James Russell Graham Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Russell Graham "Jimmy and Papa", age 82, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018, surrounded by loving family at his home in Santa Barbara, California. He was born January 10, 1936 to Aurora Graham (Osuna) and Ernest Graham and resided in Carpinteria until he met his beautiful wife Barbara Graham (Herrera), then moved to Santa Barbara to raise their family. He is survived by daughters; Kathleen, Janice (Diana Bow), Lina (Juan), Jamie, son; Charles and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by his beautiful beloved wife, Barbara, son James Russell Patrick and daughters; Margaret Mary and Barbara Anne. Jimmy was known for his kindness, humor and generosity to all and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his family, gardening (which he had such an amazing gift), singing while listening to music during a project around the house, joking to make family laugh, attending any extracurricular activities for his great-grandchildren and attending mass regularly. He was an amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, godfather, uncle, cousin, and friend and will be tremendously missed each and every day until we see him again. He yearned to be joined with his beloved wife Barbara every day and is now hugging and kissing her everyday while continuing to love, protect and pray for his family and friends. The Rosary Recitation will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. and the Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10 a.m., both at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at 1300 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 where he was an active usher at the Saturday evening Mass.

James Russell Graham

January 10, 1936 - May 11, 2018