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Teacher Obituaries
Mrs. Viva Faye Maynor Gremillion
(1919-2007)
Viva Faye Maynor Gremillion entered the full presence of the Lord on February 21, 2007, the 61st anniversary of her marriage to Gordon Charles Gremillion, Sr. who preceded her by eleven years. She passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Irving, Texas at the age of 87.
Viva Gremillion was a life long resident of Alexandria, except for short periods, including the last five years when she lived with her children in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and Irving, Texas.
After graduating from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute (now Louisiana Tech University) she began teaching at Oak Hill School. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, she enlisted in the Women's Army Corps, and served as a radio operator in England throughout the war.
Upon her Honorable Discharge in 1945, she returned to Alexandria, and awaited the return of her fiancé, Lt. Gordon Gremillion, USA. She and Gordon married on February 21, 1946, and settled in Ville Platte, LA, later to return to Alexandria where she taught school at St. Frances Cabrini Elementary, Providence Academy, and Holy Savior Menard Central High School.
Viva volunteered to be the first white teacher at the all black Peabody High School, in 1968, furthering the cause of desegregation in Central Louisiana. She taught at Peabody for the balance of her career.
Viva was the daughter of the late Durwood Maynor and the late Fannie Mable Holmes Rush. In addition to her husband, she is preceded by her sister, Mildred M. Downs.
She is survived by her children, Linda Gremillion Chandler of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Gordon Charles Gremillion, Jr., of Irving, Texas, Richard Carl Gremillion of The Woodlands, Texas and her niece, Bobby Downs Hynson of Alexandria. She was the grandmother to Eugene Joseph "Bo" Chandler, Jr., Gunnery Sgt. Neal James Chandler, USMC, Mary Elizabeth Gremillion, Lauri Amanda Gremillion Mazeikas, Mark Richard Gremillion, and Sarah Elizabeth Gremillion. She had four great-grandchildren, Joseph Gene Chandler, Amanda Linda Chandler, Gordon James Chandler, and Blake Kyle Mazeikas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. James Ferguson at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. followed by interment at her husband's side in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of John Kramer & Son. Visitation will be at John Kramer & Son Funeral Home on Sunday from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Monday from 8a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Notes of condolence may be sent to the family online at kramerfunerals@aol.com.
Originally published February 23, 2007
Comments
I so well remember Mrs Gremillion staying after school to tutor me in MacBeth & ???David Copperfield???. She would drill and drill and drill into a closed mind. The patience that woman had, as I look back on it, was astounding! I learned just enough lit to get by, but I will always be impressed with her dedication to helping a student who obviously had her mind somewhere else. In all my daughters' years of education, they had only one teacher who was so concerned with her students' learning. They are a rarity. I could say, "they just don't make them like they used to". But then again, I think Mrs G was even more dedicated than most in her day. Little did she and I know at that time, that some 4 or 5 years later, I would follow her footsteps - not as being a lit teacher, but as something I learned about her --sadly only after reading her obit--by joining the military. Who knows, maybe that drilling had some hidden spiritual nurturing or osmosis effect. It breaks my heart to know that I never got a chance to go back and tell her how much I appreciated her. Judy LaBorde
(1919-2007)
Viva Faye Maynor Gremillion entered the full presence of the Lord on February 21, 2007, the 61st anniversary of her marriage to Gordon Charles Gremillion, Sr. who preceded her by eleven years. She passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Irving, Texas at the age of 87.
Viva Gremillion was a life long resident of Alexandria, except for short periods, including the last five years when she lived with her children in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and Irving, Texas.
After graduating from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute (now Louisiana Tech University) she began teaching at Oak Hill School. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, she enlisted in the Women's Army Corps, and served as a radio operator in England throughout the war.
Upon her Honorable Discharge in 1945, she returned to Alexandria, and awaited the return of her fiancé, Lt. Gordon Gremillion, USA. She and Gordon married on February 21, 1946, and settled in Ville Platte, LA, later to return to Alexandria where she taught school at St. Frances Cabrini Elementary, Providence Academy, and Holy Savior Menard Central High School.
Viva volunteered to be the first white teacher at the all black Peabody High School, in 1968, furthering the cause of desegregation in Central Louisiana. She taught at Peabody for the balance of her career.
Viva was the daughter of the late Durwood Maynor and the late Fannie Mable Holmes Rush. In addition to her husband, she is preceded by her sister, Mildred M. Downs.
