Mary Louise Fisher

Mary Louise Fisher (Smith) of Apache Junction passed away on Sunday, October 25 2026 at the age of 72. She was born on April 5, 1954 in Susanville, CA. Second born into a military family, she spent most of her childhood traveling and moving base to base.

Mary graduated from Cordova High School near Sacramento CA and joined the US Air Force shortly after graduation.

Having many US and international assignments, she raised her son, Michael and daughter Tamsyn mostly as a single parent. She retired as a Master Sergeant after 20 years. She shortly thereafter joined her sisters in Arizona. She then joined the US Postal Service and retired after 17 years.

Mary enjoyed golf, bowling and camping. She married Ron Fisher in November of 2003 and they made a home in Apache Junction. This gave her a very large extended family where she was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. She enjoyed having everyone over and entertaining large groups of family and friends. In her view, everyone was always welcome.

Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita; father, Donald; sister, Sherry Ehlers and brother Mark Smith

Mary is survived by husband Ron Fisher, son Michael and Tess Hall, daughter Tamsyn and Ray Baca, John Fisher and Ronnie and Missy Fisher; Sara and Brian De La Fuente and her sister Gloria Smith and Glenda. She is also survived by copious grandchildren, nieces and nephews; Corbyn and Gracie, Jordyn, Kaidyn, Austin, Andrew, Leilani, Sara, Matthew, Dyana, Thomas, Victor, Marilla, Stephen, Alexis, Matthew, Patrick and aunt Jan Riley.

Mary was such an animal lover and Blue, her white lab was such a big part of her life. She adored him and loved his constant presence.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley for the care and compassion they showed Mary during her final weeks. She was also very grateful for the support and encouragement from her friends in AA.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life with Date and location to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Mary’s honor to Alzheimer’s Association @ https://donorservices.alz.org