Maria Elena Ibanez's Obituary
“Merlina the Magical Storyteller”
Maria Elena Ibanez 71 of Miami passed away on February 15th 2023 after a brave battle with Cancer. She was born in Havana Cuba on December 6th 1951, Graduated from Miami Eddison Sr. High School and pursued a degree in Child Psychology at Florida International University.
She was an accomplished Children’s entertainer, and enjoyed doing Magic and Storytelling for children and adults alike, she was a Life member of the Society of American Magicians, where she served as President in 2007-2008, was a Life member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians , Order of Merlin Shield (45 Years) the Academy of Magical Arts of Hollywood California ( Magic Castle) , the Magic Circle of London, FISM ( International Federation of Magic Societies) Brussels Belgium, Flasoma ( Federation of Latin American Magic Societies )
She was the Key Volunteer Coordinator for the Anglico Marine Corps forces Reserve Center in West Palm Beach During the Iraqi Freedom War.
She is survived by her Husband Jesus (Jay) sons, Orlando, Jason , daughters in law Idalmis, and Jessieann, Grandchildren Elijah, Jianah, Jiselle, Zara, Hanna and Mattias, Brother and Sister in Law Julio and Maria Amelia Ibanez
A memorial Service and viewing will be on Saturday February 18th from 7PM to 11 PM at Van Orsdel Funeral Chapel 11220 North Kendall Drive Miami FL 33176, with a prayer service at 8:00 PM.
The Family Requests that in Lieu of Flowers Donations be made in her name to the Charity of one’s choice.
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