Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 7, 2026 —

Amy ‘Denise’ Stribling, a resident of Solvang, passed away on September 24, 2026. She was 47 years old, having been born in 1979.

Stribling’s life and career were notably connected to the Santa Barbara area. Throughout her professional life, she held several distinct roles. She worked as a veterinary technician, contributing to animal care and welfare. Later, she transitioned to roles within the education sector, serving as a preschool teacher and also as a nanny, activities that involved caring for and nurturing young children.

The details surrounding her passing were shared through an obituary, which served to commemorate her life and contributions. The summary of her life highlights a dedication to both animal welfare and the development of children.

As per her wishes, Stribling’s ashes are to be scattered at sea. This ceremony will take place off the coast of Santa Barbara, a location significant to her life and career. Further details regarding services or memorials were not provided in the announcement.

The obituary did not specify the cause or circumstances of her death, nor did it provide details on her specific employers or the duration of her employment in each role. Information regarding survivors or family members was also not included in the publicly released obituary summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Rita Stribling on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.

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