Hector Morales, 57, passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2025, in Santa Barbara, surrounded by his family. Born in Santa Barbara in 1968 to Juan and Juanita Morales, Hector was raised with his five sisters and remained deeply connected to his hometown. He loved Santa Barbara, especially the beach, and often said he could never leave because it was one of the most beautiful places. Hector was preceded in death by his sister Lily Cuellar, and his father Juan Morales.