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Thank you so much for everyone's love and support during this difficult time. Losing Mary has been very difficult, but it's been made a little easier by this community of people.

Obituary

Mary Kuchenbecker, 72, of Houston, Tx

Mary Rita Kuchenbecker went to meet the Lord on September 23, 2024. Her brother Mark

was present to see her off. After successfully battling cancer last year, Mary was on the

path to recovery but faced challenges after breaking her hip twice this year.

Born on February 14, 1952, in Medford, WI, Mary was the eldest of 10 children born to

William and Rita Kuchenbecker. She was followed by …

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I volunteered with Mary for many years and she taught me so much about the critters we care for at the Wildlife Center.…
I volunteered with Mary for many years and she taught me so much about the critters we care for at …
I volunteered with Mary for many years and she taught me so much…
I was [ how you felt ] when I heard the news of Mary's passing.
I was [ how you felt ] when I heard the news of Mary's passing.
I was [ how you felt ] when I heard the news of Mary's passing.
I worked at WCT with Mary close to 7 years, we always had lunch together and she always brought me a wedge of cheese fr…
I worked at WCT with Mary close to 7 years, we always had lunch together and she always brought me …
I worked at WCT with Mary close to 7 years, we always had lunch …
Mary will be greatly missed by so many! I met Mary at the Wildlife Center of Texas 14 years ago. Then we discovered we …
Mary will be greatly missed by so many! I met Mary at the Wildlife Center of Texas 14 years ago. Th…
Mary will be greatly missed by so many! I met Mary at the Wildli…

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What were Mary's favorite ways to spend free time?
Taking her dogs out for a walk and helping out at the wildlife Center any time she c…
Taking her dogs out for a walk and helping out at the wildlife Center any time she could
Taking her dogs out for a walk and helping out at the wildlife Center any time she could
What causes did Mary care about most?
She loved her little opossums. And of course her dogs were her babies. Miss you and …
She loved her little opossums. And of course her dogs were her babies. Miss you and think abou…
She loved her little opossums. And of course her dogs were her babies. Miss you and think about you all the time Mary 😞

Timeline

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Born

February 14th, 1952
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Started a job at Teaching

1978
Harlingen, TX
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Passed away

September 23rd, 2024
Houston, TX

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Cause of death

Pneumonia

Method of disposition

Cremation

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