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Mary Menacho Obituary
Mary R. Menacho
Resident of Sunnyvale
9/5/1910 - 9/14/2010
Mary Menacho, an extraordinary woman, passed away peacefully on Sept 14, 2010, 9 days after her 100th birthday. Mary's parents, Julian Ruiz and Amalia Olid, left their homeland of Spain with their family bound for Santa Clara by way of the Hawaiian Islands, where they labored in the sugarcane fields.
She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Menacho, daughter Betty and grandson Eric. Mary is survived by her children, Louis (Nancy) and Manuel (Joanne), her grandchildren David Menacho, Keri Schoppet, Shelly Lanier, Greg Menacho, Lisa Jensema, & Michael Menacho, 12 great-grandchildren, Michael Menacho, Katie & Erin Lanier, Gabe & Will Schoppet, Carly & Jeff Menacho, Matt & Jake Jensema & Alec, Emily & Danielle Menacho, and great-great granddaughter Isabella Menacho.
Vigil and Rosary will be held Sunday Sept. 19, at 7:00pm at Lima Family Mortuary, 466 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Resurrection, 1395 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale.
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Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries
September 19, 2010
Our sympathy to all the family . Our prayers are with you.
Manuel Avilla and family
Eleene Kraft
September 19, 2010
Mary was a great lady who told me stories of her family history, Mary and my father were cousins. The two families immigrated together. Mary was three and my father, Henry Cruz, was 6 years old at the time. Their stories are the same. I wrote down all the stories she told me. I will give Nancy a copy. Thank you Mary for the legacy you have given all of us. Eleene Kraft
Rene Howe
September 18, 2010
Grandma Mary,
Since the moment I met you, I knew you were special. You said I could call you "Grandma" since all of my own grandparents had passed away. And you grabbed and held my hand with warmth and sincerity.
I'll never forget the stories you shared with me: the ship ride from Spain to Hawaii when you were just a young girl; the horrible flu pandemic which took numerous lives and half of your hearing; growing up and working in the sugar cane fields of Maui; waking in the middle of the night to the signal of sardine ships coming into Monterey Bay, then heading down to the cannery to start work; having to be chaperoned on dates when you were a teenager; and so many others.
I'll also never forget the yummy Polvorones and Paella!
You gave us a century of love and caring, a legacy spanning five generations, and a lifetime of memories to cherish. The shrimp plant you gave me still grows in my yard - a living tribute to an inspirational and unforgettable woman.
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