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Obituary

GiGi O’Higgins was born Gerryne Maher on August 30, 1948 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She despised her given name and the cold, but had shed both from her life (mostly) when she died suddenly on Dec. 6, 2022 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

GiGi spent her early years taking care of her three younger siblings and lamenting her red hair. She spoke often of her "undesirable" features as a youth, but there was never a soul …

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Gerryne's family will be having an invite-only gathering in Orange County, California in January. If you are interested in attending, please email briana.ohiggins@gmail.com.

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I am Gerryne's cousin.  We all of lost touch and it has been many years since I have seen Gerryne and the rest of that …

I am Gerryne's cousin.  We all of lost touch and it has been many years since I have seen Gerryne a…

I am Gerryne's cousin.  We all of lost touch and it has been man…

i love you grandma
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Born

August 30th, 1948
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Passed away

December 6th, 2022
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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