Hazen, MarShalla 75 9/16/1934 1/21/2010 MarShalla Hazen, known to all as "Mars," died peacefully amongst family at Hopewell House Hospice, Jan. 21, 2010, from complications due to a stroke at age 75. Daughter of Louise Richards, Mars was born Sept. 16, 1934, in Phoenix, Ariz. Joining her mother in migration to the Golden State, she spent her youth and most of her adult life in the beach communities of Southern California. She graduated from Garden Grove High School, and attended Fullerton College. She married Michael Hazen, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Aug. 15, 1964. They recently celebrated 45 years of marriage. While in California, Mars developed her skills as an astrologer into more than just a hobby. Moving to Portland in 1990, she became well respected within the astrological community. She routinely provided astrological counseling and was an active member of the Oregon Astrological Association. Her proudest achievement came as publisher, editor and contributor to The Ascendant, a magazine reaching subscribers both nationally and internationally, providing a unique resource for amateur and professional astrologers not seen before in the astrological community. As a writer, cartoonist, puzzle maker and astrologer, you rarely saw Mars without a pencil or a mouse in her hand, seeking outlets for her unbounded intellect and creativity. Always accompanied by her beloved dogs, Livvie, Jean-Luc or Max, Mars left a legacy of compassion and kindness for animals. Mars is survived by her husband, Michael; children, Denise Erickson and Richie Felker, Tami Hazen and her partner, Jennifer Bush, and Paige Hazen; grandchildren, Tanya Kern; Jennifer Murphy; Michael, Jimmy and Krista Perdomo-Hazen; Jasper Erickson; and Jase Ferris; and one great-grandchild, Grace Perdomo-Hazen. She is also survived by her siblings, Robert Gamboni, Carol Palomino and Helen Joseph; and her beloved Bouvier des Flanders, Max. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, in St. Clare Catholic Church. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Oregon Humane Society, Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital or Hopewell House Hospice. Riverview Abbey Funeral Home, directors. Published in The Oregonian on January 24, 2010