Isabel Mars Thruston & Martin Wallace Thruston
Pastor Isabel Mars Thruston, a devout Christian from Santa Barbara Ca, returned to God on September 20, 2025.
She was born in Santa Barbara, Ca on November 3, 1938 to Francisco Favela and Cruz Reyes. She had a total of 12 siblings.
Isabel was a devoted Christian, turned Pastor, who cherished her Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ. She attended the Church of God and Prophecy, and took solace in knowing the Lord was watching over her.
Isabel had so much love to give. She was the backbone of the family. Always there when you needed her. She loved learning and received her Bachelors Degree. In her free time she was a Sunday school teacher, gave transportation to those in need, and volunteered at the SB County Jail for bible Study. She worked for Jostens and Retired with Mission Terrace as a charge nurse after 40 years.
She was set up on a blind date with Martin Wallace Thruston. She said it was love at first site and they were married a few months later on October 5, 1974. They were happily married for 50 years.
Martin was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on August 1, 1943. He joined the Navy on September 13,1960. He was stationed at the US Naval Station Long Beach until he was honorably discharge on July 23, 1964 with USS Black. After that he worked on the oil rigs and Goleta Union School District.
Martin passed away on March 4, 2025 at his home with Isabel. Isabel was preceded in death by Martin, Mary, Jessie, Loni, Rosie, Lolita, Lupe, Peter, Joe, Manuel, and Lupe, who she will meet again in Heaven. She is survived by her brother Frank, many cousins, and nieces and nephews.
The church service will be at Veronica Springs Church at 949 Veronica Springs Rd on October 10th at 10:30. Followed by a dual cemetery service at 12:30 at Santa Barbara Cemetery located at 901 Channel Dr. A reception will be held at Manning Park Area 9 at 2:00 with food and drinks.
Please feel free to join us at any or all stops to celebrate the life and legacy of Isabel and Martin Thruston.
