Read through the obituaries published in Santa Ynez Valley News
Mildred Joanne Meaux, known as Millie was born in Santa Barbara on August 16, 1949, to parents Charles and Eulalia Ochoa. Millie was the baby of seven sisters; Charlotte Pharris, Loretta Murillo, Marcella Pino, Maryellen Jackson, Mercy Weller, Virginia Ochoa.
Millie was known for her generous heart. She was loved by all who knew her. She took pride in caring for her family and loved ones. Millie was a tremendous mother, sister, friend, grandmother and much more. She loved her family with her entire heart.
Millie was a devoted mother to her four sons Willie, Benjie, Michael, and Shawn. As well as a loving grandmother to her seven grandchildren Trenton, Shaundra, Xus, Aya, Olivia, Mason, and Avalyn.
Millie came from a large Chumash family, and she took pride in being a part of the Chumash community in any possible way. She was the longest- serving commissioner for the Santa Ynez Tribal Gaming Agency. Millie was currently in the midst of her 23rd year overall on the Commission. She led by example. There was never a job too large or too small that she could not tackle.
At 71 years old Millie passed away Monday, March 15, 2021. Millie was cherished by so many, and will forever be remembered in the memories of her loved ones.
The contribution that Millie has made to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is immeasurable, and she will be greatly missed by her tribe, family, and friends.
Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors
William (Bill) Brown was born on Sept. 5, 1955, in Los Angeles, Calif., to William Comstock Brown Sr. and Betty Lou (Bundy) Brown. They moved to Ventura from 1966 - 1968 and then Santa Barbara in 1968. Bill graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 1974. While in high school, Bill was apart of the football team which took home the Championship in 1972. His love of football started in high school and he went on to become a coach at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and St. Joseph High School in Orcutt.
After high school Bill attended Santa Barbara City College where we went through their diving program and became a deep sea welder, getting a job off the coast in the North Sea of Scotland. Bill then came back to Santa Barbara, working for his father as a handyman at the Granada Theatre.
In 1982, Bill moved to the Santa Ynez Valley and spent the majority of his career as a painting contractor. He loved the Santa Ynez Valley community as well as being a football coach.
Bill is survived by his daughters Jennifer Brown Congdon (Jake Congdon) and Christine Brown; granddaughter Dior Harvey; sister Susan Russell and nephews Jim and Brian Russell.
His memorial was held Sunday, March 21 at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, a favorite place of Bill's.
Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bob Lindquist passed away on on 2/5/21, at the age of 90, after a decade long struggle with Parkinson 's Disease.
Bob was born January 6, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Earl N. Lindquist and Myrtle (Krenning) Lindquist. He was raised in St. Louis, and was an outstanding athlete, excelling in distance running. He won many championships and set records in the Mile and CrossCountry at Cleveland High School in St. Louis.
He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. And as a 13 year old was able to attend the "all St. Louis" World Series between the Cardinals and St. Louis Browns, with all games played at St. Louis Sportsmans Park.
Bob earned a full ride Track scholarship to the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. There he earned a degree in engineering and completed ROTC. He also met his future wife Sandra E. "Sonnie" Granger, who was attending nearby Stephens College.
After college he went into the Army as a lieutenant and engineer for four years service. This lead to a position as a civil engineer with Douglas Aircraft, which became his career. After training in Santa Monica, CA, his first post with Douglas was working with the Army on the Nike missile program in Pirmasens, Germany from 1959 to 1962. This allowed Bob, Sonnie and their young family an opportunity for extensive travel through Europe.
A brief stint in Saucelito, CA was followed by two years in Colorado Springs, CO. In 1964, Bob moved his family to Costa Mesa, CA to work in the Douglas (soon to be McDonnell Douglas) Aerospace division in Huntington Beach. There, he worked on the Delta and Saturn projects among many others.
After retiring in 1993, Bob and Sonnie moved to Solvang, CA to be nearer to their children and grandchildren. Bob was a master bridge player, a member of the Solvang chapter of Vikings (a Swede among Danes!), and could often be seen walking his dog around Solvang wearing his red Cardinals jacket and hat!
Bob was preceded in death by his twin brother Gilbert Lindquist and his younger sister Anita (Lindquist) Mulligan. He is survived by his wife Sonnie Lindquist, his children Bob, Lisa and Sara Lindquist, his grandchildren Ethan, Luke, Paige and Theo Lindquist, Meagan and Mary Connolly, and Andrea Navarro, and his great-grandchildren Layla and Aubrey Lindquist.
A memorial will be held pending Covid-19 restrictions. Donations may be made to the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society or the Parkinson's Foundation.
