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Mary Kokal Obituary
Mary Marcella Kokal, 84, passed away Friday at her home in Vallejo, surrounded by her family.
Mary was born to Thomas and Emily Guinane in New Haven, CT, on Nov. 13, 1925. She has lived in Vallejo the past 65 years.
She was a clerk with the Solano County Health Department for 25 years, retiring in 1988.
Mary was dedicated to her family, was a friend to all, enjoyed dancing and singing and lived life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years, Joseph, and her brother, Rob.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jo (Curtis) Brandon; sons, Mike (Rachael), Steve (Paula) and Rick (Terri); her "other daughter," Susan (Dave) Kukuchka; brothers, Tom, John and Jim Guinane; grandchildren, Shane, Melissa, Danielle, Emily, Rebecca, Marcella, Josie, Eric, John, Alexandra, Wesley and Kyle; and great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Jayden and Owen.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday with the rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday at St. Basil's Catholic Church, Tuolumne and Nebraska streets, Vallejo. Burial will follow at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Vallejo.
Memorial contributions are preferred to the Crippled Children's Association.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Kokal
Tom Guinane
September 24, 2010
Aunt Mary was a jolly person - always upbeat, positive, and quick with a joke or story. She was fun to be around and as a kid and adult, I always looked forward to going to her house. She always made me smile.
Mike, Mary Jo, Steve and Rick, we will all miss your Mom and how she made our lives brighter.
We love you dearly Aunt Mary and will keep the joy you gave to us in our hearts forever.
See you later alligator.
In a while crocodile.
Your Nephew, Tommy
Maria Pineda
September 21, 2010
God Bless her, she was such a Great person - It was a pleasure knowing her and I will pray for Aunt Mary and all the family
Love Maria
Odessa Pinnock
September 20, 2010
To Mary Jo and Family; your best friend is now with her Lord, her Friend and Savior Jesus Christ. Mary was a wonderful person, I am so glad that I had the opportunity to know and love her. When I first started working for Solano County Public Health, I met Mary, Joy and Pat--they kept all of us in line. I am praying for you and your family, that God will continue to strengthen and encourage your heart. God Bless
Sheila & Henry Minhoto
September 15, 2010
Dear Auntie Mary,may the road rise to meet you, may the wind always be at your back, the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow his hand. God bless you. We will miss you. Love always xoxoxo
Nancy Smith
September 15, 2010
Mary Jo and Family & The Guinane Family,
Aunt Mary was a very special Lady. She always made you smile. I myself am a better person for knowing her. I know she's in a better place now, and will be with her Joe again. I will miss her smiles and her little dances. She was truely a Great Lady.
My love to Mary Jo and Family and Sue, Tom and the Guinane Family
Kim Tunnell-Johnson
September 13, 2010
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kokal family during this time. Mary touched many lives, including mine and it was a privilege knowing her & working with her. We shared many laughs and countless stories. I know she will be missed by everyone who knew her.
+Eleanora and James Rivera+
September 13, 2010
Dear Aunt Mary,
I met you and grams through Sue one of my dearest friends for 30 something years. I had the utmost respect for you as you were always there for Sue and all those who crossed your pathyway. You always made me feel so welcomed with a big smile and a hearty hug. Your advice to me will always be remembered by your kindness when I was going through my own storms in life. I will miss you and my heart goes out to all those who loved you and will miss you. God's peace and consolation to your family and friends, +Eleanora and James Rivera xoxoxoxox
Jacqueline Smith
September 13, 2010
I feel so blessed to of had an "Aunt" like Aunt Mary. Her love, laughter and smile will be missed. Thank you so much for the memories. I love you very much.
Lots of love and Aloha,
Jackie Smith and family
Scott Danilson
September 13, 2010
May she rest in peace, my thoughts go out to her and all of her family and friends.
Carol Flinchum
September 13, 2010
Mary my God Mother "Supreme". I have fond memories of you and my Mom sitting at the table and talking for hours. Of course the cigarettes were blazing! I know your in heaven with Uncle Joe, Harv and Nance having a grand time. If there are slot machines I'm sure your sitting at one right now. You will be in my heart forever and I will never forget you. You're the best.
Love Always,
Your God Daughter
Carol Clausen Flinchum
Lynda Jones & Family
September 13, 2010
Mary Jo, and Family,
Your mother was one of those people, that I will never forget.. The few times I have been around her over the years have been very memorable.. She just had a way about her that you don't forget.. she had such a fun loving spirit, and I am honored to have had just a few moments where I got to see who she was... I am so sorry for your loss, my love and prayers are with you all....
September 13, 2010
"Aunt Mary" was a lovely soul who always greeted me with a huge smile and a hug...and knew who I was no matter where she ran into me........even if my dear friends, her beloved nieces,Sue and Grace, were not with me. I wish a blessing to her children, grandchildren, and great granchildren, brothers, and nieces.
