Amelia Azalene Castellanos-Marshall

Amelia was special she knew not a stranger. Strong willed she knew what she wanted. One of which she wanted more than anything, her own family. She lost her precious daughter in child birth from complications of HELLP syndrome. Those of you who have children and shared them with her know that having a child meant the world to her. She adored them and loved all children!! Family meant everything to her. Loosing Cherish was the biggest loss in her life … I’m comforted in knowing that Amelia’s spirit is now free and with her baby girl.

Ameliana, Anastasia, King Aiyme, Ameliana King, Yung Asia…

She attended The Oaks preschool, Washington, SBCA, Roosevelt school. UCSB junior lifeguards, Stephen Lovelace Dance Academy, SBJH graduated from Santa Barbara high school class of 2014. SBCC took business classes as well as photography what she had a true passion for. Was a retail associate, and became a visual merchandiser at Forever 21 went on to Pottery Barn as a visual merchandiser, which she loved.

Cherish Ziyana Donato who preceded her in death. parents, Adela Maria Castellanos, Keith Wayne Marshall, Sister DeAdra Peart, brother-in-law, Jerome Peart, beloved nephews Adrian and Tyler. Beloved God child Liliana Anderson. Many aunties, uncles, cousins and friends that she loved dearly! Her sweet maltipoo Chanel and grey tabby Karter.

Amelia had many layers and passions; she was beautiful and complex. She loved photography, business, writing, art, fashion, makeup and had the genuine need to love and help others…sometimes, even to her own detriment.
Amelia was not without faults, stubborn, Leo the Lionheaded!! She struggled and suffered with her physical, emotional, and mental health.

Funny and intuitive, Amelia was able to read people. She began learning and doing tarot readings. She was a very sensitive person.

Amelia died from fentanyl poisoning.

As of the year 2022 till now we are at about 200 deaths in Santa Barbara County alone the year is not over. Keep Amelia and all the others whether by an addiction or accidental with their life being lost, alive in our hearts. This needs to end as well as the stigma. Please take the time to give someone love and understanding if they struggle with mental health, addiction, homelessness …. Advocate! We all need love and peace.

Memorial mass to be held at holy cross church, Santa Barbara, California, November 4 Saturday 10 AM