It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Marie Ortega Marin who departed this life peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 70 beautiful years surrounded by her loving family. A beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Marie lived a life marked by love, kindness, compassion, and strength.

Marie Marin was born on March 23, 1956 in Earth, Texas. Marie was the heart of the family with an unwavering sense to help anyone in need, living her dream in her restaurant (Tex-Mex Cafe) cooking for family and friends.

Marie was well known for her cooking especially for her tamales, and her unwavering faith. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Knox City, Texas. She was a woman of integrity who faced life with courage and resilience. Her legacy lives on. She loved her family more than anything.

She is survived by her husband, Vincent Marin; sister, Diane Champeau; 2 brothers, David and Nolberto Ortega Jr.; daughter, Jessica Valenzuela (Jesse); son, Mark Marin (Mary); grandchildren, Sara (Marc), Fabian (Lauren) and Kayla (Chase), Gabriel, Austin, Natalie, Bradley (Shantel), Michael, Rylan; great grandchildren, Violet, Charlotte, Hazel, Luciana, Alonzo, Raylee, and Ayana.

Our hearts are heavy but we take comfort in knowing she is reunited with loved ones who passed before her. Her love and memories remain with us always and forever.

Marie Marin was preceded in death by her father, Nolberto Ortega Sr.; mother, Josephine; sister, Irene Ortega Brito; son, Jacob Marin, and many aunts and uncles; and great grandson Jr.

Marie Marin will be missed but never forgotten.

The family would like to thank Hendricks Hospice for their care during this difficult time.

A visitation is planned from 6:00 to 7:00pm, on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the funeral home, 304 N 2nd Street, Haskell, Texas, with Brian Hevrin officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.