Margaret M. Alexis

Margaret Matilda Alexis also known as 'Sis' to her brothers, 'Nana' to her grandchildren, and 'Mom' by her children was born January 4, 1945, in Panama City Panama and grew up in the towns of Paraiso and Pedro Miguel Canal Zone. Margaret was born to her father and mother, Philmore and Henrietta Alexis. Both parents are deceased.

Margaret attended Paraiso High School and graduated in 1963. After high school, Margaret started working for the Ford Colpan Motor Company. She met Enrique Scott working at the Ford Motor company and had her first child, Michele Scott, in 1966. In search for a better life and all that the United States of America had to offer, Margaret migrated to New York City in 1970 and started working for the New York Telephone Company. In 1972, Margaret met and married Wesley Hawkins, and in the same year, packed their bags and moved to the Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Washington. Not long after the relocation, Margaret began working at the phone company – then called Pacific Northwest Bell, later US West Communications. Margaret had her second child, Mario Hawkins, in 1974.

While living in Seattle, Margaret worked continuously at the phone company as a Senior Typist and progressed to a Legal Secretary, an Office Administrator Manager, and Contract Specialist all while facilitating bringing her mother and father as well as her brothers over to Seattle from Panama between 1978-1980. Margaret believed in family and took every free moment she had to call her parents, her brothers, and her daughter as she moved away for college, and son when he left for the military. She did the same for her close friends and extended family members, continuing her thoughtful ways as long as she could. Margaret truly embodied the spirit of giving and selflessness.

In March of 1999, Margaret retired from the phone company after working 27 years, and in 2002 moved to Las Vegas where she stayed until 2010. Then with her husband, Enrique Scott, she moved to Spring Hill, Florida.

In July 2019, Margaret suffered a series of mini strokes and one major stroke, which left her in rehabilitation learning how to use her left extremities as she lost mobility on that side of her body. The unfortunate strokes started the early onset of dementia, which led to Margaret moving back to Las Vegas and then Arizona as the levels of care needed increased.

The dementia progressed to Alzheimer’s and impeded Margaret’s ability to eat and maintain the proper nutrition. She finally succumbed to the disease on February 22, 2025.

Margaret was active in the Catholic Church. She held the roles of Chairperson for St. Joseph Catholic Church building fund, president of the Hispanic Parishioner Club for St. Edward Catholic Church, and the Church Bulletin Editor for St. Edward.

Margaret lived with love, laughter, and strength. She loved to dress up and wear high heels and made sure her hair and nails were always top notch. She loved watching soap operas (aka novela) and westerns. She knew all the Motown hits, enjoyed salsa music, and could hold her own on any dance floor. Margaret was a lefty and knew how to use her left hand well when it came down to discipline according to her son, Mario. Thankfully, Margaret was able to spend a lot of time with her grandchildren while they were young, and they will tell you their love of boxed macaroni and cheese comes from their Nana. She met her great granddaughter as well and they instantly hit it off as if they knew one another from a prior life.

Margaret is survived by her husband Enrique Scott who is unable to attend due to his health. Her daughter Michele Scott and fiancé Joe; her son Mario Hawkins and his wife Marissa Hawkins along with their kids, Jaylen and his wife Cindy and their daughter Mila, Jovani, and Maliya Hawkins; her brothers and their wives, Reinaldo (and Jessie), Javier (and Patricia), and Fernando (and Alex) and their families.

As we gather here today to celebrate the life of Margaret Matilda Alexis, we are reminded of the incredible impact she had on all of us. She meant the world to a lot of people and was a beacon of love, kindness, and resilience. Her journey from Panama to the United States, her dedication to her family, and her unwavering commitment to her community are testaments to her remarkable character. Her legacy of love and compassion will continue to inspire us all.

On behalf of the family, we extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to everyone who came to honor and celebrate Margaret’s memory and beautiful life. Especially, those that traveled to be here. Margaret would have been overjoyed to see you all, and while she would have preferred it to be under happier circumstances, we know she is smiling down on us.

May her memory live on in our hearts forever.