I never met Maria in person, but was on the phone with her about 100 times over the course of the 9 years I worked with Debbie. A lot of those phone calls happened in the months before her last trip to Spain with Erica.
Erica had a wonderful trip organized for her and Grandma, but Maria was concerned about timing, transportation to and from the airports, the availability of wheel chairs, what could be brought on the plane, and many other concerns. Debbie would get a call from Mom worried about the trip, then a call from Erica telling her what Grandma was worried about. Erica again had everything handled perfectly.
We had a lot of fun with these phone calls. It almost felt like I was going to Spain too. About a week before the flight, Maria was worried about having gum on the airplane. I think that was the stick of gum that broke Eric’s back. Debbie and I laughed so hard listening to the two of them discuss how to get gum on the airplane.
When I heard Maria passed I sent Debbie a text:

“Condolences to you and your family. I hope your Mom has gum for her trip to Heaven!”

I was happy to hear that brought a smile to a few faces during a difficult time.

- Danny Runnells

“When it seems the world can’t understand, your grandmother’s there to hold your hand.”

— Joyce K. Allen Logan

Though I never had the privilege of meeting Grandma Mary in person, I have come to know the very best parts of her soul. Her vibrant love, zest for life, and adventurous spirit shine through Erica and Debbie. Her deep compassion and listening heart are reflected so clearly in Julio. Through countless stories, her warmth and selflessness have reached me, too.

Thank you, Grandma Mary, for the foundational wisdom and love you bestowed upon your family. All of us who are fortunate enough to know them are greater for the gifts you passed down to them.

A grandmother’s influence is a lasting gift, and Grandma Mary’s impact is unmistakable. Her legacy endures in every heart she touched, and through the beautiful family who carries her light forward.

Though we weren’t related by blood, Grandma Mary never once made me feel that way. She was the grandparent I was closest to, and she treated me as her own from the very beginning.

Through her and my sister, I found a connection to Spanish culture that has shaped my life. It followed me to college, where I minored in Spanish and studied abroad in Spain. While I was there, I got to meet her family, and it gave me an even deeper appreciation for the life she built here. I’m so grateful that a piece of her heritage became part of me too.

Grandma Mary was always interested in what was happening in my life. She always managed to be in the loop, big or small, and I could feel her pride in me, even over the phone.

Walking into her home always felt like being wrapped in love. She always made far too much food because she wanted to be sure everyone was cared for. I’m glad to have pieces of her with me every day. Her floral oil paintings hang in my living room, along with her vintage tea cart. One day I’ll pass them down to my kids, along with stories of the grandma who loved me so well.

I loved her spunk. She was never afraid to call someone out; she always said exactly what she meant, and she could always make me laugh. That spirit was part of what made her so special.

Your legacy will live on through all of us who were lucky enough to be loved by you. I love you and will miss you always, Grandma!

Although I didn’t know Maria well, I do know Diane  quite well and love her as my sister-in-law and realize  she is a reflection of her lovely mother … May she rest in peace ❤️

Growing up on Mayflower Lane with the best neighbors that quickly became family will always be a treasured blessing to me! I had  the gift of bonus parents all around me to support, guide, and love me like their own! Now they can be reunited in heaven and  continue to care for each other and all other loved ones we have lost. Hugs and prayers to surround Mary’s family and friends always! Love always, Alicia Mehnert (Galvicius)

My heart goes out to Diane, Danny and the entire family. Maria was blessed to have a loving family and this is of course a reflection of the love she gave throughout her life.

I will never forget the lead up to meeting Maria Hayes for the first time. Erica spoke about the relationship with her grandmother in such a positive light, I could easily tell I was going to meet someone special. The smile and welcome Maria would greet you with was so genuine it would bring comfort. I will always remember that smile. 

For Maria, everyone was family. She cared about you and your loved ones. She wanted to know what you were up to and how you were feeling. She was an incredible listener. I will always be thankful for Maria welcoming me to her family in America and Spain. 

I will really miss our talks and the attention with which Maria would listen. I am so thankful for the all the moments and stories of courage she would share. God bless you Maria. You made me feel part of the family and I felt understood. Thank you for everything and I will take care of Erica.

Grandma Mary was one of the kindest people any of us have ever known. She wouldn’t hurt a soul. She had a way of making everyone feel loved, cared for, and welcome, and that gentleness is what we will remember most. She was our listener. We could sit with her and talk about our day, and she would tell us about hers. She was our biggest fan, and in her eyes we could do no wrong. We never left a visit without hearing how much she loved us, and we never saw her without being met by that beautiful smile. She was also a lot of fun and had a great sense of humor.  
Grandma Mary was inseparable from Grandpa Bob, and she missed him dearly. It comforts us to imagine them together again, watching over everyone they loved. We are grateful that her pain is over, and grateful for the years we had the honor of helping to take care of her and being with her. She taught us, without ever trying, how to live: with kindness, patience, and an open heart. We will carry that with us for the rest of our lives, and we will keep looking for her whenever something good happens, knowing she’s by our side.  We love you Grandma Mary and thank you for everything.

This has been one of the hardest posts to write. It has taken me almost 3 months to accept that Grandma Mary is no longer here with us. God called one of the most amazing women home to be with Him, reunited with the husband she adored, her parents, and our Creator. I know that's what she wanted, but that doesn't mean we were ready to live without her. How do you say goodbye to someone who loved me so much and honored me by allowing me to call her Mom?
She taught us what unconditional love truly means. She was the best role model, always showing me how much she loved me. Even while dealing with her own health issues, she would still call to check on me. That's the kind of woman she was. Our hearts aren't just broken; they're shattered. 💔
Grandma Mary loved everyone, forgave easily, and loved deeply. If you crossed paths with her or her husband, you became family. She showed up for her grandchildren and made each one feel equally special and loved.
I'll always remember how Katrina could do no wrong in Grandma Mary's eyes. While helping her shower, Katrina would shampoo her hair and make little mohawks. Instead of telling her to stop, Grandma would laugh and let her do whatever she wanted. She was even going to let Katrina cut her hair! I had to save Grandma Mary. Lol. ❤️ These are the memories I'll treasure forever.
I truly don't know how life will ever be okay without her. October 30th will be her memorial. Please pray for her daughters, sons-in-law, siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family as we lay her to rest.
Her love and legacy will live on forever. NOBODY WILL EVER BE ABLE TO TAKE HER PLACE! ❤️
Te amo con todo mi corazón, Mamá. Te vamos a extrañar porque la vida nunca será igual sin ti. Te pido que siempre nos cuides y nos protejas desde el cielo, como siempre lo hiciste aquí. Siempre vivirás en nuestros corazones. Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar. 🕊️❤️

Hoy nos toca despedir a nuestra hermana, y cuesta mucho encontrar las palabras.

La vida hizo que muy joven se marchara lejos, a Estados Unidos, y desde entonces fueron muchos los kilómetros que nos separaron. Hemos pasado gran parte de nuestra vida lejos unas de otras, echándonos de menos y deseando tantas veces poder estar más cerca.

Pero la distancia nunca consiguió separarnos de verdad. Porque una hermana sigue siendo una hermana por muchos años que pasen y por muy lejos que la vida la lleve. Siempre ha estado presente en nuestros recuerdos, en nuestras conversaciones y en nuestra familia.

Y aunque la distancia era grande, también fueron muchos los momentos felices que pudimos compartir. Sus viajes a España, cuando venía con su familia, y los nuestros a Estados Unidos para estar con ella y con los suyos, eran siempre motivo de alegría. Encuentros que esperábamos con ilusión, que disfrutábamos mucho y que hoy recordamos con especial cariño.

Hoy sentimos profundamente su pérdida y la tristeza de saber que ya no habrá más reencuentros. Pero nos queda el consuelo de todos esos momentos compartidos, de nuestros recuerdos de infancia y de ese cariño que nunca desapareció.

Queremos despedirla como lo que siempre fue para nosotras: nuestra hermana.

Te hemos echado mucho de menos durante todos estos años y ahora te echaremos de menos de una manera diferente, pero para siempre.

