On August 29, 2021, Maxie-Ellen Lechter, mother of former NAIFA-Greater Washington DC Executive Director, Mary Lechter-Murray, passed away at the age of 92. Maxie-Ellen was married to her husband, Sidney, for 73 years and had four children, Michael, William, Robert, and Mary. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021. For additional details please email the family at marylechter@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made in Maxie's memory to the Phoenix Zoo, or the charity of your choice.