Eugenia Maria Slinsky

May 8, 1932 - May 3, 2020

Eugenia Maria Slinsky Tribute Page Eugenia Maria Slinsky, known as Maria, passed from this life into the next life on Sunday, the Lord’s Day. Our Lord came for her and took her with Him, where He showed her the many treasures she had stored in Heaven throughout her life in her trials, prayers, good works, and love for Him and others. Maria was born in Hungary, to Elizabeth and Alexander, and a few years later her sister, Jusztina, was born. After their father’s sudden death, during World War II, the family fled the communist takeover of Hungary to Germany. After surviving the war, and Nazism, the family applied to immigrate to the “Land of the Free” America. They traveled by ship when Maria was 16 years old. She was always proud of her Hungarian heritage, but also proud to be an American citizen. Maria married Edward, and they had two daughters: Christina and Susan. Tragically, Susan died as a toddler and the marriage ended in divorce. She worked many jobs to provide for herself and Christina. Although she was strict, opinionated, and determined, she was always a loving mother. She drew strength from the Lord God and his Blessed Mother. She had a love for learning. Education meant much to her and she made sure her daughter would go to college. She enjoyed reading books, including Scripture, and listening to classical music, especially opera. She was an excellent cook, very health conscious, and a believer in eating right and taking vitamins. Her daughter, Christina, has special memories as a 12-year-old of traveling with her mother for six weeks all over Europe. They traced Maria’s footsteps in Hungary and Germany and relived her life there. After Christina finished college, Maria moved from California to Arizona. The travels continued as they visited one another. Together, they took many road trips visiting historical landmarks and beautiful places in Arizona. Trips between California and Arizona would continue for the next three decades with Christina’s husband, Roy, and their children. Grandma Maria has five grandchildren and one great grandchild. They remember their 12-hour car rides to Arizona. Often, Grandma Maria’s friend’s graciously opened their houses to accommodate everyone. These visits always consisted of Grandma Maria’s good Hungarian meals, hot strong coffee, small bags of cookies, long walks, many stories, shared memories, photos and letters, and her many questions with every conversation. These visits always included praying at home and at church. She is remembered as a very prayerful and faithful Catholic. Whenever there was a need, Grandma Maria could be counted on to pray for that intention. Maria was a great friend. She impacted the lives of her many friends. She was a prayer warrior for their needs. She gave an ear to listen to their problems. She also had the conviction to speak boldly. Maria knew much about her friends, including their children’s names, birthdays, and special events. She had a great memory for these things. Although she loved her solitude, there was always the need to stay connected with her friends and family. As a devout Catholic, she had a love for Jesus, and his Blessed Mother, under the title of “Our Lady of Fatima.” Having this relationship with Jesus and Mary brought her solace for each tragedy and trial in her life. Especially in her later years, she lived in almost constant prayer. She loved praying the Rosary, attending Mass daily, quiet adoration time with our Lord, and First Saturday Devotions. Everyone remembers her for her strong religious convictions. The book of Maria’s life has been written and closed. She had a holy, quiet, and peaceful death as she took her last breath. Maria is loved by her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, sister, nieces and nephews, cousin, and dear friends. She will be missed and remembered. Well done, good and faithful servant. God has called you home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo in honor of Maria would be welcomed and appreciated.