Mary Martha Brenner Borrelli, 81, of Ventura CA, passed away on January 30, 2026 in Ventura, CA. Mary was born in San Antonio, Texas to John and Mary Brenner on July 16, 1944. She went to high school at Sierra Madre High and graduated in 1962 then went on to earn her associates degree. She retired from the Automobile Club of Southern California as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed volunteering at Portola Elementary School and at Kennepohl Family Childcare. Mary was an active member at the Ventura Moose Lodge donating her time at numerous events.
Mary was known for her gregarious and outgoing personality. If you met Mary you were her friend for life.
Mary is survived by her son, Paul Borrelli, daughter Micki Borrelli, grandson Chip Jorgensen, granddaughter-in-law Tonia Holroyd Jorgensen, great grandson Chipper Jorgensen, and her extended family Ken, Tanya and Ryker Kennepohl, Taylor, Kaitlin and Ryan Kennecartea, Chase Huffaker and Rex Gardner. She was preceded in death by her Aunt Rosemary Nevels and her husband Don Hoekendorf. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mooseheart Charities, 155 N International Dr, Mooseheart, IL 60539.
Arrangements are under the direction of Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura. There will be a celebration of life to be held at the Ventura Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road Ventura, at 4pm on Thursday February 26, 2026.