'Like you, my friend, it makes it easier to write to you...I think of you almost daily and we all talk of you as though you are still walking here with us! We miss you terribly! Zoe has come to live with me and reminds me daily of her "Mommy Mary". I'll take good care of her for you! We miss you, Mary!

'Mary-Jean, the lady who saved my life as a small child on a hot summer day in Hunt, Texas. We loved your smile and admired your courage - the Sorensen family will miss you and I will always remember your warm and caring touch...Sandy'

'A very classy lady who will be missed by family and friends. We can have comfort in the knowledge that Mary is in a better place, in the arms of our Lord.'

'It was an honor to know MJ. Her zest for life should be an inspiration to everyone. The world would be a better place if people were one-tenth as kind and considerate as she was. I will truly miss her.'

'We want to express our deepest sympathies on your loss. You are in our prayers. 
Love, 
Jackie and Richard Moehring'

'It is very hard to say good bye to such a dear friend after 41 years of knowing her. MJ loved easily and so easy to love in return. She loved life and the people in it and lived her life to the fullest. Her amazing support system of friends and relations added to her life in so many ways! Bless you all for being there for her and Marcos through all of her journey.'

'Mary Jean was an angel and touched more lives than I'm sure she ever realized. I hope family members can be comforted in knowing how much she will be sorely missed, and how she will remain an inspiration to us always. 
With love, Nancy'

'Mary was an inspiration to me in the real estate business, my wife and I send our deepest sympathy to her family and loved ones.'

'Mary always showed such great courage and strength among many other fine attributes. I believe she has left that legacy of courage in everyone she has touched. Mary, you will continue to live in our hearts.'

'Well, Mary, you beat it! You were positive you would and you have! You haven't 'died of cancer', instead you've shown us all how to 'live with cancer'...and live with strength, faith, gusto and joy! I remember when you went to the Medicine Wheel, I was so proud of you for your faith and openness! And you only continued to grow in wisdom and faith! I am lonely for you already...my mentor, my friend, the woman who showed me how to 'live the life you've chosen and make a life' for myself. I would not be who I am today without having known you! I find myself wondering how I'll manage without your calm, prodding! I am so proud of you! When all my friends start talking about 'women who've made a difference' I'll tell them about my friend Mary! I know you're happy to be with Susie and your Mom...when you see Aunt Jeri, tell her I'll be along! Bless you, my dearest friend! See you in the twinkling of an eye!'

'Mary was a true friend. We started this journey together six years ago and became each others support system.She wasn't supposed to leave me and it is so difficult to accept that.I loved her strength, her energy, her positive attitude, her fighting spirit and her love of life. Mary will always be in my heart. Bless you, Marcos - you were her "rock". I will wear my bunny ears next year in a tribute to Mary. My love to all of you'

OBITUARY

Mary Jean Zapata

February 7, 1952 – August 23, 2006

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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