With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Mary Lou Pena—a devoted woman of faith whose love, prayers, and compassion touched so many lives.

Mary Lou was more than just a wife and mother—she was a woman of faith, a sister in Christ, and a mighty prayer warrior who always placed God first. She carried a deep love for the Lord and lived her life pouring into others with compassion, wisdom, and grace. Her presence brought peace, her prayers brought strength, and her love left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her.

While our hearts are deeply grieved, we find comfort in knowing that she is now in Heaven—worshipping, dancing, and praising the Lord, just as she so faithfully did here on earth.

Her life was a reflection of her faith—she poured into others selflessly, covering so many in prayer, encouragement, and love. We desire to honor her legacy by supporting one another during this time, just as she always did.

While some arrangements were made in advance, there are additional funeral and memorial expenses that were not fully covered, along with other unexpected costs during this time. In addition, our family is facing travel costs to bring loved ones together, along with immediate financial needs as we take time to grieve and honor her life.

The Celebration of Life will be held on:

May 1, 2026 at 11am

Mariners Church

5001 Newport Coast Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

Any contribution—big or small—means so much to our family and will go directly toward honoring Mary Lou’s life with dignity and love.

If you are unable to give, we ask that you please keep our family in your prayers and share this page with others.

“For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord…” – Romans 14:8

With love and gratitude,

Carlos & Gabe