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Marissa Smiley Obituary
Marissa was born in January 1992 to Paul II and Leslee Smiley in San Luis Obispo. She started her academic career at Georgia Brown Elementary where she was enrolled in the dual immersion program. She played soccer (a fearless goalie!), excelled at softball and loved tennis. At Flamson Middle School, Marissa played on the basketball team and was proud to be a peer counselor. She also enjoyed being an assistant coach for her little sister's ball team. Marissa had just completed her freshmen year at Paso Robles High School.
Marissa's favorite pastimes were camping at Lake Nacimiento with her family, creating MySpace sites and playing games on the computer with her cousins. She had just begun to show interest and talent in sewing.
She is survived by her parents, Paul II and Leslee (Alger) Smiley; siblings Wyatt, Gage, Shilo, Ryann and Shayne; grandparents Rodney Smiley, Barbara and Rudy Rowlett, Grandma Lou and Grandpa Tom Bowie; great-grandparents Paul Smiley Sr. and Imogene Rowlett Thixton; uncles Jason (Raquel) Smiley, Will Smiley, Aaron (Angie) Rowlett, Jared (Kara) Rowlett, Don (Kathy) Alger and Chris Bowie; aunts Terri (Rick) Alger, Jennifer (Jeff) Sorenson, Kayla (Chris) Bowie; great aunts Suszanne Smiley, Kathy (Tim) Johnson, Lorrine Alger, Denise Gallagher, Sheri (Dennis) Slaydon, and Yvonne (Jerry) Weiler; great uncles David Nielsen and Craig (Donna) Alger; and many cousins.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Cliff Alger; great-grandparents, Peggy Smiley, Frank (Donna) Boyer and F.H. (Stub) Nielsen.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the Paso Robles District Cemetery. Please dress as Marissa loved to be '" comfy and casual. After the service, a celebration of her life will continue at 947 Walnut Drive in Paso Robles. Family and friends are invited to share the happy memories Marissa blessed us with.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a memorial fund established at Heritage Oaks Bank in Marissa's name.
Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home
238-4383
Paso Robles
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Memories and Condolences
for Marissa Smiley
Sponsored by Grandma Barbara and Grandpa Rudy.
Megan
August 28, 2007
I think of you all everyday, especially days like yesterday, the first day of school, I just can't imagine your pain... Just wanted you to know I think of you everyday..... Love you... Megan
The Robinson's
July 12, 2007
Aunt Barabara & Uncle Rudy,
We wanted you both to know how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We love you very much.
Shari and Rob Lees
July 1, 2007
Dear Barbara and Rudy,
Our hearts were saddened by the news of the tragedy with your precious granddaughter. Our own little Kennice was so proud to share a birthday with Marissa (she told us so many times!) and that will always be something special. I know you have many special memories and someday your heart will let you smile again. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for any of you. All of our love to all you...
C Nahorney
June 29, 2007
We are friends of Aunt Kathy in Alaska. Our love and prayers to the family.
Chris and Phae
Anchorage AK
dan and ties hernandez
June 28, 2007
Theres nothing worse then loosing a child, words could never explain the pain you feel. she'll always be your lil angle. our condolences to your family and our prayers go out to your family.If there anything we could do let us know we know the pain you and your family are feeling. Dan and Ties Hernandez
Larry Molina
June 28, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Johnson
June 27, 2007
My dearest Paul & Leslee - I am so far away and unable to wrap my arms around you. My heart aches with you. I once whispered in Marissa's ear that she was my favorite great-niece because she was the first and she just grinned at me in that special way. We have been so blessed to have had her, even though the time was far too short.
All my love to you...Aunt Kathy
ps-coke fries honey?
Mrs.Steward- Hair
June 27, 2007
My sympathy and love go out to Marissa's family, friends and all those who will miss her. She was in my Peer Class at Flamson Middle School. I loved her, too. She was funny, bubbly and always had a kind word and a smile to give. She was a hard worker and gave so much of herself to others. She and other Peer students would come in my room to just "hang out." We got to know each other pretty well. She will be missed. I thought the world of her. My sincerest sympathy.
Kathleen Smith
June 27, 2007
Dear Paul & Leslee,
We are so sorry for you lose. We did not know Marissa personally however we knew Paul through Nu-Way. Our son Craig worked with Paul. We just want to express our heartfelt condolences and prayers for strength and encouragement for the days ahead.
Pastor Don & Kathleen Smith
jennifer gallagher
June 25, 2007
Paul and Leslie
What do you say to someone at a time like this. I cannot begin to imagine or fully understand what pain you must be feeling. Marissa was such a blessing to so many people. I was so proud to be at her funeral service and see the huge crowed of people and listen to all the stories of how funny and amazing she was and how many people her life had touched. She certinaly touched mine! I am equally touched by the strength and overwhelming support that you and paul share for eachother. You are amazing. My heart swells with sadness for your loss But finds comfort in the way you too are so unconditionally there for eachother. I watched you reach out for one another through out the day following the service and i know togehter you'll make it through this. I'm sure it will not be easy. I am here to help in any way i can. You have an awsome family. I know Marissa is your personal angel watching down on all of you. Your family is in my heart at this sad sad time!! I am thinking and praying for you all. All my love and friendship
Jennifer
Deanna Drake
June 25, 2007
Dear Paul and Leslee,
First, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss of your first born, baby girl Marissa. I was so sadden to hear the news of Marissa's passing. The first thing I did was recall back to Lake Naci; I can still see her smiling face. She was always so happy and sweet. Please know Barry and I are thinking about you and the rest of your family. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We will miss her too.
Barry and Deanna Drake
Jonni Moore
June 25, 2007
Smiley and Rowlett family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prays.
Love to all of you.
Jonni Moore (Davis)
Katie Keating
June 24, 2007
I will always miss Marissa and her goofy moments,and to see her try to tern your frown upside down.And just knowing her has changed my life.I hope its ok but Im going to have some masses sead for her,and I just wonted to say that she's not just in my prars but in my hole intyer familys prars.I fill like I should say more but I cant because she was such a grate person that I just cant write about her I would have to tell you in person its just more personable that way.And to the Smiley family I know the pane you are all filling as I have lost 3 pepple in my family.But I have good news things will get better but it will take some time.
Jill Lusk
June 23, 2007
Rudy and Rod,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.
Regina Rougeot Bonds
June 23, 2007
Rod and Rudy and family, I am so sorry to see the passing of your granddaughter, my thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families during these trying times. Reg
Lexie
June 23, 2007
For the cousin that always looked out for me. I love you very much!Your always in my heart.
Debbie Sobczak
June 22, 2007
Dear Smiley Family,
I am so deeply sorry and incredibly saddened about Marissa. My daughter Ashlee and she were great buddies beginning with their time at Georgia Brown. Such silly and wonderful friends...She will never be far from our thoughts.
With love and sadness,
Debbie (Wilson) Sobczak
John Spells
June 22, 2007
All of our Speed Development family sends their sympathy and prayers during this moment in your families life.
Steve & Donna King
June 22, 2007
Rudy and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss,
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Holstine
June 22, 2007
Rudy, Barbara, Paul , Leslee and family; Words cannot express how deeply I feel for your loss or how I wish I could take away your pain. Although I did not know Marissa I know that she was loved by her family and brought you all great joy. My thoughts and prayers are with you, cherish your memories and keep her spirit alive in all of you. My love,
Bear Kitten Softball Team 2007
June 22, 2007
shannon bryan (ruggiero)
June 22, 2007
Dear Smiley and Rowlett Families, I am so sorry -that doesn't even begin to describe the loss i feel for your families. Leslee, you will remember me as MEgan's cousin, Shannon, I lived on Vine Street when you and Paul did too, i was on VIne between 8th and 9th-- I used to sy Hi all the time when you went by with Marissa in the jogging stroller. I saw her grow up over the years at get-togethers between Maduena and Rowlett families. Marissa is the the oldest grandchild of the oldest child in Paul's side of your family, the first one the grandparents had all to themselves, I too am in this same birth order on both sides of my family, all children have a special spot in their families, Marissa was the little pioneer in the big Rowlett-Smiley family that exists today. I remember Marissa - as the spitting image of you with Pauls round face and wide smile - a beautiful combo - for sure. As a mom, I can't even begin to fathom what you both must be going thru as parents, please know that while you may rarely see me, I am there for you, your children, anyone who could need a helping hand or anything thru this time. I live on a big ranch and if kids want to come ride bikes or fly kites or anything pleawe let me know - we have lots of open space for whatever. I will see you at the services tomorrow. My love to both you and Paul - your children and all the Smiley-Rowletts, and your family too Leslee, ( i don't know your maiden name) Leslee - I don;t know you well - but all that i do know of you spells 2 things ---STRENGTH, and SUPERMOM, i know you are these 2 things and much more - my love to all of you.
Kennice Rowlett
June 22, 2007
Thank you for being the best cousin. I will miss playing Sims with you. We all miss you so very much. I love you! And always yours, your cousin Kennice.
Justin and Melinda Maduena
June 21, 2007
Paul, Lesley and family, my family and I are so sorry for your loss. Your family is beautiful, and Marissa will live on through each one of you.......
Megan, Shawn, Riley & Marley Edwards
June 21, 2007
To the Smiley & Rowlett families..
We are so very sorry about Marrisa. You are in our prayers and we are here for you... We love you...
kindsay martin
June 21, 2007
i love you Marissa<3.
i'm sorrryy this happened.
i miss you so much,
i'll cherish our memories!
iris truley
June 21, 2007
me and marissa used to go to flamson together.i met her in our 6th period class(p.e).we used to be partners for some of tha games we played and we always used to joke around.im really sorry for wut happened to her.with deepest regrets,i hope that time will heal all wounds.we will keep memory alive!
<3
Kelsey Kosin
June 21, 2007
I'm gonna really miss her. I remember when we went to the bowling alley after our 8th grade dance. She looked really pretty I might add. I bet it was hillarious to watch us try and bowl in our nice dresses and high heels. She laughed at me so hard when I tried to get a strike, but ended up halfway down the alley in the process, but in the end she fell the same way I did a few minutes later. I am really gonna miss marissa. I give your family the most sincere regrets. She was a wonderful girl and a great friend. My prayers are with you.
