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David Bury Passes, Libbey Bowl Rises

by Tyler Suchman June 10, 2011

Architect and former mayor David Bury passed away yesterday morning from prostate cancer, on the morning of the “first day of the 65th annual Ojai Music Festival, an event that had served as the de facto finish line for the $4 million renovation project.” (VCS)

David was a good man who…

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Sanford Drucker Passes

by Tyler Suchman February 13, 2011

I came across this on Facebook (h/t Peggy La Cerra). Sanford was a really amazing man who I got to know over the course of a couple years, but hadn’t seen in quite a while. His quiet impact on the fabric of Ojai will be felt for many, many years…

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Kay Maxe Passes

by Tyler Suchman December 22, 2010

I received news a few minutes ago of Kay Maxe passing yesterday on the Winter Solstice.  I first got to know Kay and Randy, when we would take our dog Peaches over to their doggy boarding and care facility.   Later on, we were pleased to connect…

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Memories of Coach Wooden

by Tyler Suchman June 4, 2010

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Coach John Wooden passed away today at the age of 99. It is no exaggeration to say that, outside my family, he has been one of the most influential people in my life.

I’ve long said I was born into Bruin diapers. My dad went to UCLA during the heyday of…

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Obit: Capp Loughboro

by Tyler Suchman May 25, 2010

A note from reader Lion Everett Batey:

Capp Loughboro passed 2010 May 23. The funeral will be Friday, 5/28 – 10:00am at Ted Mayr Funeral Home (per Director Allison), 3150 Loma Vista Road Ventura, CA 93003-2979 – (805) 643-9977, The service will be officiated by the VFW. After the service he…

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Obit: Gary Ellingsworth

by Tyler Suchman April 26, 2010

The following obituary was submitted by Bret Bradigan, who considered Gary Ellingsworth “a very dear friend.” A memorial service at Seafresh is pending.
Once a Giant
gary-photo-1.jpgOur late friend hated blue skies
Bible-quoting preachers,
Politicians kissing babies
Women who are all sweetness
He liked drunks in church
Nudists playing volleyball,
Stray dogs making friends,
Birds singing of fair weather…

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Marty Fujita Passes Away

by Tyler Suchman February 9, 2010

I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of Marty Fujita, co-founder of Food for Thought and a vital contributor to the Ojai community. (VC Star article)

marty-fujita-obituaryMarty Fujita of Ojai, co-founder of the Food for Thought nutritional program, died of lung cancer Monday morning. She was 56. Fujita was an author,…

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Shari Skinner Passes Away

by Tyler Suchman February 9, 2010

Very sad news on the passing of Shari Skinner… she was very nice, very smart and a pillar of this community.

shari-skinner-obituaryDear all,
For those of us who knew Shari personally or had their lives touched by her through the Ojai Valley or Ojai Community banks, it is the time to honor…

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Patrick Swayze dies at 57

by Tyler Suchman September 14, 2009

patrick_swayze.jpgThis was not surprising, but sad – pancreatic cancer is a painful disease I’ve witnessed firsthand. Rest in peace.

Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into viewers’ hearts with “Dirty Dancing” and then broke them with “Ghost,” died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.

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Ojai’s Famous Potter Otto Heino Has Passed Away at the age of 94

by DK Crawford July 17, 2009

I used to stop on my daily walks and visit Otto at his home. He was such a friendly, talkative soul during the time I lived in the East End of Ojai. Would be fun to share some Otto memories or stories if anyone has them. Here is the story…

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