BORN

1924

DIED

2018

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Marguerite Homrig Obituary

Marguerite Homrig

Marguerite Jeannette Musso Homrig passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2018, surrounded by her daughter Sandra Hirzel, her sister Constance Mertes, and her niece Lisa Budesa.

She was born in San Francisco at St. Mary's Hospital on Aug. 6, 1924 to proud parents John Musso and Juliette Magliano Musso. They took their first daughter to live in the Richmond District. Her Father John Musso worked in the Grocery Business and formulated the QFI Markets in the 1900's in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties and created thirteen stores which ended in the 1970's.

Marguerite went to Star of the Sea Grammar School and High School. She played the piano for Grace Allen and her sister while they were singing at their home in the Richmond District. Grace later became George Burns' wife.

Marguerite was Queen Isabella for the Columbus Day Celebration Parade on Oct. 12, 1941, in San Francisco. She was crowned by Mayor Angelo Rossi, at the top of City Hall. Marguerite was also given a beautiful white gold watch with diamonds! The parade went down Market St. in the City.

She took secretary courses in high school, and was a fabulous typist, and started immediately after graduation working at these jobs; the first one was with the Federal Government, Financial Department of the Army, on 450 Mission St., a second one was at Standard Oil of California, located at 225 Bush St., then the third one was the Federal Government, Bureau of Mines, at 450 Golden Gate Ave., last position was the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. on 580 California St. in San Francisco.

Marguerite met Robert Homrig, who fell in love with that 5'2" blue eye gal! He was originally from Lafayette Indiana, and met her at the Richelieu Hotel at 1050 Van Ness Ave., dancing in 1946. They fell in love and got married on July 25, 1948 at Star of the Sea Church at 4420 Geary Blvd. She wore a beautiful white satin wedding gown from the Emporium Dept. Store in San Francisco. Her reception was at the Marine's Memorial, 609 Sutter St. in the City. Marguerite stayed married for over 60 years until her husband Bob passed away on April 20, 2009. They lived first in the Richmond District, then finally in the Sunset District of the City. They had two daughters, Christine and Sandra.

Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband Robert Homrig, her first daughter Christine Musso-Truax and only brother Leo Musso, and brother-in-law Charles Mertes. Survived by her daughter Sandra Hirzel, her sister Constance Mertes and sister-in-law Claire Musso; two grandsons Clifford Kingston, Mark Jimenez and Great Granddaughter Alexis Jimenez and Great Grandson Michael Jimenez, and many nieces and nephews.

Marguerite was part of the Holy Name of Jesus Parish for 67 years. She was very talented: had a beautiful smile, handwriting, drawing, and painting abilities and played the piano lovely; she dressed elegantly, and was an intelligent, strong, and dignified lady.

Friends and relatives may call on Friday, Feb 9, and attend the Rosary and Funeral Mass starting at 9:45AM at Holy Name Church at 39th Ave and Lawton St; entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery 1500 Mission Rd in Colma. Donations preferred to Holy Name Parish, Hospice by the Bay, and Vitas Hospice, or any charity of your choice. Mom I love you!

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 2 to Feb. 4, 2018.
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I miss her so much.She was an amazing grandmother to me and my brother for many years.I will always remember her for all the great times we shared.

Mark Jimenez

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April 7, 2023

The Millers of Newark, comprising of Gregory, Elaine, Evan, Ian, and Angelina, are sadden for Sandra and her family for the loss of her mother. Quiet, charming, welcoming to all. I had the pleasure of knowing her while spending summers at The River (Russian) and Hacienda beach.

Elaine Vallecillo-Miller

February 5, 2018

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Holy Name Church

39th Ave and Lawton St, CA

Feb

9

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Holy Name Church

39th Ave and Lawton St, CA

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Holy Name Church

39th Ave and Lawton St, CA

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