Serena Ann (Dunson) Malech
Obituary
Serena Ann Malech passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023, after a 7-year battle with lung cancer. The youngest of seven, Serena was born in Littleton Colorado to Millard and Velma Dunson, after her family left Texas during the Dust Bowl of the 1930's. They eventually moved to California and settled in Greenfield, because "That is where the truck broke down." Serena
attended King City High School, where she graduated in 1958. While still living at home, she met her brother's college roommate, Keith Malech, and the two of them fell madly in love. They were married for 53 years before Keith passed away in 2013. Serena worked as a secretary for The San Jose Mercury News before deciding to stay home and raise her children. After her parents died in the early 1970's, Serena joined a Bible study and decided to follow Jesus for the rest of her life. Beginning in the mid 1970's Serena was an international speaker for Stonecroft Ministries, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ across the world. She was a loving mother to Roger Malech (Cera), Brett Malech (Kristi), and Lori Ann Bach (Dan.) She had 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, the latest born three weeks before her death. Serena loved to celebrate and never really needed a reason. She saw life as an "Aventura" and was a true adventurer, traveling extensively, fishing, hunting, and enjoying the competition of hundreds of
Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournaments. Even after receiving the terminal cancer diagnosis, her joy did not waiver. She would say, "The Lord fights my battles, and then allows me to collect the plunder of His riches." She leaves a legacy of love, grace, and generosity, and will be deeply missed by many. However, the ripples of her love will remain evident in all those who had the
privilege of knowing her, if even for a moment.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am on Friday October 27, 2023 at Morgan Hill Bible
Church, 15055 Monterey Rd. Morgan Hill.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch and Morgan Hill Times · October 10, 2023