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MARY MARINEAU Obituary

MARY MARINEAU Mary E. Marineau, 87, passed away quietly Thursday, April 18, 2013, in her home with her family at her bedside. She has been a resident of Henderson for the past 29 years, after relocating to Nevada from Michigan with her husband, Jim, in 1984. She is survived by her children, Sharon Tatum (Phil), Mary Lue Sands, both of Las Vegas, Barb Kitts (Fred), of Marion, Ind., James Marineau of Las Vegas, George, David (Cheri) and Thomas J. Marineau (Gail) of Michigan, and Kimberly J. Helm (Donnie Dye) of Henderson; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Graveside services will be at 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City.

Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2013.
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Six years ago today was one of the saddest days of my life... saying good bye to Mom. Her absence has been glaring. I miss our long talks and so much more. What an incredible woman God blessed me with for a Mom!

BARB Kitts

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April 18, 2019

Kim Helm

April 19, 2017

Kim Helm

April 19, 2017

I can't believe that today makes 4 years now since you quietly slipped away from us. Although the tears do not come as often, the ache of losing you and missing you seems to go on forever. I found myself reading your memories and wondered at what an incredible woman you turned out to be. I love you and miss you so much, Mom.

Barb Kitts

April 18, 2017

Here we are in 2016... our 3rd birthday since you left us, Mom. You came into this world 91 years ago, and celebrated 66 years ago by having me just after midnight on your birthday. You loved telling the story and I never fully realized how special that really was until I was no longer able to celebrate 'our' birthday together. I am determined to celebrate my life, Mom, but the missing you never ends. I will love you forever and always be your 'birthday baby'. I hope you are having an 'out of this world' birthday in Heaven.

Barb

September 4, 2016

Hi Mom,
Got through another anniversary of your death... can't believe it has been 3 years now ... the missing you never stops. I kept trying to shake off the depression, but then just decided I needed to ride it out. The one crazy memory that kept coming to my mind all day long was when you were here visiting, and we had that really bad storm. The thunder sounded like machine gun fire, it was so close. I got up to check on you and I walked in to find you lying there wide awake laughing. You then told me Rowdy had been lying right next to you, and when that thunder hit, one minute he was quietly lying there, and the next, he was six inches off the bed. We shared a good laugh right there in the middle of the night in the midst of the storm. I love you and miss you so much, Mom. My life will never be the same. At the same time, I am so grateful I know you accepted Jesus as your Savior and Lord. So, that gives me hope that although this separation may be way too long, it is not forever.

Barb

April 20, 2016

Hi Mom, i'm glad I stopped to see you and Dad yesterday, even if was dark. I miss you and Dad so much. I hope you're looking down and approving of what I'm doing with the house. I love you All so very much, and get sick how much I miss you. stopped drinking (again) and starting the cleanse in the next few days. See ya and Love you BIG!!

Kim

April 19, 2016

Grandma, not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss you so much. I know you are dancing with grandpa and having long chats with aunt mardy and listening to uncle Dave sing. In a month I'll be by to visit your place of rest. Love you. Jenn

Jennifer mattson

April 19, 2016

Barb Kitts

April 18, 2016

Mom,Dad,Mardy,Dave, My Beautiful Pups:
So there you all are in Hallow ground. A large chunk of my heart is there buried with you. I miss you All and I know that Lord God is with me ever time I go to visit. You will always be with me in the make up of who I am. See you when I'm Lookin' at ya. Love Kim

Kim

September 7, 2015

Mom,
Today, I turn 65.... you would have turned 90. My, how time flies. I miss you all the time, but especially on this day... our birthday. So, I tearfully send my love and birthday wishes your way and light a candle for you. It will always be our special day. Love, your Birthday Baby.

Barb

September 4, 2015

James Marineau

June 26, 2015

I hope You, Dad and Mardy like the flowers. I know I told you not to haunt me? Well maybe you can come visit in a dream, I could really use your words of wisdom right now. I miss just going into your room and talking. Now that your not here, I know just how much time I spent there. A lot!! All I know is my heart is still broken. I love and Miss you so much Mom.

