Marija Šlapelienė
1880–1977 (age 97)
Biography
Marija Šlapelienė stood as a luminous voice of Lithuanian song, carrying the melodies of her homeland through times of change and offering comfort to listeners across generations.
Her dedication to performance, mentorship, and the preservation of cultural tradition left an enduring impression, and her memory is treasured near the graceful paths of Rasos Cemetery.