Maria Terese Springer

Springer, Maria Terese (Fugmann) (Apton)
Vista, CA

After a courageous battle with heart disease, including open-heart surgery, a LVAD (heart pump), a pacemaker and a defibrillator, Maria died on October 30, 2026 in hospice care after a stay in UCSD La Jolla, CA.

Maria was born in Hungary and emigrated from Germany to America in 1956 with her parents Franz and Anna Fugmann to meet her brother, Frank (Vera) Fugmann, who all predecease her. Before moving to the San Diego, CA area, Maria lived in Hilton, NY.

Maria is beloved by her surviving family; husband James E. Springer, two daughters Wendy K. Apton (Ron Rietz) and Debbie (Mark) Mendelsohn, three grandchildren Tommy (Jessica), Adam and Marina Debbie and three great-grandchildren Sammy, Danny and Sydney. Maria is beloved by three nieces Sylvia (Jim), Carol (Cam) and Eileen (Patrick) and their children Anna (Logan) and Quinn. Maria is also survived by her husband’s four children: Susan (Carl) and their children Mathew and Alexandra, John (Gina) and their sons Hymie and Collin, Jim (Pam) son Nathan and Sara (Mike) and their children Jacob and Lily. Maria was predeceased in death by her stepfather, Stefan Szwec.

Maria is a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service. Per Maria and Jim’s wishes there will be neither a funeral nor calling hours. Arrangements are by Silver Lining Cremations & Burial.