Kim

April 20, 2015

miss you grandma

Trina ciaramitaro

April 18, 2015

Always love you. Never forgotten. Miss you love Jennifer

Jennifer Mattson

April 18, 2015

One of my favorite stories you used to tell, Mom... you had so many of them, and I am so grateful, especially now, that you were not afraid to share your life with us. I love and miss you so much. ...

"My Aunt Helen and Uncle Michael were Moms only sister and brother from both parents. Later her Dad married a girl he had brought over from Europe to keep house and take care of his 3 children. He ran a meat market at the front of his property and raised a lot of his own chickens and turkeys that he sold there, which leads to another story that Mom told us about him. He liked to brew his own beer and one day he was going to get rid of the hops mash when he decided to give it to his curious turkeys. They loved it, and so he went about business as usual until he heard his wife scream. He hurried to investigate, only to find all his turkeys on the ground belly side up, so to speak. He figured the mash had killed them and told his wife to get them all plucked as fast as possible and as soon as he closed the store, he would dress them out, to salvage losing all the profits he'd have made by waiting for the Holidays. He went back in his shop and finished. By that time, she had finished feathering 38 or 40 of them and he prepared to bleed and dress them out,
When he noticed the pile moving, he checked to discover they were not dead but dead drunk! They were wakening and after checking them all, there was not one dead one in the lot. He then blamed his wife for making him think they were dead and told her she would have to make clothes for the whole flock or they would get cold and sick. She started with old clothes and even made pants with open backs. She liked the skirts and tops that she fastened together with buttons but she still had to make some covering for their legs and bottoms. The colorful dressed turkeys got a lot of attention roaming around the yard alongside and behind the butcher shop arrayed in every color and fabric. They didn't hurt business at all! I don't think he ever told his wife what he had given them!"

Barb

April 18, 2015

As I gaze through the photos that captured the moments we shared, a sadness overtakes my mind... my soul. But then, as I gaze on those very same pictures, I am filled with a gratitude... a gratitude that we had the opportunity and seized the moment to live those moments together. We were blessed in the relationship we enjoyed.... both good and bad times. We laughed, cried, cringed, lived. I so miss our long talks, Mom, both over the phone and face to face. I am sad you have moved on out of this life, but that sadness is mixed with relief that you are no longer suffering in such pain. The hole you left can never be completely filled, but God can use it to help me grow.... in all ways, but especially closer to Him. I love you and miss you, Mom.

Barb

March 24, 2015

Grandma. I love and miss you more than anythin . I look up at the night sky and see a star and know you are looking down on us I miss the nightly games on pogo and our talks thru chat. But I can still talk to you and you will always listen. I Love you. Love jenn

jennifer Mattson

March 22, 2015

Dear Mary, you were a very good friend, an example of true love with your husband and a positive thinker. It was fun to sail with you and Jim on Lake St. Clair. God's peaceful rest to you until we visit again.

Linda Clor

January 18, 2015

I Love you Mom. That's all I have to say right now.
Kim

Kim Helm

January 11, 2015

Love and miss you grandma! Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. I miss your poems and doing crossword puzzles.

Teri Brewer

September 4, 2014

Grandma I miss you so much I miss our talks , visits , and emails. Heaven received another angel Sunday afternoon. Please guide my uncle Gary as I know you will. Love you always. Xxoo jennifer

jennifer mattson

September 4, 2014

Today I turn 64, and it would have been your 89th Birthday, Mom... and as I 'celebrate' our birthday, my heart aches with the heightened awareness of your absence... an absence that echoes deep in my heart.
I remember how you absolutely LOVED telling the story of your late baby and insisting on having this baby on your birthday. I have to tearfully smile as I recall you telling the story over and over again... you never tired of it.
I miss you all year long, Mom, but on 'our' day, it becomes more than an 'I miss you'... I feel the loss so much more deeply than ever. Happy Birthday, Mom... I will love you always.

