Mary Loretta Pelayo

Mary Loretta Pelayo obituary

Mary Loretta Pelayo

Mary Pelayo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holy Angels Funeral Center & Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Oct. 7, 2025.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Pelayo on August 15, 2025. Mary was born and raised in Oakland, California. On August 12, 1967, she married the love of her life, Leopoldo "Poly" Ramirez Pelayo, at Saint Anthony's Church. Together, they built a beautiful life and, in 1986, made Union City their home.

Mary will be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a caring sister. Her home was always open to family and friends. Mary had a special way of making everyone feel like family.

She enjoyed time with her loved ones, whether it was sharing stories and laughter, enjoying a night at the casino, or shopping at Costco. Her joy was found in the company of others, and she gave selflessly to those around her.

Mary is survived by her four sons, Leo, Mario, Michael, and Marcus; her seven beloved grandchildren, Cassandra, Amaya, Abigail, Elisabeth, Melody, Natalie, and Faye, and four great-grandchildren, Bella, Lucas, Ezra, and Monty.

Funeral Services will be held in St Michael Chapel, at Holy Sepulchre Funeral Center, 1051 Harder Road, Hayward, CA 94542, with a viewing on Thursday, September 4th, from 4:00- 7:30, and funeral services on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 am.

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