; her cousins Travis Hutchison, Fiona Clark and Tory Menne, and her boyfriend, Jonathan Daviesas well as many more in her extended mily who loved her dearly.
A Celebration of Memorys Life will be held July 26 at noon at Lions Club Park in Carpinteria. In lieu of flowers, the mily encourages donations to the Brain Injury Center of Ventura or Jody House of Santa Barbara.
4/13/2015 7/7/2015
Olivia was born, earlier than expected, to Jan and Natalie (Borrello) Kocienski on April 13, 2015. She was welcomed into the kingdom of God through baptism on the same day and into Heaven on July 7, 2015.
Although Olivias life on this Earth was brief, it was long enough to know that she was the greatest of gifts. In her numbered days she was able to touch many lives with her sweet disposition, smiles and interactions. She enjoyed all the hugs, kisses, stories and songs that filled her days. She especially loved to hear her Mommy sing Jesus Loves Me, This I know. Olivia has left her mily with a lifetime of love.
Olivia is survived by her parents Jan and Natalie, brother Christopher and sister Isabella. She also leaves behind her grandparents Jack and Louise Kocienski, Tim and Kathleen (Arellano) Wickham, and her great-grandther Ed Arellano as well as many uncles, aunts and cousins. Her grandther Chris Borrello and great-grandparents Anthony and Antoinette Borrello, and Carmen Arellano predecease her.
In celebration of Olivias life, a mass will be held at noon on Friday, July 10 at St. Josephs Church. The burial will follow at Carpinteria Cemetery.
I miss you my little baby
I wish I had you here,
To hug, to hold, to smell maybe
And never shed a tear
We loved you very dearly,
We miss you everyday.
I see your ce so clearly
Youre just a cloud away.
1918-2015
Pauline passed away peacefully on July 2, 2015 at 96 years of age surrounded by her loving mily. She was born Sept. 8, l918 in Carpinteria to Carolina Blanco and Joseph Alvarado. Pauline was married to Cres DeAlba for 70 years until his death in 2009. She was also preceded in death by her oldest son Cres DeAlba Jr. (Sharon). Pauline is survived by her children Mary DeAlba Cota (Norman), Florence DeAlba Smith (Bill), Irene DeAlba Stoyanoff (Raymond) and Tommy DeAlba (Kathy). She leaves 34 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren, as well as two sisters, Genevieve, who resides in Texas, and Katherine, who resides in Georgia, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
A mass will be held July 9 at 10 a.m. at St Joseph Church in Carpinteria with burial at the Carpinteria Cemetery. A reception will follow at 5031 Foothill Road.
Mom, you were the anchor and heart of our mily, a woman of strength and dignity, full of laughter, love of life and mily. You will be deeply missed by us all. You remain lovingly in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: Hospice, Carpinteria Valley Museum of History or the Carpinteria Library.
5/20/1984 6/27/2015
Benjamin Michael Aguirre, a loving and caring son, brother, nephew and grandson, after a courageous fight against cancer, passed away at Serenity House on June 27, after his recent 31st birthday.
Benjamin was born in Augsburg, Germany as part of a U.S. Army mily stationed in Germany on May 30, 1984. Benjamin grew as a child and became a young man in Carpinteria, Calif. He loved playing football for the Carpinteria Indians and later for his beloved Carpinteria High School Warriors. Benjamin was an avid Dallas Cowboys n and would often take time to see his vorite team at training camps in Oxnard, Calif.
Benjamin worked for UPS and FedEx local area deliveries. He was loved by all of his customers, and he always greeted his customers with a smile. He also had a talent for creating handmade corn hole toss boards and quickly became known as Corn Hole Benny by his friends and customers. Benjamin always had a quiet confidence in all of his endeavors and expressed thoughtful kindness with mily and friends. He will always be loved and remembered by his mily and friends.
Benjamin is survived by his supportive loving mother Juanita Ortiz of Carpinteria; ther Gilbert Aguirre of Whittier, and siblings Phillip Aguirre, Jonathan Flores, Xochitl (Ivan) Flores and Xenia Flores. Benjamin leaves his loving grandmother, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and a niece. His beloved dog Nala will miss his loving devotion. Benjamins loving grandther preceded him last month and was always involved in his life with love and guidance.
The mily wishes to thank doctors Newman, Greaney and Kearney for their caring efforts. Special thanks go to the wonderful people at Cottage Hospital 5 South, Visiting Nurse &isters, Victoria Cervantes and Mary Gonzalez; sisters-in-law, Millie and Angie Villalpando; and his beloved grandchildren, Michael Ortiz (Kim), Rachel Jackson (Dathan), Elizabeth and Nicholas ONeill; his great-grandchildren, Ashlynn, Kylie, Emma, and Matthew Ortiz, Deshawn, Darius and Deja Jackson.
We will miss his handsome presence, his great sense of humor, his love of financial wheeling and dealing, his never-ending feeling of being a part of the Carpinteria community, his unwavering Catholic ith, and most of all, his love for his mily.
The funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 10 at 10 a.m., at St Joseph Catholic Church, followed immediately by the military honors service at the Crematorium Circle at Carpinteria Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services
Peter S. Villa passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, surrounded by his loving mily. Peter is survived by his wife Shireen Villa (Esch) of 49 years and his children Ngaire Villa, Troy Villa and Kiri Villa, his son-in-law Justin Graves; his grandchildren Joseph Morales, Alex Morales, Stephen Villa, Catherine Morales, Joshua Villa, Valanci Villa, Mason Villa and four great grand-children. Peter is also survived by his siblings Thomas Villa, Maria Fragoso (Villa) and many nieces and nephews. Peter was preceded in death by his parents Paul Villa, Frances Villa (Carrillo), his brothers Albert Villa, Paul Villa, Joseph Villa and his sister Rita Villa.
Peter enjoyed spending time with his mily celebrating birthdays, holidays and his yearly mily camping trips to Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Some of his vorite past-times were antiquing, listening to his vorite music, cooking and enjoying fine dining, red wine and good scotch with his mily and friends. Peter enjoyed a successful 39-year career for Santa Barbara Research Center/Raytheon Systems. He enjoyed his work and the many wonderful friendships he made during his time there. Peter had unconditional love for his mily; he was a devoted husband, the most loving dad to his children and an amazing grandpa and poppi to his grandchildren. His love lives on in all of us and we know his passing was met with a joyous reunion.
Services were held on June 21 and June 22 at St. Josephs church. Arrangements by Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services.
Peter Villa died on June 14, 2015. Rosary service will be held on Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m. and a funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Church in Carpinteria.
8/6/1987 6/4/2015
Derek Velasquez was a wonderful and loving ther, son, grandson and brother. He left us so young, leaving so many to mourn his absence. He was a young man with charisma, wit, humor, good looks and a tremendous amount of athletic ability.
Derek leaves behind his most beloved son Isaac, his ther Joseph and stepmother Lola, his mother Laurie, his most cherished brothers Joseph and Michael, who loved him beyond words.
He also will be deeply missed by his grandparents, Joseph and Yvonne Velasquez, Bill and Lynn Rowell and also by his aunts, uncles, many cousins and loved ones. No words can express the pain and emptiness that the loss of Derek has created in our hearts.
