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Sheila Holenda Obituary
Sheila Holenda was born April 10, 1962 in Hollywood, California and grew up in Santa Maria. She was the daughter of the late Milo Holenda, a math instructor at Allan Hancock College. She graduated from UCSB in 1989 with a B.A. in English.
Sheila Holenda sang with the band Thrifty People and produced performance art with Ballpeen Hammer Artists' Collective that she co-founded in Santa Barbara. In the 1990's she founded the '60s girl group-influenced band The Roulettes and performed at the Purple Onion in North Beach and the Bottom of the Hill.
For the past twelve years Sheila lived in Los Angeles and worked until recently as a cataloguer at the USC Hugh Hefner Moving Image Archive at the School of Cinematic Arts.
Sheila is survived by her mother, Margarete Holenda; her brother Forrest Holenda; her brother Greg Holenda; her brother and sister-in-law Eric Holenda and Christina Bird-Holenda; and her friends in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Maria, Nipomo, Goleta, and Santa Barbara, who loved her deeply.
Come celebrate Sheila's life at a memorial service on Saturday, November 20 at 1:00p.m. at Sarah House, 2612 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara. Flowers or donations can be made to Sarah House.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sheila Holenda
Greg Klein
November 24, 2010
"Taken from this world too soon, to Heaven's Gates, beyond the moon. If ere' there was a spirit, sweet, twas Sheila, now at Jesus' feet" RIP Sheila. I wish I had spent more time talking with you and cherish the time with you at our 30 year high school reunion. Thanks for being who you were. With our love, Greg & Marcey Klein
Alice Moody
November 23, 2010
Sheila, although I did not know you, I know your Mom and how much it meant to her to be with you in your final moments on earth. Marv and I send our deepest sympathy to Margareta and her family. With our love, Marv and Alice Moody
Alicia Nay
November 19, 2010
Sheila had such a fun spirit. Gourmet cook, dancer, musician, friend and adventurer. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to get to know this amazing gal. I and many others will miss her wit, charm and lust for life.
Steve Graves
November 17, 2010
My sympathies go out to the family and friends of Sheila. I'm so sorry for your lose.
Sheila & Pam in San Francisco
Pam Johnson Ellis
November 17, 2010
Laura Riedel
November 17, 2010
Sheila, I am so thankful that I knew you. I will always fondly remember the times we spent together in SB, SLO and SF. Life was so fun with you around. You will be missed.
My sympathies go out to your family and friends.
Pamela Johnson Ellis
November 17, 2010
So many memories! Sheila and I were instant friends from 8 years old, I count our times together as little girls so much a part of what I am today. I will miss her greatly, and remember her often.
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