Mary T. Rogers

and comfort of her son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Susanna Gonzales-Rogers.  She

was born in Aiea on 1933, and was a graduate of the 1951 class of Farrington High

School and then attended Hawaii Business College where she obtained the current

equivalent of an Associates Arts degree.

Mary loved to travel, and in her twenties lived in San Francisco, Guam, South Korea

and Japan. She had a long and successful career in the federal government as a

secretary, where she worked for 32 years. The highlight of her career was being

selected to be a part of then President Nixon's advance team for his historic trip to

China in 1972.

Mary loved the outdoors and fitness. In her thirties she was a certified scuba diver and

had a hearty fitness regime well into her eighties that included jogging, swimming and

walking. She loved pets and in addition to the many dogs she owned, she would often

adopt a stray neighborhood cat.

Marys' greatest loves were of God and family. She was a devout lifelong Christian. Her

faith was so strong and evident, that near the end of her life, when a chaplain came to

pray for her, she actually ended up praying for and giving a tiny sermon to the chaplain.

Mary was an incredibly strong and independent woman who decided that her life had

been fulfilled and it was time to return to Ke Akua. All that knew her were quickly

immersed in her joy, energy and generous kindness.

She is survived by her sister, Connie Kaopuiki and her son, Patrick Gonzales-Rogers.

Mary's funeral services will be held on May 4th (Wednesday) at Hawaiian Memorial

Park Cemetery in Kaneohe. Family and friends may visit from 10:00 to 11:00am with

service to follow.