MARGARET AMARO

Margaret F. Amaro of Selma passed away peacefully with her family at her side on September 26, 2016. Better known as Marnie to family and friends since she was a child, Marnie was born October 3 , 1923, in Sherwood, ND, to parents Guy and Lillian Haan. Marnie graduated from high school in 1942. Marnie and her sister Jean traveled to southern California to visit and help out some old friends. Marnie and Jean soon found work at McDonald Douglas aircraft factory as electricians. After the war ended, Marnie traveled back to North Dakota and earned a degree at Minot State Teachers College. Marnie taught school in Oregon for two years. Marnie married Melvin in 1947. They purchased a small farm together in 1958. Marnie was a member of the U.P.P.E.C.; The Catholic Women's Organization of Selma; and the Terry Coffee Group for nearly 50 years. Marnie loved her family, especially her granddaughters, her friends and her community. Marnie was preceded in death by her husband Melvin; parents, Guy and Lillian Haan; brothers, Collins and Verl Haan; her sister, Jean Haan; brother in-law, Vernal Amaro; and sister in-law, Vickie Amaro. Marnie is survived by son, Allen Amaro; daughter in-law, Denise Amaro; daughters, Susan Amaro and Judy Amaro; and granddaughters, Lindsey Amaro and Tracey Amaro. A Viewing and a Recitation of The Holy Rosary will be held at Farewell Page Funeral Chapel, 2014 Arrants St., Selma, CA, on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service and Mass will be held at Holy Family Church, 1279 Smith St., Kingsburg, CA on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Selma Cemetery, 2430 Floral Ave., Selma, CA.