Marya Schulte

Dr. Marya T. Schulte was born December 14, 1976, passed away on August 27, 2026. Marya had been a top student all her life and achieved awards and honors throughout her education, from St. Raphaels School to Dos Pueblos High School in 1995.

Marya attended UC San Diego where she was dedicated to reaching her goals as a student. She devoted many years toward her education and eventually earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from UC San Diego.

She began her career helping veterans with addiction issues and PTSD. Later she shifted her work toward research in various studies. She also participated in a program utilizing an app to help obese teens with their weight issues.

Marya was a kind and gentle soul. She loved her dog, a Frenchie, named Bean with all her heart. Bean now lives with her parents and will always remain a connection to their daughter.

Marya was well loved by her family, friends, patients and anyone who was graced by knowing her.

Marya is survived by her parents Henry and Dundie Schulte, her sister, Amber Schulte, her nephew Daxton Donati and niece Daylon Donati, her grandmother Maria Littmann and step-grandfather, Alex Littmann. Marya is also the granddaughter of Rudi Schulte, and Oscar and Johanna Nelson who preceded her in death.

There will be a memorial service October 7 at 10:30am at the Santa Ynez Mission in Solvang.