Marie Olhasso Schnieders, 90, of Newport Beach, CA passed into eternal life on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. She was the loving wife of John A. Schnieders for 31 years.

Marie was born in Whittier, CA on September 6, 1921 to Bernard and Frances Olhasso. She was a graduate of USC and a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She taught for 30 years in elementary schools in Sierra Madre, Pasadena and Huntington Beach. She also taught religious education at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newport Beach.

Marie is preceeded in death by her brother John B. Olhasso. She is survived by her husband John; six children Steve McLoughlin (Evelyn), Mike McLoughlin (Patti), Ann Selmi (Dan), Marylin Rosales (Robert), Joe McLoughlin (Cathy), John Pitlick (Becky); three step daughters JoAnn Wilbur (Bob), Susan Schnieders and Martha Charchenko; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Newport Beach, CA. Reception following in the Parish Hall.

Donations may be made to Sisters, Servants of Mary, Los Angeles, (323) 731-5747.