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1923
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2017
Muriel Olguin Obituary
Her passing on Feb. 10 at the age of 93 - from complications of a heart attack and six years after her husband died - marks something of an end of an era in San Pedro.
For decades, the pair, who met as children in San Pedro and married in 1948, were among the port town's most active, best known and productive members.
Memories and Condolences
for Muriel Olguin
22 Entries
Virginia Miller
February 15, 2019
Your a Jewel of Joy and Light Muriel!
I know you will be so missed.
God rest your kind heart, and mighty soul.
Ginny Miller
Virginia Miller
February 15, 2019
Dear Vi, Monica, and John,
Muriel was like liquid silver - mercury to me.
She truly was John's other half, and I felt how whole and safe and wonderful the world was when they were together.
. . .now they are back together again laughing, playing, and all is right in heaven and on this old Earth.
I am sorry for your loss, know you will miss your dear Mom so.
Angels to you, some of the most wonderful people I've known in my entire life.
God bless all of you.
Ginny Miller
Frances and Kelly Sweeney
July 28, 2017
Dear Viola, Monica and John Jr.,
Muriel was always and example to live life to the fullest. Her focus was like a laser seeing into her art, family and friends more than others ever could. For us she will live on in her paintings. Our sincere condolences.
July 7, 2017
Just heard about Muriel's passing. My heart goes out to all.
Richard Nasef
Melanie Real
February 18, 2017
Dear Olguin Family,
May you be surrounded by the love of family and friends during this challenging time. And may you be comforted by fond memories. I have such nice ones of Whale Watch parties at your parent's home, and the love that was in that home.
Sincere condolences,
Richard Lopez
February 18, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love and Blessings
your cousins, Dickie and Barbara Lopez
Ed Garcia
February 16, 2017
Heaven has gained such a beautiful spirit. She will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We can't be there tomorrow but our thoughts will be. Our love to you my cousins. Ed and Bonita Garcia God Bless.
Lupe Grajeda
February 16, 2017
Thank you Muriel for being such a good friend to Barton Hill Elementary School in San Pedro. In 2008, Barton Hill celebrated its 100 year anniversary. You and John came to our school and offered to paint a mural in the hallway by our children's library. We love your beautiful mural and we love you and John. God bless you both.
Jacquie Augustus
February 16, 2017
Moni , you can never really know how many people are touched by the beauty and Love in life. Your Mom meant so much to so many of us so sorry for your loss❤ Jacquie augustus
Virgie Patino
February 16, 2017
I know that my Uncle John, Nana and Mom are welcoming you home. I know we will see each other again. Love and Peace in Gods arms.
February 15, 2017
May I send my condolence to the Olguin Family. I too grew up at Cabrillo Beach knowing them both. They were great mentor's to
all of us kids and adults too.So many good
memories and fun times, I hold them dearly
they are a part of my life , now and always.
Love and Blessings,
Barbara Probert McHenry
Mesa, Az
February 15, 2017
A beautiful, classy, and free-spirited lady. Heaven has received an Angel. You're reunited with Uncle John. You will be missed Aunt Muriel!
Love,
Victoria Frazier, Valerie Caudill, and Jim Olguin. Simi Valley, CA
Tom Villiger
February 15, 2017
Muriel and John were a great gift to the humanity of the Harbor area...! I give thanks for their many graces.
February 14, 2017
Dear Moni, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Thank you for sharing her with all of San Pedro. She led an adventurous life full of beauty. Sincerely, Bonnie Grider
Dee Aldrete
February 14, 2017
Grace and Kindness, a lovely model of Peace.
Debra Tharpe
February 14, 2017
My Auntie Muriel was to me a very sweet, intelligent , caring , eloquent and a free spirited woman. She will be missed. The Heavens have received a new Angel.
Debra, Michael Tharpe and Family
Anna Konya
February 14, 2017
Muriel enjoyed an amazing life, and those who knew her enjoyed it, too. Such an inspiring influence to so many.
Peggy and Bruce Lindquist
February 13, 2017
God Speed, Muriel! John waits for you. We will miss you.
Karen Ceaser
February 13, 2017
In loving memory of a beautiful woman. My love and prayers of comfort and peace to the family.
Much love. XO
Mary Gimenez-Caulder
February 13, 2017
2/13/2017
I just found out that beautiful Muriel passed away. What a sad day indeed. I had known John, her husband, since I was a child growing up in San Pedro. I often saw Muriel, but didn't know her very well, until I took a writing course at the Cabrillo Beach bathhouse. Muriel was writing her memoirs that would be shared with her grandchildren. She wrote about her motorcycle rides, how she met the love of her life John, and all her life experiences. I hung on to her every word. I grew to know Muriel and what a wonderful person she was! Joyful, passionate, full of life, and artistic. When John passed away, I would see Muriel, with her beautiful daughter, in the community. She would remember me and with a twinkle in her eye, give me a big hug. I will miss you Muriel as I miss John. My deepest sympathies to the entire Olguin family. Muriel is now with her dear John. I love you both!
Lefty Olguin
February 13, 2017
As a young kid growing up in San Pedro I had the best of both worlds; a great town and a great family. Hanging out at my Uncle John and Aunt Muriel's home and playing with my cousins Viola, Monica and Johnny enabled me to enjoy a great childhood. I miss my Uncle John and will certainly miss my Aunt Muriel, but they are together again; this time forever. Love you all.
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Feb
17
Interment
Green Hills Memorial Park
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