She is survived by her children, Linda Gremillion Chandler of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Gordon Charles Gremillion, Jr., of Irving, Texas, Richard Carl Gremillion of The Woodlands, Texas and her niece, Bobby Downs Hynson of Alexandria. She was the grandmother to Eugene Joseph "Bo" Chandler, Jr., Gunnery Sgt. Neal James Chandler, USMC, Mary Elizabeth Gremillion, Lauri Amanda Gremillion Mazeikas, Mark Richard Gremillion, and Sarah Elizabeth Gremillion. She had four great-grandchildren, Joseph Gene Chandler, Amanda Linda Chandler, Gordon James Chandler, and Blake Kyle Mazeikas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. James Ferguson at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. followed by interment at her husband's side in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of John Kramer & Son. Visitation will be at John Kramer & Son Funeral Home on Sunday from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Monday from 8a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Notes of condolence may be sent to the family online at kramerfunerals@aol.com.
Originally published February 23, 2007
Comments
I so well remember Mrs Gremillion staying after school to tutor me in MacBeth & ???David Copperfield???. She would drill and drill and drill into a closed mind. The patience that woman had, as I look back on it, was astounding! I learned just enough lit to get by, but I will always be impressed with her dedication to helping a student who obviously had her mind somewhere else. In all my daughters' years of education, they had only one teacher who was so concerned with her students' learning. They are a rarity. I could say, "they just don't make them like they used to". But then again, I think Mrs G was even more dedicated than most in her day. Little did she and I know at that time, that some 4 or 5 years later, I would follow her footsteps - not as being a lit teacher, but as something I learned about her --sadly only after reading her obit--by joining the military. Who knows, maybe that drilling had some hidden spiritual nurturing or osmosis effect. It breaks my heart to know that I never got a chance to go back and tell her how much I appreciated her. Judy LaBorde
Sister Anna Victoria Klass, CDP 1910-2006
Sister Anna Victoria Klass, 96, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Sister Frances Lorene Lange and the hospice nurse were with her. Sister Anna Victoria was born on January 14, 1910 in Lansing, Michigan. She was one offour children born to John Francis and Helena Strauch Klass. At her baptism, she received the name Helen. The Klass family moved to Houston where Helen met the Sisters of Divine Providence. She entered the Congregation while stiU in high school and completed her high school and college education at Our Lady of the Lake. Upon entering the Novitiate, Sister received the name Anna Victoria. For 56 years after her first profession in 1930, Sister's life was dedicated to education. This ministry took her to schools throughout Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and many rural areas. She enjoyed all her years of ministry and was open to going to where she was needed. In 1986, Sister Anna Victoria came to Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center and there spread cheer and enjoyed helping her Sisters in whatever way she could. The celebration in 2005 of 75 years as a vowed Sister of Divine Providence was a great joy for her and a time of much gratitude to our Provident God. She is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Katherine Morf and her husband, Louis, Anna Suter and her husband, Leo and Father Francis Klass. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Her years of service took her to the following places:
1930-1932 St. Joseph'8 in San Antonio, Texas
1932-1935 St. Anthony's in San Antonio, Texas
1935-1941 St. Peter's in Lindsay, Texas
1941-1946 St. Joseph's in Dallas, Texas
1946-1956 St. Francis Xavier's in Alexandria, Louisiana
1956-1957 St. Pius in Pasadena, Texas
1957 -1959 St. Cecilia's in Broussard, Louisiana
1959-1960 St. Anthony's in Harlingen, Texas
1960-1962 St. Francis in Iota, Louisiana
1962-1963 Holy Family School in EI Paso, Texas
1963-1964 Providence High School in Alexandria, Louisiana
1964-1965 St. Genevieve's in Lafayette, Louisiana
1965-1966 Holy Family School in Tulsa, Oklahoma
1966-1972 St. Anne's in Houston, Texas
1972-1975 St. John's in Many, Louisiana
1975-1982 Saints Cyril and Methodius School in Granger, Texas
1982-1986 St. Philip's in EI Campo, Texas
1986-2006 Retired, Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center
Sister Anna Victoria was an outstanding teacher and a very happy, joyful person. When she taught me in the sixth grade we had a lot of fun but we also knew that she had some very definite standards and expectations of us, her students. Sister Anna Victoria loved life and took great joy in community living. Her love of music never left her. Up until recently, I would often hear her singing softly as she sat in her wheelchair. Sister Anna Victoria was the Sister who first inspired me to think about becoming a CDP.
