Marilyn Helen Block

Marilyn was born on February 24, 1940, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, to parents John and Helen Geisler. As a registered nurse for 43 years, Marilyn earned a Master's degree and was dedicated to her profession throughout her career.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne Block; daughter, Erika Gomez; son, Ryan Block; brother, John “Jack” Geisler, Jr.; and five grandchildren.

Always active in various activities throughout her life, she became an accomplished lace maker and collected cut glass with her husband as members of the American Cut Glass Association. She participated in the Red Hat Ladies and various clubs in her 55+ community. Marilyn also collected Victoriana, giving lectures on Victorian mourning customs and making appearances as Queen Victoria.

A celebration of life for Marilyn will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Fairhaven Memorial Services, 27856 Center Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. A reception with dinner and drinks will occur immediately afterwards and will end around 8:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend the celebration of life in person, please attend via livestream. The link is under "Services" below.

A visitation, funeral mass, and graveside committal will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary, 11160 Stranwood Ave., Mission Hills, CA 91345. Visitation 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.; Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. followed by graveside committal. Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP via phone, text or email to Erika Gomez at (949) 690-1495 or [email protected] or Ryan Block at (949) 510-6657 or [email protected]. When RSVPing, please specify which date(s) you will be attending.

In lieu of flowers, we know that Marilyn would have loved for you to support something meaningful and dear to her. You can make a donation in Marilyn's name to the Fullerton Arboretum and the family will ensure that it gets to the Heritage House, a Victorian home where Marilyn enjoyed volunteering her time. We are hoping any donations can fully-fund one of their projects in her memory.

http://give.fullerton.edu/9730