Sarah S. Maya
10/29/1971 - 6/16/2024
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Obituary For Sarah S. Maya
Sarah Suzanne Dodd Maya went to be with her Savior early Sunday morning, June 16, 2024. She was born to Michael and Suzanne Dodd on October 29,1971 in Sacramento. She was raised in Sacramento where she attended All Hallows Catholic school and in 1983 the family moved to Fremont.
On April 28, 1986, she met the love of her life, Rick Maya. Together, they attended Moreau Catholic High School, graduating in 1990. Sarah graduated from CSU Hayward and married Rick on July 13, 1996.
In 2000, they moved to Clovis, CA, bought their first home, and welcomed their first child into their family. This began their greatest adventure, raising four beautiful children together. Sarah and Rick settled in El Dorado Hills in 2003, where they formed a community of loving friends, rooted in their Catholic Church and, of course, baseball.
Besides her Catholic faith and family, Sarah loved flowers, babies, her home, watching her kids play sports, watching the Golden Girls and listening to Dolly. Sarah passionately supported the rights of the unborn and centered her life around the Eucharist. She had many loving groups of women who surrounded her with love and support. Sarah loved them all.
Sarah had an amazing gift of writing inspirational prayers for friends, hosting delicious large family dinners, and a witty sense of humor. Her eyes said it all.
Lovingly, Sarah is survived by her husband Rick of 28 years, her four children, her mother, sister, her in-laws, nieces and nephews as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. She cherished her relationships with others throughout her cancer journey. She was a champion of faith in the most difficult of circumstances and considered others’ needs before her own. She faced her illness with courage, faith, and dignity, all for the love of her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking donations be made to the family for Sarah's four children to go towards their education. Donations can be made via Venmo to her husband Rick @Rick-Maya or by check made out to Rick Maya. Please mail the check to: Fremont Chapel of the Roses, Attention Maya Family, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536.
Feel free to dress in a colorful sundress or shirt for the Celebration of Life on Friday evening. Let us brighten the space up the same way Sarah brightened all our lives.
Services
Vigil Service
07:00 PM
Funeral Mass
11:00 AM
Celebration of Life
06:00 PM
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Tributes
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Victoria Corbett sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Sarah S. Maya - 06/26/2024
May our Lords peace fill your hearts
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Ralph Marinaro sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Sarah S. Maya - 06/22/2024
Greater Bay Area Region Team Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
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Sweet Moments was sent for Sarah S. Maya - 06/21/2024
Condolences
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06/28/2024
Dear Ric & Family: Sending to you our deepest sympathy on your loss. May Sarah's soul rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her. Sincerely, Vic & Cora Pediglorio (Gene's Aunt & Uncle)🙏❤️🙏
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06/27/2024
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Someone who shared so much life with you will always be a part of you. Bonds like yours are forever. To: Rick, you shared so much life and love with her she will always be part of you. A Bond like yours is forever. May God surround you with his love during this time. Tanja Scott-friend of the family and Suzanne
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06/27/2024
Our deepest condolences and most heartfelt prayers to the family... Sarah was so warm and kind hearted... Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
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06/25/2024
Rick and Family 💞 Love never leaves, it lives within our Hearts, Sarah may gone but will never be forgotten!
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06/25/2024
Rick, I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My condolences.
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06/24/2024
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06/20/2024
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in Peace... Rev. Michael Vaughan & staff Good Shepherd Catholic Church Elk Grove, CA
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06/20/2024
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06/19/2024
I knew Sarah briefly, but deeply admired her courage and selflessness in the face of cancer. She radiated with love whenever I was around her. To her children - you all are a clear legacy of her love. Condolences to you all from Tanya and Isaac.
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06/19/2024
May God give strength to Sarah's children and Rick during this transition. While ididnt know Sarah in high school personally, i do remember she always had a large circle of friends and was loved by everyone. i look at her picture and see the exact same 17 year old girl... still youthful and her kind eyes.... condolences to Rick as their love is a special lifetime love... i remember they were always the lovey dovey couple in school... the things you remember in these moments... God Bless you Sarah and rest easy in the Kingdom of God.
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06/19/2024
I met Sarah at Brookvale Elementary school I am in shock of her passing . RICK im so sorry that you and your kids are having grieve Sarah will always, be with you , but I know it's not the same. Sarah was a great person. I thought of her often and always message Gina ask how she was doing. My condolences to her family . Kelly Gygax
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06/19/2024
Sarah's smile was infectious! I loved watching her and her beautiful family serve as greeters at Holy Trinity. Love and prayers to Rick and their four beautiful children.❤️
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06/19/2024
My sweet baseball friend. 🥰 You always had the kindest heart and we thank you and Rick for always making Justin feel like one of your own when he was with you. We love you and will miss you dearly. James and Marcie
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06/19/2024
My first friend in Fremont The kindest purest angelic person You will be in my heart forever my Sacramento girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰
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