Marcia Jane Maric

At 2:29 pm on 4 April 2016, our courageous, beautiful, sophisticated Marci Jane left us. Marci is survived by her loving husband of 12 years Peri and her miraculous two year old daughter Sasha. Marci’s passing has left a void in the souls of her mother Lynda, Stepfather Mac, sisters Melissa (Greg, Aydan, Lilli) and Marni (Chad, Camryn, Nathaniel), brother Matthew (Mija), mother-in-law Cathie, father-in-law Steve, and sisters-in-law Gina (Dean, Alexander) and Tanya (Dan, Lucija). Relatives & friends too numerous to list were fortunate to have had Marci be a part of their lives. Marci was predeceased by her father Dr. Craig R DeRyckere.

Marci’s effortless grace and cultivated taste pervaded every endeavour she undertook. Whether it was guiding her daughter’s feet through her first ballet steps, softly whisking frosting for her cookies, carefully selecting the perfect pair of shoes to wear with an impeccably elegant outfit, or finding the perfect tones, textures, materials, & colours to complement every occasion, Marcia had the highest standards for herself and everything she touched. A proud graduate of Simon Fraser University, Marcia’s gift of retention and thirst for knowledge aided her not only in her educational pursuits, but Trivial Pursuits as well.

Her physical beauty was a marvel, too – she cast a soft glow in every room she entered with her porcelain skin, rosy cheeks, and sparkling brown eyes. Marci’s kind heart and generous spirit masked a will and determination of pure iron. A master of lists, charts, and records, ‘Bossy Mossy’ had a gift for organizing, managing, clarifying, expediting, and leading through both word and deed. Fond of wine, song, dance, and laughter, Marci would make a fool of herself while singing perfectly on-key and do a purposely embarrassing dance that had faultless rhythm.

Marci was a loving, patient, and devoted wife, and Peri always knew he was punching above his weight with her. Marci’s lifelong dream was motherhood. After years of trying, Marci gave birth to her perfect little miracle, her ‘Sashi’. Although Sasha only had Marci in her life a short time, she was given love so complete it would fill ten lifetimes.

Words cannot say enough for all the love and care Marci received from the nurses at GD6, and her incredible friends & family who selflessly devoted time, love, and care. Surrounded by love throughout her time at the hospital, Marci was coined “Miss Popularity” by all the staff at HSC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to continue the pursuit of finding a cure for this disease. Donations can be made at lightthenight.ca to “Team Marcia Maric”.

Funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday, 13 April at 10:00 a.m. (respects) 10:45 a.m. (eulogy & mass) at Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Ave. with Rev. Fr. Sam Argenziano presiding.

You were always the prettiest girl in the room - P.