Marie Layaye passed away on August 15th, 2022 on her 92nd Birthday while residing in San Luis Obispo. Marie was born in Torrance, CA to dairy farmers Jean and Alice Labesque. She grew up in Southern California with her siblings while working on their farm where she would eventually meet her husband Charles Layaye. The couple resided in Chino, Ca. where they raised their three children Barney, Robert and Denise. In 1971 the family purchased a ranch in San Miguel, CA. Her husband Charles passed away at the young age of 59 in 1983. After being a widow for several years she remarried Alphons Lerno and they enjoyed many years together with their blended families, traveling, playing bingo and collecting food for the local food bank in Atascadero. Marie loved to cook and had a green thumb. She always loved tending to her garden and chickens. She enjoyed all her granddaughters and the joy they brought to her life. Family was always important to her. She loved hosting holidays. Marie is survived by her (son's) Barney and Robert Layaye, (daughter) Denise Layaye, (sister) Susie Gallagher, (brother) John Labesque, (daughter in law) Sally Layaye, (granddaughters) Brendon Walters, Amber Jimenez, Jamie Taylor, Ashley Ellsworth, Alyssa Roth, extended granddaughters Kerri Hall, Lindee Smith, Shanda Smith and their families. Marie was also blessed with great-grandchildren Vivienne, Knox, Harper, Kylee and Max. Marie had a wonderful heart. She will always be loved and truly missed.
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