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ALLEN, Laurel Claire Ewing 1927Ñ2008 •Laurel Allen passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18th, two weeks after a stroke which followed heart valve surgery. She leaves a devoted family and a host of friends. Accomplished in business, music and education, Laurel was especially recognized for her creativity and intricate artistry in knitting and related needlecraft. •Born May 29, 1927, in Hollywood, California, Laurel attended Beverly Vista Elementary and Beverly Hills High School. An excellent student, she also played clarinet and saxophone in the high school orchestra and marching band. She was selected for the All-California band and orchestra (and therefore played at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara during World War II) She had a life-long love of symphonic music. After the war, she attended UCLA and positions as training supervisor with Security Pacific Bank, legal secretary at Atlantic-Richfield and executive secretary at the early TRW. Laurel and Jim Allen met in 1954 at Hollywood Presbyterian Church and they married on August 27th, 1955. During their early years of marriage they lived in Manhattan Beach and Rolling Hills Estates in Southern California. This enabled Laurel to return to college where she earned her degree in education at Cal State Long Beach. She became a teacher and administrator in Central California. In the 1970's, Laurel and Jim left their careers in education and moved to Cambria, California. There Laurel was able to fulfill another love of her life from the age of ten, encouraged by her grandmother. Laurel had developed an unusual ability and affection for knitting. This led to the 1973 opening of the Ball and Skein knitting shop in which she could share her expertise and also benefit from her business experience. She helped her husband develop a successful stationers shop concurrently. For twenty years her knitting and crafts shop was very successful and after selling the business in 1993, she continued to do custom work. A devastating flood in Cambria, 1995, led them to think about moving to a retirement community and in October, 2003, they moved into The Samarkand in Santa Barbara. At The Samarknd, Laurel became available every Saturday morning as a group gathered around her to make items for themselves, family and charities. She volunteered in the gift shop and exercised in the pool with the early group. Laurel will be missed for her abilities, but much more for her quiet warmth, genuine smile and positive attitude, her devotion to husband and family. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James, their daughter Sharon and husband Ken of Cayucos, son Jamie and wife Jeanette of Bakersfield, granddaughter Heather and husband Ben with great-grandchildren Kaitlin and Cameron in England, sister Janet and husband Bob Mays of Northridge, California, brother Rober N. Ewing and wife Amy of Phoenix, Arizona and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Laurel's life will be held in Santa Barbara at The Samarkand Retirement Community chapel on Sunday, July 27th, at 2:00 p.m. The address is 2550 Treasure Drive.

BERNSTEIN, Ira Justin •Ira Justin Bernstein, 66, passed away July 17, 2008, peacefully in his sleep. •He is survived by daughter Saralyn Crossen (husband Daniel), grandson Liam Crossen, and brother Alvin ‘Fuzzy’ Bernstein (wife Roni). •A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 27, 2008, at 1:00 pm at K’HILAT HA’ALONEEM Jewish Community of the Oaks, 530 W. El Roblar Dr., Ojai. Followed by a gathering to celebrate his life at Soule Park, Area #3, Ojai. •Arrangements by Coast Cities Cremations, Ventura.

GARCIA, Albert M. (Bubba Jr.) •of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on July 13, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was 44 years old. He is survived by his wife Angie, of 24 years, his stepmother Elizabeth Garcia of Las Vegas, NV, his siblings Edward St. George of Los Angeles, CA., Emilio Castro of Las Vegas, NV, and Elestine Reyes of Las Vegas, and brother in law Daniel Avila, Sr. (Kim) of Ventura. Albert also leaves behind several aunts, nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters of the Apache Nation of Oklahoma. •Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 26 at 3pm at Welch-Ryce, 15 E. Sola St.

KONIECZNY, William F. William F. Konieczny passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, family and dog by his side.• •Bill was born August 3, 1938 in La Porte, Indiana.• He attended college at Purdue University where he received his degree in Mechanical Engineering.• He began his employment with Delco Electronics in 1963 and retired in 1996. •Bill is survived by his loving wife Bobbi, sister Connie Beirne, children Jeff (Claudia), Dave (Alice), Beth Callahan (Mike), and his grandchildren Erica, Claire, Grace, Mathew and Juliana. •A memorial to celebrate Bill’s life will be held on Saturday, July 26 @ 11:00 am at Santa Barbara Community Church, 1002 Cieneguitas, Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Bill’s name to his favorite charity:• Life Network, 185-C Patterson Ave., Santa Barbara, CA• 93111.• •2 Timothy 4:7 ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’ Arrangements by McDermott-Crockett Mortuary

