It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tomás Abraham Castelo, 81, who left this world peacefully at his home on September 15, 2024, in Santa Barbara, CA. Born on October 5, 1942, to Tomás E. Castelo and Teresa Castelo (Osuna), Tomás was a proud son of Santa Barbara, raised in the close-knit community of Carpinteria. He graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1960, laying the foundation for a life dedicated to service and justice. Along with earning his undergraduate degree from California State University, Long Beach, and his law degree from UCLA School of Law, he served six honorable years in the United States Marine Corps as part of the Platoon Leader Program.