Ellen (Hardiman) Manning of Santa Barbara, 1943-2026
Noozhawk
November 5, 2026
Sad news out of Santa Barbara this week: Ellen (Hardiman) Manning, a longtime local whose roots here ran deep, passed away on Oct. 31 at 82. Her family shared the news with Noozhawk, remembering a life full of love, beauty, and faith.
Ellen was born in December 1943 to Hank and Eileen Hardiman, and if you knew her, you know she carried that Santa Barbara spirit wherever she went. Our community is built on people like her — quiet pillars who show up, care for neighbors, and make this stretch of the 805 feel like home.
Please keep the Manning and Hardiman families in your thoughts. For service details and the full obituary, visit Noozhawk.
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