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Lisa Cathleen Mink

Lisa Cathleen Mink obituary, Santa Barbara, CA

Lisa Mink Obituary

Was born April 30th 1962. She passed away April 18th at her home in Goleta. She will be greatly missed by her parents Reg and Joan Coldren, her brother Bruce and his wife Karen, sister Gina and her husband Chuck, as well as many nieces and nephews, and her beloved Marge.

Lisa loved animals, gardening, and the beach.

A celebration of Lisa's life will be held at Goleta Beach on Wed. May 1st from 2:00-4:00 for close family and friends. Tribute in lieu of flowers: Santa Barbara Humane Society.

Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Santa Barbara News-Press from Apr. 26 to Apr. 30, 2013.

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May 7, 2013

My friend the one who loves her animals as much as I do. Until then your friend Tim Jewell.

Laura Souther - Miller

May 1, 2013

How can this be so...? I am devastated to hear this news about my dear Lisa. Dad and I both are heartsick and can't believe it. ****My best bud at the top of the street, my tan consultant at El Cap., my boy barometer, my Beach Boy fanatic, my friend... Many good times... You will be forever missed, Lis... Our deepest condolences to all of Lisa's family...
Laura Souther-Miller & Richard Souther

kaarin (bridge) knighten-el

April 29, 2013

I'm reading this~ but I can't seem to grasp it. My heart goes out to everyone Joanie-Reggie-Gina and everyone else. My thoughts and prayers are going up
I'm so very sorry

Berni Ann Lewis

April 29, 2013

So sorry to hear about Lisa. My thoughts and prayers.

April 26, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss.
Brian Ashman (Kellie's husband)

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