Nicholas Patrick O’Connor was born on Aug. 2, 1986, and lived most of his life in the Santa Barbara area, and the past few years in Kingman, Arizona. He died on April 30, 2024.

He was a talented musician, had a brilliant mind, and was an independent thinker. He was someone who can be described as unique, authentic, creative, intelligent, intuitive, honest, observant, and excelled far beyond what was average in any topic of his interest.

Nick did not believe in conforming to a system based on materialism and ego, but instead believed that wisdom, one, and understanding is the key that unlocks truth and a relationship with God.

Nick was predeceased by his grandparents, Milo and Helen Schalla, and Dan and Irene O’Connor; and his cousin, Brayv O’Connor.

Nicholas is loved by his parents Nancy and Kevin O’Connor; his sister Kelly, her husband Ryan Coffey, their two children Skyla and Zachary; his sister Colleen, her husband Jason Schwartz; his aunts and uncles Sheila and Rick Starnes, Kathy and Dave Gash, Christina and Cory Lund, Michael O’Connor, Bob and Jeannine Schalla, Merril Lynn and Ken Shamordola, and Carol Schalla; cousins Jacqueline and Michael Starnes, Nathan and Lauren Gash, Connor and Heather Lund, Denise, Talon and Chayton Ramirez.

There was a private service for family May 25 in Santa Barbara. Cards may be mailed to 1607 Mission Drive, #212, Solvang, California 93463.

“You were the light of my life always, and now that you’re with Jesus I know we will be together again soon.”

Love, Mom and Dad