Kenneth Ellis was born in Santa Barbara Nov. 18, 1955 and passed away Dec. 25, 2023 in Fargo, North Dakota.

A red rose atop a headstone

Ken graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 1974 and attended Cuesta College. He married Leslie (nee Fotheringham) in 1982.

Kenneth spent several years in the auto parts industry before starting Ellis Landscaping

He was a devoted fan of the 49ers, Lakers and the Giants. He and Leslie moved to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 2016.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Leslie and their two children Erica (Alan) and Kenny (Mary); and numerous grandchildren. Ken is also survived by his mother and stepfather Earline and James Snell; siblings Keith (Diana) Ellis, Karen (Gary) Church, and Katy (Bruce) Nielson; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at Tuckers Grove Park, Area No. 8, in Santa Barbara.

For information and to RSVP call or text Phil Unander, 805-689-0618