Ishmael “Smiley” Vega

At 2:20am on September 22, 2023 our dad Ishmael “Smiley” Vega pass on to the other side to be with our mom Connie and other family.

He went peacefully with our brother Carlos by his side and the rest of his kids near by.

He had been dealing with kidney and heart issues for a while.

He was born in his home in Carpinteria California on July 20, 1932. He lived in Carp his whole childhood with his family and attended Aliso elementary, Carpinteria junior and high schools.

He retired from at UCSB after working for 33 years.

He is survived by two sisters, one brother, his 5 kids and numerous nieces and nephews.

Thank you for all your condolences and good thoughts.

We the Vega kids are all doing OK, gracias.

We are just thankful that dad is now out of pain and out there eating his steak and potatoes, chorizo burritos, pancakes with lots of butter and syrup and all the other foods that were taken away from him.

There will not be any services as Smiley did not want anything done.

Thank you to the visiting nurses and Hospice for everything they do! They truly are the best!!

In lieu of flowers, take your loved ones or friends out to a happy dinner and have a great time!