Today we have to say goodbye to our sister, and it is so hard to find the right words.
Life led her far away to the United States when she was very young, and from then on, many miles kept us apart. We spent much of our lives far from one another, missing each other and wishing so many times that we could be closer.
But distance never truly managed to separate us. Because a sister remains a sister no matter how many years pass or how far life takes her. She has always been present in our memories, in our conversations, and in our family.
And even though the distance was great, there were also many happy moments we were able to share. Her trips to Spain, when she came with her family, and ours to the United States to be with her and her loved ones, were always a source of joy. They were reunions we eagerly looked forward to, cherished deeply, and now remember with special affection.
Today we feel her loss profoundly, along with the sadness of knowing there will be no more reunions. But we are left with the comfort of all those shared moments, our childhood memories, and a love that never faded.
We want to say goodbye to her as what she always was to us: our sister.
We have missed you so much throughout all these years, and now we will miss you in a different way, but forever.

My Abuela Mary was so much more than a grandma to me. When I was a little kid, I called her Momma because she helped raise me. Then as I got older she became Abuela and Gram. I remember always being so excited to go to her house to see her and my grandpa. Some of my favorite childhood memories are the simplest ones, like cuddling up with her on the couch watching TV or eating her scrambled eggs. Nobody in the world could make scrambled eggs like my Gram did.

She was originally from Spain and moved to Illinois when she married my grandpa. She was one of the most beautiful souls you could ever meet. She didn’t have a mean bone in her body, and even when she tried to be mad at you, she could never stay mad for long. She had so much love in her heart and would do anything for the people she cared about.

One of the things I’ll always be most grateful for is that she never gave up on me. Even when I struggled with addiction and so many people either gave up on me or stopped believing in me, she never did. She continued to believe in me when I needed it most, and I am so thankful I was able to show her that I could overcome my addiction. I’ll carry that with me for the rest of my life.

I miss her so much every single day. There will never be another Abuela Mary, and there will never be another person who can take her place in my heart. I’ll always cherish the memories, the love, the hugs, the kisses, and all those little moments that meant so much more than I probably realized at the time.

She was the best Abuela ever, and I feel so lucky that I got to be her grandson. I wish I could have one more day with her, one more cuddle on the couch, one more plate of her scrambled eggs, and one more hug and kiss.

¡Te quiero mucho, abuela, y no puedo esperar a verte de nuevo! Until we meet again, Abuela. I love you and miss you more than words could ever explain. I can’t wait to get one of your big Gram hugs and kisses again. ❤️

When I moved from Florida to Illinois with Tyler 12½ years ago, I didn’t know anyone but him. He introduced me to his wonderful family, and from the moment I met his grandmother, I knew there was something so special about her. She had a way of making me feel welcomed, loved, and like I had been part of the family all along. From that moment on, she wasn’t just Tyler’s grandmother to me. She was Gram. ❤️

Tyler and I always loved spending time at Gram’s house, sometimes staying for a few days at a time. She always made sure we were well fed, comfortable, and surrounded by love. One of my favorite things to do was have morning coffee with her while listening to her stories about her family and her amazing husband, who had passed away. Sometimes, we would simply sit together, drink our coffee, and watch shows we both loved. We had such similar tastes in shows, jewelry, fashion, and home décor, so we always had something to talk about!

She didn’t have a mean bone in her body, and she had the kindest heart. And if her grandson ever said something she didn’t like, she had no problem letting him know! 😂 She always had my back, and those are the little things I will cherish forever.

I feel so blessed to have had her in my life and to have shared such a special bond with her. I will miss her more than words can say, especially her AMAZING hugs, which always made me feel so loved.

Thank you, Gram, for welcoming me into your family, for loving me as your own, and for giving me so many beautiful memories to hold close to my heart. You will forever be a part of me, and I will carry your love with me always.

I love and miss you so much, Gram. Until we meet again. ❤️🕊️

I got to know Grandma Mary through her granddaughter Erica. Her stories of their trips to Spain and visits on the weekends always filled me with joy, especially because they reminded me of my time with my own grandmother. When I finally met Grandma Mary in person, the welcoming hug she gave me filled me with so much comfort and warmth, and she was just as wonderful as Erica had described.

To Erica and family, thank you for sharing Grandma Mary with so many. She will be deeply missed, but her love and legacy will live on in her family.

Dear Mary, 
Sometimes it’s hard to find the words to say goodbye, so instead, I want to say thank you. Thank you for welcoming me into your life and for all the meals we shared. Even though I was miles away from Spain and my family, spending time with you made me feel right at home. Thank you for all the stories and memories.

