Mary Paez

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Grace Paez, 19, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence.  She died October 14, 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Ms. Paez was born November 1, 1990 in the Philippines, the daughter of Vincent and Cecilia Gutay Paez.

She was a 2010 Lawrence High School graduate and attended St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.  She was also a member of the Filipino American Association.

Ms. Paez worked at the Hallmark distribution center as a production operator.  She had planned to attend nursing school this fall.

Survivors include her mother and father; one sister, Marvie Paez, Lawrence, KS; two brothers, Paul Joseph Paez, and Vincent Paez, Jr., both of Lawrence, KS; maternal grandmother Charlita Nathan and step grandfather Ardel Nathan, both of Lawrence, KS; paternal grandmother Felicidad Paez; aunts Rita Paez, Chola Paez, and Laly Paez, and uncles, Teddy Paez and Joey Paez, all of California; and two uncles, Tony Mijares, Lawrence, KS, and Tony Rimando, and wife, Remy, Lawrence, KS.

A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2010 and a visitation will follow until 8 p.m. at the mortuary.

20 Condolences

  1. Mrs. Norma and Kalr Schmidt and family on October 14, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Vincent and Cecil,
    I was so shocked when Gilda woke me up this morning to tell me the very sad news.I still wished it’s not really her until I read the paper to confirm it.
    Our Condolence to your family, Vanessa was really sad to hear about it also. Our prayers for you and the family.



  2. Whitney Owecke (LMH) on October 15, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Vince and Cecilia,

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful daughter. You have my heart.

    Very truly yours,

    Whitney



  3. Susan Hoefer (LMH) on October 15, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Cecilia and Vince,
    I found out about your loss this morning on channel 6 news. So, so sorry for the loss of your child. Prayers and blessings to you and the rest of the family. May your memories of Mary give you comfort.
    God bless you all,
    Susan Hoefer



  4. Andrea Groenhagen on October 15, 2010 at 12:00 am

    On behalf of the Fil Am organization, we would like to thank everyone for your overwhelming support you have given the Paez family.



  5. Melanie and Jun Manares on October 15, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Vincent, Maricel and family, We are so saddened by Grace’s passing. We are remembering Grace’s beautiful smile and are keeping you all in our prayers. God bless,
    Melanie, Jun and Liam.



  6. Sherry Wright on October 16, 2010 at 12:00 am

    My love and prayers are with you. If I can do anything please let me know. Sherry



  7. Ellie George on October 16, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Vincent, Cecilia and family: One of the hardest to accept for a parent is the loss of a child. May God give you the strength you need during this very difficult time. My deepest sympathy to all of you.



  8. Johnny & Gilda Beane, Amy and Michelle on October 16, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Vincent and Cecilia, We were so saddened by the news of the loss of Mary Grace. Our thoghts and prayers go out to you. May our Lord comfort you.



  9. Johnny & Gilda Beane, Amy and Michelle on October 16, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Vincent and Cecilia, We were so saddened by the news of the loss of Mary Grace. Our thoghts and prayers go out to you. May our Lord comfort you.



  10. sallybie estipular on October 17, 2010 at 12:00 am

    My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones.



  11. Jake Trybom on October 17, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Vince I will keep you and your family in my prayers, I’m so very sorry for your loss.



  12. Rosemarie F. Mitchell on October 17, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Vincet and Maricel,I just learn today when Ate Violy called and informed me the sad news about mary Grace.I was just shocked and cant believe its real.My sincere condolences to the family, Our thoughts and prayers!



  13. Norie Mangrubang on October 17, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Condolence Vincent, so sorry for your loss. I will always include her in my prayers and may the Lord grant you and your family strength and comfort during this difficult time. God bless.



  14. Sunney Tesch on October 18, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Mary Grace was always someone who could make anyone smile and laugh. She was always happy and full of life. She made my day every time I saw her warm, welcoming smile. I am truly sorry for your loss. This happen too soon.



  15. Dawes/Anglin Family on October 19, 2010 at 12:00 am

    We are so saddened to hear about your loss. Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time. Your neighbors, Cecil & Wylma Dawes, Chelsea & Sutagee Anglin and family



  16. Dawes/Anglin Family on October 19, 2010 at 12:00 am

    We are so saddened to hear about your loss. Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time. Your neighbors, Cecil & Wylma Dawes, Chelsea & Sutagee Anglin and family



  17. A fellow traveler on this earth on October 19, 2010 at 12:00 am

    May you rest in peace and your family be given God’s Comforting Hand in this very trying time. God Bless you all!



  18. LANI OPENANO on October 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    words are no enough to express my sympathy and condolences of losing your beloved daughter. Just be brave and keep praying for strength and comfort coz I know, the pain is unending.On behalf of my family, condolence Vincent and family..



  19. fahtma chatoo on July 14, 2012 at 4:18 am

    i studied with marygrace since we were in 2nd grade at hillcrest together. we went to southwest and later in highschool. i am saddened to hear the news but my regards to her family and loved ones. and may god rest her soul in peace. we miss u marygrace and love u so much.



  20. Jamil wright on July 22, 2019 at 11:18 pm

    You will always be loved and missed Grace.
    We shared so many great funny memories.
    May God bring peace to your family and loved ones.
    -Jamil



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