Maria-Teresa Madan-Felten
1961 - 2025
Maria-Teresa Madan-Felten
1961 - 2025
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BORN
1961
DIED
2025
Maria-Teresa Madan-Felten Obituary
Maité was an ally to many oppressed communities, always opening her home and heart to those who needed it.
She spent most of her working life as a childcare provider, caring for and nurturing hundreds of kids.
Maité used her voice to advocate for vulnerable children across the globe.
In her retirement she enjoyed listening to music, going on walks, drinking café con leche from local Cuban spots, going to the movies, chatting with anyone and everyone, shopping at farmer's markets, and attending kickball games for the Sapphic Saphires (her daughters' LGBT kickball team).
Maité will be remembered by many.
Maité cared deeply about her family and community members. She was a loving sister, daughter, tía, cousin, wife, and mother. She was very proud to have raised three amazing humans.
Maité will be reunited with many of her loved ones, especially her soulmate, Clay, and her sweet dog, Coco.
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Samantha Felten
January 14, 2026
My beautiful and hilarious mom Maite passed away this past year. I´ve spent time trying to find the perfect words to share about her, her impact on my life, the grief I´m experiencing but I´ve felt lost.
I´m sitting in my backyard reflecting, crying and listening to Together Again by Janet Jackson. My wonderful siblings and I made a playlist for her service with a bunch of her favorite music, which I´m grateful to have. I still don´t have the perfect words but wanted to share some of my thoughts today and honor her memory in some way, finally.
The last time we spent together, just the two of us, was so simple yet memorable. I stopped by her place after months of not speaking to each other. She gave me space to express vulnerably how I felt and she did the same. Then we talked for hours about everything and anything. It was so easy to talk to my mom about life. She always wanted to offer support and help if she could, she was curious and asked questions, and we laughed a lot together.
I have so many mixed feelings of remorse, guilt, sadness, anger, regret, confusion and more. But sitting outside right now, I´m thinking of what she loved. Maite loved being outside in the sun, and she loved walking. She loved helping others and taking care of them. She loved music and movies. She loved meeting new people too. I´m working through the feelings of grief and getting to a place where I can just be at peace with the life we shared together.
But it´s hard. Relationships, expectations, boundaries and life are hard. "What is grief if not love persevering?" I want to look at beautiful pictures and funny videos of her. I want to listen to stories from friends and family about her, and listen to her favorite music. I want to hold my loved ones close and laugh with them in memory of my mom.
I feel grateful thinking that my parents are together again. I like to think we´ll be together again one day too.
Conchita
October 27, 2025
Maria, my beautiful sister. I miss you so much. I cannot believe you are not physical here with us, it´s still does not feel real.
I have so many memories of us together. Doing silly things as children like the time you gave me a haircut , you took the scissors and cut my long ponytails and I thought I look so cute, until Mima saw me she was so mad at us
And the memories of us with our children together living as neighbors-are the most memorable times of my life sharing that with you, Clay and the girls. I will always cherish those beautiful memories
I´m so sad. I miss you so much. I just thought we would have more time together.
Love you my lovingly sweet beautiful sister
Melinda Panagopoulos
October 4, 2025
Maria-Teresa was truly a gift to this world from God. Rita, and whole family, I´m so sorry for the sadness you must feel for the separation of her physical presence here. Her beautiful love-filled presence and legacy shall remain until you meet again in heaven. May you be blessed with peace, comfort and all the presence of the Lord always. Rita, and family, you are loved. We all are so sorry and send our love and support. Love Melinda
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Michelle Clay Strazza
October 4, 2025
So sorry for your loss . May God welcome her with open arms and bring comfort to her loved ones left behind . With love and condolence- Michelle strazza
Gabrielle Moura
October 4, 2025
I am so sorry for your lost Rita and family!
My deepest condolences
Gaby Moura (Sabal Pine East- Denise group)
Rita Madan-Schlatmann
October 3, 2025
A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. I will miss you Maria, you´ll be in my heart forever more.
Joanna Prettitore
October 3, 2025
A sister is someone who loves you from the heart. Once she enters your life, she is there to stay. Until it´s time to part. Maria you will always will be with us. You were from the start.
Carmen Madan
October 2, 2025
You will always be my best friend!
Conchita Moore
October 2, 2025
I love you, Maria
Lisa Schaeffer
October 1, 2025
I have many childhood memories of Maria to cherish. She was always there like an surrogate older sister to me. Her hugs are unforgettable and we're definitely needed. You will live forever in my heart dear friend
Joanna
October 1, 2025
Beloved sister, Maria. Your little Joey misses you. I miss an our talks, us encouraging one another. The ties that bonded us, will bring us home together in the end.
I´ll see you again and tell you that you were loved. My big sister, second mom.
Thank you for your love
Adriana Madan
September 30, 2025
May you rest in peace my beautiful cousin.
Aleida Madan
September 29, 2025
1985. Loving life and having fun. That´s the Maria I knew. Rest in peace cuz. Gone too soon.
Joanna Prettitore
September 28, 2025
Vivian Zak
September 27, 2025
Maria, I remember many good times with you. We met when our girls were in kindergarten and Sammy was still in a stroller. I loved working with you at the daycare in the baby room. It was my favorite room and you were a great partner. I smile every time I think about the babies and how much we enjoyed caring for them and playing with them. I Loved how nurturing you were to them and how calming you were to them, and to me. My favorite memory of you is when we took the girls to the movies in town and we'd sneak in our own popcorn, chocolates and drinks cause we were not gonna pay that much for the extras (hahahahaha). I can't believe nobody stopped us with our luggage sized tote bags full of goodies. Anyway, my dear friend, as sad as we are that you are no longer with us, I hope you are enjoying Heaven with a joyful heart, a clear mind and filled with peace and love. Now you are rejoined with Clay and your beloved Coco (la Gorda) and I know you are in a better place. Love You and I'll see you again when it's my turn. Be good and don't cause too much ruckus up there.
Kimmy
September 27, 2025
Pia Mendez
September 27, 2025
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