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know you, and I hope that someday soon I can keep my promise to meet your sisters and visit your lovely Linares and Alcazar. 

Love 💫

Tania

Diane & Family
Mary will be missed. 
She was a very pleasant  woman
Another Angel to watch over you
Deepest Sympathy 
The Schmidt Family

I miss Grandma Mary more than words can ever explain. She was such a caring, loving, and beautiful person, and I feel truly blessed to have had her as my grandma. She always had a way of making people feel loved, cared for, and welcomed, and the kindness she showed to everyone around her is something I will never forget. I’ll always remember the memories we shared, the way she cared about our family, and all the little things she did that showed just how much she loved us. Even though I wish she could still be here with us, I find comfort in knowing that the love she gave us will always stay in our hearts. I hope she is in Heaven now, happy and at peace, enjoying her time with Grandpa Bob. I like to imagine that they are together again, looking down on everyone they loved and watching over us. Grandma Mary will always have a special place in my heart, and no matter how much time passes, I will never forget how loving and caring she was. I miss you so much, Grandma Mary, and I hope you and Grandpa Bob are together in Heaven, surrounded by peace and happiness. I love you, and I will carry your memory with me forever.

Dearest Mary, 
You were my neighbor friend and confidante, my shopping buddy, sous chef and partner in crime. 
 I can still picture you and Lolly standing by the stove stirring something.  We had so much fun baking  together,  taste testing and of course playing cards. 
Sadly, nothing is the same since you and my Lolly are gone.  (Watch over her for me)
Our ladies luncheon was always a great time…Talk & Eat , two of our favorite things to do! 
 I think of you always and hope you know our friendship meant the world to me.  You were a Blessing to me and my family  
The memory of you will never fade.  
 Never again will I have a friend like you. 
You’re gone from my sight, but the laughter, life lessons and love you gave will always be in my heart. 
 I Love You Mary. 
Rest Now

Darling Mary Hayes
We have known you and the family since you moved next door over 41 years ago.
Together we have gone thru so many ups and downs over the years.
Today we remember our dear friend Mary.  She was truly part of our lives and our hearts. You were more than just my neighbor you’re a member of the family and a great friend.
When I needed someone most you were always there for me/us.
We will always treasure the laughter the talks the hard times and all the memories we shared and of course the Ladies B’s  Lunches.
From all the talks over coffee to checking in on one another, to sharing life’s joys and sorrows. You were always there. Your friendship was true and loyal no matter what the issue.
We will miss seeing Your  and your voice saying (Pero butt) and knowing you were only a phone call away.
We all will deeply miss you and never forget you.
You may be gone from my sight but you will never be gone from our hearts.
Thanks for sharing life’s joys, sorrows and being a true friend.
Say hello to all our Angels in heaven. They are waiting for you with open arms.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Love Always
José , Sylvia Galvicius and Family.

Grandma Mary was always loving and supportive. She was a big part of our family. I couldn’t have asked for a better grandmother to have in my life. She always had a smile and was always so happy when we spent time together. You will be missed and I love you grandma.

My mother, Maria Hayes, was a wonderful mother, and I was truly blessed to have her love and guidance throughout this crazy journey called life.
She was everyone’s rock. When you thought of home, you thought of my mother. There were very few people she met who did not become family. She had a big, beautiful heart, and because of her, I always knew I was loved.
We shared so many laughs, along with a few late-night phone calls after a couple of cocktails. Those memories will always bring a smile to my face.
She loved her family and friends deeply, and she will be missed more than words can express. I wish she were still here, but I find comfort in knowing that she is in a better place and at peace—with my dad, all her friends, and Javi.
She is back with her Creator, and I know I will see her again when my own trip around the sun is complete.  I love you always Mom

Mary Hayes was my Mother-In-Law and she  was a wonderful, warm, and happy person. I remember some very happy moments. At times there was a communication barrier, but we always figured it out and laughed while we were doing so. Sometimes on my part and sometimes on hers. She had a great sense of humor which I always enjoyed. She will be missed, but I am glad she is no longer suffering and is in peace

Dear family, 

We want to share our deepest condolences in the loss of your mom, grandma, sister, and auntie. Maria was a wonderful lady to everybody. She welcomed everyone into her family with an open arms, including our family. She was very loving and giving in all ways. I always had trouble understanding her when she spoke because she spoke so fast and with her Spanish accent I really struggled to catch everything she was saying, lol. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her and we pray that she is in God's loving arms. Sending hugs and love to all of you during this difficult time. 

