Maria Sanchez Martin

“Our beloved mother María Martín passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1917 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Her Life was shaped by her family, faith, and culture, which she carried with her throughout her life. At 28, Maria moved to the United States, settling in Santa Barbara, where she lived the majority of her life. Maria was one of Santa Barbara’s most sought-after seamstresses and clothing designers. From tailoring to bridal gowns, to costumes, she could make anything, which led her to establish her own successful business. Her work touched countless lives, and her creations became part of many cherished moments in the community. She is survived by her brother, Fernando Sanchez, and her children, Connie Moreno Martín, Teresa Martín, Francisca Martín, Sara Brito, Victor Vega. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carmen Martín, her siblings, Jesús Sanchez, Raymundo Sanchez, Hermila Antunez, Trinidad Vega, Guadalupe Cortez, Ana Ferrer. Mom, we miss you. Thank you for your unwavering love, strength, courage, and your example of embracing all with kindness, and an open heart. Your legacy lives on in every life you touched.

Family and friends are welcome to join us as we honor her life. A Rosary will be held at 7:30pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 21 E. Sola Street, on Thursday, February 26, 2026. A Mass will be held at 10 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 21 E. Sola Street, on Friday, February 27, 2026 with a burial immediately following at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Avenue, in Santa Barbara, CA. “