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Mary Canepa Obituary
Oct. 14, 1940-Nov. 9, 2011
Resident of Santa Cruz
Beautiful Mary passed away at home surrounded by family on November 9, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Born to Margaret and John P. McEnery, Mary grew up in San Jose, while spending her summers at Castle Beach in Santa Cruz. She attended St. Joseph's and Notre Dame in San Jose, and Lone Mountain College/USF in San Francisco. She met Allan Canepa on the beach at Pleasure Point and they married in 1962.
Mary is survived by her husband Allan, three daughters, Bengie, Patricia, and Christine; her sons-in-law Eric Malmberg and David Hodges; her siblings Margaret, John, and Tom McEnery; sisters-in-law Jill McEnery, Patti McEnery, and Elaine Canepa; numerous nieces and nephews, and her three favorite people in the world, her grandsons Aidan Malmberg, Jordan Malmberg, and Robert Hodges. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Bengie McEnery Dowling and Baby Theresa McEnery.
Mary loved spending time with her family and many dear friends, long days at the beach, road trips, movies, bridge, breakfasts, books, donuts, gambling, and brief obituaries.
Friends are invited to a memorial mass which will be celebrated on Friday, November 18, 2011, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church (515 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz) beginning at 11 a.m.. A private committal will take place at a later date. Any kind acts of charity may be made to Hospice of Santa Cruz County. To light a candle and share your condolences with her family, please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com.
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Claire cook norton
September 3, 2012
Mary was my first real friend when we began the nursing program at USF, many years ago. I just heard of her death today; while we were planning our 50 year reunion of our freshman usf class. Mary's wonderful laugh and sense of humor sure lightened the load of stress on student nurses back then. She also was instrumental in getting bob and I together to begin our marriage of 53 years!! I'll never forget mary, what a wonderful friend.
November 27, 2011
Dear Allan & Family:
Just heard of Mary's passing. Didn't know she was sick. We will always remember Mary as a good person. Our prayers are with the family.
Jim & Donna Silva
Kathleen Rilliet
November 18, 2011
So sorry for the loss of a wife, mother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend. Mary will be remembered for her joy in life, her humor and especially her laugh.
julianna Gargone
November 15, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Canepa Framily
Notre Dame Classmate
November 15, 2011
Mary was one of the most friendly and approachable persons I ever met. She will be missed by her many friends and loving family.
Norbert Ross
judy nielseen
November 13, 2011
I met Mary late in her life. I enjoyed her wonderful spirit and treasure the time I had with her at the bridge table.
November 13, 2011
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE,
LOU CANEPA FAMILY
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