Obituary
Mary Aurora Joy born September 26, 1924 in Crescent City, CA to Frank Corriea Costa and Francesca C. Costa, died March 12, 2012 at Sutter Coast Hospital. She lived and worked in Del Norte County all her life. For many years she worked for the Senior Center and the last 15 years of her live she devoted to being a Foster Grandparent at Joe Hamilton School. She loved line dancing, performing with her group many times at the fair. Mary loved to cook for her family and her family loved it when she cooked.
Mary is survived by her sons John, Larry (Anita) and Ron (Lorena) and her daughter in law Debbie. Grandchildren Jason Joy, Holly Bratcher, Jennie Joy, Candace, Melissa and Colin Joy. Also included are 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her mother, father, brothers Frank C. Costa, Domingus C. Costa and Ernie C. Costa. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Francis Joe and grandson Travis James Joy.
Contributions may be made in Marys memory to the Foster Grandparent Program, or the Del Norte Senior Center, 1765 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531.
Mass of Christian Burial services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM.