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Marie Louise Rominger, aged 76, passed away on 10/27/24. She resided in Crescent City, CA for almost 20 years. Marie was born on August 10, 1948, in Fairfield, CA, to her late parents Ruby Anderson and Edward Rominger. She was the second oldest of 7 siblings. She had endured the loss of three of her brothers: Vern, Bud, and Leo. She is survived by her remaining siblings: Cherie, Vicki and Frank, along with her daughter, son, son-in-law, grandchild and a lot of aunts, uncles and cousins.Marie married Manuel Santos in 1966 but divorced in 1978. They had two children: Synthia Marie and Blaine Ferreira. Marie was a homemaker when she was married and was always very supportive of her two children and all their endeavors. She made sure Synthia got to softball and gymnastics on time and was a passionate soccer mom and Football mom to Blaine. She always sparked fun in the household… maybe it was a marshmallow fight, perhaps a lemon merengue pie fight, there was even a paint fight while painting their house…but it always ended in laughter, love and core memories.
Marie worked for several Silicon Valley companies but on the side, Marie would always sew and quilt and did clothing repairs for friends and family. She secured a trademark called Denim Again®, where she transformed jeans into purses, wallets, jackets and more.
Marie’s daughter, Synthia, married Todd Cunningham in 1993 and Marie custom-created Synthia’s beautiful wedding gown, the Bridesmaid’s dresses, all cummerbund and ties, and other wedding accessories. This labor of love kicked off Marie’s next adventure and she opened a shop in downtown Pleasanton, CA called “Special Seams,” which offered new creations, alterations, repairs and more. Marie was also an award-winning speaker for Toastmasters International and a member of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. Marie closed her shop in 2004 and moved to Crescent City, CA to be the Manager of D&B Storage. But her sewing never stopped. In her spare time, she built up more private customers and partnered with the Uniform Shop in Crescent City and built up more clientele with Pelican Bay and Officers in Crescent City, making sure their uniforms looked spiffy.
Synthia and Todd Cunningham had Marie’s only grandchild, Finch Marie Cunningham, in 2006. Finch was absolutely adored by Marie and Finch called her “Granny-Seeta.” They loved spending time together, playing games, watching movies and baking in the kitchen. Finch would be utterly fascinated watching her Granny-Seeta sew, using any one of her 7+ different machines!
Marie was a lover of God and a woman of faith and attended Cornerstone Assembly of God, in Crescent City.
Marie was diagnosed with ALS but passed away from a non-related cardiac arrest. We all feel that it was God’s mercy to welcome her to His kingdom when He did to end the pain she was enduring.
Marie will forever be remembered for her wacky sense of humor, her undying love for her family, friends and God, and her LOVE and passion to sew and quilt. She was also a great cook, and terrific baker and a loving “Cat Lady.” And mostly, she was an awesome Mom to Synthia and Blaine, a loving Granny-Seeta to her grandchild Finch, a devoted sister and fierce friend. She will be greatly missed, and this world was a better place knowing she was in it. She kept us in stiches, and we will miss her SEW much.
A celebration of life followed by a reception and a museum of memories will be held on Saturday January 11, 2025, at 2pm at Cornerstone Assembly of God located at 1281 Douglas Street, Crescent City, CA.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cornerstone, 1280 Douglas St, Crescent City, CA 95531-2421, United States,Crescent City, California
