Jose A. Carreño passed away on Oct. 5, 2026, at Cottage Hospital after several years of health issues. He was 90 years old. Jose was born on Dec. 5,1935 at General Hospital in Santa Barbara.

When Jose was a young child, his entire family moved to Santiago Papasquiaro Durango, Mexico, where he grew up until he returned to Southern California working various jobs at restaurants.

Jose then joined the Labor Union in Santa Barbara, where he worked until 1982. After that, he helped many neighbors and friends on the Eastside with various plumbing, AC, and carpentry work. Whenever someone needed help, he was there.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents Joaquin Carreño and Maria Gonzalez de Carreño; his sister Margarita Silva; first wife Carmen Carreño. Jose is also survived by his brother Joaquin Carreño and Mariano Carreño.

Jose is survived by his loving wife Raquel Carreño, and leaves behind his three children from his first marriage Joseph Carreño (Anna), Francisco Carreño (Cindy), and Rosalie McChesney (Todd).

He is also survived by two stepchildren from a second marriage Erick Diaz (Brenda), Myrna Gonzales (Steve); grandchildren Michael Carreño, Joey Carreño, Cecelia Carreño-Jones, Louis Maldonado, Andrew Corral, Cicely McChesney, Daniel Carreño, Benjamin Carreño, Anthony Gonzales, Marissa Gonzales, Sofia Diaz, Andrea Diaz, Sarita Diaz, and Joaquin Diaz; 13 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

He is survived as well by many nieces and nephews who brought joy to his life.

Jose touched the lives of many through his kindness, generosity, and warm personality. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A viewing for Jose will be held 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at First Methodist Church, 305 Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Those wishing to honor Jose’s memory may donate to a charity of their choice.