It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Greene, on June 23, 2023 at the age of 90. Mary was born December 10, 1932 and resided in Fortuna.

Born Mary Ludtke, she lived all of her life in Humboldt County. She lived a long and good life here.

She met the love of her life, Robert Greene, in high school at Eureka High. They were married in 1950 and had four daughters: Debbie, LIsa, Cindy and Susan.

Mom loved gardening and traveling. She traveled abroad with several girlfriends and had many great times. She also loved going to their cabin in Mad River, where she was quite the angler. She was known by her cabin neighbors as “Mad River Mary.” She was also a huge Giants fan and attended many Giants games with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Greene and daughters Susan Ekin Greene and Deborah Greene.

She is survived by her daughters Lisa Ransford (Michael Ransford) and Cindy Smith of Fortuna, grandchildren Natalie Huston, Chris Huston, Emily Ekin, Kaylee Ekin, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews

If you would like to make a donation in Mary’s name, please consider the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. There are no plans for services at this time.

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