Barb

September 4, 2014

Last night was not a good one, and today is no better. I miss you so much, but thank you for giving me such beautiful brothers and sisters so I am not alone in my grieving.

kim

April 18, 2014

One year ago, we tearfully watched you slip away into Jesus loving arms. Knowing you are with Him does not make us miss you any less, Mom. Rather, as we look at one year passed by, the ache of your absence seems just as strong and painful. I look forward to the day when I can visit the memories without the accompanying tears... but just smile at some of your antics and fondly remember your love for all of us. We miss you so much. love, Barb

Barb

April 18, 2014

I just want to say I Love you and Miss you Mommy. I can not believe it has been a year. It has by far, been the Longest year of my life. I hope you look down and smile from time to time, because that's what I'm making myself believe.

Kim Helm

April 11, 2014

January 18, 2014

I just want to say I'm doing better Mom. I miss you so much and I wish you were here to see my greatest moment. But I guess that's why it will be, it's because I have bounced back onto my feet. I didn't think I had any bounce left in me; but I was wrong. I know you will be there in spirit when I walk this time to get my degree, and I will be a Chef. Thanks Mom for all the proding. By the way, the house is very lonely without you.

Kim

January 18, 2014

It is Christmas day 2013, and the first Christmas without you here with us, Mom... in my heart, I know you are in Heaven with Jesus and that is a comfort, but sometimes, Heaven seems so far away, and the ache in my heart will not stop. You are missed beyond words and so much more than you can ever know. I hope and pray that you are spending your first Christmas in Heaven once again dancing and filled with a new life and joy you could never find here.
I will never forget this picture I took of you back in 2006 ... right after the staff tried to scare the wits out of their audience. It remains one of my favorite pics of you. Your smile and laughter was contagious and a gift you gave to each one of us.
I love you and miss you so much, Mom.

Barb

December 25, 2013

Today marks the 8th month since you left us, Mom, and only 1 week before Christmas... the holiday you and Dad loved and worked so hard to make so special. I don't know where the time has gone... eight months... we said our goodbyes and went back to our homes and went on living. But with a distinct difference... you are no longer here to listen, cheer us on, smile, do your crosswords, and just let us know how special we are, as only a Mother can.
I know I am only one of 8 remaining children, Mom... but we are all missing you so terribly, trying to adjust to the fact that our lives will now be filled with a huge, sad hole... in my mind, I know you are with Jesus and finally pain free and happy, but the sadness comes from looking for you and you are no longer there. If you are watching over the banisters of Heaven, Mom, please take note that our sadness comes from the love that we have had and still have for you, no matter where you are, and if we didn't love, we wouldn't hurt... I'll take the hurt, knowing it comes from a deep love, taught and inspired by a wonderful Mom. I miss you, Mom.

Barb

December 18, 2013

Well Mom, Here's our first Christmas without you here. We all miss you so much. Wish God could let us have a phone hookup at least.It doesn't seem fair but I know deep in my heart you are where you wanted to be , you told me as much . I will always think of you and Dad and Mardy. LOVE is Eternal

George Marineau

December 18, 2013

It is 8 months today, and right before Christmas. The emptyness in the life, our lives is so huge. I always knew how much energy you had, but I guess I didn't know just how much you gave me, us. We love and miss you so much Mom. All of us. Merry Christmas to you, Dad, Mardy and all you are sharing it with.

Kim

December 18, 2013

You did not get the normal birthday candle this year Mom... I made it through our, or my birthday this year, but I can't say it was a happy one. I don't think I ever realized how much sharing our birthdays meant to me, until this year when I didn't have you to share it with any more. I do think you would be overjoyed to see that Kim came and spent some time here in Indiana, where you came to visit only 4 short years ago. You are so deeply loved, even now, and sadly missed, Mom.

