Hortense (Ordee) Dally

August 20, 1920 - March 20, 2016

Hortense Mendoza-Dally passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones on March 20, 2016. Born in Oxnard, CA on August 20, 1920 to Manuel and Jovita Mendoza, she had four siblings, Celia, Vera, Richard and Arthur. "Ordee," as her loved ones liked to call her, was a graduate of Santa Barbara High School. She was married to her soul mate, Raymond Dally for 58 wonderful years. Ordee was preceded in death by her cherished husband and her loving and devoted daughter, Judy Dally-Contreras. Ordee was cared for by her son-in-law, Danny Contreras, or her "angel" as she often referred to him. Her 3 granddaughters, Sonya, Rochelle and Nicole, and her 9 great-grandchildren will always remember her laugh, her love for shopping and amazing cooking. She was survived by her nephew, Art Olivera and wife Yolanda, her son, Ray Daly Jr. and her grandson, Ethan Daly. Ordee will always be remembered for her spunky personality and her great appreciation for a fun evening out. A special thank you to Christina and Chello for their loving care and friendship. A gravesite memorial service will be held this morning at 10am at Calvary Cemetery on Hope Avenue in Santa Barbara.