- Sister Elise Bengforf
Rosary, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 4 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel
Wake, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, September 25, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in Annunciation Chapel
Sister Anna Victoria Klass, 96, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Sister Frances Lorene Lange and the hospice nurse were with her. Sister Anna Victoria was born on January 14, 1910 in Lansing, Michigan. She was one offour children born to John Francis and Helena Strauch Klass. At her baptism, she received the name Helen. The Klass family moved to Houston where Helen met the Sisters of Divine Providence. She entered the Congregation while stiU in high school and completed her high school and college education at Our Lady of the Lake. Upon entering the Novitiate, Sister received the name Anna Victoria. For 56 years after her first profession in 1930, Sister's life was dedicated to education. This ministry took her to schools throughout Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and many rural areas. She enjoyed all her years of ministry and was open to going to where she was needed. In 1986, Sister Anna Victoria came to Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center and there spread cheer and enjoyed helping her Sisters in whatever way she could. The celebration in 2005 of 75 years as a vowed Sister of Divine Providence was a great joy for her and a time of much gratitude to our Provident God. She is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Katherine Morf and her husband, Louis, Anna Suter and her husband, Leo and Father Francis Klass. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Her years of service took her to the following places:
1930-1932 St. Joseph'8 in San Antonio, Texas
1932-1935 St. Anthony's in San Antonio, Texas
1935-1941 St. Peter's in Lindsay, Texas
1941-1946 St. Joseph's in Dallas, Texas
1946-1956 St. Francis Xavier's in Alexandria, Louisiana
1956-1957 St. Pius in Pasadena, Texas
1957 -1959 St. Cecilia's in Broussard, Louisiana
1959-1960 St. Anthony's in Harlingen, Texas
1960-1962 St. Francis in Iota, Louisiana
1962-1963 Holy Family School in EI Paso, Texas
1963-1964 Providence High School in Alexandria, Louisiana
1964-1965 St. Genevieve's in Lafayette, Louisiana
1965-1966 Holy Family School in Tulsa, Oklahoma
1966-1972 St. Anne's in Houston, Texas
1972-1975 St. John's in Many, Louisiana
1975-1982 Saints Cyril and Methodius School in Granger, Texas
1982-1986 St. Philip's in EI Campo, Texas
1986-2006 Retired, Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center
Sister Anna Victoria was an outstanding teacher and a very happy, joyful person. When she taught me in the sixth grade we had a lot of fun but we also knew that she had some very definite standards and expectations of us, her students. Sister Anna Victoria loved life and took great joy in community living. Her love of music never left her. Up until recently, I would often hear her singing softly as she sat in her wheelchair. Sister Anna Victoria was the Sister who first inspired me to think about becoming a CDP.
- Sister Elise Bengforf
Rosary, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 4 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel
Wake, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, September 25, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in Annunciation Chapel
Sister Evelyn Marie Rischner, CDP 1939 -2004 (AKA - Sister Felix)
Sister Evelyn Marie Rischner, 64, passed away the morning of August 11, 2004 after sustaining critical injuries from a car accident. Sister Evelyn Marie was born in Harper, Texas on September 23, 1939 to Felix Carl and Ida Lange Rischner, and received the baptismal name Evelyn Marie. She entered the Congregation of Divine Providence on September 8,1959. She made her first profession of vows as a Sister of Divine Providence on June 22,1961 and began her ministerial life in music education at St. Joseph's School in Yoakum, Texas in 1962. In the years that followed she taught music in various schools throughout Texas and Louisiana. In 1987, she opened a private music studio at her residence, called Maison Marguerite, with Sister Alexandrine Gieniec and Sister Mary Florence Volz, to give music and voice lessons to children living in the area. She also helped engaged couples with liturgical preparation and musical accompaniments for wedding ceremonies. Sister Evelyn Marie is survived by her siblings, Frances Bevilacqua and Agnes Leopold.
