Margarete Elisabeth Hellfeld passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017 at the age of 93. She is survived by her loving sons Heinrich Hellfeld (Eileen) and Dirk Prelle (Bonnie) and predeceased by her daughter Brigitte Dritsas. Also survived by many cherished grandchildren; Sam (Megan), Josh (Laura), Daniel (Kalie), Christopher, Margarita, Kate and Kosta. And many adored great grandchildren; Amber, Truit, Dane, Koen, Jacob, Jackson, Edison and Brigitte. Margaret will be privately cremated in New York. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date in California in her honor.