Merridy E. Coyle
December 01, 1963 - January 27, 2006
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Merridy E. Coyle
December 01, 1963 - January 27, 2006
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Merridy was born in the Philipines and attended a private Catholic Elementary, Secondary and College. She graduated with a BA in Mass Communications and worked as a reporter in the Philipines and once was blind folded and taken to a rebel camp to get an exclusive interview. She migrated to the U.S. on a travel visa and worked for Freedom Village originally in food service and then activities. She met her husband Frank at Tortilla Flats Restaurant on a blind date and a year later were engaged at the very same restaurant during the fourth of July fireworks extravaganza. The couple married in Honolulu, Hawaii at the rooftop garden of the Moana Surfrider Hotel and honeymooned in Hana Ranch, Maui. Merridy loved the theater, arts and travel and enjoyed making photo albums and scrap books of her many travels and adventures.
After several years of building a nest egg and conquering the travel bug, Merridy and Frank decided it was time to start a family. For several days Merridy complained to her husband about not feeling well in the mornings. The afternoon of this second day Frank took her to a local bookstore and purchased, ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting.’ and she said, ‘Do you think………? Allison was a blessing in our lives and Merridy glowed everyday for many years. We carried on the tradition of travel, theater and the arts with Allison. Merridy was a wonderful mother, consummate professional at work and devoted wife. She fought a difficult battle with cancer. However, with her strong faith she knew she would be in a better place, free from suffering and pain. Many of us know how lucky we were to have known her, albeit not nearly long enough. Merridy was dearly loved by many will be deeply missed by all, but always remembered.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Merridy’s Daughter Allison’s College Fund ~ California 529 Plan, 30 Melrose Drive, Mission Viejo, California 92692
14 responses to Merridy E. Coyle
Toti, Marivic & JC Ramin says:
February 3, 2006
Dear Frank & Allison,
We’ve known you thru your Auntie BabyTeves Velasco. We use to say hi & hello on their parties and other gatherings. We were treated as a family and so did we. We feel the pain and suffering of your loved one Merridy but she is now in peace with our Lord. Please accept our sincerest condolonces and our prayers will be with you always.
Ramin Family
Elizabeth Tirthdas says:
February 4, 2006
My husband and I send our condolence. I’ve known Merridy when we were in high school. She was a nice person.
God bless her soul.
Michele Kelley says:
February 4, 2006
I remember the summer of ’99 and all of the fun I had staying with you guys. My other favorite memeory is the memorail day weekend Uncle Frank and Aunt Dee came to Ct. It was the coldest weekend we ever had in May and Dee borrowed a sweatshirt from me and we all played badmitten in the front yard. I wish I could be out there with everyone but am planning to visit in the summer. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Frank and Allison. All my love, Michele,Brooke and Hayden
Miriam Roquero Hartel says:
February 5, 2006
While God holds you safe in the palm of His hand and sends His angels to help you stand,I’ll remember you in my prayers.
And I always remember the memories we had during our last meeting in 2003. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Angela says:
February 6, 2006
Coming out to California and staying with Uncle Frankie and Aunt Dee were some of the best memories. I love the big family trips to Disneyland and Sea World. It was always a special time when Frankie and Dee came out to Connecticut, I will never forget the time when they visited and Dee and I got Frankie to play the game “Pretty Pretty Princess” and dress up in necklaces and rings!! Dee always endured my hours of board games, she was so much fun to be around and is greatly missed.