Carol Lee Morales

1957-2026

Carol Lee Morales passed away suddenly on January 6, 2026 while staying at an assisted living home in Canoga Park, CA. Carol was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on March 4, 1957 to Manuel and Naomi Morales. She graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1976 and subsequently went to work at Josten’s in Summerland where she made many lifelong friends. After being on her own for some time she moved back home where she cared for her mother, Naomi, until her death.

Carol had a great love for dolphin collectibles, BBQ, music, gadgets of all sorts, QVC, HSN and phone calls anytime, day or night. One never knew if she was joking or telling the truth. She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Naomi Morales, and all those who went before them. Carol is survived by her sisters, Rose Olivera (Wayne), Leonora Torrez (Danny), niece Naomi Rosales, great nieces, Caitlynn and Carissa Conley, Aunt Donna LaForce and cousin, Clifford Cordero. There are numerous surviving cousins of the Dommeyer, Ortegon, Garibay and Weese families, and her longtime friend, Mary Green and family.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, 10: 00 am, at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, Carpinteria, CA followed by a Celebration of Life at the Moose Lodge, 110 W. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA from 12:00-4:00 pm. Please RSVP with Rose (805) 452-9149.

Arrangements entrusted to Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services.