Marsha Skinner

1944 - 2025

Marsha Skinner obituary, 1944-2025, Questa, NM

Marsha Skinner

1944 - 2025

BORN

1944

DIED

2025

Marsha Skinner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 6, 2026.
Marsha Skinner Marsha Skinner (1944-2025) of Questa, New Mexico, took her leave on December 18 of last year. A Taos County resident since 1976, Marsha was an accomplished painter living in a quiet, beautiful neighborhood that inspired her work for many years. She achieved international attention for her collaboration with composer John Cage and choreographer Merce Cunningham on dance productions, including the famous "Beach Birds," for which she designed costumes and lighting. She was an accomplished calligrapher, including studying with Japanese aikido teacher and shodo artist, Shoseki Abe.

Marsha was predeceased by her parents and sister. She requested no commemorations. For those who may wish to mark her life and passing, you may give her a thought while in contemplation along one of our beautiful mountain streams.

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Stuart hardy

February 17, 2026

Time is running out for many of us. Even though our mortality gets closer with each passing, I remember like yesterday. I loved Marsha´s work. She was always a little out of reach for me but that is what intrigues me. She was one of those pauses in life that make you stop and think.Tnank you Marsha, may your glitter always sparkle in the night sky.

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