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Marsha Gonick Obituary

MARSHA GONICK MAY 5, 1959 - MARCH 15, 2008 Violist, Marsha Gonick died in a tragic car accident on highway 880 in Fremont on Saturday, March 15th. She is survived by her husband, Harsha Brahmandam, her father Harry Gonick, age 96, her sisters Cathy and Jean Gonick, and many friends. Marsha was a well respected bay area musician. She had a BA from the University of California at Berkeley and she performed with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra viola section for many years. She also served as Principal Viola of the Russian Chamber Orchestra in San Francisco, performed with the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra and the Merced Symphony, and taught strings for the Golden Gate Philharmonic. Marsha also worked as Assistant Editor of Strings Magazine. Marsha had a passion for the music of Tchaikovsky and she loved visiting the 8th Street taco trucks and Doc's BBQ in Modesto. Her family and friends will celebrate her life with a memorial party on March 30th. She will be greatly missed.www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Mar. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Marsha Gonick

15 Entries

Marshall Mermell

March 15, 2022

May she Rest In Peace

pradeep ullal

December 3, 2009

Marsha, I didn't you personally. But I heard about from my good friend harsha's wife. Destiny cut short your time on this plane. But I am sure you will remembered as a great soul who left behind wonderful memories through good work, music and your spirit

Your Friends

May 5, 2009

Happy Birthday, our dear Marsha.
You may be elsewhere, but most certainly not forgotten down here.
Horribly missed, always in our Hearts & Minds.
We will never forget the manner of your passing.

Erica

May 6, 2008

More remembrances of Marsha are at http://marshagonick.wordpress.com/

Rick Reynolds

April 22, 2008

I remember working with Marsha on "Triumph of Love" at TheatreWorks. She was a fantastic Viola player and just the nicest person to have around any orchestra. We lost someone who gave us so much and she'll be missed.

David Lownie

April 14, 2008

I am devastated! The world has tragically lost a very, very special soul! I have had the honour of knowing this beautiful Spirit for over 30 years - since we met in 1976 in Aberdeen, Scotland - she was there performing in the International Festival of Youth Orchestras as part of the Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra, and I was a mere Scottish Student doing exam re-sits! We immediately became best of friends and have shared our lives, off & on, ever since - and I just cannot believe she has gone.
Marsha was such an inspiration, a total Culture-Fiend, always intensely Curious, fascinated by new things, never still, intensely Politically Aware & Active, always encouraging others to follow her lead in Grasping Life With Both Hands! Her tales from the front-line of Demonstrations were as colourful as her tales of her Partying and her wonderfully inspiring descriptions of her latest visit to an Art Gallery or a Museum or a Show, be it in London or LA or New York! You are SO missed, Marsha. May light perpetual shine upon you, and grant you Peace.

Doris (Hollander) Adler

April 11, 2008

I have such warm and vivid memories of Marsha dating back to kindergarten. We played music together for many years, and I am glad to have shared so many years with such a talented and vibrant person. I remember when we were in high school and we went to play duets (viola and cello) in Ghirardelli Square, all dressed up and with flowers decorating our music stands. My deepest sympathy to her family.

catherine gonick

April 9, 2008

Anyone wishing to share memories of Marsha with me personally as well on this guest book, or who recorded all or part of her memorial, (I have only part) please contact me,her sister Cathy , at [email protected].

Steve Welch

April 5, 2008

I first met Marsha while she was living in London, England in 1987, she was witty, intelligent, vivacious and, above all, fun! She was also very caring, as evidenced by her work on behalf of AIDS charities. We have kept in touch ever since and I am so saddened to hear of her passing. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and friends. Wherever you are, Marsh, have a beer on me.

Patricia Brown

April 3, 2008

I met Marsha only the week before our last concert with Ohlone College Orchestra. She came to help us play at our March 2nd concert.
She played beautifully. I could feel her strong presence as she played, and the difficult piece we were playing was somehow much easier with her. She will be missed by us all.
Pat Brown - Violin II.

joyce

April 2, 2008

I sat next to Marsha in the Ohlone Orchestra, her musical talents will be missed. She showed her sense of humor a few weeks ago when during rehearsal her bridge fell to the floor, she picked it up, put it back in her violin and didn't miss a beat!!! Now, that's professionalism. She will be missed, it was a treasure and honor to have known her.

Marsha & Sharon

Holly Heilig-Gaul

March 30, 2008

Marsha left us way too soon. I have trouble believing she is really gone. I feel deep sadness for her sisters and her dad. It's hard to accept her being gone, she was very rambunctious and fun and talented. I miss her. She was a beautiful friend.

Angel

March 30, 2008

I want to share my experience. Marsha came into my dreams on Saturday at 7:20 am on March 15, 2008. She had a beautiful smile and so much peace around her. My deepest condolences and prayers to her family and love ones. She will be greatly missed.

Glenda Brown

March 29, 2008

I remember Marsha as a talented and very bright youngster, as her parents, Harry and Eleanor, and my parents, Burdette and Helen Brown, were great friends. Words cannot express how saddened we are by this news. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Marsha's husband and Harry, Cathy and Jeanne.

Doug Duncan

March 28, 2008

She was a very special lady and
I remember her fondly. She will
be missed by more than she knew.
My condolence to the family.

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