i'm going to miss you walking through my door and asking for your tina turner haircut every single time- no explanation needed, we both understood the assignment! Such a tiny woman with a huge presence, a strong spanish spirit and stories that always circled back to your beloved granddaughters. You spoke about them with so much pride and love.. it was impossible not to smile. Thank you for trusting me, and the chats. Rest easy. Beautiful lady x

My dear friend Maria, gone too soon, but forever in my heart. Your laughter, love of life and sparkling eyes brought sunshine to our lives. I will always cherish the fun times, cooking Spanish tortillas, drinking champagne from “la cascade”, wearing funny sombreros, scuba diving on the Bilikiki... You loved much and are loved by many. Rest in peace Maria Eugenia

Maria and I met in Solomon Islands many years ago. We quickly became close friends. Maria was exuberant and adventurous with a zest for life. She was funny, kind, intelligent, and supportive of her friends. My condolences to Reyes and Gabriel and her family.

No resulta fácil escribir ante la ausencia de sentido cuando nos falta inesperadamente alguien tan joven como tú. Apenas nos conocimos lo suficiente y aún así fuiste cordial y amable las veces que nos vimos. Nos recibiste con los brazos abiertos cuando te visitamos en 2018. Fuiste una buena anfitriona y cicerón en lugares cercanos y hermosos que quisiste compartir con nosotros. Recuerdos que nos han quedado grabados para siempre. No te olvidamos.

Mi querida hermana, siempre estaras conmigo, Te quiero. My dear sister, you will always be withme. I love you.

Querida Maru Eras una mujer , libre, independiente y con las ideas claras , pero sobre todo con gran corazón. Nos dejas un gran , vacío , pero a la vez, grandes recuerdos de lo vivido contigo. No te olvidaremos, y estarás siempre en nuestro corazón. Con todo mi cariño tu cuñada CHELO

Querida Maru Eras una mujer , libre, independiente y con las ideas claras , pero sobre todo con gran corazón. Nos dejas un gran , vacío , pero a la vez, grandes recuerdos de lo vivido contigo. No te olvidaremos, y estarás siempre en nuestro corazón. Con todo mi cariño tu cuñada CHELO

Querida tía, siempre te recordaremos valiente y fuerte. Te llevaremos en el corazón siempre ❤️

Remembering all the good times we had with Maria. Razzie and extended family keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Rest in peace Maria💛

Mi querida hermana, siempre estarás conmigo en mi corazón. Te quiero. My dear sister, you will always be with me in my heart. I love you.

I was deeply saddened to hear from others that I have hiked with of the passing of Maria...A long standing active member of Feet First Hiking And Urban Meet Up Group here in Auckland, that I founded in 2010...and have personally known Maria since she joined in July 2019...Always the happiest of all attendees no matter where we were in the great outdoors together with many others over the years..Maria always had the best smile and positive spirit that brought others close to her immediately..You were my special friend outdoors with us...in Auckland or in the bush elsewhere..your passing has shocked me...and many others..I will always remember your strong smaller size...big heart..you were like a dynamo..a special friend..On behalf of the Hiking n Walking Groups you belonged to...fly free like a Grey Warbler...making beautiful music wherever you go in the spirit of the Waitakere Ranges and other places where you walked with us. Rest in Peace...

Querida Maria Eugenia, me siento afortunada de haber podido estar contigo este verano. Me vienen a la mente muchos recuerdos, charlas, consejos etc. Me ayudaste a ser mejor persona y a crecer, cuando te conocí en mi juventud. Te recuerdo como una mujer libre y valiente. Muchas gracias por todos esos momentos. Te recordaré siempre. Vuela alto Maria Eugenia.

Desde Bilbao Itzi y yo os mandamos un abrazo enorme en este momento tan difícil a toda la familia, especialmente a Reyes, Gabriel, Keri y Bianca. No olvidaremos la última videollamada que tuvimos; verla, escucharla y compartir ese ratito nos quedará para siempre en el corazón. Será un ejemplo para Irune que escuchará lo única y auténtica que era María Eugenia, viviendo la vida a su manera. Aunque estemos lejos, os sentimos muy cerca y os acompañamos de corazón. Goian bego.

You will always be remembered as an independent strong woman who crossed the ocean to chase her dreams ❤️ we will miss you

Tía, no compartimos tantos momentos como nos permitió la vida. Pero aún así, estuviste en la distancia, en el recuerdo y en el empeño de que no se perdiese el valor de la familia, el contacto de mis hijas con Keri, y Bianca siempre a través de llamadas y videos que nos mandabas. Te recordaré siempre como mi tía como la hermana de mi padre que siempre unió lazos incluso desde lejos. Descansa en paz. Dale un abrazo muy fuerte a Maite, Enrique y los abuelos.❤️‍🩹💫 Les echamos de menos.

