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Mary Bucz Obituary

Mrs. Mary Ann Bucz of Visalia passed away Wednesday November 10, 2010 in Visalia at the age of 79. Mrs. Bucz was born December 10, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Leo and Anna Olsen. In 1947, she married the love of her life the late Joseph Bucz and together settled in Chicago, Illinois and started their family. Mary Ann worked part-time at Visalia Oaks Baseball Park. She was the inspiration for Visalia Blues, Brews and BBQ's for many years frequently making appearances. She was a people person enjoying trips to Laughlin, and spending time with family and friends. She will be best remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by 2 sons, Bruce Bucz of Visalia, Joseph Bucz of Los Angeles; 2 daughters, Roxanne Torres of Visalia; Joanne Jones and husband Ken of Ben Lomond, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Joseph Bucz in 2000 and a daughter in-law Teri Bucz in 2008. A rosary and memorial service will be held Saturday, November 20, 2010, 6:00 p.m. at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected]

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Nov. 13, 2010.

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Melanie Dunckel

November 25, 2010

I feel so blessed to have met and spent time with your mom. She was such an amazing, positve, energetic woman. I will never forget her!

Melanie Dunckel

November 25, 2010

I am so blessed to have met and spent time with your mom! She was such an amazing, positive,loving and energetic women that I will never forget, and will always remember fondly. She was an amazing example of putting our faith and hope in christ and accepting his will plan for our life. My prayors of comfort and peace are with you and your family.

George Conley

November 20, 2010

Hello Bruce. I am sorry to hear about your mother. I have fond memories of her. I enjoyed the times I spent with her and your Dad. Our thoughts are with you. George and Jean Conley

Deanna Renovato

November 20, 2010

Bruce, so sorry to hear about your loss. May the memories of your Mother help you though this difficult time.

November 16, 2010

Bruce & Family:
Sorry to hear about your loss. May the great memories you have of your loving Mother help you thru this very hard time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Olivia Galaviz, San Mateo, Ca.

November 15, 2010

Thinking of you and your parents with fondness. My sympathy, Laverne Moody

November 14, 2010

Bruce and family I'm so sorry ,I have good memories of your mom,she was lovely, kind lady she will be missed love amelia

Larry Gonzales

November 13, 2010

Bruce, my love and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

Leandra King

November 13, 2010

Bruce, thoughts and prayers to you during this time.

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