obituaries Patricia L. Hickey 09/15/26-12/22/16
Patricia L Hickey (Patsy Lou) 9-15-26-12-22-16. Patsy was born in St. Paul, MN. She and her beloved older brother (deceased) lost their parents at age 4 and 5, but were lovely raised by their grandparents with good Midwestern values. Patsy married and had 3 children - Dennis, Tom, and Kathy. She became a single parent when her daughter was born. She soon became a career Mom, but her main focus was her children. They were the light of her life. Her working career was mostly in sales positions in which she excelled, but had a tough fight back then as women were still not recognized as equal in the job. When the children were raised, Patsy decided to abandon Minnesota and its weather, and she moved to beautiful Santa Barbara. The 3 children soon followed. She again went into sales work until she retired from full time employment, and continued to work part time for another 20 years. Patsy had a truly optimistic attitude, which carried her through life with a big smile. She never complained and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She had a joy for life and was often consulted by friends and family for advice. She was an avid rummy tile player, loved jigsaw puzzles, and playing gin rummy on the computer. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Ofelia Ortega
11/18/35-01/04/17
Ofelia Ortega, 81, left her mark, as she was an enthusiastic, generous and loving person. She came from Tototlán, Jalisco, Mexico to Santa Barbara in 1973. Almost every day, Ofelia could be found at either the Catholic Charities Haley Street compound, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish or Our Lady of Sorrows Church helping to cook meals. One year she was honored in The Independent among others as being one of our local heroes. Ofelia taught catechism yearly to 20
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(continued) 35 children, ages ranging from ten to thirteen at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Attending church weekly, one of her gifted characteristics was singing beautifullyalong to the gospel music. She also spent many evenings visiting the sick and the elderly. “I like to visit them, listen and to give them comfort. When I am with them, it makes me feel good.” Inside the home, Ofelia was a loving and hardworking mother of eight. She loved all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren dearly. Ofelia may be gone, but she has clearly left her mark in our hearts. We may have lost a beautiful soul, but heaven has gained a beautiful angel. She will forever be in our hearts. In loving memory of Ofelia Ortega, November 18, 1935 – January 4, 2017. Rosary will be at Our Lady of Sorrows Church January 12, 2017 at 7:00 pm and Funeral Mass January 13, 2017 at 10:00 am at Our lady of Sorrows Church. Arrangements by McDermottCrockett Mortuary.
Robert A. Price
held that position for over 20 years before passing on the torch. He was also a member of the Prime Timers Central Coast. Over the years Bob had many pets and there was always a story about one of them that would illicit a smile & chuckle. Bob was a respectful lover of nature and appreciated all the wildlife that visited his home daily, especially enjoying the humming birds landing on his hand and the Scrub-Jays taking a peanut. He is survived by his spouse Fred Di Pasquale, cousins and many beloved friends. A celebration of Bob's life will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research (www.michaeljfox.org) Donation Processing, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Foundation (www.vnhcsb.org), 509 E Montecito St, suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
her and will treasure her memory till they meet again in Heaven. There will be a Rosary Celebration in San Roque Church on Saturday January 21, 2017 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaret’s name may be made to Direct Relief Organization 27 S. La Patera Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, USA.
