ALVES, Margaret Ann

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, October 23, 2016 <<< Margaret Ann Alves, 74, passed on to be with our Lord Oct. 13, 2016. She died peacefully at her home nine days prior to her 75th birthday and her move back to her native state of California. Margaret “Margie” Cook was born Oct. 22, 1941 in Los Angeles. She married Albert Avery Moody and raised their four children there. Margie was employed by E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company for 25 years. Near retirement, Margie found and married her true love, Richard “Dick” Alves. Dick and Margie moved from California to Arizona 24 years ago. Dick passed on Oct. 8, 2014. Dick and Margie enjoyed traveling with their Good Sam friends and hosted many joyful adventures on the “Dick & Marge Party Barge.” Affectionately nick- named “Lucy” and “Maggie” of “Maggie’s Gang,” Margie enjoyed desert living, being on and near the water and spending time with her family and friends. Margie is survived by her children who remain in Southern California: Karen (husband Brent) Hauck, Sandy (husband Michael) Storms, Jenna (husband John) Geiger and James (wife Kim) Moody, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Margie is also survived by her sisters who both reside in Oregon: Kathy (husband Roy) Taylor and Susie (husband John) Mudrick. There will be a private ceremony Oct. 30 at the Shoreline Yacht Club in Long Beach, Calif., following burial at sea. Donations in lieu of flowers are welcome at CASAoc.org Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory, veteran and family owned. Thoughts and condolences can be sent directly to the family or through www.lakehavasumortuary.com.