Love from Dave and Karen Peters and family.

Mary was a wonderful women, wife, mother and grandmother, also a well liked friend.  Always has a smile on her face, loved her beautiful accent.  She will be at peace, God Bless.

My condolences go out to 
Diane,Debbie,Erica,Tyler,Greg
For the loss of your mom and grandma
For she will be greatly missed 

In Matthew 7:24-27
It talks about building your house on a rock and not on sand. Maria C Hayes was that Rock that built a strong loving and caring family. Not all members of the family were blood but we are a strong family built on a solid rock foundation with love, compassion,understandings,patience,not judging and devotion to family.

Mom was that rock that built that family and stayed strong for all of us.I am very grateful and blessed to be part of this family.

When mom was in hospice we were talking and mom looked at me and said “ Can you believe that we would be here together at the end “
That statement hit me hard, what we have is a very special relationship that has lasted for over four decades.She has been and always will have a strong impact on my life.The joy that I have in my heart is that she is with her sweetheart again.

I know that you will be watching over us to keep us safe and loved

I love you mom and I am grateful for everything

Diane, We’re so sorry for the loss of your Mom.  We are thinking of you, Dan, and your family during this difficult time.  May your memories bring you comfort and peace.

I've known Mary since I was a little girl.... and that was a long long time ago.   I think Debbie and I were 5 or 6 years old when our family's met.  Our mom's became fast friends,  part of the Winston Village group in Bolingbrook and they remained very close til the end of their lives.  Rita,  Mary and Gilda.   I heard many stories about the kids and grandkids from mom and Mary.   To Mary we were all family.   She treated all her friends that way.   She would call me and talk to me when my mom was sick and wasn't answering her phone,  or after my mom passed and she would tell me how she was feeling.. even when it wasn't good.   I think because i was a nurse she felt comfortable sharing... or maybe she just loved to talk 😉!   Either way,  she always made me feel special and a part of her life.  I'm so happy I got to see her and share lunch and memories with her in 2024.

“None of us lives for ourselves, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord “. Dearest Maria, you had touched many lives positively in different way. 
To me, your life is a blessing, and your memory is a treasure. I sincerely appreciate your kindness, those words of encouragement and your love towards me. Thank you for everything.  Continues to rest in eternal comfort of the Lord, our God.
Adieu!

To Grandma Mary,

I’m not really sure how to put all of this into words, but I’m going to try.

I miss you so much. Knowing that you’re gone and that I can’t see you anymore hurts more than I can explain. Not being able to go on our coffee runs or our secret battery runs just doesn’t feel the same. Sometimes when I pass by Panera, I still feel tempted to turn, thinking that you’re still here and need your coffee.

I’ll always remember the times I would come visit you, sit with you, and just talk about life and even just watch the football games (I never knew you liked football). We would laugh, talk, and enjoy the simple moments together. Those are memories I’ll hold onto forever.

You were one of the nicest people I have ever known. You wouldn’t hurt a soul, and you always had so much kindness in your heart. I truly believe everyone should try to be more like you. I know I will carry that part of you with me for the rest of my life.

As much as I wish you were still here, I’m happy knowing that you’re not in pain anymore. And I’m happy knowing that you’re with Grandpa Bob again. I know how much you missed him, and I know the two of you were inseparable. I like to think that you’re together again, watching over all of us.

I’m so grateful and honored that I got to be your first great-grandson. I’m especially grateful that I was able to be there for you and help you these past few years. I wouldn’t trade those moments for anything.

I wish I could still call you and hear your voice. I still listen to your voicemails sometimes, just because hearing your voice makes me feel a little closer to you. I know it’s going to take time to get used to you not being here, but I’ll keep all of our memories close to my heart.

And I know that someday, I’ll see you again.

El tiempo dirá.

I love you, Grandma.
Thank you for everything.

Diane,Debbie, and Family 
So Sorry for your loss 
Mary was a special woman
Another angel got her wings

I am sad to hear of the great loss to Diane and Dan and family members of their beloved mother Maria Hayes.  Please know that I will keep you all in my prayers.
Love always,
Mary DeRobertis 
San Antonio

We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending you all our love and a big, heartfelt hug. We will always carry in our hearts and in our memories the greatness of that exceptional human being who was your brave grandma.

