David Arviso Sr

David Ernie Arviso November 24, 1942 – September 9, 2026 David Ernie Arviso, 83, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Santa Maria, California, just over two months before his 84th birthday. He was born on November 24, 1942, in Embudo, New Mexico, and lived a life defined by hard work, service, faith, and devotion to his family and community. David was raised in El Centro, California, where he participated in track and field and played varsity football at Central Union High School. He graduated in 1961 and shortly afterward joined the United States Army. He proudly served his country from 1962 to 1964 as a Vietnam Era veteran. He graduated from Allen Hancock College in 1976 . David built a long and dedicated career as a journeyman electrician and lineman, proudly working for 30 years with PG&E and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). He was also the owner and operator of Arviso Electric. A longtime resident of Santa Maria, David had a special place in his heart for sports. He was a big Dodgers and Rams fan. He shared his love of sports by coaching football and baseball from 1970 to 1987. He coached Little League, Babe Ruth, and Senior Babe Ruth teams. David also enjoyed hosting Bible studies in the senior community where he resided in Santa Maria. He loved history and could talk about the history of the world and bible history for hours with friends and family. David was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Jennie Sisneroros, his wife Anna Cota Arviso and his brothers, Raymond Arviso and Frank Arviso. He is survived by his son, David Arviso Jr.(Deborah) ; his daughter, Debra Arviso; his beloved grandchildren: Alexander Arviso (Tori Doan), Anika Moorehead (Matthew Moorehead), and Alicia-Kate Arviso; and his great-grandchildren: Leilani Moorehead and Landon Moorehead. David is also survived by his sisters Ada Isbell and Mary Vigne. Though he will be deeply missed, the memories he created, the lessons he shared, and the lives he touched will continue to carry his legacy forward for generations to come. May he rest in eternal peace. Forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.