Her years of service took her to the following places:
1962-1963 St. Joseph's in Yoakum, Texas
1963-1967 Providence Central High School in Alexandria, Louisiana
Prompt Succor School in Alexandria, Louisiana
Organist for St. Francis Cathedral, Alexandria, Louisiana
1967-1970 St. Anthony's School in San Antonio, Texas
Organist for Our Lady of Grace Parish and Choir, San Antonio, Texas
1970-1978 St. Philip School in EI Campo, Texas
Organ instructor for various parishes in EI Campo, Texas
1978-1987 Providence High School in San Antonio, Texas
Organist for Brothers at Central Catholic, San Antonio, Texas
1984-1987 Director of CDP Liturgical Choir, San Antonio, Texas
1985-1990 Part-time student at the University of Texas at San Antonio
1987 Co-director of CDP Liturgical Choir, San Antonio, Texas
1990 Instructor of music at Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
1990-1991 Piano teacher at St. Martin Hall, San Antonio, Texas
1987-2004 Maison Marguerite in San Antonio, Texas
Organist and liturgical counselor for various parishes in San Antonio, Texas
Sister Evelyn Marie was a woman of deep prayer and contemplation. Sister Evelyn and music were one. Music filled her soul and that is what she shared with everyone she met. Music was an expression of herself. She was also one with our Mother Earth as she tended her garden and delighted in reaping and sharing its fruits. She loved her Congregation, her family and loved a good time.
-Sister Rose Ann Blair and Sister Anna Marie Vrazel, members of her novitiate
Rosary, Friday, August 13 at 4 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel
Wake, Friday, August 13 at 7 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, August 14 at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel
Sister Evelyn Marie Rischner, 64, passed away the morning of August 11, 2004 after sustaining critical injuries from a car accident. Sister Evelyn Marie was born in Harper, Texas on September 23, 1939 to Felix Carl and Ida Lange Rischner, and received the baptismal name Evelyn Marie. She entered the Congregation of Divine Providence on September 8,1959. She made her first profession of vows as a Sister of Divine Providence on June 22,1961 and began her ministerial life in music education at St. Joseph's School in Yoakum, Texas in 1962. In the years that followed she taught music in various schools throughout Texas and Louisiana. In 1987, she opened a private music studio at her residence, called Maison Marguerite, with Sister Alexandrine Gieniec and Sister Mary Florence Volz, to give music and voice lessons to children living in the area. She also helped engaged couples with liturgical preparation and musical accompaniments for wedding ceremonies. Sister Evelyn Marie is survived by her siblings, Frances Bevilacqua and Agnes Leopold.
Her years of service took her to the following places:
1962-1963 St. Joseph's in Yoakum, Texas
1963-1967 Providence Central High School in Alexandria, Louisiana
Prompt Succor School in Alexandria, Louisiana
Organist for St. Francis Cathedral, Alexandria, Louisiana
1967-1970 St. Anthony's School in San Antonio, Texas
Organist for Our Lady of Grace Parish and Choir, San Antonio, Texas
1970-1978 St. Philip School in EI Campo, Texas
Organ instructor for various parishes in EI Campo, Texas
1978-1987 Providence High School in San Antonio, Texas
Organist for Brothers at Central Catholic, San Antonio, Texas
1984-1987 Director of CDP Liturgical Choir, San Antonio, Texas
1985-1990 Part-time student at the University of Texas at San Antonio
1987 Co-director of CDP Liturgical Choir, San Antonio, Texas
1990 Instructor of music at Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
1990-1991 Piano teacher at St. Martin Hall, San Antonio, Texas
1987-2004 Maison Marguerite in San Antonio, Texas
Organist and liturgical counselor for various parishes in San Antonio, Texas
Sister Evelyn Marie was a woman of deep prayer and contemplation. Sister Evelyn and music were one. Music filled her soul and that is what she shared with everyone she met. Music was an expression of herself. She was also one with our Mother Earth as she tended her garden and delighted in reaping and sharing its fruits. She loved her Congregation, her family and loved a good time.
-Sister Rose Ann Blair and Sister Anna Marie Vrazel, members of her novitiate
Rosary, Friday, August 13 at 4 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel
Wake, Friday, August 13 at 7 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, August 14 at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel
Sister Lucille Gravel 1910 - 1996 (AKA - Sister Lauriana)
Sister Lucille was born December 1, 1910, in Jeanerette, Louisiana, to Samuel H and Beulah La Garde Gravel. The family later moved to Alexandria. It was from there that she joined the Congregation of Divine Providence in 1928. At her investiture as a novice she received the name "Sister Lauriana." She later returned to her baptismal name. She made her First Profession in 1930.
Sister Lucille Gravel entered the fullness of eternal life at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 1996. Sisters kept vigil with her in her McCullough Hall room until the end. She was 85.
Sister Lucille taught music and academic courses; in later years, she did CCD work and taught Scripture to adults.
