Mary Hoza, 1928-2017

Mary Hoza, of Eagle, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24. She was 89 years old.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Al Hoza, in 2016, and sisters Eildred and Eleanor.

Mary is survived by her 11 children: David Hoza; Anna Marie Colby (Al) of Eagle; Tony Hoza (Ella) of Homer, Alaska; Linda Taylor (Jay) of Gypsum; Gary Hoza of Gypsum; Brian Hoza (Michelle) of Hayden; Lori Milner (Bill) of Buna, Texas; Alan Hoza (Joan) of North Pole, Alaska; Joan Hoza Rigoli of Grand Junction; Mark Hoza of Australia; and Paul Hoza (Amy) of Centennial. Additionally, she is survived by 28 grandchildren and 15, soon to be 16, great-grandchildren.

A memorial service and celebration of Mary Hoza’s life is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Eagle. Immediately following the service a reception is planned at the Hoza residence at 306 Howard St. in Eagle.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s name can be sent to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, an organization that provides research, education and support to individuals and families contending with dementia and other memory-health issues, at lbda.org or Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W. Ligburn, GA 30047.