Tracy Meza Garrett

Tracy Meza Garrett, 58, unexpectedly passed away on  June 26, 2024, at her home in Moreno Valley, California, where she has lived for the past several years. Tracy was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, and attended Santa Barbara High School.

She will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, and as a proud member of the Coastal Band of Chumash Nation. Her zest for life and fondness for crafts was only surpassed by her love for her family.

She is survived by her four sons, Zachariah, Caleb (fiancée Amanda Van Dyke) Nico, and Tobias; her grandchildren Ryland Meza, Revely Meza, Lawson Meza, and Kira Meza; father, Walter Barbere, brother, William (Lori) Barbere, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother, Barbara (Cordero) Barbere, and brother, Walter Barbere.

Tracy will be remembered and celebrated at a service at 10 a.m. on October 15 at Jubilee Christian Church, 7190 Hollister Ave., Goleta, California. A reception will follow at Word of Life Church, 130 S. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.