She was missioned to the following places:
1930-1931 Ponca City, Oklahoma
1931-1932 Okmulgee, Oklahoma 1932-1935 Abilene, Texas
1935-1936 Our Lady of the Lake 1936-1938 San Antonio, St. Mary's School
1938-1941 Dallas, Texas
1941-1943 Tulsa, Oklahoma
1943-1954 Yoakum, Texas
1954-1955 Enid, Oklahoma (4 months)
1955 -1956 Natchitoches, Louisiana
1956-1962 San Antonio, Providence High School
1962-1964 Lafayette, Louisiana
1964-1972 Alexandria, Louisiana, Providence High School
1972-1974 Alexandria, Louisiana, Menard High School
1974-1976 Care of her mother
1976-1978 Iota, Louisiana
1978-1979 Castroville, Texas, Moye
1979-1981 Alexandria, Louisiana, OL of Prompt Succor
1981-1996 Retired
Sr. Marian Frances Margo says of Sister Lucille: "I was always impressed by her many gifts and how well she used those gifts for others. She did well whatever she undertook in her ministry: teaching music, working with the CCD program, working with adults. She loved people."
In Annunciation Chapel:
Monday, April 29, 4:00 p.m.--Rosary
Monday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.--Wake
Tuesday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.--Mass
Sister Lucille was born December 1, 1910, in Jeanerette, Louisiana, to Samuel H and Beulah La Garde Gravel. The family later moved to Alexandria. It was from there that she joined the Congregation of Divine Providence in 1928. At her investiture as a novice she received the name "Sister Lauriana." She later returned to her baptismal name. She made her First Profession in 1930.
Sister Lucille Gravel entered the fullness of eternal life at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 1996. Sisters kept vigil with her in her McCullough Hall room until the end. She was 85.
Sister Lucille taught music and academic courses; in later years, she did CCD work and taught Scripture to adults.
She was missioned to the following places:
1930-1931 Ponca City, Oklahoma
1931-1932 Okmulgee, Oklahoma 1932-1935 Abilene, Texas
1935-1936 Our Lady of the Lake 1936-1938 San Antonio, St. Mary's School
1938-1941 Dallas, Texas
1941-1943 Tulsa, Oklahoma
1943-1954 Yoakum, Texas
1954-1955 Enid, Oklahoma (4 months)
1955 -1956 Natchitoches, Louisiana
1956-1962 San Antonio, Providence High School
1962-1964 Lafayette, Louisiana
1964-1972 Alexandria, Louisiana, Providence High School
1972-1974 Alexandria, Louisiana, Menard High School
1974-1976 Care of her mother
1976-1978 Iota, Louisiana
1978-1979 Castroville, Texas, Moye
1979-1981 Alexandria, Louisiana, OL of Prompt Succor
1981-1996 Retired
Sr. Marian Frances Margo says of Sister Lucille: "I was always impressed by her many gifts and how well she used those gifts for others. She did well whatever she undertook in her ministry: teaching music, working with the CCD program, working with adults. She loved people."
In Annunciation Chapel:
Monday, April 29, 4:00 p.m.--Rosary
Monday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.--Wake
Tuesday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.--Mass
Sister M. Clarence born Miss Lucia Friesenhahn in New Braunfels, Texas
Born: Feb. 16, 1886
Died: January 28, 1967
Parents: Andrew Friesenhahn and Placida Fey (both born in Germany)
Entered: Dec. 27, 1904
Novice: June 21, 1905
Professed: June 21, 1906
Perpetual Vows: June 26, 1912
She served in the following places:
1906-07 Nada, TX
1907-09 Lindsay, TX
1909-15 Enid, OK
1915-16 Natchitoches, LA
1916-17 Our Lady of the Lake
1917-l8 Washington, D. C.
1918-28 Our Lady of the Lake
1928-30 Washington, D. C.
1930-55 Our Lady of the Lake
1955 Providence Academy, Alexandria, LA
1965 Ancilla Domini, Superior
Born: Feb. 16, 1886
Died: January 28, 1967
Parents: Andrew Friesenhahn and Placida Fey (both born in Germany)
Entered: Dec. 27, 1904
Novice: June 21, 1905
Professed: June 21, 1906
Perpetual Vows: June 26, 1912
She served in the following places:
1906-07 Nada, TX
1907-09 Lindsay, TX
1909-15 Enid, OK
1915-16 Natchitoches, LA
1916-17 Our Lady of the Lake
1917-l8 Washington, D. C.
1918-28 Our Lady of the Lake
1928-30 Washington, D. C.
