Marie Bernadette Markward Obituary

We bid farewell to Marie Bernadette Markward (Garrett Park, Maryland), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 18, 2026 at the age of 87. Marie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marie Bernadette Markward to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid adieu to Marie's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Marie has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Philip Gorini and Anna Maria Gorini; and her husband Ralph Markward. She is survived by: her daughters, Catherine Ann Penafiel and Jean Marie Olivieri; her son-in-law Miguel Penafiel; and her grandchildren, Christina, Adriana (Meghan) and Michael Penafiel.

Donations in Marie's honor may be made to Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073-3602, http://www.foodforthepoor.org., 800-427-9104; or to the Jewish Social Services Agency Hospice program, 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852, https://www.jssa.org.