Lorraine Smith
September 13, 2010
My Aunt Mary became my friend later on in my life. She was there for me when I needed a friend the most. She believed in me when everyone else stoppped, including myself. Her words of comfort and encouragement will last me a life time. I am so sorry for your loss MaryJo, Ricky, Steve, and Mike. God Bless you and all your family.
Julie Carter
September 12, 2010
I met Mary when she hired me to work with her at the Solano County Health Department. She and I became good friends; she was a wonderful person who I am happy to have known. We kept in touch for years, and I always kept up with what was happening to Mary. Mary, Jobina, my mom, and I will miss you, and our lives are better for having known you. I love you Mary and I will miss you. Your friends Julie & Jobina Carter, and Barbara Garrett
September 12, 2010
MJ and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady and mother and she will be missed. Having gone through the same, believe me when I say that it will get easier and the memories will bring you comfort. She is in a better place with no pain or despair. She is with your dad and what better place to be.
Love, Nancy J. and family
Peggy Eyres
September 12, 2010
Dear "Aunt" Mary - I am honored to have met you thru Susan and Grace. It was an honor to call you "Aunt" - I will always remember your smiles and I loved your hugs! You're a very special lady - now in peace. Luv & Huggs,
Edie Smith
September 12, 2010
I'm so glad to have met and known my best friend Sue's Favorite Aunt who was always kind to me and accepted me for me. You will be loved and missed forever. My prayers are with all of you.
September 12, 2010
I always liked being around Aunt Mary because she made me laugh. I will miss her very much.
Love to my cousins,
Janel Guinane
September 12, 2010
I have so many fond memories of Mary She always made me feel as part of the family. I loved her dearly because she was a great person.
Love to all the family,
Beverly Guinane
September 12, 2010
Aunt Mary was my favorite Aunt. She always greeted me with a big smile and hug. I have many wonderful memories and as I got older we always greeted each other as Mary Marcella and Grace Emily. I will really miss her wonderful smile and humor.
Love to all the family,
Your cuz, Grace Emily
September 12, 2010
My Dear Aunt Mary was my very special friend. We have had years of wonderful memories that I will cherish the rest of my life. I love her kids as my own brothers and sister. She is having a good time visiting with Uncle Joe.
Love to my "other family"
Aunt Mary's "other daughter" Suzanne
Linda & Bill Perry
September 12, 2010
Mary Jo and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
September 12, 2010
I will miss you, my twin. I have fond, happy memories of you and will always remember we were born on the same day. You were fun to be around - Lorraine
September 12, 2010
Dear Tom,
So sorry for the lost of you sister.
Mitch & Bev (Wood) Garsee
Sharon Stutsman
September 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go to the family of Mary. For those of us who knew her we were all better for it. She was a very special person and she will be missed.
Cindy Dulay
September 12, 2010
our prayers goes to the Kokal Family..I haven't met you personally,but my condolences to Rick Kokal(I've worked with him in Mervyn's)
Rose Mary Kickert`
September 11, 2010
Mary Jo and Family
Kim and I were just talking about your Mom. I was sorry to hear she hadn't been feeling well. I remember her from Bud's and my visits to Vallejo. She was much fun. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Aunt Rosie (Jacobs) Kickert
Claudia Walsh-Hart
September 11, 2010
I am saddened to hear of Mary's passing. I remember years ago, often passing Mary in the first floor hall, Social Service building on Tuolumne St., and she never failed to stop, no matter how busy, and give me a big smile and a "hello" and ask how my day was going.
She was one of the nicest and sweetest people I have known and she will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are for the family and their loss.
Linda Teague
September 11, 2010
Dear Mary Jo and family,
I was saddened to her of your Mother's passing.
I never met her but it sounds like she lived a full and loving life.
Love, Hugs and Prayers,
Rosie Gilpatrick
September 11, 2010
So sorry to hear about Mary's passing. She was one of my favorite customers and the beauty shop. I'm sure she will be missed very much by all who knew & loved her. My prayers go out to all of her loving family & extended family members.
Rosie (her former hairdresser)
Linda Walsh-Scattergood
September 11, 2010
Mary Jo and Family,
I worked with your mother for a short while when she came out of retirement to help AP when the County merged. She brought me a "welcome" Home Bakery cake my first day and proceeded to sing a welcoming song, while she twirled her beads a did a quick soft shoe.
Those of us who worked with Mary will remember when we'd go out to lunch, she would always save part of her lunch to take home to Joey.
Now she and Joey are together again.
She is at peace.
Remember her with a smile.
Mac and Kim Andrew
September 11, 2010
Our hearts grieve with all of you. She was a wonderful lady, and will be missed. Much love to all of you. -- Mac and Kim
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