Marie A. McFarland

Marie worked at the Naval Electronics Lab where she met Richard McFarland who began working there after being discharged from the United States Navy after World War II. The couple married in Yuma, Arizona on April 27, 1947 and began raising their family in San Diego. She was a devoted wife and mother. She drew strength from her faith at an early age and it guided her throughout life. She believed strongly in civic efficacy and for many years volunteered as a poll worker on Election Day. She was an avid reader who enjoyed discussing book recommendations with others. One of her great expressions of love was the time she dedicated to hand-made blankets for her great grandchildren and the children of others.

Marie is survived by her brother Roger; her children: Ray McFarland, Mary Louise Diaz, and Donald McFarland; 11 grandchildren: Matt Smith, Kristi Gameros, Jolene Monteilh, Kevin McFarland, Todd Guidry, Dawn Diaz, Lucas McFarland, John McFarland, Jamie Quintero, Sara McFarland, and Mark McFarland; and 9 great grandchildren: Carter, Noah, and Avery Smith; Devynn, Gavin, and Evan Monteilh; Jordan and Alexis Gameros; and Jonah Guidry.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard, daughter Janet, granddaughter Christina, and brothers Al and Raymond.

Visitation is scheduled Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Conrad Lemon Grove Mortuary with a Vigil Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (6016 Camino Rico, San Diego, CA 92120) followed by a brief reception. The Rite of Committal will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery (4470 Hilltop, San Diego, CA 92102) ~ St. Jude Section.

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In lieu of flowers, please make charitable contributions in her honor to St. Thérèse Charities c/o St. Thérèse Parish Community, 6016 Camino Rico, San Diego, CA 92120.

Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.

Eternal rest grant unto Marie, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

II Timothy 4:7-8