Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater... moreHeal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean. To fulfill our mission, we use science, education, community action, and advocacy.
Our passionate team conducts hundreds of beach and community cleanups each year, informing people about the root causes of pollution along the shorelines and in their neighborhoods. We advocate for strict water quality regulations that protect the health of both humans and the aquatic life who call local creeks, rivers, and the Santa Monica Bay home.
In the past year, Heal the Bay sponsored-Assembly Bill 1066 to protect people who participate in water recreation activities in California. Our Nothin' But Sand public group cleanups were accomplished with 5, 800 cleanup volunteers that helped remove 111,000 pieces of trash from Los Angeles Country beaches, rivers, and neighborhoods. less
We all miss our dear friend Maria and can’t imagine coming back to the office without seeing her smiling face. Many of you have reached out and would like to honor her memory.
We have created this site in hopes of creating a place where we can share some of our favorite memories, stories and photos of... see moreWe all miss our dear friend Maria and can’t imagine coming back to the office without seeing her smiling face. Many of you have reached out and would like to honor her memory.
We have created this site in hopes of creating a place where we can share some of our favorite memories, stories and photos of Maria. She will forever be missed in our hearts, but hopefully by sharing and going through this together, we can ease some of the pain we all feel.
The family has informed us that she will be cremated and there will be no service per her request. Her daughters plan to have her ashes spread in the ocean as she wished. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations to ocean preservation and marine life would be what Maria would have wanted.
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Maria was always a light in our day. In her own quiet way, she was always willing to share a simple smile or a story that brightened our days. She was a tireless worker, a great teammate and someone we each considered a friend.Although we haven't been with her in recent months, we feel the pain of losing her and aren't looking forward to returning to our offices without her. Her 15 years at ASGN will be remembered for the lasting... see moreMaria was always a light in our day. In her own quiet way, she was always willing to share a simple smile or a story that brightened our days. She was a tireless worker, a great teammate and someone we each considered a friend.
Although we haven't been with her in recent months, we feel the pain of losing her and aren't looking forward to returning to our offices without her. Her 15 years at ASGN will be remembered for the lasting impression she left on her coworkers and teammates more than for the work she accomplished, because of who she was. Our workplace won't be the same without her.
Maria was a lover of the sea and the zodiac sign of the Pisces (fish). She deeply cared for marine life and ocean preservation. In her honor the company has made a donation to Heal the Bay.
Mounlier Rodriguez
Rest in peace, Maria. I will surely miss our conversations every time I walked by your office area. My sincere condolences to the family.
Jesse BurkeMaria was a very special person and will be missed by all who knew her! I spoke with Maria all the time and she always brightened up my day no matter what. She was very funny and very kind. I will miss seeing Maria around the office and her cheerful... moreMaria was a very special person and will be missed by all who knew her! I spoke with Maria all the time and she always brightened up my day no matter what. She was very funny and very kind. I will miss seeing Maria around the office and her cheerful smile. Not sure what the Finance Department is going to do without you. Rest in Peace Maria, you will be missed dearly!
Maria was one of those people you just looked forward to seeing at work. She always smiled, always said hello and always had a kind word. Working with her for the past 13 years, I can't think of a single interaction that wasn't held with genuine... moreMaria was one of those people you just looked forward to seeing at work. She always smiled, always said hello and always had a kind word. Working with her for the past 13 years, I can't think of a single interaction that wasn't held with genuine concern and her polite demeanor. I'm sad that we'll someday return to an office that doesn't include her, she was one of the many good ones we've had the opportunity to work with over the years at ASGN. less
Crows One and TwoI saw a picture of Mickey Mouse crying inconsolably… it is how I felt…when I heard… how I felt for days after… I wasn’t the only one…
How I shall miss you… I loved sneaking up to you and making you say “ oh s#*! you scared me”… and I... moreI saw a picture of Mickey Mouse crying inconsolably… it is how I felt…when I heard… how I felt for days after… I wasn’t the only one…
How I shall miss you… I loved sneaking up to you and making you say “ oh s#*! you scared me”… and I wasn’t even trying… singing to you Maria Maria by Ricky Martin or Maria from Westside Story and you moving to the beat or swaying to it… I loved kidding around with you when I would be coming around the corner and hear you call someone “Sunshine” and how they are the BEST… when I know you had called me that earlier… I would say to you “WHAT who’s the best and who’s your SUNSHINE??!! Because I know it wasn’t me who you were just speaking too… You would freeze up and try to get out of it and then say we’re all SUNSHINES and were ALL THE BEST… however, I wanted that title to myself… you see Maria… I know I was special to you… you had a way to make us all feel special… and unique to you… You said I was the Smartest too... less
September 1, 2020
Crows One and Two... and then I caught you telling Rajeev that too… NOW THAT title I could not share … and yet you tried to explain why …cute… it was also so cute to make you laugh and laugh with you… I shall miss that… You were strongwilled and onery…... more... and then I caught you telling Rajeev that too… NOW THAT title I could not share … and yet you tried to explain why …cute… it was also so cute to make you laugh and laugh with you… I shall miss that… You were strongwilled and onery… because you were old school and I got that… I understood.. many did …you were a hipster too.. into The Cure and U2… even going to their concerts…showing up with a concert tee-shirt the next days… very cool… I don’t even do that… you were hip… you were kind, and had a generous heart… you expressed yourself easily and became excited for anyone of us when we we had good news to share with you… you were an excellent listener… because you cared to listen… you said the truth about yourself… you weren’t going to learn anything new beause it wasn’t in ya anymore… I liked that… many did… you said the truth and found other ways to make it happen… your way. Everytime, I pass LA PAZ Restaurant I shall remember nice memories... less
September 1, 2020
Crows One and Twoand hear your laughter.
Maria you are loved by so many… an empty space in many hearts…I know I have one...
… I can wish this had never happened…just a horrible bad dream… but it did… I pray that you are free of pain and have what you... moreand hear your laughter.
Maria you are loved by so many… an empty space in many hearts…I know I have one...
… I can wish this had never happened…just a horrible bad dream… but it did… I pray that you are free of pain and have what you envisioned for yourself…one thing that helps heal my heart is you knew you were loved by many in the TEAMS…a Second Family… how you touched many individually in your own way… even your own favorite mouse is very sad now…he’ll find his memories with you and laugh again… with you… love you and be free Maria less
September 1, 2020
Carol Riegert
I will miss your cheery smile and always welcome greetings, especially the Good Morning Mrs. Riegert. You always lit up my day - never had a bad thing to say. I am truly blessed to have known you.