Josephine ‘Josie’ H. Mendoza was born in Santa Barbara on Feb. 3, 1939 to Joseph and Guadalupe Mendoza. One of 15 children, Josie Mendoza died on April 26, 2025. Josie was a sister, aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt, godmother, friend, and a well-loved member of the community. She retired from her job as an elementary […]
