Marie Rini Carcara, 80, of Nederland, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. She was born on March 20, 1934, in Lecompte, Louisiana, to Lena Genova Rini and John Rini, and had been a longtime resident of the area.  Marie retired as a teacher’s aid from Langham Elementary after twenty-five years of employment.

She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marie spent most of her time working in the yard and with her flowers.  She enjoyed playing games at the Deacon’s house. Marie had many hobbies but mostly liked reading and taking care of her birds. She enjoyed eating crawfish, and was a great cook. Marie was active with the Altar’s Society and distributed communion to the sick.

Survivors include her daughter, Laura Anne Stewart and her husband, Jeff, of Liberty; son, David Lee Carcara and his wife, Trish, of Nederland; grandchildren, Joshua Franks and his wife, Danielle; Michael Carcara; Lex Stewart; Cara Stewart; Ryan Stewart; Hillary Douglas; and Haley Miller; great-grandchildren, Lucas Franks, Parker Franks, Mollie Rose Boylen, and David James Douglas; brother, Sam Rini and his wife, Shirley; sisters, Johnnie Hart and her husband, Tim and Brenda Daenen and her husband, Alan; and brother-in-law, Nick Carcara.

 She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Carcara; parents; and sister, Faye Pontif.

The family would like to thank Harbor Hospice House, especially Elizabeth and Lisa.

A gathering of Mrs. Carcara’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., with her Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 211 Hardy Avenue, Nederland, with entombment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Carcara’s memory to Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, 2780 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703.