Marie graduated with her LVN on 09.01.1978 as a single-mom as a way to support her family. She worked primarily in geriatrics. She decided to go back to school to earn her nursing degree. She graduated from Glendale Community College on 05.22.1997 with her ASN. She focused on geriatric patients, but also worked in Oncology.

We gather to honor a remarkable woman whose life was defined by compassion and strength. As a nurse, she devoted herself to easing pain and restoring dignity, offering comfort not only through her skill, but through her presence. She understood that healing goes beyond medicine—it lives in kindness, patience, and the simple act of truly seeing another person.

To her family, she was so much more than her profession. She was a steady source of warmth and unwavering support. Marie welcomed others with an open heart, gave generously of herself, and carried herself in a way that made people feel safe and cared for. Her love shaped the lives around her in lasting ways.

We will remember her not only for what she did, but for who she was—a truly extraordinary woman whose spirit continues to guide and inspire us. She will always be loved and never forgotten.