SDEA Memoriam

SDEA recognizes the contributions of all employees in our district, past and present, who have dedicated themselves to the success of our schools. It is with heavy hearts that we are committed to announcing the loss of some of our cherished colleagues, friends, and loved ones who are no longer with us. 

We ask for your support in communicating these losses by emailing the SDEA Recognition Committee at sdearecognitioncommittee@sdea.net with any announcements, obituary notices, and/or memorial services so that we may include the information on our page. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful contribution with us.

Mary Holmes

Mrs. Mary Holmes, a beloved school counselor of San Diego Unified School District, passed away last Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Since 1978, Mrs. Holmes dedicated many years of service. She worked at Lewis Jr. High School and retired from Patrick Henry High School in 2003. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Robert Holmes. Mr. Holmes is a San Diego Unified School District retired principal. He was the principal at Pacific View Leadership Elementary (formerly known as Lee Elementary) from 1983 to 1995 and Encanto Elementary from 1995-2000.

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Maria Rose Serritella Streib

Maria was a School Counselor for San Diego Unified School District, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, as well as a Yoga instructor at Soul of Yoga Studio in Encinitas, CA. Maria was a compassionate and positive person who was dedicated to a life of service to others. She was spiritual and her faith was important to her. In her free time, Maria loved practicing yoga, going to the beach, gardening, creating art, all things music, playing cards, helping her family and friends and caring for her pets. She was an exceptional Italian cook and loved to entertain her loved ones in her beautiful home in Carlsbad.

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