Mary Martin Marquardt

I will always remember Mary as a special friend at St. Mary of the Woods College, and beyond. We stayed in touch over the years. She was friendly and outgoing, intelligent and independent. Later, we visited in Cleveland, Palo Alto, and San Luis Obispo. Although I was from Michigan, years later my son also graduated from USC. Mary was very social, loved her family and California. She was a natural leader in her class, and later in her business. She will always be remembered.

I was shocked and saddened to read of Mary's passing. She was my roommate at St. Mary of the Woods College. We stayed in touch following that year. Mary in California, and I was in Michigan. Visited her years later in Palo Alto, and in San Luis Obispo. Mary was a very friendly, positive and uplifting person. Many joyful memories!

thinking of a wonderful woman and friend.. Miss our occasional chats.

WOW--went on facebook to Say Happy Birthday Mary and discovered she is no longer with us... Very Saddened to learn this.
I spent a bit of time with Mary going to Market Week and fortunate to have been invited to the cabin a couple of times..
Had hoped she would get to New Mexico for a visit...

A delightful Lady I was privileged to Know and spend some wonderful days with.. Fly with Angels Mary...

She was a very special person. We will miss her.

Mary was always an inspiration to me. She showed me the power of a positive outlook on life that can be maintained through the most trying of circumstances. I admired her so much, and I am very sad to hear of her passing. Sending deep condolences to her family.

Mary was a woman of great style, humor and had a belief in community service. She and I were cousins as she is part of the huge Borchard/Maulhardt families, early California farmers and ranchers from Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Mary loved her family, travel, friends, entertaining, her work, art, and Avila Beach. We will remember her with both joyful memories and sadness at her passing on June 20 at 6PM as she requested.

Sending my love to Allegra, Carey and Eric....and all. I have many great memories of The Garden St Crew gatherings....dinner, wine and beer with Mary.
Debbie George

Mary I will miss you!! You were my guidance counselor for painting lessons in addition to being a great person.
I really appreciated your help with the Avila Civic Association, we had some fun!! You will be toasted on June 20th, and thought of frequently, but especially whenever I'm in a painting class or the fig harvest comes in!! Love you!
Rest in peace my friend, until we meet again.