December 4, 1937 - September 26, 2008
Marika peacefully took her last breath at 5:34 pm, surrounded by loved ones: her husband David, daughter Vicky, and son Mark, with her sister Gyongyi on a phone that was lying on her chest.
We are only taking phone calls from family at this time.
More to be posted in the coming days. Thank you for your love, support, and contributions.
22 comments:
Dear David, Vickie, and Mark,
This perfect image of Marika reminds us all of her indomitable spirit and love of life. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this moment and in the days and weeks ahead. We shall miss her physical presence and shall cherish the gift to us all which was Marika.
Our deepest sympathy and much love, Susan & John
I had been posting the below to yesterday's blog entry as the news of Marika's passing was posted - here it is again:
Wishing you all oases of peace in this important time. So glad you have each other and are surrounded by such love and care.
Love,
Michele Ley
Dear David, Vicky, Mark, and Gyongyi, So sad to read the news just now but so glad that Marianne was surrounded by such love. Our deepest sympathy and love, Dana and Enn.
Dear David, Vicky & Mark,
What a beautiful photo of Marika.
That is how I am going to remember her--full of life, energetic, and loving.
My return trip to Montreal was smooth, but tiring as I didn't get home until midnight.
I would lilke to thank Marika's family & friends for all they did to make my stay in Victoria pleasant at such a difficult time. My thanks particularly to Pat, Bonny, Maureen, and Annelie for their hospitality.
I am very glad that I came & was able to have a little quality time with Marika before she fell into a deep sleep.
My love and sypathy are with you all at this time.
Barbara.
Thank you for posting her picture. It is wonderful. Thank you for setting this means of sharing your families journey with Marika's extended network of friends and students. I will always remember her this way. Denis and I send out deepest sympathy on your loss. May her positive outlook help your family to heal.
Helen Domshy
It is so hard to believe that such an unquenchable spirit is gone. That she didn't just say, "that is unacceptable" (with the extra syllable) and overcome, as I heard say and wathced her do so many times.... I miss her already...
May all of you know how well loved and respected she was by the women's community in PG.
Tess and Wendy
Dear David, Vicky and Mark,
Thank you for posting that wonderful picture of Marika. That is how we will all remember her. Feisty, flare and beautiful.
I will also remember visiting her on Tuesday and the squeeze she gave my hand as I said farewell. She was a wonderful, loyal friend and I will miss her very, very much.
Our deepest sympathy and love to you all in your time of sorrow.
Carol Sigurdson and Matthew Swan
Dear David Mark and Vicky,
Blessings and love to each of you. I will hold you all in my healing space as you go through your next steps together.
Much love,
xxoo Naomi Rozell
Farewell dear friend. I am so thankful that I was able to visit Marika in April when she was still like her usual self. I have just received the news in Australia while visiting Alison and family. My thoughts are with all of the family at this difficult time. Love Margaret
Dear David Vickie and Mark
What a lovely photograph, I can just hear her saying 'Cheers Ronnie!!'
I shall 'toast' her tonight.
You are all in our thoughts, our depest sympathy, and lots of very happy memories
Love Ron and Dorothy
Dear David, Vicki and Mark - our deepest sympathies to you all. We remember Marika just as her photo expresses - her vitality, her interest in the world around her, and her love and affection for her family and friends. It was an honour to know her. We are thinking of you all. Dani & Philip (Perth, Australia).
Dear David, Vicky, and Mark
Thank you for sharing these last days with Marika. Being able to check in is comforting. We were all blessed to know and love her.
My deepest sympathy and condolences.
Love Lynn xo
Dear Mark and Family. Blessings to you all. Sending you love, grace and heart-filled peace.
Love,
Linda Binnington
Dear David, Vickie and Mark,
Such a beautiful picture of a beautiful woman....her beuaty of spirit touches us all. May you heal in the love that is all about you.
Maureen Donlevy
Dearest Viks, Mark and David; our love and thoughts are with you all. It is a lovely picture of Marika and really captures her spirit. Deepest sympathy and huge hugs, Nikki and Lucy.xxx
Hi David, Vicky & Mark, I know where you are at (unfortunately)so won't ring. I send you all my love and remind you to remember the good happy healthy times through all the hectic and tiring days ahead. Please remember it is OK to cry and allow others to cry with you (as I do) but the pain has gone now for Marika and as you rebuild your lives enjoy the fact that she still shares them with you. God Bless Marika, my love to you all.
Barbi - family, New Zealand.
Dear David, Vickie and Mark,
So sad to read the news and extend our deepest sympathy to you all.
May memories bring you solace
and time bring you peace.
Love Hilary & Jack
Dear David,Vicky and Mark,
We know that although Marika is now Free the road for you is still very hard.(for us also) But we will hold you in our hearts and thoughts.
My daughters and granddaughter
came up to cry with me last night and my granddaughter said "She was the first adult to treat me like a person". What a wonderful memory.
Sylvia
first adult to treat me as a person
This is Marika as we wish to remember her. Thank you Mark, Vicki and David for allowing us to share these last days with all of you. Our deepest sympathy.
Mary and Peter
Dear David, Gyöngyi, Vicky and Mark,
Thank you for posting the very beautiful pictures of Mari. This is the picture, to remember us for her.
Our thoughts are with all of the family at this difficult time. We are unhappy.
Kati und Géza (Haber)
Dear David, Vickie and Mark.
I am sure I speak for quite a few of us at the SdeB Institute when I send our deepest sympathies. Marianne was always a very vibrant person and so full of life. That she held on as long as she did shows her love of life, and all of you. She will be missed by many.
Bon courage!
It was Marika's friendship and care that had made my experience in Montreal that much more settling as I was from the West Coast and not at all familiar with Montreal. I am so glad that I reconnected with her again and for her to remember me so well from 15 years later. Her friendship will always bring a smile to my heart. Much fond wishes, barb dawson
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