Mary K. Azara
February 21, 1940 – May 6, 2025
Mary K. Azara was born February 21, 1940 in Hartington, NE to Al and Celestine Skarnulis. She passed away on May 6, 2025 peacefully at home.
Mary had worked at Shopko warehouse in their Shipping and Receiving department. Later, she worked at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church’s Kid Zone caring for kindergarteners in their before and after school program. At Kid Zone she was known affectionately as “Grandma Mary”.
Mary’s faith and her family were very important to her. She deeply enjoyed attending daily Mass and participating in many church activities. She was a very loving person and had the warmest smile. In her free time she enjoyed researching her family history, crafts, cake decorating, puzzles, and birdwatching.
Mary is survived by her children Sally (John) Bishop, Suzie (Warren) Whitmore and James (Tracey) Azara; her 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; and by her siblings Bill Skarnulis, Pat (Mary) Skarnulis and Joann Imler.
She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Joseph Azara and by her parents.
Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., Tuesday May 20, 2025 at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 16701 S St, Omaha, NE. Interment 11:00 a.m., Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, IA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given for Masses or to St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church.
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com
8 Comments
I’m so sorry for your loss. She’s such a wonderful person. God bless you and your family in this time.
My beautiful sister! I love you so very much❤️
Rest in peace my dear cousin! My dear cousin was a beautiful kind loving lady! She will be truly missed. I love you dear cousin! May God give her family strength and comfort and peace!
Our prayers go out to Amara and Skarnulis Family, from Robert and Jerri Kull and family
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary truly lived her faith, as was evident in her loving kindness toward everyone. Even my grandchildren knew her as Grandma Mary. She was a good friend, and I pray she will rest forever in the loving arms of the Lord.
Mary, I loved the talks we had. Every conversation and act you did brought people closer to our Lord. I did not know you long but feel like I did. Our love follows you to our Lord Jesus. My love, Pat
It was a pleasure getting to know Mary during Lectio a few years ago. She was a sweet, kind lady and I am sure she will be missed. My condolences to the family.
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