Margaret Ann Harper
Loretta began the next step of her journey on December 9th, 2016, at the age of 85. She is survived by her two daughters, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many wonderful friends. There are many ways to describe Loretta, including world traveler, painter, business owner, generous, and caring, but her relationship with her late husband Robert was something all who knew her can remember her by for their love for one another. She will be missed by many. You may leave a memory of Loretta at Mcdermott-Crockett.com Life Tributes page. Services were held on Monday, January 9th at the Goleta Cemetery,
09/25/22-01/03/17
03/17/30-12/12/16
Robert A Price was born on St Patrick's Day, March 17, 1930, in New York City to Alfred and Elsie Price. He grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey where he graduated from High School, then received an Electrical Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and went on to earn his Master's at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Bob began his career with Raytheon in Boston and then transferred to Santa Barbara in 1959, where he worked for thirty-eight plus years. Bob was a brilliant, detail-oriented, soft spoken, gentle human being who passed away on December 12, 2016. Bob had a wide scope of talents. He was a lover of travel, theater, photography and art. Bob especially enjoyed his cruises to the Panama Canal, Hawaii, and Alaska. He enjoyed musical theater and was a supporter and season ticket holder for the SBCC Theatre Group. He also pursued amateur photography, receiving an award from the Santa Barbara Camera Club. Bob could transform a blank canvas into a beautiful work of art. People who visited his home were always astonished by Bob's detailed oil paintings that adorned his walls. Bob was a very determined individual and no matter the task at hand, he would see it through to the end. He enjoyed working in his garden so he could have some of the best tasting avocados around. Bob volunteered as the membership chairman for the UCSB Retirees and
JANUARY 12, 2017
Margaret, beloved wife of Walter died of internal medical problems in Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara on 3rd January 2017 after her admission on 31st December 2016. She requested no medical interventions and just wanted to die peacefully. She received last rites and Holy Communion from Father “Mike” with her family just before her passing. Walter and her family watched over her as she slowly passed away. She leaves three daughters, Wendy, Lucy, Ruth and son Paul, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Margaret was born in Pickering, Yorkshire England on 25th September 1922. She was married to Walter for 70 years. Sadly, their 70th wedding anniversary was 2nd January 2017. She was a long time member of San Roque Church and went to the Rosary meetings every Thursday and attended a small Rosary group meeting in members’ homes every Tuesday morning. She also was on the Prayer “Hot Line” where persons in need could call her for solace. Margaret was a prolific knitter and every year sent about 30 pairs of knitted slippers to her church and a care group in Guam. She loved cruising and went on 84 cruises to places all over the world. She was a quiet, aware, and a wonderful wife and mother and was loved by all she knew. She was so good to her husband Walter and there were so many things he still wanted to tell her. She knew he loved
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Kendall Joseph Schramm 04/26/90-12/15/16
others. He had a zest for life and his love was boundless. We will miss him immensely and forever. Kendall is survived by his parents: Kurt Joseph Schramm (Shari) of San Luis Obispo and Laurie Lea Brown of Santa Barbara; Sisters: Emily Schramm of Oakland and Brita Schramm of Carlsbad; loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; and Grandparents: Joseph Schramm of Thousand Oaks, and Sherburne and Marianne Brown of Moraga. May Kendall’s soul and spirit travel the universe with joy, happiness, and love. For those who knew him and were touched by his presence, remember when he showed you love and kindness, and made you smile. Please pay it forward to others in order to honor his life and carry his memory onward, for the greatest loss occurs when we forget.
Death Notices Bernice M. Leever, DOD 12/02/16 (89) Santa Barbara, CA. Antonio Silva Serrano, DOD 12/05/16 (91) Santa Barbara, CA. Helen Hurley Brown, DOD 12/05/16 (94) Santa Barbara, CA. Katherine S. Hodson, DOD 12/08/16 (52) Santa Barbara, CA. Anne Mary McPhail, DOD 12/08/16 (88) Goleta, CA. Ila J. Bayha, DOD 12/11/16 (95) Santa Barbara, CA. Robert A. Price, DOD 12/12/16 (86) Santa Barbara, CA. Theresa M. Silva, DOD 12/13/16 (81) Santa Barbara, CA. Delia Rose Grubbs, DOD 12/14/16 (83) Santa Barbara, CA. C. Patricia O’Brien, DOD 12/17/16 (93) Santa Barbara, CA. Marjorie H. Glass, DOD 12/18/16 (94) Goleta, CA.
Kendall Joseph Schramm, age 26, died unexpectedly in his home in Santa Rosa on December 15, 2016. Born in San Luis Obispo, April 26, 1990, he attended The Laureate preschool, Sinshiemer Elementary, Laguna Middle School, and SLO High School. Kendall graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta in 2008, and went on to Cabrillo Community College in Santa Cruz and UC Santa Cruz, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 2013. Kendall was very active and often skateboarded, loved snowboarding, writing prose, and working as a DJ at local events. He was passionate about music, and was outspoken for social justice and change in the current political environment. Kendall very much cared for the welfare of
Robert J. Kilburn, DOD 12/18/16 (53) Santa Barbara, CA. David C. Aguirre, DOD 12/25/16 (87) Santa Barbara, CA. John Paul Perez, DOD 12/30/16 (92) Santa Barbara, CA. Walter W.K. Yee, DOD 01/01/17 (93) Goleta, CA. Bernard Gondos, DOD 01/03/17 (81) Santa Barbara, CA. Dorian Blancarte, DOD 01/05/17 (30) Santa Barbara, CA. Jose Gallardo, DOD 01/07/17 (46) Santa Barbara, CA. Michael Peter Jogoleff, DOD 01/07/17 (70) Santa Barbara, CA.