Mary was born September 9, 1933 to Joseph & Mary Arruda in Eureka. She passed away on July 17, 2025.

She spent many of her childhood years living on the Fort Humboldt grounds with her parents and brothers, Joe, John and Frank. It was in her early teens when she met her future husband, Delbert Rocha Sr., who happened to be best friends with her brothers. Delbert and Mary later married in 1952 and had three children — Janet, Susan and Delbert Jr. Mary was a bookkeeper for various businesses and beside her husband ran dairies in Ferndale and Orland, and finally retiring in Orick.

After retirement they moved to Mckinleyville to be closer to town and doctor appointments. They attended Christ the King for many years until health issues caused her to stay home. She also enjoyed going to the casino on occasion, crossword and word puzzles, craft painting and watching the Game Show Network at home.

Mary passed away peacefully in Fortuna at her residence in Sequoia Springs Assisted Living. We would like to give a huge thank you to the staff there and Hospice of Humboldt for their loving care and support for the past few years.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Janet Rocha, granddaughter Amanda Harpe and grandson Christopher Lyons, along with great-grandchildren Kyndel & Landen Harpe and Gavin & Owen Lyons. She is preceeded in death by her husband Delbert, son Delbert Jr. and daughter Susan.

Per her wishes, no services will be held.

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