Josh Baker, Denise Emmerling, and Casey Emmerling have loving memories of our friendship with Maria in 1997 and 1998 in Bend and a few years after with my sisters who moved to Bend and got to know Maria. I am sorry for her passing, even though 10 years ago, I just found out, and wish love to you and your family.

May the good Lord comfort and be with you and your family during this most difficult time. I will always remember how sweet and caring she was. She is loved by so many people. All my love to you and God bless you. From cousin Luigia Bancheri McFarland and family , husband Johnny son Joseph daughters Tina, Jennifer and Tammy Maria.

Dear Sonora,   I have been thinking about you and your entire family.  Maria will always warm my heart when I think of the times we shared together.  We laughed and cried together many times.  Those memories will live forever.  I am sorry I was unable to come to the service today.  I was there in spirit and having a holy candle going in my kitchen.  Cathy Collins

My dear cousin Maria ,or as we used to call her Maria la patsa
I still recall the times Marie used to come to visit us up here in Canada for a wedding or just hitched a ride with her brothers joe john or yes even her male  equivalent her brother Tony (sal) when she came up I used to get a kick of her trying to explain and talk to my grandparent in Italian ! so after the intro's were done she'd come to the male cousins and her brothers and ask were r we tonight ? To say the least Maria was full of life and she never once held back if she wanted to do or say something ! On the other hand Maria loved the Famiglia Bancheri ! In closing I'd like to say that it would be an understatement to say that we have lost a very special member of our "FAMIGLIA"   R.I.P. MIA CUGINA" you'll be missed ! 
PS.SENORA and KEVIN ! Just remember the good times and her memories will last forever ,she along with your sister will always be by your side ! LOVE YOU and Be strong for one another !

Sonora and Kevin, may you cherish the memories that you hold dear to your heart and it is our hope that time gently comforts your tender heart.  We lift you and your family up in prayer for strength, courage and peace.  Maria has moved from this life to the most important oneher eternal life, so despite the pain you may be experiencing by her loss, know that her most important journey has just begun.  Hold the memory and spirit of your Mom close and the sound of her laughter will never be lost.

Dear Sonora and Kevin,

Don and I and all your friends at The Christi Center  are sending you our heartfelt love, hugs and prayers as we all remember your precious mother and mother-in-law on her Angel Day.  We can only imagine the reunion she had with Eliza and all our loved ones.  As you know, Maria touched many hearts with her love and laughter and her love will live on through each of us. She knows that we will always be here for you. Love from our hearts to yours.

Sonora and Kevin,
We are sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and Maria's family during this very difficult time.  Sonora the dignity and courage you've exhibited with being at your mom's bedside during these past several days is truly inspiring, a wonderful daughter you are.  We know your mom is going to make such a beautiful butterfly...but we're sure going to miss the caterpillar.  If we could send a bouquet of butterflies to you, we would, something tells us that your mom will handle that. 
With much love,

OBITUARY

Maria Rose Thomas

19 January, 1955 – 24 March, 2015

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

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