Mary Katherine Hall

Mary Katherine (Harris) Hall, was born January 15, 1945, and passed away suddenly on March 4, 2025, due to a stroke. Mary lived her life to the fullest – she lived the life her own way and was up and going strong at 7:00 am each day – she shopped, went to the Farmer’s Market every Saturday, she took care of the finances and some days she just stayed home and took care of the house and her husband, Bill, to whom she was happily married for 57 years. She cooked a delicious Spanish Rice dish and a tasty lasagna. During the holidays, the enjoyed a margarita (or two!) and always said, “Boy, I can feel that drink.” Mary grew up in Santa Barbara and is a third generation native. She attended McKinley Elementary School, where she met her childhood friends, Barbara (aka Bubbles) and Beverly. The three of them are still friends to this day! She attended La Cumbre Junior High, where she was sent home for wearing open toed shoes – LOL – She then graduated from San Marcos High School in 1962. She loved living in Santa Barbara, and continued to visit at least twice a month, along with her daughter, Sally, until her death. During the 1970’s, Mary belonged to Reina Del Mar Parlor #126, and was very active during the events and festivities during Old Spanish Days Fiesta. She was crowned Saint Barbara in 1975 and represented the Fiesta during the festivities, along with riding on a float in the Fiesta Parade. Her daughter, Sally, who was eight years old, was a flower girl who also danced and threw flowers in the parade. Mary, Bill and Sally found their forever home in Hobson Heights in Ventura in 1972, where she resided until she passed away. Mary worked and managed the Humane Society (for animals) Thrift Store in downtown Ventura during the 1990’s for approximately 10 years. She had an incredible knack for antiques and also donated her to time helping those in need that came in to the store seeking food, etc. for their pets. She is survived by her husband, Bill, her daughter, Sally, and several first and second cousins, many of them who still reside in Santa Barbara. Her mother, Alice Harris, preceded her in death in 2014, and her father, Fred Harris, in 1981. She is loved and will continue to be loved and missed deeply by those whose paths she crossed. Graveside service is March 18, 2025, at 1:15 pm at the Santa Barbara Cementery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara.

Mary Katherine Hall

January 15, 1945 - March 4, 2025