It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Antoinette Mungai, a life-long resident of Santa Cruz County, who was born on June 8, 1951, to Angelo Mungai and Lena (Cruci) Mungai.

Marie attended Bay View Elementary, Mission Hill Junior High, and Santa Cruz High School, graduating in 1969. Upon graduation, she attended Cabrillo College, where she received her Associate Degree in Business in 1971. She then went on to a 30 – year career with AAA, working in Modesto, Yreka, Hollister, Salinas, Los Gatos, Watsonville, and retiring as District Manager in Monterey.

Marie was a member of the Newcomers Club and the Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 227 Aptos, where she served as Branch Treasurer and Financial Secretary for many years. She loved to read and was very talented at knitting and crocheting, making many beautiful afghans she shared with family and friends.

She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Carol and Franklyn Lopes, Sr. and nephew Franklyn Lopes, Jr all of Santa Cruz, and by numerous beloved cousins and friends.

Marie was dearly loved and will be most deeply missed. A private committal will take place, and a Memorial Mass will be held at Resurrection Catholic Church on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am with a reception to follow.

Any contributions to your favorite charity made in her memory will be most greatly appreciated.