"My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my savior!" At about 1050 AM CST, Mariz peacefully surrendered to God's will, ending all worldly suffering. She simply stopped breathing as her time expired without pain or prolonged suffering. We are grateful for all your prayers and the high esteem you held Mariz and her family. She was very happy even in her passing because God's love was always more palpable and it gave her strength for the journey. Even her final expression transitioned from her mouth agape from agonal breathing to that of a smile, Jess and Lyca took pictures because there is not a single hint of distress, no wrinkle on her face and a visible smile of her left cheek. Mariz had a remarkable life. It is not measured by worldly possessions but by the friendships she built and the love she shared. She would be the first to admit some character flaws but you would have a hard time looking for a person who did not like her. Her personality was just infectious, her laughter unforgettable. Lyca and Blair , the hospice child life specialist made hand prints of Mariz for keepsake. Several friends and family were able to say goodbye over the phone and personally. We are currently awaiting for the family's request for the preparations for memorial service. Mariz has expressed her wishes to Jess to be cremated and have her Christian memorial in the Philippines, burial in Iligan by her mother. We are awaiting for final requests that may require them to reconsider the cremation if it helps some members of family and friends to have closure. Let the Lord's peace be with you all. Ralph