Luis Bartolo Alarcon

Luis Bartolo Alarcon, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 15.

Luis was born on August 24, 1957, in Durango, Mexico. He lived in Santa Barbara for 50+ years. Always an independent, giving, religious, caring, thoughtful, beloved brother, uncle, partner and friend. Luis’s beautiful soul lifted up our lives.

While his family and friends are shocked by his death, they are thankful for his life. Luis was a general contractor and loved exploring how things worked. Luis was a quiet person who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He was known for his famous neck massages. He loved traveling, cooking, carpentry, and spending an evening with family.

Luis is survived by his sisters (Maria Sanchez and Rosario Bautista) and brother (Manuel Alarcon); longtime girlfriend (Emily Celmins); nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends.

Rosary will be held at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel on Thursday, January 26 at 7:00pm.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrow on Friday, January 27 at 10:00am.