Marie C. Gaudia, 82, of Boca Raton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was born on October 24, 1933, in the beautiful island of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the late Juan Cruz and Eugenia (Garcia) Cruz. Marie’s memory will always be cherished by her family. She is survived by her loving children, Linda Stiegman, Sue Norlander, Thomas Gaudia, Steve Gaudia and Justo Gonzalez. The family will receive friends at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood Boulevard Chapel on Saturday, January 9, 2016, between 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.