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Marie Spicer Obituary

SPICER, MARIE ELENA Marie Elena Spicer, 59, died unexpectedly December 6, 2003. Marie was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her husband Ronald; daughter Nicole Marie; granddaughters Leiani Marie (4) and Aleiha Josephine (1); siblings Josephine, Elisa, Joseph (deceased), John, Patricia, Eulalia, and stepson Christopher. Marie ' s daily life revolved around her daughter and granddaughters - "Nanna ' s Babies", God ' s gift for her happiness. Marie was a career employee of the Department of Defense, DCMA, San Diego, for over 35 years were she held the position as Chief, Management Support. She was actively planning for her retirement in just six short months, the rest of her life to be dedicated to her husband, daughter, and grandchildren. Marie had also received multiple trophies and awards in numerous California beauty pageants. But her inner beauty beamed through her eyes, her smile, her laugh, her voice, her love of her family, and her love of life. Do not bereave her but instead enjoy her passion for life. Too beautiful and much too soon, she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Viewing between 11-3 p.m., Rosary at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 13, at El Cajon Mortuary; Memorial Service, 12:30 p.m., Saturday, December 20, Holy Trinity Church, 405 Ballard Ave., El Cajon. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 12, 2003.

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Manuel Leos

December 18, 2003

Ms. Spicer will be deeply missed, My most sincere condolenses to Ms. Spicer Family on their lost,GOD has a new Angel... Who's watching you over, don't worry you're NOT alone.

Shebrena & Raymond Hanna

December 17, 2003

I was completely taken aback when I heard of Marie's passing. I met Marie through her daughter Nikki, our next door neighbor. Because her granddaughter and our son play so well together we got to know the family, and Marie soon knew our sons name very well. I can still see Marie coming to get her daughter for one of their many shopping trips together. To Marie's family, our prayer are with you and Marie was truly an ANGEL on earth.

Lewis Harvey

December 15, 2003

It was a shock to me when I was told marie had passed.We worked together to make things better for all the employees in this organization.She was a hard working person. She use to talk about her family a lot especially the grand kids.I've known Marie since 1985 when I was assigned to DCAS.I am sorry I could not Make it to the services. She had a good heart.She is going to be missed by all.

Bill Landreth

December 13, 2003

I would like to express my sincerest condolences to Marie's family and friends. As a former Special Agent in Charge of the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, I had the great pleasure of working with Marie for several years in San Diego and I cannot recall a time when I didn't see her with a smile on her face and a desire to assist our agency in any way she could. She was such a wonderful person who will be missed by all of us.

William C. Siebold

December 12, 2003

We offer our sincere condolences for the family.

Bill and Nancy Siebold

Jane Stevenson

December 12, 2003

Dearest Ron and Nicole - I can't even begin to express my condolences to you. I loved Marie.

I was so proud of her for standing up for what she believed in here at the office. She didn't care if she was shunned by management - she fought for the rights of the people. I enjoyed a personal relationship with her as well. She was happy for me when I married and I'll never forget the lovely candies that Nicole made for my baby shower back in 1995. Marie was a lovely person and I'll never forget her. She will be deeply missed here at the office. My thoughts are with you now in this difficult and heartbreaking time.

Sincerely, Jane Stevenson

John Griego

December 12, 2003

On my personal behalf and of National Image Inc.. Our sincere condolences to Maries family she will be missed dearly. Our great appreciation for her active involvement with National Image Inc. When we awarded Marie in Hollywood, CA with an award I thought of kindness, geneousity and above all her great heart and compassion for helping others. Please rest assure that making a difference is what Marie did and she always did it with style.

Marvin Lutz

December 12, 2003

So very sorry for your loss.

Marla Gardner

December 12, 2003

What beautiful words were used to describe such a wonderful Lady. Marie touched so many lives, mine was but one. I will miss Marie in my daily life. Her beautiful smile affected everyone who came in contact with her. She was a very special boss to all of us in GSF. She had such compassion for each of her employees. I will never forget how caring she was, especially when it involved our own family members. I will forever see her walking her babies through the office, she was so proud of her family. Your sorrow is truly felt by those of us who worked with Marie. It is difficult to know we will not have her here among us each day. She will not be forgotten.

Derek Shirane

December 12, 2003

I've known Marie for near 10 years, she was super great supervisor. DCMA San Diego folks truly appreciated her wonderful contributions. She will be always remembered.

- Keleka

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