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Mildred Joanne Meaux, known as Millie was born in Santa Barbara on August 16, 1949, to parents Charles and Eulalia Ochoa. Millie was the baby of seven sisters; Charlotte Pharris, Loretta Murillo, Marcella Pino, Maryellen Jackson, Mercy Weller, Virginia Ochoa.
Millie was known for her generous heart. She was loved by all who knew her. She took pride in caring for her family and loved ones. Millie was a tremendous mother, sister, friend, grandmother and much more. She loved her family with her entire heart.
Millie was a devoted mother to her four sons Willie, Benjie, Michael, and Shawn. As well as a loving grandmother to her seven grandchildren Trenton, Shaundra, Xus, Aya, Olivia, Mason, and Avalyn.
Millie came from a large Chumash family, and she took pride in being a part of the Chumash community in any possible way. She was the longest- serving commissioner for the Santa Ynez Tribal Gaming Agency. Millie was currently in the midst of her 23rd year overall on the Commission. She led by example. There was never a job too large or too small that she could not tackle.
At 71 years old Millie passed away Monday, March 15, 2021. Millie was cherished by so many, and will forever be remembered in the memories of her loved ones.
The contribution that Millie has made to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is immeasurable, and she will be greatly missed by her tribe, family, and friends.
Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors
William (Bill) Brown was born on Sept. 5, 1955, in Los Angeles, Calif., to William Comstock Brown Sr. and Betty Lou (Bundy) Brown. They moved to Ventura from 1966 - 1968 and then Santa Barbara in 1968. Bill graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 1974. While in high school, Bill was apart of the football team which took home the Championship in 1972. His love of football started in high school and he went on to become a coach at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and St. Joseph High School in Orcutt.
After high school Bill attended Santa Barbara City College where we went through their diving program and became a deep sea welder, getting a job off the coast in the North Sea of Scotland. Bill then came back to Santa Barbara, working for his father as a handyman at the Granada Theatre.
In 1982, Bill moved to the Santa Ynez Valley and spent the majority of his career as a painting contractor. He loved the Santa Ynez Valley community as well as being a football coach.
Bill is survived by his daughters Jennifer Brown Congdon (Jake Congdon) and Christine Brown; granddaughter Dior Harvey; sister Susan Russell and nephews Jim and Brian Russell.
His memorial was held Sunday, March 21 at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, a favorite place of Bill's.
Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bob Lindquist passed away on on 2/5/21, at the age of 90, after a decade long struggle with Parkinson 's Disease.
Bob was born January 6, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Earl N. Lindquist and Myrtle (Krenning) Lindquist. He was raised in St. Louis, and was an outstanding athlete, excelling in distance running. He won many championships and set records in the Mile and CrossCountry at Cleveland High School in St. Louis.
He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. And as a 13 year old was able to attend the "all St. Louis" World Series between the Cardinals and St. Louis Browns, with all games played at St. Louis Sportsmans Park.
Bob earned a full ride Track scholarship to the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. There he earned a degree in engineering and completed ROTC. He also met his future wife Sandra E. "Sonnie" Granger, who was attending nearby Stephens College.
After college he went into the Army as a lieutenant and engineer for four years service. This lead to a position as a civil engineer with Douglas Aircraft, which became his career. After training in Santa Monica, CA, his first post with Douglas was working with the Army on the Nike missile program in Pirmasens, Germany from 1959 to 1962. This allowed Bob, Sonnie and their young family an opportunity for extensive travel through Europe.
A brief stint in Saucelito, CA was followed by two years in Colorado Springs, CO. In 1964, Bob moved his family to Costa Mesa, CA to work in the Douglas (soon to be McDonnell Douglas) Aerospace division in Huntington Beach. There, he worked on the Delta and Saturn projects among many others.
After retiring in 1993, Bob and Sonnie moved to Solvang, CA to be nearer to their children and grandchildren. Bob was a master bridge player, a member of the Solvang chapter of Vikings (a Swede among Danes!), and could often be seen walking his dog around Solvang wearing his red Cardinals jacket and hat!
Bob was preceded in death by his twin brother Gilbert Lindquist and his younger sister Anita (Lindquist) Mulligan. He is survived by his wife Sonnie Lindquist, his children Bob, Lisa and Sara Lindquist, his grandchildren Ethan, Luke, Paige and Theo Lindquist, Meagan and Mary Connolly, and Andrea Navarro, and his great-grandchildren Layla and Aubrey Lindquist.
A memorial will be held pending Covid-19 restrictions. Donations may be made to the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society or the Parkinson's Foundation.