REST IN PEACE, MY SON DEREK
I LOVE YOU AND
WILL MISS YOU FOREVER
YOUR DAD,
JOSEPH ANTHONY VELASQUEZ
8/20/1924
8/20/1924 6/1/2015
Iris Buckley was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Buckley. She was born in Ardmore, Okla. and lived on a rm near Kingfisher. Her mily moved west in 1935 during the Dust Bowl era. She graduated high school in Shafter, Calif. in 1942. In her words, While working in Kelly Grants drug store I was standing behind the cash register when Lyle came in. I looked up into his blue eyes and fell in love! They were married two months later on July 4, 1942, a marriage that lasted nearly 68 years until Lyles death on Jan. 2, 2010.
Iris loved gardening and canning produce from her garden. She was a great cook and especially loved cooking and baking for mily and friends. She was particularly mous for her home-canned pickles and Almond Toffee.
She and Lyle thoroughly enjoyed square dancing and round dancing with their closest friends, Lucy and Gene Coke, and made many wonderful new friends during that time. Through Lyles work with Global Marine, they had the opportunity to travel to Europe, and lived in Melbourne, Australia for two years. In Europe, Iris was finally able to meet a pen pal in the Netherlands to whom she had been writing for 35 years, since grammar school. She and Lyle also traveled to South Africa to visit some new friends they had met while in Europe.
From a mily of nine children, she is survived by her youngest brother, Virlin Perry and his wife Gladys. She also leaves behind her son Paul, daughter-in-law Sharon, her daughter Lyla, and grandchildren Jason, his wife Kristen, and Eli Buckley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 12 at noon at Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. Please visit wrhsb1
4/22/1917 5/31/2015
Richard Schrader, 98, of Carpinteria, Calif. died peacefully in his sleep at home on May 31, 2015.
Born at home near Neligh, Neb. on April 22, 1917 to Charles Henry and Louie (Evans) Schrader, Richard Dick was the second youngest of eight siblings.
He graduated from Neligh High School in 1938; married fellow classmate Emagene (Gene) Reutzel in 1941 and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1942. After graduating, Richard served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II. He completed officers training in Wyoming and was deployed to New Guinea in January 1944. After three years, Captain Schrader returned to the Neligh area to rm.
In 1963 he and Gene moved to Santa Barbara, Calif., where Gene had lived as a child. He worked briefly at the News-Press until he was hired as an appraiser at the Santa Barbara County assessors office. After retiring, he and Gene moved to Carpinteria. He loved being near the ocean, traveling, and being a tour guide for visiting mily and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two sisters, Thelma and Alma Hall and five brothers, Carl, Bill, Ray, Tom and Harry. He is survived by two children, Mark and wife Michele Blackley of Stanwood, Wash., and Lynn and husband Frank Morrison of Clearwater, Neb.; two grandchildren, Brett and wife Dorian (Speigle) Morrison of Clearwater, Neb. and Kara and husband Ron Hansen of Phoenix, Ariz.; three great-grandchildren, Emme, Owen and Sofia; one brother-in-law Emil and wife Chloe (Campbell) Reutzel of Coronado, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation arrangements were handled by McDermott-Crockett Mortuary in Santa Barbara. A private mily service will be held at a later date.
His mily have so appreciated the kindness of caregivers Sharon and Angie, neighbors Charles, Maria and Breck, doctors Jackson and Elder, Fresenius Dialysis Clinic medical staff, and Easy Lift drivers, especially Virginia. Without their help, Richard would not have been able to continue to live in his home in his beloved California or meet his three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Santa Barbara Humane Society or the National Kidney Foundation.
When Jorge Sanchez died peacefully in his sleep on June 4, 2015, we lost a loving and wonderful ther and probably the best busboy ever!
Georgie worked almost 10 years for Jacks Bistro &he doctors slow horse and buggy caused a days delay so her birth certificate was dated the seventha good reason, Nora said, to celebrate her birthday on both days.
Nora graduated in 1941 from Kansas State Teachers College and taught kindergarten for the next 36 years until she retired from Montebello School District.
Shortly after moving to the Golden State she met her Bill and married in 1946. They became parents with the birth of Kristine Lyn and Scott Lynn. Upon retirement in July 1977, Nora and Bill moved to Carpinteria, Calif., along with Noras elderly mother.
She offered her home as a retreat by the sea for mily and friends and was a beloved Nana to her grandchildren. She encouraged them to see the world and realized her own dream to travel by visiting Japan. Later she landscaped her yard into a Japanese garden that was featured on a Better Homes and Gardens Show. Nora was an artist and especially enjoyed oil painting.
Nora was a member of the Carpinteria Community Church Womens Association and the Carpinteria Investment Club, a docent at the Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum, and vice-president of the Carpinteria Seniors.
Nora was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Goodman, her parents, her sister, Frieda, and her brothers, Paul, Clarence, Wally, Ernie and Don. She is survived by her children Kristine Watkins (Ron) and Scott Goodman (Kim), her grandchildren Aubry Watkins Briggs, Bradley Watkins, Kristen Goodman, Craig Goodman and Bill Goodman (Tracey) and great-grandchildren Jake, Brenna and Lexi. She is also survived by her sister Eden Fox, nieces Janice, Madeline, Marilyn, Shelia (Jon) and Amy and nephews Paul, Jr., Matthew, Bill, Jim, Mark and Hans and dear friends Susan Sullivan and Lil Inman.
Her mily is forever grateful to all of Noras caregivers and doctors for their friendship and loving kindness over the years and to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara.
Service will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at the Carpinteria Community Cemetery Pavilion. A reception will follow at Carpinteria Community Church Parish Hall. Donations may be made in Noras memory to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara vnhcsb1
1965 - 2014
On Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, this world lost a very unique soul, Daniel Peter Dempski, Jr. Born at St. Josephs Hospital in Burbank in 1965 following a cross-country trip from Waukegan, Ill., Danny spent his earliest years under the tutelage of his ther, revolutionary custom car designer and builder Dan Dempski, Sr.mous for being the creator of the original Batcycle and countless other custom and experimental cars at his shop, Kustomotive. It was there Danny learned mechanics and restoration, skills he used later in life to refurbish classic cars as a hobby.
After a typical San Fernando Valley upbringingbike riding, skateboarding, listening to rock music and attending North Hollywood HighDanny went to work in studio catering, working on some of the biggest films at the time with stars like Eddie Murphy, Dan Akroyd and Dennis Quaid. A gig catering rock concerts followed, and Danny loved recounting his many adventures on the road with artists Bruce Springsteen, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Madonna and The Dixie Chicks, to name a few. He was equally at home in the VIP room as he was hanging out with the roadies backstage; his good looks, positive attitude and willingness to help out made him always welcome, and he made friends everywhere he went.
When his older sister called him to come help her run the prestigious hotel La Villa de Belieu in St. Tropez where she was living, he caught the next plane and enjoyed the south of France so much, he stayed for over 10 years, many friends. He used his restoration skills renovating centuries-old chateaux for wealthy Irish and English clients living in Provence, and enjoyed helping his long-time partner, Caroline, work the local rmers markets.
During a trip home for the holidays, Danny was the target of a twist of te, when his high school sweetheart unwittingly purchased the house one door down from his sister Colleen OKanes home in Toluca Lake, where he was staying.
