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O'DELL -- Aaron D. O'Dell, 40, of Orcutt, CA passed away suddenly on Monday, December 28, 2009. Aaron was born on October 18, 1969, in Albuquerque, NM to Eve Stith (previously O'Dell) and Delbert D. O'Dell. Aaron was a 1988 graduate of Sandia High School. He went on to become a Journeyman electrician in Santa Maria, CA. He was the superintendent at Imperial Electric Co. in Goleta, CA. Aaron is a member of the Santa Barbara IBEW #413 and the Santa Maria Elks Lodge #1538. Aaron's biggest dream was to be a husband and father. He met his wife, Merry, and they wed in 1999. He put on a tough guy exterior, but inside he was the warmest, kindest, most caring, loving man you could ever have in your life. Aaron enjoyed staying home with his family and close friends. He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan, enjoyed cooking on the BBQ, volunteered at the Elks, and loved just sitting around the table, staying up late playing cards with friends. Aaron is survived by his wife, Merry, son Conner, and daughter Megan of Orcutt, CA; his father Delbert D. O'Dell, mother Eve (Michael) Stith, sister Allyson (Samuel) Leo; brother Robert (Laura) Ybarra; sister Ramie (Chris) Hilts; grandmother Cruz Ybarra; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. His parents, siblings and extended family reside in New Mexico. Aaron is also survived by his family of marriage, the Keetley family of Minnesota, who has always loved him as their own. Funeral Services will be at St. Jude Thaddeus Church located at 5712 Paradise Blvd., NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 12:00 Noon. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, 87107. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 2010