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1954
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2017
Elbert Wells Obituary
Elbert George Wells III, age 63 of Santa Barbara, Ca passed away of natural causes on July 26th, 2017. Born in Mexicali, Mexico on July 13, 1954 to Elbert George Wells Jr. and Esperanza S. Wells. George was raised in Brawley, CA, he attended Brawley High School, Imperial Valley College and the University of California, San Diego.
George was larger than life and was loved by his family and friends. In 1980, George moved to Santa Barbara, CA for a job transfer with the GTE (eventually Verizon). George fell in love with Santa Barbara plus his late wife, Joann Napoli. George loved fishing and attending concerts with friends and cousins. He would literally give the shirt off his back for his friends.
In 2009, George moved to Oceanside, CA with his parents. George assisted his father as a caregiver until his death in February 2016. During this time, George was also battling with diabetes. After his father's death, he then moved back to Santa Barbara where he chose to be his last residence.
George is survived by his loving mother, Esperanza S. Wells; two sisters Patricia Wells and Sylvia Vega; two brother in laws, Agustin Lira and Edward Vega; and beloved nieces, Sarah and Gabriela Vega.
George will be memorialized with two services, one in Santa Barbara and one in North Tustin, Ca. Santa Barbara celebration of life will be at the Mesa Cafe, Saturday Aug. 26th at 2 p.m.
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Marcus and Geraldine Tapia
August 30, 2017
Wells family may the lord calm your pain during these sad times. George always had a good spirit and enjoyed good times in Brawley. Just remembered the good times with your family. God bless you Mrs.Wells, Pat and Sylvia our deepest condolences are with you.
Carmen Medina
August 27, 2017
Sylvia, I'm so sorry to hear that George has passed, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
M Alcantar
August 27, 2017
Mrs. Wells, Pat, Sylvia, I am so sorry to hear George has passed. He had such a beautiful and bubbly personality that is how I will remember George. It was always a joy to see him drive up to his house on W C in his orange van. Always waving and smiling. My thoughts and prayers to his loving family. RIP George.
Bruce Luft
August 19, 2017
George Wells, your heart is as big as your spirit. Heaven will be a better place with you there. I worked with you at General Telephone for many years. Here's to the fun that we had when we were young and the lives that you touched with your smile. Bruce Luft
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