Maria Zuniga Obituary

To Ria: It's been a year since you left us. My life hasn't been the same without you. I've got our picture up and see your smiling face everyday. I miss our hours long phone conversations. I miss your laugh and silly sense of humor. I'm so grateful for the time we had together and will cherish your memory always. I will always love you. -Bridget

So sorry for your families loss. My prayers are with your family. Sincerely, John W. FIscher

Maria Zuniga we will certainly miss your smiling face and the great work you did. Your talk at OLV about your Appalachian journey and the work you and fellow classmates did there was greatly appreciated. You'll always remain in our hearts. Love, Wally, Cyndi, Jackie and Shirley C. Crallie & Robert S. Hallas

We remember Maria fondly as a caring co-worker and friend, With deepest sympathy from the staff at Ace Animal Hospital

Dear Val, Marian,Lisa and Chris, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend and co-worker. She was a compassionate person for all that I heard about her. Think of the legacy she left behind. She choose the loyal profession of nursing. I imagine she was great at what she did and loved. I've known her all her life. I remember her all the good things she did in the neighborhood, her talk at OLV when she did the Appolacian mission helping the people there, her caring for Buddy the Lab of Dave and Patty. She was very caring, friendly and always had that great smile. We will miss her and keep her in our hearts. God bless and keep her. Love, Wally,Cyndi, Jackie, Shirley Crallie and Robert S. Hallas

My sincere heartfelt condolences.

Oh, Ria. Even tho we've spoken on the phone, we had always hoped to meet in person one day, and some day we will in the Lords arms. I am thankful that you got to meet your Great Aunt Rosie, and other members of the Mascolo clan. Rest in Peace my beautiful 2nd cousin.

Dear Val, Marian and family,
Words cannot express how much I feel for your loss.
Ria, what can I say, was just a wonderful young lady that was loved so much by my family. We will truly miss her beautiful smiling face but keep her in our memory forever.
Love Aunt Rosie Gerich Mascolo and family

Val,Marian,Chris,Lisa,Natalia,and Family,
My Heart hurts for all of you. There are no words... We Love all of you and will continue to pray that the Love of family and friends carries you through this most painful time.

Love,
Frank and Kathy

Dear Sweet Maria,
You have been our Angel. We have been Blessed to be your God parents and will never forget our walk to church for your christening. We had so many fun moments through the years, playing in the yard, the pool, birthday parties, and Indiana dunes. There were many milestones, first communion, confirmation, and graduations. It was joyful to watch you grow up to be a Beautiful women! Then you became an Auntie and God mother yourself. Natalia has the best Auntie ever! You also are such a great sister to Lisa and Chris. We will cherish all of those memories. You were always by our side, caring about how we were. I will never forget being with you in the intensive care waiting room while your mom recovered from her surgery. You took such good care of her. I know that you made such a big difference in my recovery during my health challenge, cheering me on all the way!
Maria you worked hard pursuing your nursing career all while you continued to work. That is not easy to do. Just like your Mom and Dad, We too are so proud of all you have accomplished. You are compassionate, caring, and so very kind. You have such a big heart and always put others ahead of yourself. I know your patients got the best when they had you as their nurse.
I can't understand that we I won't be able to talk to you or see you again. God must need a Special Angel now, for he called you home so early. There are people, family, friends, who enter your life and then quietly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same. We will miss you and Love you Always.
Love,
Frank + Kathy
Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are.
St. John Chrysostom

Maria a young beautiful, intelligent, loving and compassionate soul. She was loved by many and lost too soon. She will be missed from our sight but will remain forever in our hearts. Maria served mankind through her nursing career and serve the Lord in healing those lives she touched; those she could not heal, she compassionately assisted through their final journey. Maria your work is now complete, I will carry the torch, and your legacy of healing and love for others. You may rest in peace.
We will miss you
Perry & Elise Teichmann

I was Maria's former teacher at OLV. I was so sad to hear about this. My heart and prayers go out to the whole Zuniga family.

May the light in your soul, light your journey ahead.

Our hearts go out to the Zuniga family for the loss of such a wonderful and caring person Maria. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.