The last two years of Dannys life were spent renovating a cottage with his good friend, Payton Booker, Jr., here in the beautiful foothills of Carpinteria. Eternally laid-back, Danny always had a smile on his ce and never asked for much, character traits that helped earn him his nickname, The Dude. (Besides the obvious physical resemblance). He loved musicand could beat anybody at Name That Tuneand was also an avid n of Jeopardysurprising us all with his range of wisdom in the most random of categories.
After a relaxing day at the beach last summer, Danny twisted his ankle while riding his bike home, and, following complications due to the pain medication he was prescribed, it was determined he had pancreatic cancer and given a short time left to live. He accepted his prognosis bravely. It is what it is, he shrugged, and he was gone in just 80 days.
He passed peacefully at the incomparable Serenity House, high on a hill overlooking Santa Barbara, and shared with us one last smile. His mily would like to thank the compassionate staff that helped make his last days so comfortable, as well as the doctors and nurses at Cottage Hospital who tried so hard to save him.
Humble, honest and loyal to his friends and mily, Danny Jr. will remain in all of our hearts forever. The Dude abides
6/13/1932 5/10/2015
It is sad to announce the passing of Mary L. Sutton on Mothers Day, May 10, shortly after visiting with her son, daughter and son-in-law.
Mary was born June 13, 1932, in Portageville, Mo., and grew up in Mount Clemens, Mich., where she graduated high school. In 1951, she married Leonard Tompkins and moved to Bloomington, Ind., where they both enrolled at Indiana University.
Shortly after graduating college, she and Leonard moved to Santa Barbara, where she began her career as a teacher at Santa Barbara High School. After only 20 years, Mary was forced to retire early due to severe arthritis, which got worse with each passing year.
Mary is survived by her son, Larry Tompkins of Ventura; daughter Lisa Henry of Los Angeles, her husband Wayne; grandchildren Katy and Peter Van Daalen Welter of Los Angeles; sisters Pat and Reda and numerous other relatives in Michigan.
She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. We would also like to give a special thanks to the entire staff and volunteers at our Community House of Hope Hospice in Thousand Oaks for their love and kindness during her last months.
A memorial service is planned on Saturday, May 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road.
3/18/1956 4/22/2015
Diane Marie Peterson-Jahadhmy was born on March 18, 1956 in Fargo, N.D. Her mily owned a rm in Moorehead, Minn., where she lived until she was 6 years old. The mily moved to California in 1965. She attended school in Glendora, Calif., where she graduated from Charter Oak High School. She then attended and graduated from Mt. San Antonio College and worked for the Forest Service.
In 1982, after working for the Forest Service, she moved into the grocery business and worked for Vons. In 1984, she transferred to the Vons in Santa Barbara where she met Ahmed. Diane and Ahmed fell in love immediately and became inseparable. They laughed, loved and traveled to exotic places and enjoyed life.
In 1987, Diane and Ahmed were married and continued to have a great life together. Diane loved nature and animals (she owned horses and had numerous dogs and cats). She was a talented potter and watercolor painter.
Diane was a loving, generous and kind-hearted person. She loved her friends, mily and most of all, her husband, Ahmed. She was the love, wife and rock of his life.
On April 22, Diane passed away peacefully and gracefully from a long illness with Ahmed by her side. It was a long and tough battle, and Diane ced it with incredible resolve, courage and dignity. She is now at peace and rest.
Diane was preceded in death by her sister Caryn and her parents Robert and Laverne. She is survived by her husband, Ahmed; her sister Cathy (Darrow); her brother David (Alice), her aunts Marilyn (Paul) and Janice, and her brother-in-law Abe Jahadhmy. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The mily would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Cottage Hospital and at the Sansum Cancer Center, and visiting nurses Susana and Joyce for the loving care and support of Diane and her mily.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care or the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Carpinteria Lions Park.
12/9/1952 4/14/2015
Battling cancer for over 11 years, on April 14, 2015, William Glen Levinson also known as Bronco Bill passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., Bill moved to Malibu for his love of the ocean and surf, finally residing in Carpinteria, Calif. to live the life of a real surfer and raise a mily.
Bill had a passion for surfing and was pretty darn good at it. Everywhere he went he touched peoples lives with his outgoing personality and bright smile. He was easy to get along with and always pushed to keep going. He loved to go with all his buddies every Sunday to race his rc cars and during the week you could find him up on the bluffs flying planes. Bill has been on a rough journey battling cancer working with some of the best doctors from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to LA USC Noris Cancer and now sadly but happily can be relieved from all the pain/treatments. Through all the struggle, Bill never lost ith and continued to laugh, smile and show off his love for his grandson. During the end of his treatments, Bill would drive hours on his own in his speedy racecar, The Bullet Mustang, to get his treatment but never once complained, he showed us all hes not going to give up.
He is predeceased by his ther, David Levinson. He is survived by his beautiful mother Jacqueline Justman, siblings Jonathan and Jennifer Justman, children Josh Levinson, William C. Levinson and Helena Levinson, grandson Adrian Levinson, buddies George Jimenez, Ed Weber, Vicki Shields, Susie Jones, Cyndi Macias, the RC car community, all his flying airplane buddies and many dear friends all over.
A memorial will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Upper Rincon Beach as he wanted us to remember him by. We will paddle out and gather on the beach sharing all the great memories, holding hands while spreading his ashes and letting him know he will never be forgottenfor he will not have to suffer anymore. Such a great man, Heaven has gained another angel. Love you, Daddy. For now we are all pretending this is just a dream. You are OUR HERO! With love, your kids.
11/4/1974 5/6/2015
Ivan Norm V. Fernandez, 40, of Carpinteria, Calif., died May 6, 2015 as a result of a long time heart and lung condition. He was born Nov. 4, 1974 in Brawley, Calif., the son of Lucila Moreno.
He attended Carpinteria schools and graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1994. He continued on at Santa Barbara City College.
He worked as a postal worker for several years before becoming a restaurant manager. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, cars and spending time with his mily and friends. He was always ready and willing to help anyone who asked.
Ivan is survived by his mother Lucila Moreno, sisters Monica Lertkulvanich and Jeanette Gonzales, as well as his nephews Ilya, Micah and Josiah and niece Lucia Gonzales.
Ivan will be remembered as a loving son, brother and devoted uncle.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A Street, Oxnard, Calif. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at Saint Joseph Mission Chapel located at Ash and 7th Street in Carpinteria. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 15 at 11 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Carpinteria, Calif. Interment to follow at Carpinteria Cemetery District, 1501 Cravens Lane.
To sign the milys online guestbook, share stories and post pictures, please visit and click on Ivans name below obituaries.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of mily owned and operated Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A Street, Oxnard. For further information, please call (805) 486-9148.
5/18/1958
5/18/1958 5/3/2015
Helen Eva Seagar Breck passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Helen was born to Ingela and Warren Seager on May 18, 1958, in Brussels, Belgium. Their mily moved to the United States in 1960 and made their home in Washington D.C. Helen lived there until 1978, when she moved to beautiful Santa Barbara in Southern California. She fell in love with the area and established her career and raised her mily there.
Helen married Toby Breck and on Aug. 15, 1984, she welcomed the birth of her first child, Heather. Then 10 years later, on May 20, 1994 she welcomed her second child, Caitlyn. She loved being a Mom and cherished both of her children.
