Obituary of Marie Delgado

Marie was born on May 2, 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harold Margetts and Agnes Rogers. She descended from a prominent pioneer family best known for introducing the theater to the Intermountain West. Marie's life reflected her family's love of the arts. Throughout her life, she filled her home with traditional food, music, and handicrafts. After graduating from the University of Utah, she moved to Washington D.C. to join the National Security Agency. It was in the service of her country where she met David R. Delgado, of Los Angeles, California. The couple courted for two years, and married in the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. After leaving goverment service; David worked in the school system in Washington and California, while Marie raised their growing family. Marie loved children and became an instructional aide at Loma Vista, Lagunita, and Graves Schools after the family settled in Salinas. Marie also loved serving in her church and worked with both English and Spanish-speaking congregations. Her church service also allowed her to teach music to dozens of children over the years. Later in life, Marie decided on a career change and went to work for the Monterey County Sheriff's Department. She enjoyed the challenges of working in law enforcement and remained employed until her death. Her family will miss her cooking, singing, smiles, advice, humor, piano playing, stories and hugs. She is preceded in death by her parents and her granddaughter, Ariana. She is survived by her husband, David; and their daughters, Angela Delgado Johnson of Athens GA, Laura Delgado Kim of Yuba City, Monica Delgado Van Wagenen of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Alicia Cota of Salinas; her twn grandchildren; and her brother, David Margetts of Provo, Utah. Saturday October 20, 2007 , 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Click for Map and Directions Saturday October 20, 2007 , 11:00 AM at Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints Click for Map and Directions at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, UT Click for Map and Directions