Obituary
Honor and remember Santa Monica’s cherished community members who have passed away. Our Obituary section provides a respectful space to celebrate the lives and legacies of local residents. From long-time Santa Monicans to notable figures who shaped our city, these tributes offer insights into the diverse tapestry of lives that have contributed to our community’s rich history. Share memories, learn about memorial services, and reflect on the lasting impact these individuals have made on Santa Monica.
Samohi alumna, 30, dies of cancer
A Santa Monica High School graduate died early Thursday morning after a 26-month battle with cancer. Lily Meza, 30, was...
Read moreSanta Monica High alumna, 30, dies of cancer
A Santa Monica High School graduate died early Thursday morning after a 26-month battle with cancer. Lily Meza, 30, was...
Read moreLong time Big Blue Bus director Hutchison dies
John F. "Jack" Hutchison a long-time leader of Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus and Santa Monica resident has passed away...
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Santa Monica’s ‘Dean of Clean’ dies at 72
He spearheaded the team that swept sidewalks and washed walkways in one of the region's most popular shopping destinations, but...
Read moreDr. Edward Malphus, beloved Santa Monica pediatrician, dies at 64
Dr. Edward W. Malphus, a beloved pediatrician whose patients included children of celebrities and the poorest of the poor, died...
Read moreFinal Muster for Former Santa Monica Lifeguard and Navy SEAL
A resident of Santa Monica and the West Los Angeles area for over 75 years, local legend Eugene Poole passed...
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Community-minded businessman dies
"If you take a living out of a community, you have an obligation to put something back into it," was...
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Santa Monica mourns loss of David Finkel
David B. Finkel — former City councilman, member of the Santa Monica College Board of Trustees, Judge of the Superior...
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Musician/Bodybuilder Jesse Snyder embodies Santa Monica lifestyle
Jesse Snyder What do you get when you give a musician a set a dumbbells? Jesse Snyder, one of America'smost...
Read moreLocal philanthropist, Middle East researcher dies
David K. Richards, an investment manager and philanthropist who funded unique research on what it would take to make an...
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