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We say goodbye to our beloved mother, grand mother and great grandmother Ida Katz, 98. Ida was born in New York City, the eldest of the 4 children of Dora and Nathan Gropper. She married William Katz in 1934. They moved to Los Angeles in 1965 and retired to Santa Barbara to be closer to grandchildren in 1970. William Katz predeceased Ida in 1988. Ida was an active member of Congregation B?nai Brith and Hadassah and a volunteer for several charities. She was positive, friendly and capable and loved by all who knew her. She was an enthusiastic grandmother and great grandmother. Ida is survived by her children Judith Bernstein (Burt) and Philip Katz, by grandchildren Dina Howard (Ed) and Mara Bernstein (Michael) and great grandchildren Noah, Maya, Adiella and Asher, sister Rona Sherlock and brother Arthur Gropper and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Goleta Cemetery, Friday, Oct. 21 at 2:00 pm.
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McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary
Established in 1906, McDermott-Crockett Mortuary is Santa Barbara's oldest operating funeral home. It is housed in a historic chapel built in 1875, just younger than the Old Mission Santa Barbara. With over 118 years of dedicated service to the community, our mortuary is committed to providing full-service premier funeral care. Our compassionate and Spanish-speaking staff ensures effective communication and support during challenging times. McDermott-Crockett Mortuary caters to diverse cultural needs, offering multicultural funerals and preparation areas for incense burning, ritual washing, and a Tahara room. For those of the Jewish faith, we can arrange for a shomer....
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