Angelina Christina Redding

October 9, 1945 - August 3, 2016

Born Oct. 09,1945, and passed away at her home August 3, 2016. Angelina Christina eldest daughter of Elias (Louis) and Rosita Demourkas. Born in Havana, Cuba, she immigrated to Santa Barbara with her parents at the age of two. Angie grew up mastering 3 languages by 5 years old (Spanish, Greek, and English) and attended Wilson Elementary and La Cumbre Jr. High School while growing up with her sisters and brother on the Mesa. She elected to attend the newer San Marcos High School, became a spirited Markette and graduated in 1963. While a teenager Angie met the "the Boy across the Street", Stephen Redding. They dated, fell in love and were soon married in 1965 as young sweethearts and remained passionately devoted, truly loving, and an amazing example of marriage throughout their lives together for 46 years. Together with her husband and family, Angie was Executive Vice-President of the hugely successful hair care company Nexxus Products Company that they founded in 1979 until its sale in 2005. Angie enjoyed traveling, socializing, and making everything she was a part of aesthetically beautiful, including her home, corporate headquarters, personal style, and gifts for others. She was a generous supporter of several charities including Dream Foundation, SB Bowl, SBGO Church, Boys and Girls Club, Storytellers, hosting events and being honored for her philanthropy. Angie was a strong person who fought for what she believed in and strived for success for the American Dream. Angie is survived by her loving children Elisa, Stephanie, and Jheri, her Grandchildren Illiana and Aliyah Redding, her sister Rose Marie (James) Towle, her Brother John L. (Deneen) Demourkas and sister Christina Demourkas. Trisagion Service will be held Thurs., Aug 11 at 6:30pm at Welch- Ryce-Haider Funeral Home, 15 E. Sola St., Santa Barbara. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 at 11:00am at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 1205 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara, CA. Internment will immediately follow at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.