Marcy Garcia
June 21, 2007
To
Paul and Leslee, to Barbara and Rudy and to all of Marissas'
family....I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the
sorrow you are feeling at this time. Please know that there are so many people out here thinking of you and praying for you. May God give you strength and peace.
Neal & Karen Franklin
June 21, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jordan Barringer
June 21, 2007
Marissa I love you so much!!!I wi never forget you!!You made me laugh everyday!!You were crazy, fun, loving and loved!You were always happy and thats what i loved about you!You will stay in my heart forever!I love you so much!love doesnt have to end with death!Everybody will miss so much!!<33
Mary Schubert
June 21, 2007
Sorry for the loss of your daugther and If there is any thing I can do please let me know, My heart goes out to all of you. She will be missed deeply, but she will always be in our hearts and in our mines she way a very sweeet girl.
Mike and Sallie Molina
June 21, 2007
Words cannot express the sorrow we felt when we heard of your loss. It seems like yesterday Marissa was the little freckle faced girl running around the ball parks. Or when she was real little, standing in her dad's out stretched hand for all the world to see. Our boys remember that one and send their prayers. She became such a beautiful young lady.
Our deepest condolences,
June 21, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, neighbor...friend. But I am grateful this young lady graced our earth, leaving her mark on many - and it a better place.
Peace and God's grace be to you.
"No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less...any man's death diminishes me..."
Linda Kramer
June 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every family member and friend. If we can do anything at all, please let us know. With deepest sympathy, Randy and Linda Kramer
Alfredo De La Rosa
June 21, 2007
We only hope that we the De La Rosa family can help you with anything and will always be here for all of you. Marissa will always be in our thoughts.
SFC (R) William Burroughs
June 20, 2007
Paul and Leslee,
I was saddened to hear about your loss. I grieve with you even though I did not know your daughter. My prayers are with you and your family. Be strong, and may God bless you, strengthen you, and comfort you in this time.
Beautiful Marissa
Auntie Dee Gallagher
June 20, 2007
Paul, Leslee, & kids My heart goes out to you. Marissa will be always be in our thoughts. Love you!
Cristina Robles
June 20, 2007
I miss you marissa so mutch i wish that we could of talked more in high school but i remember all those years we chared together from Georgia Brown to Flamson Middle School you were a really fun friend to be with you always put a smile on my face and i know that you are watching over us and that you are happy in heaven with god you will always be remembered in our hearts love you
Joanne Moser
June 20, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
kolton stemper
June 20, 2007
I'll miss you marissa. I'm sorry your 16 birthday never came and im sorry i never got to ask you out. Im sorry to all her family and I hope that your all pain will subside from your horrible loss.
Grandma Barbara & Grandpa Rudy
June 20, 2007
We love you Marissa.
Barbie Davis
June 20, 2007
Marissa was on my daughter Chrissy's soccer team when they were younger. She was a great goalie and sweet girl. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are going up for your family.
Alyssa Allen
June 20, 2007
6/16/07 Marissa Smiley. You'll remain in our hearts forever. We will always remember you, we will always love you. Love does not end with death. You're special spark you added to life will never fade. It's hard to accept the fact that you're gone, and it would be a whole lot nicer if you just called or talked to someone and they told me you were alive. Just smile for us one more time. I rember you made me laugh everyday I remember your gorgeous smile every time i saw it i couldnt help but smile back. I remember at lunch everyday you would get a burrito and fries and you would eat the burrito from the center instead of the normal way then you would chuck it in the planter cause it tasted gross and we would eat your fries haha <33 And when the fries were gross we would through them at ppl or you and jojo and jazz would through them at me and kent :) haha. ohh && the 8th grade party! that was the best. dancing with ritz and scotty and tiff and everyone.and then going to the bowlling alley untill like 12 at night. I remember i let you use my book for mr.harveys class almost everyday becuase you would forget yours somewhere. And your silly faces :P and your silly stories.Good times Good times...I keep thinking that im gonna see you soon and that this is all a horrible dream that i cant wake up from.you may not have given me a summer to remember but you sure did give me a year to remember. I know ull always be looking over us. I guess u dont realize how much u love some one until u lose them.I love and miss you chicka. I miss you more each minute life goes on without you. R.I.P.Smiles :)
Ashley Torres-Cramer
June 20, 2007
Marissa was a coach for my little sisters softball team. The girls looked up to Marissa not as another teenage girl but as a friend a coach. She was a good friend And i will miss her.I will miss her for the next 3 years of high school. Our class of 2010 Will miss her but she will always be in our hearts.
Jenifer Chaidez
June 20, 2007
My son went to school with your daughter at Flamson, I am so sorry for your loss she was and still is a beautiful girl who presence will never be forgotten, may God be with you and your family at this time of grief. God Bless
Shauna Marquez
June 20, 2007
I just wanted to send my condolences and let you know how very sad we are for your loss. Your daughter was a beautiful little girl who's spirit will always be with those who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
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