Mary Helen Deering, 96, a cherished mother, grandmother, Aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 in El Dorado Hills, CA.
Born in Kansas City on April 18, 1929, and grew up on her Thomson family ranch in Newcastle, Wyoming. Mary met Earl Deering in Rawlins, Wyoming and they wed on July 15, 1956. In 1961 they moved to Kingman, Arizona and raised a family. Mary lost Earl in 1992 and lived over 30 years on her own. Mary lived a life full of grace, kindness and devotion to her family.
She was known for her beautiful garden, and her delicious home cooking. A good companion to all, Mary always listened without judgement and offered her wisdom. She spent a lot of her time helping people in need and offered a meal to any visitor who came to her house. She was a strong, proud woman and a role model for us all. Mary warmed everyone’s heart and was loved by all who knew her. She was a devoted Catholic and had a beautiful spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. She found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life; gardening, cooking, fishing, rock hunting and caring for her cats and dog.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Deering. She is survived by her children, Nathan Deering and wife June of Kingman, and Natalie Brown and husband Steve of El Dorado Hills, CA; grandchild, Nathaniel Brown of Portland, OR; and all of her loving nieces and nephews, and friends who will miss her dearly.
Her legacy of love will live on in the hearts and lives of those she touched.
A Funeral Mass will be held on March 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. A rosary will be said at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.
Sutton Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
