Maryse Therese Brandt passed away March 2, 2015 after a short, dignified battle with cancer. She was born in Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. April 5, 1959, lived the majority of her life in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona, and most recently in Brentwood, CA. Never one to mince words, Maryse ('Beastie' to her family) is best described as a wonderfully fun powerhouse, witty, generous and a selfless Mama Bear to her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Maryse was proud of her Irish ancestry, a skilled hairdresser, an outstanding cook and an active volunteer for the Ladies Auxiliary VFW acting as vice president of the Brentwood, CA chapter. She leaves behind her daughter, Nicole (Carl) Thomae; four sons, Marcel De La Vara, Andre De La Vara, Martin (Megan) De La Vara and Cade Borel. She is the grandmother to Arianna, Javi, Miguel, Liam and Mallory. Maryse is also survived by her sisters, Michele Lundy, Maureen Marum, Marlene Field and Marielle Brandt; brothers, Michael Brandt, Martin Brandt, Matthew Brandt and her partner, Kraig Kingsley. Maryse was predeceased by her brother, Mark and parents, Michael "Jerry" and Aloyse Brandt. The memories she made with family and friends will be forever cherished. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date in Santa Cruz, CA. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 11, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Maryse Brandt

12 Entries

March 2, 2016

well it's been a year happy new birthdayI will always love you and I miss you someday soon I'll see you again

Kevin & Tammy

February 23, 2016

You are fondly and lovingly remembered. You will always have a place in our hearts and memories. Thank you for sharing your laughter with us and your love with my brother. You gave us all, what we needed most.

October 25, 2015

still missing you mom, and so are your granddaughters...

Marielle

October 7, 2015

Peace be with you, my dear sister. I love you forever.

May 13, 2015

Hello Reesey,

Just missing you and loving you so much today and always, my dear sis. Lots of mushy kisses and hairy Jerry bear hugs. Muah! OX

Karen Merodias

April 8, 2015

So very sorry to hear of Maryse's untimely passing. Growing up the Brandt family was always a bright spot in the neighborhood. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

March 24, 2015

Maryse,

" You are a special friend and we have known each other since high school. You had the unique ability to not make us take life seriously and always have fun, and how much fun we had!!! I love you and God knew what he was doing when he put you on this earth, you had a beautiful gift, and we all benefited from your wonderful laughter and making us laugh whenever we were around you, it was so special to just forget about life and crack up, and we all knew not to take a drink or put something in our mouth, because at anytime you come with your quick wit and we would be spitting out our drink because you were hysterically laughing. I admired you greatly because you taught us to go for whatever we wanted,you showed all of us how to be a fun and wonderful mom, it was a pleasure to see how proud you were of your five children, they loved and adored you as much, its a beautiful thing that you raised these young adults to be responsible, wonderful, and very grounded people, and they owe you a special thanks. You had that real zest for life that some of us are lacking, and we all knew there would something fun and new when we spent time with you, there was never a dull moment! I will always remember all our fun trips to the lake with your great Dad, who was such a wonderful man. He would pack that special cooler and he tell all the boys not to touch it, it was for my girls. We would sit up by the camp fire watching everyone do the polka, and just have fun cracking up and waterskiing, the next day of course matching our tans and seeing who was darker. I also remember going to the VFW when we were in our early twenties, on Friday nights for a fish fry, dancing with the older veterans and talking to your Dad about joining the military, of course we thought he lost his mind for suggesting it. He thought we should go in on the buddy program, we just didn't know how smart he really was. I also enjoyed seeing you and seeing your kids and catching up on old times when I came back to Tucson, I was suppose to come see you while you were in California, but didn't get that chance.
We all learned that we had a wonderful friend and your special laugh made everyone's life so much sweeter. I hope God wraps his arms around your children and family and helps them through this difficult time, we will always love you and miss you, are lives are better for knowing you !! "
~ Michelle Barber Francis ~

Andrea Martin Rudolph

March 13, 2015

Until we meet again as Andre put it your rubber band witty comebacks will be missed, you were the very best at that, sometimes funny as hell and sometimes shocking! I love you Maryse and make sure you pave the road for me. REST IN PEACE!

March 12, 2015

Our condolences to the Brandt family.
-- Ralph and Cynthia Pattison

Pat

March 12, 2015

Sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear, and sending deepest sympathy. God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of distress.

Patricia Robison

March 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Brandt family. Maryse was a beautiful person inside and out. Heaven has gained a special on angel and while she is missed here in body, her spirit will always be with those Maryse loved.

March 11, 2015

Missing you everyday Mom...

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