Mary Jane DaForno, born December 31, 1926 to Sam Balovisch and Katie Swindlehurst, in Battle Mountain Nevada. Preceded in death by her sister Fern. Mary Jane married the love of her life, George Mario DaForno, on July 20, 1944 in Reno Nevada.
Mary Jane and George had 3 children; Kathleen, Linda and George. 11 grandchildren; Tamara, Michael, Monica, Christi, Geoff, Deena (whom they raised as a daughter), George, Robert, Patrick, James and Cory. 29 great grandchildren and 2 Great-great grandchildren.
Mary Jane loved to travel, read, and garden with her flowers. In the early years, Mary Jane and George loved to go dancing and to entertain.
Her husband, George, preceded her in death in 2007. After which time, Mary Jane moved to Texas with her granddaughter Deena, and Deena's 4 small children in 2007.
Mary Jane was diagnosed with cancer on February 2, 2016, and passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, June 6, 2016.
Arrangements under the direction of Sunset North Funeral Home, San Antonio, TX.