Marjorie Medina Amptman passed away peacefully on April 26th 2019, in San Diego, CA. She was born on February 1st, 1928 to Mary (Monise) and Manuel Machado Medina in San Diego. Marjorie, or Marge as her friends called her, grew up in the Portuguese community in Point Loma. In 1941, she was rainha (queen) and her father was president of the Festa do Espirito Santo. After graduating from Point Loma High School and attending business classes at San Diego State University, she worked as a legal secretary for over 20 years. Marge was a member of the Portuguese American Social and Civic Club for many years and served as its secretary. In addition, she was an avid photographer and engraver, enjoyed travelling with her late husband, had a love of cocker spaniels, and was an avid sports fan who loved attending games of San Diego teams. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Richard T., her parents, and her brother, Harold. A memorial service is to be held Friday, May 24th, at 10 am at Saint Agnes Catholic Church (Point Loma), 1140 Evergreen Street, San Diego, CA 92106. In Marge's memory, contributions to the Portuguese American Social and Civic Club., P.O. Box 6457, San Diego, CA 92106-6457, would be greatly be appreciated.
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