Gracious God, may these sisters and co-members live forever in the splendor
of your light and life in the community of all saints.
Marie Agnes Fobes SL
October 25, 1915 — February 10, 2012
With a twinkle in her eye and a quick smile, she was a great storyteller. God bless you, Marie Agnes.
Karen Madden SLAugust 14, 1921 — January 24, 2012
Karen, from your many years in formation to a great deal of experience in social work, we thank you for you continuing service to others. God bless you!
Sally Tureman CoLApril 16, 1929 — December 24, 2011
Thank you Sally for the gift you were to so many people as an educator extraordinaire. Many people will miss your tender care, including those of us in Loretto.
Matthew Geraghty SL
December 4, 1916 — November 22, 2011
Matthew is remembered as a person with a great laugh and a twinkle in her eye always ready to help and to share her opinion on a variety of subjects. God bless you, Matthew!
Ann Sullivan SLApril 1, 1932 — November 1, 2011
Ann was an educator extraordinaire – serving as a kind and well-loved principal for 32 years. We miss you, Ann, but we are glad that you are at peace.
Rose Anthony McIntyre SLMarch 30, 1918 — October 27, 2011
Rose Anthony was a great storyteller often regaling friends with stories, with a twinkle in her eye. Thank you, Rose Anthony, for the gift you were to Loretto.
Pat Toner SL
March 26, 1930 – September 7, 2011
Pat was a pianist, a music teacher and a lover of music. Pat, we still marvel at your fun, Kentucky spirit and your ability to sit down at the piano and play any piece that anyone would suggest.
Katharine Kharas CoL
February 11, 1935 – August 20, 2011
Colleagues, students, Loretto Community members, SOA friends, Group 10 friends—all loved being with Katharine and experiencing the way she thought about the journey we are on together.
Marian Disch SL
January 25, 1917 – August 6, 2011
She described her ministry in later years as “being, doing.” God bless you, Marian.
Marian Disch Photo Page
Carolyn Mary Tighe SL
December 18, 1917 — July 25, 2011
Thank you, Carolyn Mary, for the care and concern you have shown to so many people through the years.
Carolyn Mary Tighe Photo Page
Marie Patrice Hoare SL
May 29, 1929 — July 15, 2011
Thank you, Marie Patrice, for the many gifts you shared with us. We will all miss you: your family and your Loretto family, especially those of us in El Paso.
Marie Patrice Hoare Photo Page
Michaela Collins SL
October 7, 1912 — July 10, 2011
Thank you Michaela for your presence among us and for all you have given to Loretto. We will miss your warmth, your good humor, your graciousness.
Michaela Collins SL photo page
Anna Barbara Sakurai CoL
August 29, 1930 — June 2, 2011
We say thank you, Anna Barbara, for your loving, joyous presence with us.
Kathleen O’Malley SL
September 30, 1930 — April 24, 2011
Kath, we love that you always had a welcome smile and a gracious way of listening and being present.
Rose Annette Liddell SL
January 14, 1929 – March 31, 2011
Rose Annette we are grateful for the gift you were to Loretto — bringing music and joie de vive with you everywhere you went.
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