Helen loved to spend the day at the beach with her mily and friends. Her home was always open to everyone she loved and for several decades it was the gathering place for many friends and children. She also loved football, especially the Washington Redskins. Helen is survived by her mother Ingela and step-ther Jess Pagliassotti of Montecito, her daughter Caitlyn Irene Breck of Carpinteria, Toby Breck of Santa Barbara, brother Warren Seager and mily of Lompoc, step-brother Bill Mathew of Bakersfield, cousin Janikke and mily of Vancouver, Canada, mily in Sweden and many, many friends on the East and West Coasts. She is preceded in death by her daughter Heather Eva Hales Breck and ther Warren Armstrong Seager.
Helen was a very strong person with loyalty to all those she loved. After years of bravely battling health issues, Helen finally succumbed to her illnesses. She was a wonderful mother, daughter and true friend. We were so blessed to have her in our lives, and she will live forever in our hearts
In Celebration of Helens life, a Gathering and Paddle Out will be held at noon on Saturday, May 16, at Fourth Beach in Carpinteria. It will be immediately followed by a reception. We hope that everyone who knew and loved Helen will come and share memories, enjoy the slideshow, photos and food, and send their love to the mily.
To mail condolences, please send them to: The Brecks, 5065 8th Street, Carpinteria, Ca 93013. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Helen Brecks name to National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, 15490 Ventura Blvd, Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 or visit kidney1
4/25/1937 5/2/2015
The Ownby mily mourns the loss of Thelma Ownby, beloved mother, grandmother (Nana) and friend. Thelma passed peacefully on May 2, 2015 surrounded by her immediate mily at Serenity House in Santa Barbara.
Thelma was born in Colorado Springs, Colo. on April 25, 1937. She was raised in Compton, Calif. She has been a resident of Carpinteria since 1970. She was much loved by her mily and will be greatly missed.
Thelma leaves behind her four children, Ronald (Tina), Patricia (Pete), Mary Lou and Theresa. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Carpinteria.
In memory donations may be made to HELP of Carpinteria, 1069 Casitas Pass Rd. Carpinteria, CA 93013.
5/20/1927 4/13/2015
Carl Atterberry was born in Santa Maria, Calif. and as a child lived in San Luis Obispo, where his grandmother owned the San Luis Obispo Ice Co., which provided ice for railroad box cars to transport Central Valley produce. He moved to Santa Barbara and attended McKinley Elementary School. He was later a cadet at the Elsinore Military Academy, where he graduated with honors. He was drafted after graduation and served in China in the Marine Corps in World War II.
Following the war, Carl returned to California and attended Chaffey Junior College and Redlands University, where he earned a BA in English Literature. He completed a teaching credential program at the University of Southern California with graduate studies. He became an elementary school teacher and taught for 35 years in the Bellflower School District. He resided in Orange County and was an officer in the Power Squadron. He then went on to mentor aspiring teachers at Cal State University Long Beach as an education instructor.
Carl retired, and he and his wife, Dolly, moved to Grass Valley in Northern California. He became a tireless worker to help others in need and volunteered for several community and service organizations, including the Native Sons of the Golden West, the Ben Ali Shrine and the Masonic Nevada Lodge 13. He was a regular blood donor and supported the Shiners Hospital for Children.
The Atterberrys grew weary of the cold weather and returned to the central coast, settling in Carpinteria. Carl served on the Grand Jury in Santa Barbara. He continued his commitment to helping others and joined the Santa Barbara and Carpinteria Masonic lodges, serving as secretary and scholarship commitment chairman. He volunteered at the California Avocado Festival and made hundreds of sandwiches to earn money for childrens programs. He suffered a stroke in 2013, but that did not curtail his charitable activities. He continued his work with the Masons and was cilitating scholarships for the students of Carpinteria High School up until the time of his passing.
Carl was known as an afble, outgoing and positive force in the community. His endearing qualities were recognized by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was greatly loved by his friends and mily.
Carl is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dolly; daughter CarlaSue Hanson of Newport Beach; son Thomas (Jennifer) of Santa Ana and granddaughter Dr. China An Hanson of Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 3 p.m. at the Carpinteria Masonic Lodge 444, 5421 Carpinteria Ave. A reception will follow.
Thomas M. Stewart, 76, of Carpinteria died on April 14, 2015. A memorial service will be held April 23 at 11 a.m. at Carpinteria Community Church. Arrangements by Welsh-Ryce-Haider.
1939-2015
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1939-2015
The Villalpando mily mourns the passing of Margaret Villalpando, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who was known to most as Peggy. Peggy passed away peacefully on April 17, 2015, in Santa Barbara, surrounded by her immediate mily.
Born in Long Beach, Calif., on July 23, 1939, to Noel and Marie Morin, Peggy spent her early years growing up on Beech Avenue in Torrance, Calif. After graduating from Nativity Catholic School in Torrance, Peggy spent several years serving God in religious life. She then went on to receive a B.A. from Saint Joseph College of Orange, along with a teaching credential.
Peggy began her teaching career at St. Josephs School in Carpinteria. Weekends were often spent driving back and forth to Torrance to visit her parents. While living in Carpinteria, Peggy met the love of her life, Reyes Villalpando, who was then a teacher at McKinley School in Santa Barbara. After a courtship of several years, Reyes and Peggy were the first couple to be married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Carpinteria.
After the birth of her first child, Peggy temporarily left her career as an educator to raise a mily. Her marriage to Reyes lasted 47 wonderful years, until the passing of Reyes last year, and produced five children, four boys and one girl. Their children were a source of joy and pride to Peggy and Reyes. At the time of her death, Peggy still lived in the house in Carpinteria in which she and Reyes raised their mily.
Once her children were grown, Peggy returned to teaching, this time at Kinderkirk Preschool in Carpinteria, where she established many long lasting friendships.
A thoughtful and caring woman, Peggy enjoyed cooking, reading, jazz and spending time with her mily, especially her grandchildren. She also cared very much for her pets. Like Reyes, Peggys greatest love outside of her mily was likely camping, particularly in the majestic redwoods of Northern California. She will be sorely missed by her sister, Noella, and her former Kinderkirk co-workers and friends.
She is survived by her sister, five adoring children, Dan (Danielle), David (Betsy), Mary Rocha (Robert), John (Kim) and James (Tracy), and 10 doting grandchildren, Ben, Nathan, Luke, Mathew, Erin, Izzy, Caitlin, Jack, Elly and Emma (with another on the way), who are all left with a void in their lives that will be impossible to fill.
Services for Peggy will be held on Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Carpinteria, followed by the committal service at Carpinteria Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the mily requests that donations be made to the Serenity House, 930 Miramonte Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 or to Hope Loves Company (hopelovescompany1
4/5/1924 4/7/2015
Norma Soll died April 7, 2015 in Santa Barbara, Calif. She celebrated her 91st birthday with mily two days before. Norma Lou Gottleber was born in Los Angeles, Calif. She graduated from Burbank High School and spent two years at Los Angeles City College where she majored in business.
