Mary Martha Borrelli

Mary Martha Borrelli obituary, Ventura, CA

Mary Martha Borrelli

Mary Borrelli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Ventura on Feb. 19, 2026.
Mary Martha Brenner Borrelli, 81, of Ventura CA, passed away on January 30, 2026 in Ventura, CA. Mary was born in San Antonio, Texas to John and Mary Brenner on July 16, 1944. She went to high school at Sierra Madre High and graduated in 1962 then went on to earn her associates degree. She retired from the Automobile Club of Southern California as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed volunteering at Portola Elementary School and at Kennepohl Family Childcare. Mary was an active member at the Ventura Moose Lodge donating her time at numerous events.

Mary is survived by her son, Paul Borrelli, daughter Micki Borrelli, grandson Chip Jorgensen, granddaughter-in-law Tonia Holroyd Jorgensen, great grandson Chipper Jorgensen, and her extended family Ken, Tanya and Ryker Kennepohl, Taylor, Kaitlin and Ryan Kennecartea, Chase Huffaker and Rex Gardner. She was preceded in death by her Aunt Rosemary Nevels and her husband Don Hoekendorf. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mooseheart Charities, 155 N International Dr, Mooseheart, IL 60539.

Funeral services will be held at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura CA on February 26, 2026 at 2:00. Arrangements are under the direction of Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home and Cremation Services. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Ventura Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road at 4:00 P.M.

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