Tag archives: obituaries

Amber Kelleher-Andrews: March 31, 1969 – April 13, 2025
By Montecito Journal   |   April 29, 2025

Amber Kelleher-Andrews, a matchmaker whose luxury firm discreetly united some of the world’s wealthiest and most recognizable individuals in love and marriage, and who was known professionally as Amber Kelleher, died Sunday at her home in Montecito, California. She was 56. The cause was cancer, said John Berg, her friend, business partner and chief executive […]

Andrea Blaugrund Nevins: March 15, 1962 – April 12, 2025
By Montecito Journal   |   April 22, 2025

Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, 63, passed away from breast cancer at her home, surrounded by her family and her dogs on April 12, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The daughter of Drs. Stanley and Annette Blaugrund, she was born on March 15, 1962, in New York City.  A tried-and-true New Yorker, Andrea grew up as a […]

Sandra Nelle Ventress: October 30, 1962 – March 22, 2024
By Montecito Journal   |   April 1, 2025

Unforgettable Irresistible Gracious Compassionate It’s been a year Miss you with every breath Yours Forever – the Paperboy

Leslie Hollis López: December 12, 1944 – March 8, 2025
By Montecito Journal   |   March 17, 2025

Leslie Hollis López passed away peacefully in her home in Montecito on March 8, 2025. She was surrounded by family members until the very end: a beautiful, sunny Santa Barbara day spent listening to The Beatles, Claude Debussy and John Barry. Leslie was an adoring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a devoted friend to many. A force of nature […]

Dr. Geoffrey Dudley Phillips: December 7, 1948 – January 2025
By Montecito Journal   |   March 11, 2025

Dr. Geoffrey Dudley Phillips, 77, of Montecito, California, died January of 2025 in Montecito. Geoffrey will always be remembered for his skills at stitching up a wound, carrying a tune and some of the BEST FÊTES Montecito knew in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s!  Geoffrey was born December 7, 1948, in Trinidad and Tobago, which […]

Marvin Agather Bauer: June 28, 1940 – February 19, 2025
By Montecito Journal   |   March 4, 2025

Marvin Agather Bauer, known to friends as “Marv” and family as “Tink,” was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Legend has it that his mother, Agatha, once remarked that she couldn’t improve on perfection, and thus he became an only child. Raised in Chicago, Marv went on to become an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin and […]

Betty Mann Doutt: January 14, 1932 – January 10, 2025
By Montecito Journal   |   February 18, 2025

Betty (Bachman) Mann Doutt passed away on January 10, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. Betty was born in Lewistown, Montana, on January 14, 1932. After her graduation from Fergus High in 1950 she married Peter Aycrigg and moved to Berkeley, California to attend UC Berkeley, remaining in the Bay Area until 1969. During the 1950s, […]

Elizabeth (Betsy) H. Edwards: December 21, 1928 – January 23, 2025
By Montecito Journal   |   February 18, 2025

Betsy was born on December 21, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to Elizabeth Sifers and George Phillips Hollingbery. Raised in Illinois, she and her family were active in the Glencoe Union Church, instilling in her a strong sense of community and service from a young age. She attended Central School Elementary in Glencoe, IL and New […]

James (Jimmy) Searcy : September 19, 1932 – January 30, 2025
By Tim Buckley   |   February 11, 2025

James (Jimmy) Searcy passed away on January 30, 2025. He was a beloved Husband/Father/Brother/Grandfather/Great-Grandfather, Uncle, and friend to so many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jimmy was born in Cleveland, OH on September 19, 1932. He was the son of Frank Ellsworth Searcy and Margaret Spruit.  Jimmy was in the […]

Patrick Manners Sullivan: February 27, 1947 – December 11, 2024
By Montecito Journal   |   February 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Manners Sullivan, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and loyal friend who left us on December 11, 2024, at the age of 77. Patrick was born in Seattle, WA, to parents Morris and Rose Sullivan. He was the fourth child born in a […]

Stanton D. Anderson: 1941 – 01/12/2025
By Montecito Journal   |   January 28, 2025

Stanton D. Anderson, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 12, at his home in Santa Barbara. Stan was a proud graduate of Westmont College (Class of 1962), where he was a star basketball player, setting scoring records and earning the distinction of Small College All-American. He went on to earn his law degree from […]

Brian Thomas Robertson: 09/19/1941 – 11/13/2024
By Montecito Journal   |   January 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of Brian Robertson, who passed away peacefully in his home on November 13, 2024. Brian Thomas Robertson was born August 19, 1941 – the eldest son of parents Dr. Robert Robertson and Dorothy Robertson. Brian’s early childhood was spent in La Jolla, CA, and in Hawaii […]

Howell Douglas Wood: March 31, 1932 – December 28, 2024
By Tim Buckley   |   January 21, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Howell Douglas Wood, known to all as Doug, on December 28, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California. Doug was born on March 31, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, to Lillian and Henry Wood. His life was marked by a passion for learning, creativity, celebration and connection. […]

Helen Lucille Warnock February 1, 1933 – November 11, 2024
By Montecito Journal   |   December 31, 2024

Lou was born in 1933, the surprise gift to her mother Clarine, father Fred, 16-year-old brother Fred Junior, and 12-year-old sister Janet. She was beautiful, smart and delightful, a ray of sunshine at a very dark time in America, which was in the depths of the Depression. When she was five she contracted rheumatic fever, […]

Eunice Haugan Fly July 5, 1937 – November 24, 2024
By Montecito Journal   |   December 10, 2024

Eunice Haugan Fly, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died peacefully in Santa Barbara on November 24, 2024. Eunice was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, the daughter of Rolf and Alfhild Dalhaug Haugan, immigrants from Norway. She and her brother, Rolf, grew up in Port Chester, New York. She attended Colby Junior College for Women […]

Mary Caroline Knudtson Tilton July 24, 1928 – November 3, 2024
By Montecito Journal   |   December 3, 2024

Mary Caroline Knudtson Tilton, 96, passed away peacefully November 3, 2024, with son, Peter, and daughter, Jennifer, at her side in Bend, Oregon, her home for the past eight years. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Earl and Catharine Knudtson, Mary graduated from Washburn Senior High School and entered the University of Minnesota […]

Lilli Margrethe Jensen Tragos August 31, 1934 – November 3, 2024
By Montecito Journal   |   November 26, 2024

Lilli Margrethe Jensen Tragos, 90, beloved wife, mother, Mormor/Farmor, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California. Lilli lived her life with the deeply held conviction that there is inherent goodness in all people. She shone her unshakable optimism on her family and friends who always felt grateful to […]

The Hon. Judge Nancy Guthrie — November 9, 1943 – October 19, 2024mont
By Montecito Journal   |   November 19, 2024

The Prettiest and Smartest Girl in Law School (…AKA the Only Girl!) The Honorable Nancy J. Guthrie, 81, a respected judge, dedicated public servant, and devoted mother, passed away among loved ones at her son’s home in California on October 19, 2024. Judge Guthrie was a pillar of the legal community in Wyoming for over […]

Ted Baum: January 7, 1929 – September 9, 2024
By Montecito Journal   |   October 1, 2024

Dr. Frederic Wells Baum (Ted) of Carpinteria, California passed away on September 9, 2024, at age 95. He died peacefully in his own home, surrounded by his family.  Ted was a loving and supportive father to five children and four grandchildren, an enthusiastic golfer, an aggressive doubles tennis player, a dedicated choir singer, and a […]

David Lawrence Raber: January 26, 1934 – September 18, 2024
By Montecito Journal   |   October 1, 2024

Dave Raber died peacefully in his sleep on September 18, 2024, after living a full life and crossing the 90-year-old finish line. Dave never had to win an election to be proclaimed the Mayor of multiple jurisdictions – Starbucks in Montecito, Cody’s on Turnpike, and Harry’s Plaza Cafe. He will be remembered for his engaging […]