1930-55 Our Lady of the Lake
1955 Providence Academy, Alexandria, LA
1965 Ancilla Domini, Superior
Sister M. Clementia born Miss Jewell Fant in Alexandria, LA
Born: May 1, 1903
Died: October 15, 1963
Parents: John S. Fant and Alix Babin
Entered: Sept. 2, 1921
Novice: June 23, 1922
Professed: June 24, 1923
Perpetual Vows: June 22, 1929
Served in these locations:
1923-24 Okmulgee, OK
1924-25 St. Henry's, San Antonio
1925-26 Broussard, LA
1926-28 St. Mary's, San Antonio
1928-29 Ponca City, OK
1929-31 Texarkana, AR
1931-37 Tulsa, OK
1937-42 Our Lady of the Lake
1942-48 St. Joseph's, Abilene, TX
1948-49 Vinita, OK
1949-51 Fredericksburg, TX
1951-52 San Fernando, CA
1952-55 Natchitoches, LA
1955-56 Yoakum, TX
1956-58 Plaucheville, LA
1958-60 Holy Family, Tulsa, OK
1960-62 Laredo, TX
1962- Providence, Alexandria, LA
Born: May 1, 1903
Died: October 15, 1963
Parents: John S. Fant and Alix Babin
Entered: Sept. 2, 1921
Novice: June 23, 1922
Professed: June 24, 1923
Perpetual Vows: June 22, 1929
Served in these locations:
1923-24 Okmulgee, OK
1924-25 St. Henry's, San Antonio
1925-26 Broussard, LA
1926-28 St. Mary's, San Antonio
1928-29 Ponca City, OK
1929-31 Texarkana, AR
1931-37 Tulsa, OK
1937-42 Our Lady of the Lake
1942-48 St. Joseph's, Abilene, TX
1948-49 Vinita, OK
1949-51 Fredericksburg, TX
1951-52 San Fernando, CA
1952-55 Natchitoches, LA
1955-56 Yoakum, TX
1956-58 Plaucheville, LA
1958-60 Holy Family, Tulsa, OK
1960-62 Laredo, TX
1962- Providence, Alexandria, LA
Sister M. Maxelinda Lemoine, CDP 1910-2003
Sister M. Maxelinda Lemoine, age 93, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2003, in McCullough Hall Nursing Center. With her at the time of death were Elizabeth Torres, CNA, and Sisters Mary Margaret Hughes and Marion Morua. Sister Maxelinda was born in Plaucheville, LA on September 20,1910, to Arthur and Aline Plauche Lemoine, and received the baptismal name Mabel. She entered the Congregation of Divine Providence on July 25,1927, and became a novice on June 21, 1929, at which time she received the name Sister M. Maxelinda. She made her first profession of vows as a Sister of Divine Providence on June 22,1930. Sister's professional ministry was in education. She worked at various schools in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. She taught both primary and secondary grades, teaching all subjects; except science and business courses. Sister always taught math and loved doing so. Sister Maxelinda was a dedicated Sister of Divine Providence who placed great importance on her family, her CDP community, her students, and her spiritual life. She is survived by her sister Bernice Barrios; brothers Lester Lemoine, Alvin Lemoine, and John Lemoine; and the Sisters of Divine Providence.
She served at the following places:
1930-1934 Sacred Heart Academy, EI Reno, OK
1934-1936 St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX
1936-1938 St. Mary's Academy, Palestine, TX
1938-1939 St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX
1939-1947 Holy Family, Tulsa, OK
1947-1949 St. Louis, Castroville, TX
1949-1954 Holy Family, Tulsa, OK
1954-1960 St. Joseph's, Plaucheville, LA
1960-1964 St. Cecilia's, Broussard, LA
1964-1966 Providence Central High School, Alexandria, LA
1966-1969 St. Rose, Schulenburg, TX
1969-1970 Stella Maris Clinic, San Antonio, TX
1970-1979 St. Joseph's, Plaucheville, LA
1979-1988 St. Francis, Iota, LA
1988-2003 Our Lady of the Lake Convent, Retired
Sister Maxelinda was always very interested in what was happening in the Congregation and was alert to what was going on in the world. She loved to engage others in conversation about her past mission experiences. Site was a most gracious, warm person who exemplified southern hospitality. She loved her family and friends. Sister Edwina Rabalais was a favorite. Often in her serious moments, Sister Maxelinda asked for Sister Edwina. (Memories of Sister Olga Zotz)
Services are: Rosary, Tuesday, December 30, 2003, 4:00 p.m.
Wake, Tuesday, December 30, 2003, 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, December 31, 2003, 10:30 a.m.
All services will be held in Annunciation Chapel.
Sister M. Maxelinda Lemoine, age 93, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2003, in McCullough Hall Nursing Center. With her at the time of death were Elizabeth Torres, CNA, and Sisters Mary Margaret Hughes and Marion Morua. Sister Maxelinda was born in Plaucheville, LA on September 20,1910, to Arthur and Aline Plauche Lemoine, and received the baptismal name Mabel. She entered the Congregation of Divine Providence on July 25,1927, and became a novice on June 21, 1929, at which time she received the name Sister M. Maxelinda. She made her first profession of vows as a Sister of Divine Providence on June 22,1930. Sister's professional ministry was in education. She worked at various schools in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. She taught both primary and secondary grades, teaching all subjects; except science and business courses. Sister always taught math and loved doing so. Sister Maxelinda was a dedicated Sister of Divine Providence who placed great importance on her family, her CDP community, her students, and her spiritual life. She is survived by her sister Bernice Barrios; brothers Lester Lemoine, Alvin Lemoine, and John Lemoine; and the Sisters of Divine Providence.
She served at the following places:
1930-1934 Sacred Heart Academy, EI Reno, OK
1934-1936 St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX
1936-1938 St. Mary's Academy, Palestine, TX
1938-1939 St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX
1939-1947 Holy Family, Tulsa, OK
1947-1949 St. Louis, Castroville, TX
1949-1954 Holy Family, Tulsa, OK
1954-1960 St. Joseph's, Plaucheville, LA
1960-1964 St. Cecilia's, Broussard, LA
1964-1966 Providence Central High School, Alexandria, LA
1966-1969 St. Rose, Schulenburg, TX
1969-1970 Stella Maris Clinic, San Antonio, TX
1970-1979 St. Joseph's, Plaucheville, LA
1979-1988 St. Francis, Iota, LA
1988-2003 Our Lady of the Lake Convent, Retired
Sister Maxelinda was always very interested in what was happening in the Congregation and was alert to what was going on in the world. She loved to engage others in conversation about her past mission experiences. Site was a most gracious, warm person who exemplified southern hospitality. She loved her family and friends. Sister Edwina Rabalais was a favorite. Often in her serious moments, Sister Maxelinda asked for Sister Edwina. (Memories of Sister Olga Zotz)
Services are: Rosary, Tuesday, December 30, 2003, 4:00 p.m.
Wake, Tuesday, December 30, 2003, 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, December 31, 2003, 10:30 a.m.
All services will be held in Annunciation Chapel.
Sister M. Norbert born Miss Dora Fenelon in Garry Hill Co., Knocklonagad, Carlow, Ireland
Born: May 14, 1885
Died: April 9, 1987
Parents: Patrick Fenelon and Dora Fleming (both born in Knocklenagad, Carlow, Ireland)
Entered: October 26, 1899
Novice: December 24, 1899
Habit: December, 29, 1901
Professed: August 10, 1904
Perpetual Vows: August 14, 1910
Served in the following locations:
1902-02 St. Henry's School, SA
1902-03 Beeville, TX
1903-05 Ponca City, OK
1905-07 Vinita, OK
1907-09 San Antonio, (St. Anthony's Sch.)
1909-16 Alexandria, LA
1916-20 San Antonio (St. Mary's School)
1920-26 Enid, OK
1926-33 Texarkana, AR
1933-36 Okmulgee, OK
1936-42 San Antonio, (St. Anthony's School)
1942-48 San Fernando, CA
1948-54 Dallas, TX (St. Joseph Schook)
1954-60 Houston, TX (IC)
1960-62 Palestine, TX
1962-63 Ancilla Domini Hall
1963- 64 Beeville, TX
1964-66 Alexandria, LA, (Providence)
1966-67 Pasadena, TX
1967-1987 Ancilla Domini Regan Hall
Born: May 14, 1885
Died: April 9, 1987
Parents: Patrick Fenelon and Dora Fleming (both born in Knocklenagad, Carlow, Ireland)
Entered: October 26, 1899
Novice: December 24, 1899
Habit: December, 29, 1901
Professed: August 10, 1904
Perpetual Vows: August 14, 1910
Served in the following locations:
1902-02 St. Henry's School, SA
1902-03 Beeville, TX
1903-05 Ponca City, OK
1905-07 Vinita, OK
1907-09 San Antonio, (St. Anthony's Sch.)
