Marilei Morand, 81

• Added: 04-29-2025
• Died: Mar 15th, 2025

• Hometown: Upland, CA
• Occupation: Teacher

About Marilei: Marilei Zorzetto Morand entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11:15 a.m., surrounded by the love and prayers of her devoted family. She was 81 years old. Born in Brazil on August 5, 1943, to Nilo and Cynira Zorzetto, Marilei’s life was one of faith, devotion, and boundless love. On April 7, 1969, she married the love of her life, Richard Wallace Morand, and together they built a home rooted in faith, warmth, and unwavering commitment to family. Their journey led them to California in 1982, where they raised their children and created a legacy of love that will endure for generations. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Richard, and their four children: Marcella Cinira Abril, Mark Nilo Morand, Mary Christina (“Tina”) Merlino, and Andrew Richard Morand. Her heart overflowed with love for her seven cherished grandchildren: Catherine, Kailey, Luke, Holly, Eric, Caleb, and Silas. She is also deeply mourned by her sons-in-law, John Abril and Roy Merlino, her daughters-in-law, Tara Morand and Marette Morand, and her dear sister, Mirtes Siebert. Marilei’s life was a testament to quiet strength, deep Catholic faith, and selfless love. She led with kindness, nurtured with grace, and found joy in the simplest moments—whether in a warm embrace, a shared prayer, or the laughter of her grandchildren. Her unwavering faith guided her through life’s joys and trials, and it is with that same faith that her family finds comfort, knowing she now rests in the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ. She will be profoundly missed, but her spirit lives on in the love she so freely gave, the prayers she whispered, and the faith she instilled in those she leaves behind. A funeral Mass will be held in her honor, where family and friends will gather to celebrate her life and entrust her soul to God’s eternal care. more... less...

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