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Yvonne Maller Obituary

MALLER, Yvonne
Passed away peacefully at home after a valiant battle with cancer on January 28, 2007. Born May 24, 1959, in Rybnik, Poland. A graduate of the University of Silesia, Poland and California State University Sacramento with M.A. degrees in English. Yvonne was Dean of the Learning Resources Division at Sacramento City College for the last four years. She started her 22-year teaching career at Sacramento City College as an Instructional Assistant soon after immigrating in 1984 from Poland, where she taught high school English for three years. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Stephen; sister Barbara Kozikowska; sisters-in-law Margaret Maller-Regula and Alfreda Maller; brothers-in-law Zbigniew Kozikowski, Stanley Regula and Andrew Maller; nephews Jacek Kozikowski and Chrisopher Maller; nieces Clara and Helen Regula; and uncle Boguslaw Manka. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents Apoloniusz and Felicja Dybala. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 2, followed by the Rosary at 6:00 PM at the GEORGE L. KLUMPP CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, Riverside Boulevard and 2nd Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 AM on Saturday at Holy Spirit Church, 3159 Land Park Drive.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Yvonne Maller

Sponsored by Stephen Maller.

27 Entries

Kasia, Jacek, Ewa i Ania Walek

February 4, 2007

Iwona, bardzo tesknimy za Toba. Na zawsze pozostaniesz w naszych sercach. Swiat bez Ciebie to juz nie ten sam swiat!

Yvonne, we miss you very much. You will always be in our hearts. The world without You is not the same now!

Lisa Colozzi

February 3, 2007

I am 25 and Yvonne has known me since I was 3, because she and my father were co-workers for over 20 years. Throughout my years in elementary and high school, I always admired her charm and professionalism. As a student and part-time employee at SCC, I valued her passion for education, her committment to excellence, and dedication to her work. I will miss seeing her in the Library, with her beautiful smile, and asking me "how is school going?" She always had time to listen to my adventures in college and congratulate me on accomplishments. As my role model, her spirit will remain perpetual through students like me, whom she inspired and mentored.

Jory Hadsell

February 2, 2007

Yvonne,
You were one of the kindest spirits I've ever known, brought into my life much too late. You saw something in me and took a chance that has changed my life forever. Though I could never repay you, I still wish I had the opportunity. I'll always be grateful and will carry a piece of your courage and grace in my heart. You have taught me that life is here to be lived with enthusiasm and a smile, in spite of our own circumstances. My thoughts and prayers are with your husband and family.
Farewell, brave and gracious soul.

Alice Murillo

February 2, 2007

Yvonne was special to us all in so many ways. She was an advocate for students and very skilled at helping us work together for their benefit. She was an incredible resource to me, even after I left SCC. Yvonne, I will miss you.

Shawn

February 2, 2007

You will be greatly missed Yvonne,

It was so great to work with you and to know you.

Kelly Irwin

February 2, 2007

So much here has been said about Yvonne already that I know to be true as well. She was sweet and kind and brought calmness to any situation. I grew to know and care for her very much over the years and am very sad to lose her. My heart goes out to your family in this time of loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Paul Meyers

February 1, 2007

Yvonne provided leadership and instruction for faculty throughout the state in the same kind, gentle and gracious way in which she approached everything and everyone. I learned much from Yvonne and feel privileged to have had Yvonne as a good friend and a colleague.

Jan Haag

January 31, 2007

Yvonne was such a cheerful presence in the SCC Learning Resource Center. She was a great resource and support person for the college's 90th anniversary history book, which was completed late last year. She attended the opening kickoff for the anniversary last fall and was delighted to see the history book project finished. Truly, without her support of the Special Collections Room in the Learning Resource Center, the project could not have been completed. We will miss her ready smile and kind words here at City College.

Marian SheppardSakakihara

January 31, 2007

Yvonne was kind to everyone at SCC. May we continue in her spirit. She will be greatly missed.

Colette Castro

January 31, 2007

Was one of the first people I met when I started working at ARC nine years ago. Always bright and positive with a ready smile. She was dearly loved and will be missed terribly.

Amber Yip

January 31, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with all of you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Rest in Peace Yvonne.

Allison Crescione

January 31, 2007

Yvonne’s vibrant passion for life will resonate with me always. She was an outstanding human being, and will be deeply missed.

Wendy Slobodnik

January 31, 2007

Yvonne was a beautiful, sweet spirit who always had a ready smile for all. She will be missed.

Celia Esposito-Noy

January 31, 2007

I cannot tell you how sad I was to hear earlier today of Yvonne's passing. I met Yvonne in 1989 when we were both working in Tutorials at different colleges. What a surprise it was to meet her again in 2000 working in Los Rios. She was a wonderful colleague.

Michael Johnson

January 31, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead Yvonne will be greaty missed by everyone who new her.

Gregory Beyrer

January 31, 2007

I will miss Yvonne's smile and the warm welcome she gave me when I started at Sacramento City College.

Val Tutunik

January 31, 2007

May it comfort you to know that so many people care and are thinking of you and your family at this time. Yvonne was such a wonderful person, and so many people will miss her. Many have danced this dance called LIFE... but none with her gentle grace. Z najglebszym wspólczuciem, ze czas przyniesie wam pokój.

Travis Silcox

January 31, 2007

Everyone in the Language and Literature Division at Sacramento City College is especially saddened by Yvonne's untimely death. We have always felt close to her since her early days at SCC were spent in our division. My condolences to her family.

jacek kozikowski

January 31, 2007

Words can't describe how much Yvonne affected my life. She was the greatest, kindest aunt I could ever ask for.
I miss you soooo much. You will always be in my heart and my thoughts.
~jacek

Tanya Davidson

January 31, 2007

My friend and mentor. There are no words to explain the tremendous loss we feel from your passing. But the loss does not outweigh what we have gained from you touching our lives. You,your love for us, and your accomplishments will never be forgotten...never. My love and prayers are with your family. Goodbye Yvonne.

Prof. Gerard Moran

January 31, 2007

Rest in Peace, Yvonne

Julia Brootkowski

January 31, 2007

Yvonne was a sweet and cheerful presence on the SCC campus. Her bravery during the past year is something I will remember always. My prayers are with her family.

Bruce Zenner

January 31, 2007

Yvonne was a warm and caring advocate for students here at Sacramento City College, and she will be missed by all who knew here. May her spirit live on in all whose lives she touched.

Victoria Rosario

January 31, 2007

I am saddened by Yvonne's passing; her time with us with us was a blessing for which I will be eternally grateful. She was a lovely woman and gentle friend.

Robert Clark

January 31, 2007

I worked with Yvonne here at SCC for 15 years. She was the kindest gentlest person I've ever met. I miss her dearly.

SUE AMBROZEWICZ

January 31, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dave Sauer

January 31, 2007

Yvonne was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, great warmth, humanity, and kindness. Her indomitable spirit and love of life were an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

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