RIP Maria Reed 5.6.1953 - 5.22.2011

Maria (Semanko) Reed, 58, passed on Sunday, May 22 in Reno, NV. She was born to the late Roger and Myra Semanko, May 6, 1953, in Albuquerque, NM. Maria graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1971, where she participated in many activities, including the Vikette Drill Team; and also attended NIC here she participated in Choir and several dance projects. She married Ron Reed in 1973, and shortly after moved to southwestern Wyoming, settling in Bridger Valley, Uinta County.

Maria was never one for idleness. She enjoyed the many roles she held at St. Helen’s parish; also assisting with local theater and the chamber of commerce. After raising 3 children, the couple moved to Las Vegas, NV. Maria worked in many different fields and especially enjoyed her latest career as an esthetician.

She loved to travel and visited Canada, Mexico, Spain, Eastern Europe and Israel. In the last few years of her life, Maria cherished exploring the lower 48 states with her husband of 38 years.

After fighting against the odds with a beautiful smile and positive spirit the entire time, Maria decided to live the rest of her days under the comfort care of Circle of Life Hospice. Maria passed peacefully in her sleep in the arms of her loving husband, Ronald Reed, whom she is survived by.

Also surviving – three children: Rocky of Durham, NC; Casey of Coeur d'Alene, ID; Monica of Reno, NV; one grandson: Jacob of Coeur d'Alene, ID; four siblings: Terry Semanko of Coeur d'Alene, ID; Caroline Nice of Twin Falls, ID; Claudia Normand of Chippewa Falls, WI; Marlene Knizley of Grand Junction, CO and Rosalia Peak of Coeur d'Alene, ID. A memorial service will be held in Coeur d’Alene, ID, and is to be planned for the end of summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be used toward Maria’s remaining medical bills and final expenses. To contribute:

• Send it to Reed Family 965 10th ST Sparks, NV 89431
• Donate by clicking the DONATE button in the top right corner of help4maria.blogspot.com
  
• Visit a Wachovia or Wells Fargo Bank and deposit into account number 1405883966

Make checks payable to Help4Maria.

Any funds in excess of what is needed for Maria will go toward her husband Ronald Reed's surgery expenses in excess of $12,000.

Thank you to our community and support system for everything over the last year and throughout our lives. We will be posting more updates soon.