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Gilbert J. Ruiz // – //
Longtime Santa Barbara native and contributor to Santa Barbara’s cityscape, Gilbert J. Ruiz died on Wednesday, January , , from a frustrating illness that he met as courageously as he did when roared to victory at the Bonneville Salt Flats with a land speed record of mph. Gil was born in Santa Barbara, attended Santa Barbara High School, and married his sweetheart, Dorothy Ann Cordero, on July , . He became known throughout Santa Barbara for construction projects now well known in Santa Barbara, and then to projects that contributed greatly to the preservation of
dren and one great grandchild. Mass will be held a.m. Thursday, February , at Our Lady of Sorrows, E. Sola, Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara’s history. Ruiz Brothers Construction, started with Gil’s brother, Tony, eventually became G. Ruiz Construction, which built Coast Village Plaza and the Santa Barbara Racquet Club. Later, when the business was revised into Ruiz & Son, Gil and his son, Ken Ruiz, reconstructed and restored for the Santa Barbara Trust for Historical Preservation the Casa De La Guerra, the Ennisbrook Adobe, and other adobes in Santa Barbara County. Gil’s secret love was cars, and racing them fast in landspeed racing competitions. In he was given a lifetime membership in the Bonneville MPH Club for his land-speed record of mph. In , his reformation of a candy apple red Roadster hit the cover of Street Rodder Magazine. Two months before he died, Gil’s race buddies arranged for him to visit the El Mirage Dry Lake race track so that he could see for the last time his classic Roadster on the track. Gil leaves his wife and soul mate of years, Dorothy, his children Ken Ruiz, Debbie Kennedy and Windy Stones, four grandchil-
Donald Henry French // – --
Donald Henry French, age , of Santa Barbara, passed away February after a prolonged battle with cancer. Don is survived by his wife Janet Nancarrow French and his spirit lives on through his children: Bodine (Jessica) French, Cody (Gabriela) French, Carlene (Scott) Wilson and Carson French; his grandchildren:
Death Notices BADILLO, Ernest D.; of Santa Barbara; died January , ; he was . Visitation - /, beginning at : am at Welch-Ryce-Haider downtown Chapel. Rosary - /, : pm at Welch-RyceHaider downtown Chapel. Mass - /, : am at Holy Cross Church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider -. BERGLUND, James Harley, Jr.; of Santa Barbara; died February , (Born //); he was . Private Services Pending. Arrangements by Welch-RyceHaider -.
held at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta Cha- she was . Services were held at Mount pel on Friday at : am. Arrangements Carmel Church. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider -. by Welch-Ryce-Haider -. LEVINE, Marvin; of Santa Barbara; died December , (Born: //. Remembrance gathering /, -pm, La Cumbre Cir., SB. Parking on Calle de los Amigos. In lieu for flowers, memorial contributions to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of SB County, Environmental Defense Center of SB, the Jewish Federation of Greater SB and the Parkinson’s Disease Fdn.
ORNELAS, Ruperto R.; of Santa BarDIAZ HERNANDEZ, Teresa, , for- bara; died January , ; he was . merly of Santa Barbara died in Bakers- Service; Thursday, January , field, CA on January , . The Rosary Rosary/Vigil at Our Lady of Sorrows Service was held on // and the Catholic Church at : pm. Funeral Funeral Mass was celebrated on //, Mass; Friday, January , at am at both at Holy Cross Church, followed by Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church interment at Santa Barbara cemetery. at am. Arrangements by Welch-RyceArrangements entrusted to Pueblo del Haider -. Rey Funeral Services () -. PEREZ, Manuela H.; of Santa Barbara; HERNANDEZ, Mirella; of Lompoc, died January , ; she was . Serdied January , ; she was . Visita- vice; Friday, Jan., , the Rosary/ tion at Welch Ryce Haider downtown Vigil at Welch-Ryce-Haider Chapel in chapel, / -pm, Rosary starting at : Goleta, Ward Dr., at pm. Funeral pm. Mass on / Feb th at :am at Mass; Saturday, Feb. , at Our Lady of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Arrange- Guadalupe Catholic Church at : am. ments by Welch-Ryce-Haider -. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements Welch-Ryce-Haider -. HOUGH, Joan Gimse; of Santa Barbara; died January , (Born: //); PUGH, Lanel Kally; of Santa Barbara; she was . A memorial service will be died January , (Born: //);
QUIROGA, Anita S., , died peacefully at her home in Carpinteria on January , . The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January , , : am, at St. Joseph Church in Carpinteria, followed by interment at Carpinteria Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services () -. RODRIGUEZ, Maria Luisa, , died at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on January , , after a valiant fight against cancer. The Rosary Service will be held on Sunday, February , , : pm, and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February , : am, both at Holy Cross Church, followed by interment at Goleta Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services () -. VANEGAS, Manuel Jr., , formerly of Santa Barbara died on January , in Buena Park, CA. The Rosary Service and Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February , , : am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Paula, CA. Interment will take place at Pierce Bros. Santa Paula cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services () -.
Siena and Layla Wilson, Sebastian French and Nathan French (due //) as well as their grandmother Cay Sanchez. Don was born to Don and Virginia French, Aug. , in Oakland, CA. He graduated from Cupertino High in and received a BA in Political Science from the University of California Santa Barbara in . Later in life his love for the written word propelled him to receive his Masters in Creative Writing. During his college years, Don was the program director for KCSB. His love for music was a passion that continued throughout his life. In the early ’s Don started his own Graphic Design firm, Don French & Associates and continued to work until late last year. He was passionate and talented in his work. This was reflected in his many accolades including numerous award winning book projects. Don was also a loved and respected professor as well as the Program Chair for Graphic Design at Brooks Institute. He was an engaging teacher who was proud of his work and had a profound effect on his students. Don was a kind, wise, funny and greatly respected Dad, Husband, Granddad, Teacher, Coworker and Friend. His humor and gentle strength will be greatly missed. A memorial and celebration of his life will be held at El Paseo restaurant on Monday, February at : pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care of Santa Barbara.
quintessential “Mom” to not only her immediate family, but to the neighborhood and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Julia was born on October , in Manhatten Beach CA, the eldest of three children of Ralph Merritt Hutcheson and Virginia Casad. While attending UCLA she met the love of her life, Tom Richardson, as she was working a summer job at Lake Arrowhead. After a brief romance they were wed, moved to Goleta in , and had a year marriage which produced children. After raising her children she returned to the workplace in a series of jobs in which her intelligence, aptitude, and loving nature always made her the “star” employee. Her favorite job was as a baker at UCSB where she had a year career. Julia was an ordained minister of the Church of Religious Science. She had a profound spiritual side to her and was an enormous inspiration and comfort to all who knew her. She was both the rock and the glue of her family. Julia leaves behind a large and loving family including her husband Tom, her sister Sally, children: Todd, Jill, Jan, Jodi, Tyler, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is very much missed. Join us for a walk down memory lane to celebrate her life at Stow Park on February from : to :. In lieu of flowers, for those of you who would like to make a contribution, her family suggests a donation to “Defenders of Wildlife”, as she loved animals very much.
Julia “Judy” Richardson // – //
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Julia Richardson, wife of Tom Richardson and proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family and loved ones at her beloved mountain home. Julia was the
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THE INDEPENDENT
february 6, 2014