Sergio Edward Velasco
Sergio Edward Velasco, beloved brother, uncle, family-man, and friend to all who knew him, passed away on Tuesday, August 29th , 2023, in Los Angeles, California, joining his parents and sister in the Kingdom of Heaven. He was 70.
Sergio was born on September 15, 1952, in Santa Barbara to his loving parents, Carlos Velasco and Isabel Falcon of Veracruz, Mexico. Sergio was raised Catholic in Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood and attended Santa Barbara High School where he excelled in math and chemistry. Sergio’s early childhood memories were marked by family trips to the warm shores of East Beach where he enjoyed swimming and playing with dogs.
Sergio earned his degree in Chemistry from UC Santa Barbara in 1972, going on to enjoy a long and successful career in the manufacturing industry.
As the eldest of three siblings, Sergio looked after his younger brother Carlos and sister Nora. He was the quintessential older brother figure, with a keen sense of humor, and a love for storytelling. Sergio and Carlos bonded over competitive games of golf, often involving tequila, at courses like Glenn Annie and Soule Park. Friends and family alike recall how each year Sergio looked forward to golf tournaments to raise money for his favorite charity organization, the Humane Society. Sergio’s kind and gentle spirit shined through in his love for animals, a quality which he inherited from his mother Isabel, and throughout the course of his life, Sergio provided a loving home for countless cats and dogs.
Sergio also possessed a spirit of adventure, and over the years, he made annual hiking and fishing trips to the Sierra Nevada where he honed his skills as a backcountry outdoorsman. Those who knew Sergio will forever remember his love for nature, wildlife, and the free, clean air of the mountains.
After the sudden passing of his sister Nora, Sergio became involved in raising his nieces and nephews, nurturing his family with care and devotion in the ways he knew best. Though Sergio himself never married nor had children, his intuitive gift as a caretaker provided a stable foundation for the Velasco family throughout his entire life.
Sergio Edward Velasco will forever be remembered as a man of compassion, humility, and courage. His passing leaves a void in all our hearts, but his memory will continue to shine brightly in the lives of those he touched. We will miss him dearly.
A celebration of life for Sergio Edward Velasco will take place at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please send your support to the Humane Society.