Norma was a multiceted renaissance woman. As a young woman she aspired to be an actress. She studied drama and in her senior years starred in a national Tylenol TV commercial. Norma was also an accomplished artist. She played the piano and sang. For this she followed in her mothers footsteps. She sang at weddings, funerals and other special events. She also sang the contralto solo of Handels Messiah. She was an accomplished stained glass artist and quilter. She also taught these disciplines. She designed and sewed many of her own and her daughters clothes. Norma had a long and successful professional career. She held numerous positions including assistant to the National Sales Manager at Lawrys Foods. In the words of one of her former employers in the 1960s, She had the unusual ability of doing a mans job without losing her identity as a woman. She owned a Christian Book Store and stained glass shop in North Lake Tahoe. Norma was a devout Christian. She taught the womans Bible study group at many churches, most recently as a member of Reality Church in Carpinteria. She also worked as an administrative assistant to the senior pastors at Hollywood Presbyterian Church and Magnolia Methodist Church.
Family was her first love. She is survived by her husband, Armin Soll; brother, Robert Rose; sister, Joyce Johnson; son, Bruce Soll; daughters, Janet Garrison Swanson and Diane Stout; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Reality Church in Carpinteria.
1/4/1947 4/3/2015
Prisciliano Meza Pacheco, 68, passed away April 3, 2015 in Rancho Mirage, Calif. after a long battle with diabetes. Prisciliano was born to Pablo Meza and Herminia Pacheco on Jan. 4, 1947. Prisciliano spent over 20 years working for garbage disposal companies in Santa Barbara County. His true love was both playing and refereeing soccer games on the weekends in Oxnard and Santa Barbara. He also loved his Dodgers, reminding everyone that Dodger blue is for you.
Prisciliano is survived by his ex-wife Eileen Meza-Arellano, children Melina (Wesley), Kristofer (Milca) and Jessica (Danny), grandchildren Kaitlin, Jacob, Makaela, Jeremiah, Sofia and Delilah, all of whom brought him so much love and joy. He is also survived by his mother, Herminia, brothers Gerardo (Veronica), Antonio, Santiago, Marcelino and Jesus, sisters Rosa (Abel), Cleotilde (Jose), Elena and Angelica (Andy), as well as many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to his sister, Elena, who cared for her brother with unconditional love for many years while he resided in Santa Barbara.
Services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Barbara. A rosary/viewing will be held on Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m., and mass on Tuesday, April 14 at 10 a.m. with reception to follow. Funeral arrangements by McDermott Crockett Mortuary of Santa Barbara.
7/26/1926 3/31/2015
Doris passed away peacefully on the evening of March 31, 2015. She was born in Long Beach, Calif. on July 26, 1926 to Ferris and Virginia Murdy and was married in 1947 to Pierce Forman Clarke. Pierce and Doris were blessed with five children; Suzan (Kern), Beverly, Stephen, Christopher and Julia (Spataro). They moved to Carpinteria in 1973 where they raised Christopher and Julia.
Doris is survived by her children Suzan, Beverly, Stephen and Julia and her sister Katherine Jordan. She was predeceased by her son Christopher and husband Pierce. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Doris had a great passion for art, and received her associates degree in history and art from Santa Barbara City College. She also had a great love for flowers and a talent for creating beautiful gardens in her Carpinteria home. She belonged to the Santa Barbara Stitchery Guild and created lovely works of embroidery and cross stitch throughout the years. Her greatest passion by r was her mily, and she was a devoted loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She will be remembered with great love and missed by all she touched, as she embraced each day with joy and created a legacy of love for all time.
1/18/1977 - 3/15/2015
Hans Abraham Goodlein passed away peacefully surrounded by his mily on Sunday, March 15. Hans was 38 years old.
Hans was born in Detroit, Mich. and moved to Carpinteria when he was just 1 year old. As a young boy, Hans spent countless happy hours skateboarding, breakdancing in his driveway and boogie boarding at the beach with his many childhood friends. Hans graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1995, after which he became an electrician and worked for several local companies.
Hans loved the beautiful area that he was blessed to grow up and live in. He hiked and camped a lot, enjoying the diverse mountain landscape surrounding Carpinteria to its fullest. As a young man he enjoyed skateboarding at the T-Bowls with his buddies and taking snowboarding trips to local mountain resorts. Hans was a talented artist; he especially liked working with clay and created many unique pieces of pottery on his wheel.
Hans is survived by his mother, Patricia Fisher, and brother, Zachary Fisher of Carpinteria, as well as his beloved son, Logan, and precious daughter, Jaden. Hans leaves behind a multitude of loving aunts, uncles and cousins as well. Hans will be dearly missed.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at McDermott Crockett Mortuary, 2020 Chapala St. in Santa Barbara. A reception will follow at the home of Cindy and Ian Singer, 5408 El Carro Lane, in Carpinteria.
12/29/1930 3/15/2015
As the sun rose, and surrounded by mily, prayer and song, Carmen went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 15.
Carmen was born in Santa Barbara to Louis and Caroline Cota Arellanes on Dec. 29, 1930. She was a seventh generation Santa Barbarian and a direct descendant of the Pablo Cota and Theodore Arellanes milies. Her mother passed away when Carmen was 4, and Carmen was forced to live at Sunshine Cottage and then with various relatives as she attended elementary school in Santa Barbara. Her ther died when she was 10.
At 11 years of age, Carmen moved to Carpinteria to live with her beloved sister, Barbara, and her husband, Lucio Medel. Carmen flourished and came to love Carpinteria and her Warriors.
While attending Carpinteria High School, Carmen was a member of the Girls Athletic Association (G.A.A.) and proudly earned her athletic letter. She was a member of the school choir, which sparked a life long passion for singing. For years to come, she often shared her stories and songs about this time in her life. She loved singing the traditional Warrior songs of Red and White and Cheer Boys Cheer. She made sure her children and grandchildren knew the words to the Alma Mater upon graduation!
While in Carpinteria, Carmen met the love of her life, Eddie Arellano. They married on July 23, 1949, a month after her high school graduation. Together they raised five children; Mike (Katherine) Arellano, Eileen Meza-Arellano, Kathleen (Tim) Wickham, Julie (Ben) Soto and Rebecca (Pedro) Menchaca.
Carmens mily grew as she welcomed grandchildren: Kristin, Michael, Matthew, Kristofer, Melina, Jessica, Natalie, Buddy, Billy, Caroline, Andrea, David, Philip, Luke and Ariana, as well as great-grandchildren Christopher, Isabella, Jacob, Kaitlyn, Mikayla, Delilah, Jeremiah and Sofia. She was eagerly awaiting the June arrival of Olivia and Cruz.
Carmens large and growing mily was her heart and soul. She loved and worried about each and every one of them. She followed their successes and was so proud of all their accomplishments. She never hesitated to share the details of their lives with those who would listen. If you were in front of her in a grocery line, you would come to know when and what colleges her grandchildren graduated from!
Carmens passion and purpose in life was serving her mily. She also loved sports, especially college football. She looked forward to Saturdays and cheering on the Cal Bears. As each year passed, she continued to dream of a Rose Bowl bid. She also loved attending games on The Mesa as she followed the Cate Rams.
Carmen loved discussing all aspects of sports; from the teams and coaches to the trades and stats. She was very knowledgeable and always eager to banter with her grandchildren about their vorite teams and alma maters.
From a young age, Carmen was an avid reader and storyteller. She shared this love with her extended mily. Later in life, she looked forward to her weekly delivery of library books.
