It is with deep respect that we announce the passing of Mary Barlow. Mary passed away peacefully on December 27,2025 at the age of 78 in San Francisco, CA.
Funeral services honoring the life of our beloved mother will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cypress Lawn in the Tiffany Chapel from 12-2 pm. All family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate her legacy. Inurnment burial will follow after for immediate family only. Mary will be laid to rest in eternal peace with her late husband, Gerald Barlow.
A priest from St. Augustine Parish will preside over the service. Mary and Gerald were active parishioners for over 30 years.
Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her two daughters, Kirsha Nelson (Will Sr.) and Trenell Lynn Ortiz (Marcus) both of Daly City, CA. Six grandchildren, Natashia, Ambrea, Ayanna, Juelian, Will Jr., and Andru. Two precious great-grandchildren, Orenzo and Joseph Jr.,who affectionately called her GiGi.
She is also survived by four brothers, Leroy Richard, WillieT Richard, Joseph Richard all of Opelousas, Louisiana, and Morman Richard Jr. of Orange, Texas. Three sisters, Delores Davenport of Baltimore, MD, Madonna Evans and Linda Rideaux both of Opelousas, LA, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Morman Richard Sr. & Hilda Dejean Richard; four brothers, Arthur, Anthony, Julian, and Wilbert Richard and one sister, Lillian Richard.
We would like to take this time to thank all of our family and friends who took the time to reach out with words of encouragement, wisdom, and sympathy. Even sharing childhood memories with us! Mary will never be forgotten and will be in our hearts forever.
We invite those who wish to pay tribute to share condolences and memories on this memorial page.
For those seeking comfort or guidance during this time, resources are available at https://cypresslawn.com/grief-support/.
Details regarding services will be provided in the “Events” tab as they are confirmed and made available to the public.
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Funeral Memorial Service
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Cemetery Graveside Service
WhenJan 23, 2026
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm PSTWhereOM-Pacifica Crem Gdn E5 2 Niche Col 120
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