Mariana Gladych

Mariana Gladych, a loving, wise, and endlessly creative spirit who illuminated every room she entered, departed peacefully for the spiritual beyond on November 21, 2025, at her home in Round Rock, Texas. Born on December 31, 1950, in London, England, to Stanislaw and Nadia-both of whom predeceased her-Mariana's life was a radiant tapestry woven from courage, artistry, and a steadfast resilience rooted in her heritage.
Mariana will be remembered for her profound warmth, her intuitive wisdom, and the unmistakable spark of creativity that shaped every chapter of her life. In the 1980s, she owned and operated a thriving apartment building in the heart of Manhattan-an impressive testament to her business acumen and determination during an era when few women ventured so boldly into entrepreneurship. Her entrepreneurial spirit carried her west to Los Angeles, where she founded her own T-shirt company-an endeavor fueled by her creativity and determination. Her designs quickly gained attention, eventually earning her invitations to produce shirts for Disney and even the Academy Awards. Yet, at the height of this success, Mariana chose a different path. With characteristic devotion and clarity of heart, she closed her business to embrace her most cherished role: becoming a full-time mother.
Her life's greatest joy was motherhood. She leaves behind her beloved son, Maxwell, who reflects the compassion, strength, and curiosity she nurtured within him. She also embraced her expanded family with grace, becoming a devoted stepmother to Alvin and Aurora. Her heart grew further with the arrival of her daughter-in-law, Aubrey, and her cherished grandson, Miles. She is also survived by her loving siblings-John, Rick, Valerie, and Suzanne-each of whom held a special place in her life's story.
Mariana's imagination knew no limits. She authored and illustrated a children's book, creating a whimsical world that carries her creativity into future generations. Deeply spiritual, she sought meaning in the interconnectedness of all things, exploring numerology, Tarot, and the subtle magic of the unseen. Her home was a sanctuary of beauty-walls adorned with her artwork, shelves lined with treasures, and a kitchen filled with recipes crafted from intuition and love. Her living room was often alive with laughter, music, and the warmth of game nights shared with those she cherished. A passionate collector of movie memorabilia, each piece she displayed told a story, much like her own vibrant life.
Guided by the belief that learning never exhausts the mind, as Leonardo da Vinci once wrote, Mariana spent her days creating, questioning, and growing. She believed in the power of personal transformation and encouraged others to seek the same. Her gifts-cooking, writing, drawing, painting, storytelling-were not just talents but offerings of love to those around her.
In honoring Mariana's earthly journey, we celebrate the luminous thread she wove through countless lives. Her presence was both grounding and inspiring; her love, steadfast; her spirit, unforgettable. Though she has transitioned from this world, the imprint she leaves behind is eternal.
To the very end, Mariana embodied love, creativity, and wisdom-a guiding light to many. As we bid farewell to this remarkable woman, we take comfort in knowing that her joy, curiosity, and gentle magic continue beyond this life. She will be dearly missed, always loved, and forever remembered.