Dionicio H. Farias

September 24, 1940 -January 21, 2025

Dionicio H. Farias also known by "Nicho" or "Nick" age 84, born in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico passed away Jan. 21st, from a short fight with cancer at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dionicio was the son of Carmen Hidalgo and Cruz Farias. He met his wife Maria Luisa Ortega in 1960 and married in August of 1961. They aspired to provide more opportunities for their growing family and came to the Santa Barbara area in 1967 with their four young children. In their 11 years in Santa Barbara, they had three additional daughters. They became proud Carpinteria homeowners in 1978. Together they have seven children, fourteen grandchildren and twenty-two great- grandchildren. Nick was a residential and commercial painter for 30+ years and retired in 2005. He enjoyed spending his time with his life partner of 64 years. He accompanied his wife to the swap meet, grocery and shopping errands, day trips to the casino and traveling to visit family. He took pride in swing dancing with his wife to any swing dance medley the DJ could find during family celebrations. He enjoyed most having all his children, grandchildren and great children fill their house with love and laughter on holidays and birthday gatherings. He is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa, brother, Clemente Farias of New Mexico, sister, Maria Elena Avalos of San Jose, son Jose Farias of Carpinteria, daughters Julie Reyna of Oxnard, Delia Farias of Carpinteria, Ester Farias of Santa Barbara, Dora Allen (Michael) of Prescott AZ, Erica Isherwood (Neil) of Ventura and Elsa McFarlin (Santos) of Ventura; and
grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. Dionicio is proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Juan and sister, Beatriz and sons-in-law Darrick McFarlin and Christopher Manson.

Services will include a viewing and rosary at 6:00 pm on Monday, Feb 3 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 1532 Linden Ave Carpinteria, and the funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, Feb 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph. Interment will follow the funeral mass at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane.

His unconditional love and kindness will forever be imprinted in our hearts.