This message is from Wayne McAtee, one of VARA's photographers.

"It is with deep utter sadness and a breaking heart that I have to tell you, that my wife Mary lost her 19 month battle with Brest cancer on Saturday April 25th. I was with her at the end it was very peaceful. I had just cut some of her favorite roses and brought them in for her to smell. She just smiled and then went home to God.

In lieu of flowers and cards Mary would like donations made to West Palms Conservatory Library for special needs book area Braille, Large print, Audio etc. This is the School she taught at contact info is: West Palms Conservatory 14375 Del Gado Victorville CA 92392, care of Melissa Theide. Please remember to put Mary's name on the bottom of your check.

Memorial services are on Thurs May 7 at 4pm at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 24000 Waalew Road Apple Valley CA 92395 they have some info the web at www.sunsethills.cc .

We will have a small rosary service as well on Wed April 29th at the San Gabriel Mission 428 S. Mission Drive San Gabriel CA 91776

Our family would like to thank you for all your well wishes, friendship, love and tears

Wayne McAtee

Wayne,
Nancy & I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this painful time.We know how difficult this is for you. Nancy & I, and the VARA family are here for you if you should need us. We know Mary is no longer in any pain and is at peace. We will cut some roses out of our garden and think of Mary.

Mitch and Nancy Schwartzburg

My best to you and your family, Wayne. I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I know what a difficult time this is for you and my thoughts are with you.