I remember meeting Mitzi when we were stationed in Guam, suck a beautiful person and would light up any room.
Another memory was we we had a range day in Coronado and her accuracy was amazing……before it was Arne actual timed event and then her stress went through the roof and target looked like a shotgun blast😂
You will be missed and may you family find comfort and peace.

Joe Fajardo
 EO1 ST-17 2013-2019

My friend, my PS friend, I will miss you!  Wine festivals will never be the same; rest in peace 💝.

Zina Mitchell
Retired U.S. Navy

Mitzi, you were one Shakira’s favorite friends, she loved how you would get down on the floor and play with her and always wanted to make her look as cute as possible. She even liked the ribbons you put in her hair. She’d leave them alone, until she got out of your door, anyhow. She never wanted to see you disappointed. 
I will always remember you my friend. Look for her at the beach in SD. She’ll be there somewhere.

Thank you for being so helpful to my family and I. You and Snoopy are together again. I miss you!

A great mentor. A great leader. Somone who invests time and effort to make you better. Someone who would push you and motivate you to reach your maximum potential. Somone who would be there you. Someone that cares about you. A true role model.

My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.  Mitzi & I were High School friends and I will always remember her as a sweet & kind soul.  RIP 🙏🖤🙏

My beautiful Mitzi. There will never be another like her. Another pic from my trip to NY back in 2014.

Out in VA eating….first time I have ever eaten blue crab. We had the best time. We always did. She was the best!

I went to visit her in VA. Apparently she thought I smelled good.

A night out in NY during NYE. Always had the best time with my girl, Mitzi. One of the funniest humans I have ever met.

Shopping with my best girl on my first trip to NY.

Our sincere condolences to Mitzi's family and husband, James. Mitzie was our neighbor and friend in Austin, Tx.  I  have fond memories of her during her life in Austin.  On her last visit she came over and we enjoyed many memories, laughs and reminiscing of years past.  We were so looking forward to her return back home. May you Rest in Peace my friend.  
Love ya,
Vincent & Nelda Padilla

We are sorry to hear of Mitzi's passing.  We didn't have much time with her, but we always knew she was a lovely spirit and a hard worker.  We were happy to have as part of our family.
Our condolences and thanks to her family for their support during these last years of her life. 
Sincerly,
Anne Marie and David Larsen
(James' cousins)

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Mitzi Kocurek

January 9, 1963 – July 22, 2025

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