Alejandro C Santos

Alejandro C Santos 12/15/1937 — 07/31/2025 

 Alejandro Carmona Santos — a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, husband, father, grandfather, a preacher and teacher of the Gospel, and dear friend — was called to his peaceful eternal rest on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Alejandro was born to Mr. and Mrs. José Dolores Santos on Dec. 15, 1937. 

 He was the fourth of six siblings born and raised in the state of Michoacán, Mexico, “Tierra Caliente.” He would often say, “He had a beautiful upbringing in his home state.”  

Alejandro arrived in Carpinteria at the age of 21 on April 2, 1959. Years later, he would become a citizen of the United States of America. His distinctive smile and gift of hospitality impacted many lives in the Carpinteria and Santa Barbara communities. Today, not only does his beloved family remember him, but so do many people in our community — families who were recipients of his friendship and acts of love. In the community, he was known at the local grocers and around town for waving at all those he knew and knew him.  

He is survived by his wife, Mayra, of over 40 years. Theirs was a marriage that remained committed to their faith in God and love.  

He is survived by his wife, seven children — Alex V. Santos (Carmen), Rachel Moreno (Armando), Noemi De La Mora (Rafael), Joel Santos (Angeles), Cristian Rodriguez, Joshua Santos (Mary) and Keila Santos — 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters: Amelia Almejo (Merced-Husband); and Guillermina.  

He has left a great legacy of love and service to the Lord Jesus Christ and to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Rachel; one of his sisters, Petra; two of his brothers, Antonio and Pablo; and a daughter-in-law, Danette. His generations will witness the works and deeds that Alejandro, a long-time resident of Carpinteria, left to build upon their lives and communities. Heaven will echo His service to the Lord. As it is written, “ I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8