Maria Grace (Rugato) Yakkey

Maria Grace Yakkey, 69, went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2022. Maria was born on May 31st, 1953, to Maria and Michael Rugato, in New York. After Maria graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York (1971); she went on to marry the love of her life, John on October 4th, 1971. Their love story started at age 12, when they met in middle school. Together they created a beautiful family, having five daughters: Crystal, Brandi, Tracy, Tiffany, and Bobbie. Blessed with thirteen beautiful grandkids: Kayla, Johnny, Malia, Hailey, Madison, Ella, Adam, Angel, Elizabeth, Kyle, Ellie, Catalaya and Maverick. Maria will be laid to rest in beautiful Hamilton, Montana; on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. On her and John’s 51st Wedding Anniversary. Maria’s final resting place is among beautiful nature, mountains, and views of Blodgett Canyon; located in the Bitterroot Valley. Where one day, Maria will be reunited with the eternal love of her life, John. Side-by-side, their love story will always continue…