Winnie Oswaks, a vibrant force of nature who lived to nearly 95, passed away after a courageous battle with metastatic ovarian cancer. Known for her razor-sharp wit, legendary memory, and boundless love for family, she charmed everyone from her Long Island roots to her LA coffeehouse haunts and finally her Santa Ynez home. A devoted wife, mother, and fierce believer in justice and beauty, Winnie’s legacy is stitched with laughter, resilience, and the enduring warmth of those she loved.

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