Mi Maru querida, Te fuiste sin avisar, como hacen las almas libres. Fuiste mi confidente, el lugar seguro donde podía hablar de mamá sin miedo ni juicio. Siempre escuchabas. Siempre estabas. Aquel día me escribiste que hay muchas formas de ser feliz en la vida, solo había que intentarlo. Y tenías razón. Tú eras una de ellas. En lo simple, en una charla larga, en una risa tranquila, en saber acompañar sin hacer ruido. Gracias por tanto amor discreto y real. Sigues conmigo siempre, Descansa en paz, tia querida.Tu luz no se apaga 🤍

Maria,(Eugenia, as we call her),was the number four of the family,6 Boys and 4 girls.As our older sister, she took care of us and took us for walks and to the park. Maria personally helped many of us over the time.She liked to live life her way and was a mother who taught her children the best values ​​in life. We love you, wherever you are, don't forget us.

I remember a very passionate person who loved crab lasagne

Dear Maria it is with deep sadness to be sharing my thoughts here. We met on common ground some years ago & became friends. Your zest for life was infectious & listening to your stories were captivating...your pioneer spirit took you to many places in the world with your work...you were a humanitarian. You will be remembered Maria...a woman of conviction who shared her love & care with many.. Im blessed our paths crossed all those years ago...RIP Pauline 🌺

I met Maria at a friend's quite a few years ago and saw her off and on over around 10 years. She was always very kind, caring, energetic, full of life and ready to help at any given time. She was a very good friend to my friend who knew her more, which I was grateful for and enjoyed seeing her when I did. Such a shock to go when she seemed so fit and strong. My condolences to the family. There's another angel in heaven ❤️

Querida María Eugenia, cuánto me alegro de que pudiéramos vernos este verano pasado. Estabas igual que siempre, llena de vida, de optimismo y de fuerza, entregada por completo a tu familia, y siempre pensando que lo mejor de la vida aún estaba por llegar. Hasta siempre.

Even though I’m her nephew, I barely know her. I know that many of you knew her much better. I would love to hear all your stories and memories of her, so we can remember her with love

Dear María Eugenia : We can’t believe you’re gone. All your family from Málaga (South of Spain) , your aunt Isabel , cousins and nephews , send you wherever you are all our LOVE . We felt so happy this Summer when you and your sweet Keri came to visit us . We’ll keep those marvellous memories in our hearts for ever. Your strength, cheerful spirit, tireless effort and energy will last in the family. You did it your way , oh yeah! Reyes, Gabriel , Keri and Bianca… you had a very special mum and grandma! Special and unique! Lots of love for you ! Here we are ! Lots of love to our dearest Spanish cousins . María Eugenia, keep on smiling …

Maria Eugenia was a very dear sister, an example of imdependence, adventurous and always available to others. His unexpected loss leaves a great void in our hearts.

Querida María Eugenia. Sirvan mis palabras para darte las gracias. Gracias por tus consejos y serenidad . Gracias por tus charlas sobre libros mientras te tomabas tu segundo café mañanero. (Gracias a ti me enteraba de todas las novedades literarias) Gracias por preguntar sin opinar y de escuchar sin juzgar. Gracias por tu paciencia ante mi falta de tiempo. Gracias por tu independencia y sinceridad . Gracias por enseñarme que el amor es libertad, comprender y respetar Y sobretodo gracias por confiar en mí, abrirme tu corazón y dejarme conocerte. La lejanía no impidió querernos. No pares de volar. Te voy a echar mucho de menos.

Gracias, Maria Eugenia, por tu amistad. Siempre recordaré tu admirable fortaleza interna, tu sinceridad, tu buen corazón, tus energías y buen sentido del humor. DEP 🙏❤️

we miss you. ❤️

we miss you. ❤️

I met Maria Eugenia when we were both teenagers, in her beautiful hometown of San Sebastian, in the Basque Country. We became friends right away. I was struck by her exuberance, her cheerfulness, her kindness, and the uprightness of her principles. We met every summer with the usual group of friends until university allowed it. She told me about her humanitarian missions in Africa with love and solidarity. She always preserved these qualities and passed them on with great patience and love to her children and granddaughters. I was sorry not to be able to meet her this year on our trip to Spain. I will miss her so much and will always be in my prayers, along with her family, to whom I send my deepest condolences. José Maria Marino - Mazara del Vallo - Sicily - Italy

Maria my friend, I can’t believe you’re not here. You became a true caring friend in such a short time. You pushed me to do those walks at Arkles & tolerated my grizzling. You cared for so many people with love and devotion. My love to Reyes Gabriel and girls. Rest now Maria

Maria was a beautiful, passionate, loving lady. She loved her kids and grandkids the most. Always had time to help make them be the best people in this world. Thank you Maria are your love rest well. Alofa atu ❤️

You will never be forgotten mum. I love you endlessly xx