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Michael Shane Downs, known to all as Shane, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 59. He was born on December 29, 1966 at Cottage Hospital, and was a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara, a place he proudly called home as part of a multigenerational local family.

For more than 30 years, Shane owned and operated Associated Construction, a company he named in honor of his grandfather’s construction business. Through hard work …

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I was shocked to hear of Shane’s passing   He was the most generous man and friend I had   So sorry for your loss  
I was shocked to hear of Shane’s passing   He was the most generous man and friend I had   So sorry…
I was shocked to hear of Shane’s passing   He was the most gener…
Shane was always such a good guy to me. Hired me when I was less than perfect and taught me how to do more than one thi…
Shane was always such a good guy to me. Hired me when I was less than perfect and taught me how to …
Shane was always such a good guy to me. Hired me when I was less…
I was very sad to hear of Shanes's passing...I truly loved this man...loved him.  Hugs to the family.
I was very sad to hear of Shanes's passing...I truly loved this man...loved him.  Hugs to the famil…
I was very sad to hear of Shanes's passing...I truly loved this …
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Shane. I knew him as a young child and remember him fondly. My heart…
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Shane. I knew him as a young child and remember …
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Shane. I knew…

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Born

December 29th, 1966
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Got married to Jane Downs

July 7th, 2013
Carpinteria, CA
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Passed away

January 29th, 2026
Santa Barbara, CA

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