We feel deeply grateful and blessed for everything we were able to share with her.  Erica, you will always be a beautiful example of the greatest legacy she could have given you: your incredible humanity.

With all our love and a very big hug to you and to the entire American Carrillo family.

Lucía & Jaime ❤️

The best parts of me are because of her.

It’s hard to put into words what it means to lose the woman who helped shape your entire soul.

My grandma had a heart that gave everything and loved unconditionally. She was my original shopping buddy, my confidant, my favorite listening ear, and the warmest hug in the world. She always kept up with every detail of our lives and genuinely cared about the lives of my closest friends, treating them like her own. What started as childhood sleepovers at her house grew into unforgettable sleepovers with her amazing sisters in Spain, sleepovers at my house, and sweet, loving sleepovers holding her close at the end of her life.

She loved so hard, and at the end, that love was returned tenfold. Surrounded by family here, along with a constant flow of love, prayers, and messages from our family across Spain and Guatemala, she was so deeply cherished and transitioned so peacefully. I have no doubt my dog Xavi was right there by her side, gently guiding her home to the arms of my grandpa, her honey, and the rest of our family waiting on the other side.

Thank you, Grandma, for being the very best of me. You shaped so much of who I am, and I promise to carry your spirit, your warmth, and your legacy with me always. Te quiero mucho.

Me and Grandma Mary at my birthday lunch ❤️

You were my best friend Grandma Mary. She was the most caring, loving and kindhearted person I knew. I will miss going to visit you and tell you all about my day and you telling me about your day. I will miss hearing you tell me how much you loved me and how I was your favorite, When I was with you, there was nothing I could do wrong in your eyes. I will also miss sharing laughs with you and seeing your face light up with a beautiful smile when I would come see you. I will miss you so so so very much, words can’t express how much I will miss you everyday. As I go through my journey in this life, I will cherish all the memories I have with you forever and keep them close in my heart always. I know it’s going to be hard to get over losing you but I will be strong because I was your strong girl. I will always look for you when I accomplish something and I will always remember that you are by my side with your comfort and guidance. I love you forever and always Grandma Mary🪽🤍.

Maria will always be fondly remembered 
for her wonderful smile when she was 
greeted by any member of our family. She immediately put people at ease with her 
warm personality. Her living legacy exists 
in the personality of her daughter Diane 
as a sharing and caring  person. 
Maria will be missed….

Maria was such a warm and gentle presence. In the times I spent with her, she always made my family and I feel comfortable and welcome, as if we had known each other forever. I know she will be dearly missed, and will pray for her close friends and family as they walk through this great loss.

To my Mother-In-Law Mary Hayes- 

It has been my privilege to know you for the last 20 years. When Diane and I met, she did not hesitate to introduce me to her family—Tyler and you—and I always knew you were part of the package. From the very beginning, you made me feel welcomed and loved.
Every visit felt like a celebration as I continued to meet more of the family over the years. You were, and always will be, remembered as everyone’s Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, and friend. Even in assisted living, your family and extended family continued to grow because people were naturally drawn to your warmth and kindness.
We all came to you for advice, comfort, and love. You stayed busy until the end with your social activities at Rock Run and, most importantly, spending time with family. You will be sorely missed, but you will always be loved and remembered.  
I am so glad that you are at peace and I am so proud to have been part of your life.
Love, Dan

My mother, Maria Hayes, will be remembered for the love she gave so freely, the strength she carried , and the kindness she shared with everyone who knew her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose presence brought comfort, guidance, and warmth to her family. Her love was steady, and her memory will remain forever in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her. We hope she is at peace and getting all the coffee and kisses she wants. Her favorite people on earth love her deeply and will miss her more than words can say.  I know her favorite people in heaven, especially my father and her parents welcomed her with so much love. Though she will be deeply missed, the lessons she taught, the memories she created, and the love she poured into her family will live on always.  You asked me to make sure you got home and I did and am blessed to be your daughter.

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Maria C. Hayes

January 19, 1942 – August 29, 2026

Mount Auburn Funeral Home & Cemetery

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