Carmen leaves behind her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Barbara Arellanes Medel, and numerous nieces and nephews whom she thought of as her own.
She was predeceased by her ther, mother and brothers William, Edmond, Henry and Charles Arellanes.
A celebration of Carmens life will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 9 a.m. at St. Josephs Church in Carpinteria. Burial will immediately follow at Carpinteria Cemetery.
In memory of Carmen, donations can be made to: Friends of the Carpinteria Library, c/o Carpinteria Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 or to The Carpinteria High School Booster Club, P.O. Box 444, Carpinteria, CA 93014
Warrior Spirit Never Dies
On March 2, 2015 Coy peacefully passed away due to complications of pneumonia. Coy leaves behind a daughter, Yvonne Ruiz, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also leaving behind five sisters and three brothers.
Coy was born to John and Julia Ruiz. He was one of 10 children. Coy was a loving brother, generous, fun-loving, humble, with a great sense of humor. He is now in heaven with our almighty God.
Memorial services will be held on March 21 at 11 a.m. at the Carpenters Chapel, 4951 9th Street, in Carpinteria. We would like to thank Sarahs House Hospice for all the kindness they showed to Coy and all our mily.
You are missed by many. We all love you, Coy Boy.
9/11/1927 3/6/2015
Barbara Vera Grossman White died in Santa Barbara on March 6, 2015.
She is survived by her husband Richard White, daughter Carol Liss, son Robert Liss and his wife Barbara Liss, grandson Jeffrey Liss, granddaughter Jennifer Liss and her partner Scott Steinberg, great-grandchildren Samuel and Abel Steinberg, daughter-in-law Linda Liss, niece Ronnie Priolo, nephew Jay Katz and his wife Laura Katz, grand-niece Leah Murray, grand-nephews Frank Priolo and Matthew Priolo, and step-children Brian White, Gail Goldsmith, and Laurie White. She was preceded in death by her mother Fannie Meisner, sister Anita Katz and husband Len Grossman.
Barbara was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Sept. 11, 1927. In November 1948 she married David Liss, the ther of her children. In 1964 she married Len Grossman, and the mily moved to California four years later. In 1992, a few years after Lens death, she moved to Carpinteria to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
In 1999 she married long-time mily friend Richard (Dick) White, and they lived at the Vista de Santa Barbara Mobile Home Park. Barbara and Dick always looked forward to the senior lunches and card games with friends at the Veterans Memorial Building. They traveled, played the slots at the Chumash Casino and enjoyed gazing at the ocean at Linden Beach.
Barbara believed in equality for all people. She was a card-carrying member of the American Civil Liberties Union and proudly contributed to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League. As a young woman, Barbara was wild for the Brooklyn Dodgers; she stayed a devoted n after the team moved to Los Angeles.
Barbaras sense of humor defined her. When she wasnt rooting for the Boys in Blue, she was her children laugh, often to tears. She was loving and generous to the people who meant the most to her. Her mily will forever miss her.
Donations in her name may be made to Serenity House, 930 Miramonte Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109.
12/10/1936 3/2/2015
Rochelle Terry, a 54-year resident of Carpinteria, passed away on March 2 surrounded by her loving mily.
Rochelle was born on Dec. 10, 1936 in San Diego to Fritz and Mildred Richter. She leaves behind her husband, Tom Richards, with whom she spent the last 32 years enjoying backpacking trips, camping and traveling to several states. She and Tom made many trips to Oregon, where they camped all over the state with Toms mily.
Beginning in the 1970s, she started working in Food Services for the Carpinteria Unified School District. If you attended Canalino Elementary School, you may remember her as one of the lunch ladies. She retired in 1998 from the Goleta School District as the manager of the central kitchen.
Rochelle also leaves behind her five children whom she raised in Carpinteria, Ron, Karen, Susie, Russell and Joe. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Her wishes were to have her ashes spread high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where she and Tom had backpacked. The mily will announce a memorial service planned for a later date.
3/31/34 3/6/2015
Mary Gloria Jimenez was born March 31, 1934 in Santa Barbara to Phillip S. and Mary R. (Martinez) Franco. She lived in Santa Barbara and Santa Paula until she married William A. Jimenez in 1954 and then moved to Carpinteria, where she was a longtime resident until her death on March 6, 2015.
She was known to her mily and friends as Gloria. Since she never learned how to drive, she could always be seen walking around town or taking the 20 bus to Santa Barbara. She loved to travel with her mily, visiting such places as Hawaii, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Seattle, and San Diego.
She had much love for her mily, as she was always a devoted mother and grandmother, and it showed during her recent illness by always putting her children and grandchild first. Her love was also quite evident in her gardening. Orchids and roses in her garden were just as beautiful as her smile.
She is preceded in death by her ther and mother, along with her one true love, her husband William. She is also preceded in death by her youngest daughter Elizabeth Rae. She is survived by her brother Raymond Franco from Santa Ana, CA; daughter, Gail (Jimenez) Hale from Carpinteria, CA; sons, William Jimenez Jr. (Linda) from San Diego, and Ray Jimenez (Margaret) from Carpinteria, CA; and grandson, Scott Hale from Seattle, Wash. She is also survived by numerous sister- and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Welch-Ryce-Haider Mortuary. The Rosary will be on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Welch-Ryce-Haider Mortuary. Cemetery services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Carpinteria Cemetery.
10/28/47 2/25/2015
Richard A. Franco passed away in Santa Barbara on Feb. 25, 2015.
Richard was born in Santa Barbara on Oct. 28, 1947 to Jesus and Lela Franco. He was the third oldest of five children and was preceded in death by his ther. He is survived by his mother, wife, son and siblings.
Richard served in the U.S. Army for two years in the 1st Inntry Division. He met his wife, Shelly, while working at Northrop Corporation in El Segundo. They have been married for 22 years and have a wonderful son, Anthony.
The cremation will be provided by Simply Remembered Cremation Care.
The mily wishes to thank the staff at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center for their tremendous Fight On spirit. In lieu of flowers the mily would appreciate donations in memory of Richard Franco be made payable to Mater Dei High School - Campus Ministry; in care of Mater Dei High School, 1202 West Edinger Ave. Santa Ana, Calif. 92707.
10/28/1947 2/25/2015
With great sadness, the mily of Richard Anthony Franco announces his passing on Feb. 25, 2015, at the age of 67, after a very long struggle with kidney cancer.
Richard was born on Oct. 28, 1947 in Santa Barbara. He grew up in sleepy Carpinteria of the 1950s, where he developed a lifelong love of the beach. He attended Carpinteria schools, always involved in athletics and especially excelling in basketball. He graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1964 then proudly served in the U.S. Army, 2nd Battalion, 16th Inntry of the First Inntry Division, completing a tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon his return to civilian life, he attended SBCC and graduated from California State University, San Diego. He spent his working career as an accountant and tax preparer, eventually retiring from Northrop Grumman Corporation, where he made a number of lifelong friends.
Richard is survived by his son, Anthony, 18; his mother, Lela Franco; siblings Bob Franco (Elene), Teddi Caudillo (David), Becky Jackson (John), Patty Pimentel (Vince) and numerous other mily members. Special thanks to nieces Cathy Caudillo and Denise Kephart, who were instrumental in his care.
