Alma Marie Streicher “Mimi”, 80, of Owings passed away on March 26, 2026. She was born May 3, 1945, in Washington D.C. to Henry William and Alma Marie (Jones) Streicher. Alma attended Assumption Catholic Grade School and later attended St. Patrick’s Academy where she graduated in 1963. A faithful member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, she found great joy in being a Eucharistic Minister for Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro and a Eucharistic Apostille of Divine Mercy. Alma always witnessed for the Lord and prayed to St. Anthony just like her mother. She lived a life rooted in love, compassion, and unwavering faith, touching the lives of many. Alma was never found without a rosary and recited the Divine Mercy Chaplet as well as the Rosary daily. She always believed that the Rosary should be used to pray on, not just carried in a pocket or purse. Alma worked for the Department of Defense for 27 years, reaching level 14 as a contract specialist before retiring in 2000. During her early years of retirement, she volunteered for the Cancer Gala Celebration of Life at Rod ‘N’ Reel “To everything there is a reason”. Alma often would be found carrying along her 5-foot-tall lighthouse to these events for decoration as well. She thoroughly enjoyed cooking, traveling, entertaining friends, hand dancing, music and reading. She also loved watching television including the news, the lifetime channel and the hallmark channels – especially mysteries and Christmas movies. Alma collected many dolls and stuffed animals and enjoyed tea parties as well. She was very courageous and strong, particularly during her fight with Multiple Sclerosis and severe asthma. Alma was trained by the well-known Bee Lady of Southern Maryland and participated in self-administered bee stings for Multiple Sclerosis. Up until the time of her passing, Alma got her hair done regularly and was fantastic at doing her own hair too. She was a classy lady and always prided herself on never smoking or drinking. As a devoted American, she loved her country and valued voting rights and was also an avid supporter of prolife.

Alma is survived by her sister Cathy Martinoli, nephew Robert Joseph Koehler and his wife Michele, great nephew Zachary, along with numerous cousins, loving pets, Britany, Teddy and Bayla and extended families, the Arandas and the McNamaras. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Alma Streicher and dear friend Juan Aranda.

Rosary with visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. At Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with mass to follow. During the return procession after inurnment, a short stop will be made at the section for the unborn at Jesus the Good Shepherd Cemetery for a prayer of the unborn with a reception to follow in the Centre.

The services will be livestreamed to the Jesus the Good Shepherd Facebook page and can be accessed by using the following link https://www.youtube.com/@ccjgs