Maria Honor Arnstein
1957 - 2025
Maria Honor Arnstein
1957 - 2025
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Maria Arnstein Obituary
January 6, 1957 - November 14, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend.
Her warmth and compassion remain her legacy.
MEREDITH -- There is no easy way to say goodbye to someone like Honor Arnstein. After her unexpected passing at 68, due to complications following heart surgery, we choose to honor her by remembering the warmth she brought into our lives and by sharing the stories that keep her close to our heart.
Honor was cherished for her genuine care and empathy, qualities that made nursing a natural calling. She earned degrees from Weber State, the University of Utah, and Plymouth State, began her career at Primary Children's Hospital in 1978, and retired from Harvard Medical in 2021. She cared for every patient with respect, intelligence, and heart.
Born in the Philippines to Diosdado and Amelia Hernandez, Honor ("Ate Honor" to her siblings) lived a life distinguished by her integrity and grace. She loved tennis, crafting, gardening, cheering on her Boston teams, and especially cooking Filipino food. Her home was a place of comfort, where everyone was welcomed, fed, and made to feel at ease. Her culinary creations became legends among Eric and Cody's friends, inspiring dreams of "Honor's Smoothie Boat" and constant requests for her secret recipes.
Her unending concern for Paul to stop "cleaning the forest," voiced with passion and her signature "I mean it!," remains one of the many memories that makes us smile.
So, we end with that sentiment: Honor, we love you. We miss you. We mean it!
She is survived by her husband, Paul; sons Eric (Caroline Nolan) and Cody; beloved granddaughters Maeve and Ayla; her siblings; extended family; and many friends who will carry on her legacy of love and compassion.
Wake: Friday, November 21, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm, Mayhew Funeral Home, 204 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH
Memorial Mass: Saturday, November 22, 2025, Noon, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Meredith, NH
Interment: Immediately following Memorial Mass at Meredith Village Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Philippines Humanitarian online at https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/PhilippinesHumanitarian/HonorArnstein or mail a check to Philippines Humanitarian, 124 South 400 East, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.
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Mary Smith
November 23, 2025
I will remember her as a bright and lively woman.
Cathy Chapman
November 21, 2025
To Paul and family:
I am in shock to hear of Honor´s passing. I am so sorry to hear this. May her life be for a blessing and may she rest in peace. Cathy Chapman, Denver, CO.
Tracy
November 21, 2025
She sounds like such a beautiful person, I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Maria.
Perry Nang
November 20, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to Paul and the rest of the family, close and extended. Our thoughts and prayers with you.
Perry, Peggy, Haley, Hunter, and Sydney Namg
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Eileen Hickey
November 20, 2025
Sincere Sympathy to the Arnstein family.
Eileen Hickey
Teresa Nolan
November 20, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the Arnstein family and to Eric, Caroline, Maeve and Ayla on the death of Honor. Thinking of you in your great loss and sadness at this time. What a beautiful lady and such a charismatic compassionate and warm person.
She will be deeply missed but her beautiful spirit will live on in all of you whom she loved and cherished.
Pamela Madrid
November 20, 2025
Paul, Eric, Cody and all those who loved Maria Honor my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the memories you have of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sibling, or friend. May peace be within you during this time. She leaves a legacy of light and love. Blessings to you all.
Weber State University Alumni Association
November 20, 2025
Dear Arnstein Family,
Our office noted with sadness the passing of your loved one, Maria, and we wish to send our condolences and sincere sympathy to you and your family at this time of bereavement. As a member of Weber State University´s extended family, friends and associates will miss her.
While we realize a condolence letter cannot lessen your sense of loss, we want to let you know that her achievements and contributions were appreciated at Weber State University.
Sincerely,
Nancy B. Collinwood
Executive Director of Alumni Relations
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