Richard leaves mily and friends with fond memories of his big laugh, his love of the beach and surfing, and even that sneeze of his that never iled to make everyone jump! Richard was known for being happy and always ready for fun. We will miss him greatly.
Services will be held at St. Josephs Church in Carpinteria on Friday, March 6. A rosary is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., followed by mass at 11 a.m. After a graveside ceremony, a reception will be held at St. Josephs hall, 1532 Linden Ave., in Carpinteria.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Richards name to Visiting Nurse &aniel Dibbern (Judith) of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.; and Mary A. Sabo (Steven) of Spearfish, S.D.; two step-daughters, Lorna Wilfert (Martin) of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Linda Rogers (Michael) of Fresno, Calif., and her step-son-in-law, Tom Smith of Visalia, Calif. She was predeceased by another step-daughter, Frances (Louise) Smith; and by her brother Morris Jorgenson.
She is also survived by four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, as well as two great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren, an extended mily she cherished.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, Carpinteria, on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the mily suggests donations to Faith Lutheran Church.
8/2/1943 1/25/2015
Julie Kay Loewenstern Levy, 25-year resident of Carpinteria, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25 after ongoing complications with COPD. She had all four of her children by her side. Julies death was preceded by her parents, Morris and Norma Loewenstern, as well as her younger sister, Linda Loewenstern Reid. She is survived by her youngest sister, Marci Ellison, her four children, Lisa Jo Levy, Daniel Rael Levy, Kaycie Rene Levy DAuria, and Joshua Morris Levy, and her six grandchildren, Alec Reid and Colin Fleisher, Soraya and Sophia Levy, and Linnae and Silas DAuria.
Julie was born in St. Petersburg, FL, where her ther was based in the U.S. Coast Guard. She was raised in Amarillo, Texas. As a child, Julies passions led her to become an accomplished pianist and organist. She played for the local church and was called to accompany various ensembles and individuals. She sang with Tascosa High Schools Septet, and as a senior was honored to be elected Miss Southern Belle by her classmates. She was gracious and graceful, kind and considerate. After studying music at Arizona State University and West Texas State University, she moved to Denver, where she met and married John Levy, her husband of 23 years. Together, they raised their four children in the foothills above Golden, Colo.
While her children were school-aged, Julie expressed her creative energies by excelling in cake decorating, sewing elaborate Halloween costumes, and organizing school carnivals, homecomings and after-prom galas. This led her down a career path in event planning, prompting her to earn certification in floral design and become a CBA (Certified Balloon Artist). In 1989 Julie moved to Carpinteria to live near her two sisters and brother-in-law, Bobby Reid. She absolutely loved her life in Carpinteria, commenting regularly that she lived in Paradise. In 1992, Julie started a business called Artistic Flowers and Balloons, which she ran out of her home for 15 years. Her business gained a devoted clientele base from Goleta to Oxnard, and she became known locally as The Balloon Lady.
Julies beautiful large-scale balloon sculptures and stunning floral design pieces graced many charity events, private parties, large festivals, weddings and celebrations of every variety, including pieces for the Rose Parade, UCSB Graduation, Gay Pride, Dalmatian Dreams, and the Chamber of Commerce. Julie was truly a gifted artist and she loved people feel happy. She will always be remembered for her devotion to mily and community, her creative gifts and ongoing volunteerism, and her honest and uplifting, no-nonsense attitude. She will also be remembered for her love of Disney films and themes, which she loved sharing with her grandchildren. She was a straight shooter, emanating graciousness, good humor, and kindness. Julie will sorely be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.
On Sunday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m., there will be a celebration of life Memorial Service for Julie at the home of John and Vera Welty at Weltys Hilltop Flowers, 4526 Foothill Road. Look for balloons.
Alan Dee Patchell was born in Texas on July 2, 1956 and moved to California when he was only 3 years old. He graduated from Carpinteria High School and then served in the U.S. Navy sub service. After the Navy, Al went into law enforcement with Santa Barbara S.O. He moved to Madera and worked at the Madera Jail and then Madera Probation Department. He retired December 2008 as Deputy Chief at Madera Juvenile Hall. He was an Elk and former Lions Club member. He loved riding his motorcycle. Al will be missed by everyone whose life he touched, whether you knew him as Alan, Al, Patch, Sgt. or the crossing guard at John Adams in Madera. He was the most generous, kindhearted person you could ever hope to meet. You might remember him giving high fives to the kids crossing the street at Adams Elementary or sitting on the front porch saying hi to everyone that went by or trying as a law enforcement officer to convince someone to turn their life around. Al was always there for everyone with his friendly but mischievous smile.
He was preceded in death by his ther, Dee Wayne Patchell, and step-ther, Leighton Martin. He is survived by his mother, Betty Martin of Bakersfield, sisters, Felecia Stapp of Bakersfield, Paula Glass of Redding, Kristine Dydek of Bakersfield and their spouses and children, his daughter, Amiee Steffy, her husband and three children of Colorado, son, Joseph JW Patchell, and his son, daughter, DeeAnna DeeDee Patchell, son, William Will Patchell, wife D. Lynn Jones Patchell, loving in-laws and extended mily and friends.
Private services were held under the direction of Jay Chapel.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice or to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
July 6, 1927 Jan. 24, 2015
Tommie Lou McIntyre was born in Santa Barbara to William and Lillian Miller. As a small child, she contracted bovine T.B. of the hip and spent much time at Childrens Hospital in Los Angeles. In spite of her physical limitations, she grew into a strong and beautiful woman.
She married John Young and had two daughters, Barbara and Paula. She later married Leroy Mac McIntyre, who passed in 1989.
Tommie loved having people around. When working at Port Hueneme, she befriended many homesick Navy Sea Bees; it was always an adventure visiting her home. She accepted everyone from all walks of life.
Her later years were spent in Palm Desert with her best friend, Marilyn Thayer.
Tommie is survived by Barbara Ann and Paula Lynn, along with Chris, Lisa, Woody, Vicki, Glen and many other friends.
Even when her body iled her, she kept her indomitable spirit. We will miss her cocktail hour and sharp wit. Ta ta, Mom.
04/19/1931 - 1/26/2015
James McKenzie passed away peacefully in the presence of his mily on Jan. 26, 2015, after a two-year heroic struggle against cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Dorothy, his daughter Sheelah Smith and her husband Doug Smith, his son Doug McKenzie, his wife Marian McKenzie, and their son Jims beloved grandson Ian McKenzie.
Jim was the son of John and Ruby McKenzie (Meek), and was born in Motherwell, Scotland on April 4, 1931. The oldest of three boys, he was preceded in passing by his brother John. His surviving youngest brother, Bob, lives in Canada with his wife, Resa, and their children and grandchildren. Jim met his beloved wife, Dorothy, in the British Royal Air Force. They were married on Dorothys 21st birthday and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary just days before Jims passing. Jim would have been 84 in April.
A senior partner and Consulting Engineer with Archer Spencer Engineering, Jim had a personal specialty in mechanical engineering and a passion for boilers. He did work for UCSB and SB Cottage Hospital, among many other local institutions.
