Margie L. Ghiz

1940 - 2016

Margie L. Ghiz obituary, 1940-2016, Los Angeles, CA

Margie L. Ghiz

1940 - 2016

BORN

1940

DIED

2016

Margie Ghiz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 6, 2016.
April 16, 1940 - February 27, 2016 Lifelong revolutionary and activist, Margie Ghiz, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Margie spent her entire life fighting for social justice and equal rights for all working class and under-represented people. Her 40 years as first volunteer, and eventually owner and operator of the Midnight Special Bookstore are characterized by her passion and singular commitment to educating and empowering people. Margie was a force of nature, and much like the light of the Midnight Special, her light still shines on in the faces and actions of all the people she encountered along her journey. Margie is survived by her sister, Geri; her son, Ian; her nieces, Fanny and Sofie; and the thousands of people she taught and learned from. A service will be held at the Church in Ocean Park at 235 Hill Street in Santa Monica on Saturday, March 12, at 2pm. Please join us in celebrating her life.

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Ken Brady

March 15, 2023

She helped grow and sustain a lovely bookstore. One of the finest in the area.

bonnieJi Allard

March 6, 2016

Countless memories, and conversations with Magie at Midnight Special Bookstore. She was always engaging, her activist spirit was an inspiration. Thanks for your exceptional contribution, always keeping your customers politically engaged. You informed, inspired, and politicized me... and I am forever grateful for your spirit ♥

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