She was born on February 8, 1921 and lived in Fresno all her life. She was a kind and gentle woman who devoted most all of her adult life in caring for her incapacitated mother.
Talented in pottery, knitting, sewing and quilt making, her many friends, siblings, nieces and nephews benefited from this gift she had with her hands.
Her family wishes to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at San Joaquin Gardens who looked after her with care and devotion for over four years.
She was a devout Catholic who attended mass daily and had a large circle of friends, many of whom were nuns, priests and fellow church goers.
Mary is survived by two younger brothers, Al and Bob; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.