Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto

Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto
Born(1938-08-18)August 18, 1938
Santa Cruz, California
DiedJanuary 29, 2026(2026-01-29) (aged 87)
Santa Barbara, California
Resting placeMission Santa Barbara
Occupationscultural advisor, author, nurse
Children5
MotherMary Yee

Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto (August 18, 1938 – January 29, 2026) was an author, cultural advisor, and former nurse of Barbareño Chumash descent. She was active in documenting the Barbareño Chumash language. Additionally, she worked as an illustrator and Chumash historian.

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