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Marilyn Hughes Obituary

Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home, as she had wished. Marilyn was born in Sacramento, but raised in Santa Clara, CA. She graduated from Sacramento State College with a degree in music and enjoyed playing her violin for both the Sacramento Symphony and the Camellia Symphony. She shared her passion for music by teaching violin both privately and through Instrumental music in the San Juan Unified School District. She loved all things colorful, expressing herself through cooking, painting, and interior design. She loved camping and fishing and had many adventures doing so from Alaska to Mexico. Once retired, she and Red enjoyed traveling through Europe, the British Isles, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as many destinations in the US. Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband of 68yrs, Red, 3 children; Laura (Al), Dawn (David), and Scott (Allisa), four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one of her seven sisters, Alice (John) McCoy. She will be dearly missed by many who love her. Marilyn enjoyed the company and compassion of a number of precious caregivers during this past year, all of whom have the fullest measure of gratitude from her family. The family wishes to thank the staff of Craig Cares Home Health and Interim Hospice for their expertise and support. Internment will be at the National Cemetery in Dixon, CA. A service and Celebration of Life will be held at the Carmichael Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael, CA, on Sept 21, 2019 @1:30pm. Casual attire is requested. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the SPCA or a charity of choice.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Aug. 25, 2019.

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Gwen Cannariato

September 2, 2019

I was in Mrs. Hughes strings class at Barrett Jr High in the early 80s. What a lovely lady, and so patient. Lots of love to her family.

Richard Andrews

August 27, 2019

While I did not have the pleasure of meeting you, I can see your marvelous influence through Red, who was a giant at ECHS in bringing music into our lives. Obviously you were a genesis of much of that love of music. RIP.

August 25, 2019

Not mentioned among Marilyn's musical talents was that she taught piano--my second teacher. She was a lovely, patient person then (even to us who should have practiced more) and still so when I saw her many years later. She had grace, charm, and humor, and my regret was not knowing her better.

Roger Joslyn

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Celebration of Life

1:30 p.m.

Carmichael Elks Lodge

5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael, CA

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