Jim had many interests and untold talents. In Scotland as a young man he was a snare drummer in the Dalziel Highland Pipe Band, whose Drum Corp won the Scottish Championship in 1951. He placed sixth in the Scottish world solo drumming competition at age 17, and retained his rhythm and love of music of all types throughout his life. Jim loved mathematics and astronomy. He could build anything and constructed the Millennium Obelisk, much admired by his Montecito neighbors. He loved woodcarving, especially Celtic knotwork designs, and was a member of the California Carvers Guild. He had a tremendous memory for numbers, songs and poetry. But most of all, he loved, protected and cared for his mily.
Beloved husband, Daddy and Grandpa, we will miss you terribly, but the things you taught us, our memories of you, and your presence will be with us always. Bless you on your journey, dearest one we love you, and leave you in Gods hands.
6/20/1938 1/19/2015
Carpinterian Esther Sylvia Gutierrez, 76, entered into rest peacefully at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara with her children, grandchildren and great-granchildren at her bedside. Esther began her love of patient care in 1970s, being an advocate for eldery and Alzheimers patients. She swent to work every day and every holiday with passion, enthusiasm and empathy for what she did. She spent 27 years in her profession of nursing and patient care.
Esther is survived by her six children, Dorothy, Robert, Danny, Johnny, Katherine and Natalie, her son-in-law Patrick, 15 granchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Her other survivors include her twin sister Edna, sisters-in-law Eva and Linda, cousin Albert (Jackie) and her cousin Cecelia.
Esther Gutierrezs celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. at Gods Open Doors, 1032. E. Mission St. in Santa Barbara.
7/15/1925 12/7/2014
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..1 Cor. 13:12 NIV
Born in Sacramento, as an active teenager Don gave his heart to Jesus at a Mt. Hermon high school conference. Following his years in the Navy during World War II, he and his wife Nadine, joined the Wycliffe Bible Translators with whom they completed 50 years of active service. Dons doctoral degree from Limas National University and his impeccable Spanish opened memorable doors of opportunity throughout his years of service in several Latin American countries and in Spain.
Don is survived by his wife of 71 years, Nadine, and was the loving and fun-loving ther of their four children: Donna Nelson (who preceded him into heaven in 2004), Linda Conrad, Sandi Beard (Lynn) and Donald D. Burns (Denise). He also enjoyed being Grandpa and Great-Grandpa to their children and grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at noon at First Presbyterian Church, 2407 Dana St. Berkeley, Calif. The mily requests that anyone wishing to make a gift in Dons memory send it: In memory of Don Burns, Wycliffe Bible Translators, PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862-8200
5/7/1934 12/28/2014
Digno Delgado was born on May 7, 1934 to Pedro and Victoria Delgado in Ixcapulzalco, Guerrero, Mexico. He had to provide for his mily from a young age working in the fields, shining shoes and selling gum instead of attending school. Digno married Alberta Delgado and together they had three children: Lupita (Pepe), Rogelio (Monica) and Eva.
Later on, he worked as a candle maker, but realized it wasnt going to give his mily a decent life, so he came to the U.S. in 1958 as part of the bracero program picking strawberries, cotton, and everything in between, leaving his wife and children behind in Mexico. Eventually, he and Alberta came to the U.S. to work and moved their children to the U.S. in 1967 once he got a stable job as a groundskeeper at Birnam Wood Golf Clubwhere he would stay for 40 years before retiring.
Digno could be seen walking all around Carpinteria with his signature hat, eating breakst at Hugos, or reading La Opinion news. When at home, he would look after the mily dog and his companion Tyson. He never missed the Santa Barbara or Carpinteria Farmers Market, where he always bought red gladiolas to take to his beloved wife Alberta who passed away in 1981. His mily remembers him for his never-ending desire to instill in them the value of education, and others comment on his gentle manner and twinkle in his eye.
Digno is survived by his three children, eight grandchildren (Pablo and Alex Cuevas; Andrea, Ana and Monica Delgado; Jorge, Mayra, and Anthony Lopez), and four great-grandchildren (Desirae and Aaliyah Orozco; Nathan and Ethan Lopez). A Rosary Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 11:30 a.m. In the words of Don Digno, He dicho.
10/16/1955
10/16/1955 12/24/2014
Cheryl Ann Cheree Weinberg, 59, of Goleta, Calif. passed away on Dec. 24, 2014 surrounded in love by her mily. She was born on Oct. 16, 1955, to James Henry Halstead and Lillian Lucille Thompson in San Bernardino, Calif.
Cheryl earned her Bachelors in Fine Art from UCSB in 1982 and then went on to continue her education earning her Masters degree in Adult Education and Training from the University of Arizona in 2011.
Cheree found fulfillment helping many people restore their health and wellbeing working in the Weight Management Division of Sansum Clinic. She spent her time away from work as an artist, appreciating beauty in the world, in nature and everything that surrounded her. She was always ready for an adventure with her husband Andy by her side. She loved all animals, but especially Twinkie, her 5-year-old Pomeranian.
Cheree was predeceased by her sister Kathy Barnes and her stepther Raymond Thompson. She is survived by her loving husband Andrew Weinberg, her stepson Michael Brennan Weinberg (Mary Pagara) of North Carolina, her mother Lillian Thompson of Payson, Ariz., her ther James Halstead (Earleen) of Trona, Calif., her sister Jamie Halstead of Payson, Ariz., and her in-laws Richard and Mary Weinberg of Carpinteria, Calif.
In addition to her immediate mily who loved her, Cheree is also survived by her extended mily who adored her; nephews and nieces, Lauren and Conner Barnes, Cody (Christie) and Dylan, Matt (Molly), Kent and Casey Weinberg, Molly, Sarah, Maggie and Carly Harbison, Maddie and Jamie Brooks, and her mily by marriage, Bill Barnes of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mike and Diane Weinberg of Cornville, Ariz., Tom and Bonnie Weinberg of Carpinteria, Calif., Matt and Sarah Weinberg of Carpinteria, Calif., Steve Weinberg and Stan Hoff of Portland, Or., Katy and John Harbison of Carmel, Ind., Sally and Arnold Brooks of Carpinteria, Calif.
Andy and the rest of the mily would like to give special thanks to the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, Sansum Clinic, Cottage Hospital, Visiting Nurses and Hospice, Serenity House, the Dream Foundation Father Bruce Correio, Noel Fuentes, Chaplain Carol DeTrana, McDermott-Crockett Mortuary and Goleta Cemetery. Their kind assistance and care is appreciated more than they could know.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. at Goleta Cemetery, 44 S. San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Because Cheree loved animals so much, she would appreciate you a donation to your local Humane Society in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary
Thursday, July 7
10 a.m., The Iron Giant, Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5/free under age 3
10:30 a.m., Library preschooler story time, Carpinteria Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, Lions Park Community Building, 6197 Casitas Pass Road, non-members RSVP to 766-9521
Noon, Nusil Toastmasters meeting, Nusil conference room, 1026 Cindy Lane
1 p.m., Bingo, Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
3-6:30 p.m., Farmers Market and Arts &), Reality Church, 5251 6th Street, 220-8136
Pan
After sunset on Thursday, July 7, Linden Field will light up with the first installment of the six-week Carpinteria Movies in the Park series of outdoor films. Pan, the live-action prequel to the Peter Pan story, will begin at dusk, around 8:20 p.m. The film is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring low beach chairs, blankets and warm clothes for the night chill. Pan is rated PG and contains some violent imagery. A full lineup of the summers movies can be found at carpmovies1thomas sabo aunt charm.