MLODZIK, Kenneth James On July 22,2008 after a valiant 13 year battle with prostrate cancer, Ken passed into the arms of the Lord, while at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born in Princeton, Wisconsin Nov. 14, 1931 to Frank Paul and Verna Cecelia (Schultz) Mlodzik. Ken served his country from 1949-1952 as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, Alaska Air Command. Upon his discharge he attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison and soon after met the love of his life, Marie Stratman. They married in Wisconsin on Aug. 4th, 1956. His career began with AC Sparkplug/General Motors in 1955. As a Technical Representative to the Strategic Air Command Bases (SAC) he was assigned to various locations throughout the U.S. They returned to Wisc. in 1964 where he began work on the Apollo Space Program. His 35 year career with General Motors led Ken and his family to Santa Barbara in 1972. Ken enjoyed bass fishing at Lake Cachuma, backyard container gardening, weekly "early A.M." tee times with his buddies at Soule Park and the camaraderie of the "Good Time Golfers &Eaters Society'' besides being an avid reader. Ken could take on any project and master them all. It was said, "Ken is as handy as a pocket on a shirt.’ Above all things Ken always put his family first. As an active member of St. Raphael's Parish he served as a lector for 35 years. Ken was also a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. While his children were young he coached many of their sporting activities and served as a Boy Scout leader. Ken’s great love for his country led him to achieve his goal; to visit every state in the U.S. He found beauty and uniqueness in each. Ken is preceded in death by his parents Frank & Verna, and brothers Donald, Sigmund, Raymond, Chester, Gilbert and Frank Jr. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marie , daughter Lisa (John) Winter of Lompoc, son William Mlodzik of Buellton, son Matthew (Jennifer) Mlodzik of Buellton; 4 grandchildren Rebecca, Scott, Tanner & Brayden; 4 great-grandchildren Rylee, Rianna, Scott II & Scotlynn Mae; sisters Helen Relihan of Butler, PA, Mary Draeger of Ripon, WI, sister-in-law Georgia Mlodzik of Cedarburg, WI and numerous nieces and nephews. The family is thankful for all the prayers, cards, food and support during the last months of Ken’s illness. Special thanks to Dr. Abate, Cindy R.N., the Oncology Nurses at Sansum Medical Clinic, Elisabeth - Ken's "livewire" hospice nurse and friends Billie and Carol. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Santa Barbara 222 East Canon Perdido, S.B. 93101 or St. Raphael’s Building Fund 5444 Hollister Ave S.B. 93111. A funeral mass will celebrate Ken's life Tuesday July 29th 10:00 AM at St. Raphael’s Church 5444 Hollister Ave S.B. 93111. Reception to immediately follow in parish hall. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider.

NELSON, John ‘Jack’ Passed away June 8, 2008. A memorial Service will be held at Serra Hall, 2210 Garden St., July 27 at 2:00pm. •Jack was born February 28, 1931 in Trenton, NJ to Anna and W. Frank Nelson. He is survived by his loving wife Charlotte Nelson of Santa Barbara, his sister Joan Nangle, and his brother, Jim Nelson of New Jersey, his two daughters Patti Boeckman (Wayne) and Judy McKinney (Chris) and grandchildren Meghan and Colin McKinney, all of Texas. Jack was preceded in death by his sister Mitzi Baer and his first wife, Ellen, beside whom he was buried in Texas. •Jack attended Villanova University and graduated from Albright College. He served in the Army in Korea. In 2003, Jack became a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and was the Grand Knight of Santa Barbra Council 1684. He also was active in the Santa Barbara YMCA and Santa Barbara Mission. •Jack met Charlotte on a tour of Ireland in 1998, and they were married in 1999. Jack was loved by Charlotte’s five sons: Robert in the U.K., Paul (Cheryl Gunter) in Philadelphia, Christopher (Annette Cordero) in Santa Barbara, John in Santa Barbara and Warren (Christy) in Tehachapi and grandchildren: Robert Rabe, Michael Cordero -Rabe, Cory Cordero-Rabe (Anne), Shannon O'Reilly (Kevin), Sean Rabe, Elizabeth Rabe, D.J. Rabe and Joey Rabe. •Jack and Charlotte loved to travel. During their marriage, they visited England, Scotland, Wales, France, Spain, Morocco, Italy , Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Russia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Mexico. Their very last vacation was May 2008 in Hawaii. •Donations may be made to Sarah House, 2612 Modoc Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

OWENS (Price), Sandra Ann On July 22 after a seven month courageous and often difficult battle with cancer Sandy died peacefully at Sarah House with her family by her side. She was born on June 5, 1955 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to LeRoy and Lorraine Price. She was eight when the family packed their car and moved to Santa Barbara. She attended local schools graduating from Santa Barbara High School. Sandy was very artistic and put her great talent to use in arranging beautiful floral bouquets giving many of them away to her friends and family. Sandy was known for her unselfish generosity giving well beyond her means. Her family and friends were a very important part of her life and a stranger was a friend she had yet to meet. She was a gift to all us that knew her. She is survived by her mother Lorraine Price, her beautiful daughters, Nicole and Chauntee, her brothers, Ken (Kristine), Tom (Pam) and John (Janna), her niece Jordan, nephews, Bryan, Daren, Alex and Jason. She is preceded in death by her father LeRoy and her daughters' father Wayne Owens. The family would like to thank Dr. Taguchi, her staff and the wonderful people at Sarah House and Hospice for their amazing care and support. Services will be held at Welch-Ryce-Haider (15 E. Sola St.) on Monday, July 28th at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Sandy's name to the Sarah House or Hospice of Santa Barbara would be greatly appreciated.

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