Mary Rose Pasic

With sadness, we share the passing of Mary Rose Pasic, a beloved aunt, sister, daughter, educator, and friend. Born on October 19, 1937, in Crested Butte, Colorado, to Rose (Kuretich) and John L. Pasic Sr., Mary Rose moved with her family to Los Angeles in 1950, where she built a life dedicated to learning, leadership, and love.


Mary Rose attended Notre Dame Academy where she and Anne (Sheridan) Donahue found a friendship that would last a lifetime. Mary Rose attended Mount Saint Mary’s University and devoted her career to shaping young minds as a grade school teacher and later as a principal in the Los Angeles School District. Mary Rose was a world traveler and loved to experience other cultures accompanied on her adventures with friends and her beloved sister, Jay.


Mary Rose’s heart was full of love for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, Martin and Annie (Krizmanich) Kuretich, and her siblings, John L. Pasic Jr. and Joan Pasic. She is survived by her cherished nieces and nephews, Tom, Sharon, Anna, Morgan, Susan, Christy, Ally, Xander, and Owen all of whom she adored. Mary Rose was a strong and engaged woman who persevered through life’s challenges. She will be remembered for her deep devotion and commitment to those she loved. Her warmth and strength will be greatly missed, and her legacy will live on in the many lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the memory of Mary Rose with a donation to Mount Saint Mary's University ( www.msmu.edu/give-to-the-mount/ ).