Barb

September 9, 2013

It's been almost a month Mom, and It feels like yesterday. I love and miss you so much. You were my Mom, but you were my Best friend. I am so lucky to have a Mother as beautiful as you, I don't know when the pain dulls, but right now it stings and I am lonely without you, I hope Dad was there to say "Baby it's been such a long time", because that is what keeps me going.
To Bright futures and everlasting love,
Kimberly

Kim Helm

May 16, 2013

Grandma, only time will heal the sadness in our hearts, but knowing you are dancing with grandpa again makes me happy. All the times going out to visit you were a true gift to me. I'm glad I had those memories with you. Your star is the brightest in the night sky shining down on us! Love you always. Love Jennifer

jennifer mattson

April 27, 2013

MoM Our lives will not be the same here without you. You will truely be missed by all those whom you have graced with your presance.I for one hold you true and dear to my heart for the time GOD has blessed us with.My Love for you will always be great and passed down to all I will meet as you have done for so many others.You are now dancing with DAD and the angels before our LORD and GOD ALMIGHTY.Thank you for all your love and smiles .

TJ Marineau

April 27, 2013

Kim Helm

April 26, 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers to your whole family. I have so many happy memories of adventures at the Marineau home from when I was young and Mary was like a second mom to me. she always made me feel like a part of the family and I admired her fun spirit and endless supply of love and laughter.

Carrie Freer-Rasmusson

April 26, 2013

About a year after Pete passed away I managed to slip a disc but didn't know it until the next morning when I sat down in the living room and passed out. When I came to I crawled to the sofa and laid down wondering what I was going to do. I figured Peter could make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches so we wouldn't starve but I knew I was going to have to get to a doctor somehow. What I didn't know was that we were about to have company. It wasn't more than a couple of hours later when my unexpected company arrived. It was Mary and Jim. They stepped in and took over. They got me an appointment with a chiropractor and got me there. The first week I had an appointment every day then every few days. In the mean time Mary took over and cooked, cleaned and did laundry between running me back and forth to the doctor. It wasn't much of a vacation for Mary. As for me I had to stay flat on my back. I will never forget how the Lord sent Mary as my angel in my time of need.

Margaret Klope

April 25, 2013

Heartfelt thoughts to all of your family. It has been many years since I last saw you but still have VERY many warm memories of past years. You after all were my childrens grandmother and no one can take that away.. Life is an incredible journey and yours is just begining

Karen Schneider

April 24, 2013

There will be an emptiness but know that you are now in a great place.

Kristen Theel

April 23, 2013

The most miraculous event that a person could have ever witnessed in their lifetime, is the fact that my Mother and Father were able to find each other to begin with. These two, were heavens angels and the world was blessed to be a part of their Love, creativity, Patience and positive drive. I count my blessings everyday for the Love and Guidance that they showered me with. Though, a gaping hole is left in my emotions; I have to smile when I think that their journey here on earth is complete and a brand new life has begun. I certainly hope I can catch up with you, you always were a hard act to follow.
Love Forever James J Marineau

April 22, 2013

Dear Sis, the stories we can tell, when you see Helen you can talk about the time you and Liz tied Helen to the back of the cow out in the pasture and the cow ran back to the barn, Helen ended up under the cow! Wow what a ride it must have been for her. You can explain that to Dad now!
Miss you Matt

Matt Zender

April 22, 2013

I will always keep a candle burning for you in my heart Mom. I love you.

Kimberly

April 21, 2013

Our hearts are heavy with the news of Mary's passing. We will never forget how you touched our lives with your contagious smile and your electric personality. The knowledge that your with our Heavenly Father brings us great peace. We love you Mary, and you will forever be in our prayers....

Ryan & Audra

Ryan Wimert

April 21, 2013

Mom,
I honestly have no words ... but trying to tell you just how vast a hole has been left by your leaving... our lives will never be the same ... I know my birthday never will.
You raised nine of us and I have always been amazed at your strength. I will always treasure the memories you have left us, and, although we are numb with the pain and grief right now, I take great comfort in knowing you are with Jesus and rejoicing with laughter, real love, peace, and no more pain. I love you so much, Mom.
Barb
Jesus said "Whosoever believeth in Me, will never die but have everlasting life"

April 20, 2013

Deepest sympathies are offered. May your precious memories bring you comfort. Remember, "God is for us a refuge and strength," Psalms 46

Wanda

April 20, 2013

You will be greatly missed. You smile and love that you always gave will be cherished and never forgotten. My condolences to the Marineau Family. Mary was one heck of a women with great strength and such a loving family.

April 19, 2013

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