MARIANA GARAY Obituary
Mariana was married to her beloved husband, Geremias Garay, for over 40 years until his passing on January 2, 2013.
She is survived by her loving children, Bellin Garay and his wife Ann-Marie Garay, and Kelly Velez and her husband Joel Velez; and her grandchildren Timothy, Jeremiah, Xylon, Ariana, Kyla, Jecsan, and Kalyani, all of whom she loved deeply and took great pride in, including other children who remained forever in her heart.
A woman of God, Mariana lived with faith, strength, and grace through every season of life. She was a true friend, a strong and devoted mother, and a loving presence within her family. Her strength, warmth, and fearless spirit will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband.
FUNERAL SERVICES THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 AT 11 A.M. AT THE ZEIS-McGREEVEY FUNERAL HOME, 16105 DETROIT AVE. LAKEWOOD, OH 44107. Interment Riverside Cemetery. FRIENDS RECEIVED AT THE FUNERAL HOME STARTING AT 10 A.M. THURSDAY.
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Zeis-McGreevey Funeral Home and Cremation Service
16105 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-0220
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January 10, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Elba Mestre
January 10, 2026
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Elba Mestre
January 10, 2026
Thank you for the precious memories. Until God brings us together again, We hold you close in our heart´s tía. We miss so much.
Elba Mestre
January 9, 2026
I miss you deeply, my loving Tía Madrina. Thank you for the wonderful memories. God welcomed you into heaven, and your love still surrounds me. I´m going to miss our long chats
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