Tomas Carrillo's Family Needs Your Help

My name is Nina Meyer. My family and I have a long history and friendship with Tomas Carrillo. Tomas died suddenly at his Goleta home this past Saturday (January 11, 2025). He was only 61 years old. He leaves behind his children Christy, Marcos and David. At this very sad time we ask for your support to help the Carrillo children who no longer have their beloved father.

Tomas, or as close friends and family called him "Macho", came to Santa Barbara from Zacatecas, Mexico in 1979 at the age of 15. He decided to follow his brother Alvaro Carrillo who was hired by my husband, Fred Meyer, to work at his Goleta Nursery (Seaview Nursery). He worked 23 years with my husband as his lead foreman; he was a hard working, reliable, dedicated, valued employee - and a good friend.

Following my husband's retirement, Macho worked 21 years for Por La Mar Nursery in Goleta with his brother Alvaro. He also managed the nursery's operations for all the local Farmers Markets for many years. His love for plants and flowers never ended, and he enjoyed working at the markets with his family as they had local customers who came every week. Macho's former wife Maria was a second mother to our newborn son. Their daughter Christy grew up with our son Freddy sharing happy times together with Macho and his family. Christy worked many years at Skin Deep Beauty Products and Salons until my sister and I retired. Her work ethic and gracious attention to our customers were a genuine reflection of her parents' loving and meaningful influence.

Tomas' life in America working for Seaview Nursery and then Por La Mar Nursery until his passing gave him the opportunity to have a family and raise three beautiful children as he enjoyed the nursery business he loved for close to 45 years. We are all grateful for the friendship we have known with the Carrillo family. Tomas (Macho) was a wonderful father who dearly loved his children, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Any donation you may choose to give for his children's financial needs at this time will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Nina and Fred Meyer