1909-16 Alexandria, LA
1916-20 San Antonio (St. Mary's School)
1920-26 Enid, OK
1926-33 Texarkana, AR
1933-36 Okmulgee, OK
1936-42 San Antonio, (St. Anthony's School)
1942-48 San Fernando, CA
1948-54 Dallas, TX (St. Joseph Schook)
1954-60 Houston, TX (IC)
1960-62 Palestine, TX
1962-63 Ancilla Domini Hall
1963- 64 Beeville, TX
1964-66 Alexandria, LA, (Providence)
1966-67 Pasadena, TX
1967-1987 Ancilla Domini Regan Hall
Sister Maria Teresita Schultz
Tuesday Musical Club, Inc.
3755 N. St. Mary's St
San Antonio, TX78212
IN MEMORIAM - November 15, 1983
Sister Maria Teresita Schultz (Died March, 1983)
Doris Melba Schulz was born in Falls Church, Texas. As a girl of thirteen Doris came to Our Lady of the Lake Academy in 1915, and her name appears in the year-book of 1915-1916 as a member of St. Cecilia's Harmony Circle, also as an accompanist on a June program. On June 11, 1916 she performed at class-day exercises, playing numbers by Grieg, Heller, and Mendelssohn. During the years her name appears frequently on music programs and in honor groups. She graduated with honors from Our Lady of the Lake High School in 1919. She later received a Bachelor of Music in piano from the College. A Master of Music degree with a Major in piano was awarded Sister Teresita from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1937.
She entered the convent in 1921 and was given the name, Maria Teresita.
She taught piano, chorus, violin, theory and Latin in many schools of the Divine Providence Sisters; in Dallas, San Antonio, Abilene, Fredericksburg, Alexandria, Louisiana, Pasadena and Yoakum, Texas, plus eight years at Our Lady of the Lake High School and College.
She retired in 1972 because of a serious heart condition, and died at Regan Hall, Our Lady of the Lake Convent.
Well do I remember Sister Teresita when I was teaching at Our Lady of the Lake. She never missed a school recital, be it elementary, high school or college students. I loved to listen to her talk about her teaching experience.
Many of our Tuesday Musical Club members are alumnae of Our Lady of the Lake Music School. They remember Sister Teresita with love. At her funeral Mass I heard a choir filled with these alumnae. They sang her favorite choral work; - Handel's Alleluia Chorus.
"Teaching piano was the most glorious thing I've ever done" said Sister Teresita, "and it was the hardest thing to give up when I had to retire. I think as you grow older you become a better teacher. For me, new vistas were always opening up."
Joanna Lee
Tuesday Musical Club, Inc.
3755 N. St. Mary's St
San Antonio, TX78212
IN MEMORIAM - November 15, 1983
Sister Maria Teresita Schultz (Died March, 1983)
Doris Melba Schulz was born in Falls Church, Texas. As a girl of thirteen Doris came to Our Lady of the Lake Academy in 1915, and her name appears in the year-book of 1915-1916 as a member of St. Cecilia's Harmony Circle, also as an accompanist on a June program. On June 11, 1916 she performed at class-day exercises, playing numbers by Grieg, Heller, and Mendelssohn. During the years her name appears frequently on music programs and in honor groups. She graduated with honors from Our Lady of the Lake High School in 1919. She later received a Bachelor of Music in piano from the College. A Master of Music degree with a Major in piano was awarded Sister Teresita from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1937.
She entered the convent in 1921 and was given the name, Maria Teresita.
She taught piano, chorus, violin, theory and Latin in many schools of the Divine Providence Sisters; in Dallas, San Antonio, Abilene, Fredericksburg, Alexandria, Louisiana, Pasadena and Yoakum, Texas, plus eight years at Our Lady of the Lake High School and College.
She retired in 1972 because of a serious heart condition, and died at Regan Hall, Our Lady of the Lake Convent.
Well do I remember Sister Teresita when I was teaching at Our Lady of the Lake. She never missed a school recital, be it elementary, high school or college students. I loved to listen to her talk about her teaching experience.
Many of our Tuesday Musical Club members are alumnae of Our Lady of the Lake Music School. They remember Sister Teresita with love. At her funeral Mass I heard a choir filled with these alumnae. They sang her favorite choral work; - Handel's Alleluia Chorus.
"Teaching piano was the most glorious thing I've ever done" said Sister Teresita, "and it was the hardest thing to give up when I had to retire. I think as you grow older you become a better teacher. For me, new vistas were always opening up."
Joanna Lee
Sister Mary Eulalia Rollwitz Dies
Sister Mary Eulalia Rollwitz, C.D.P., died of cancer on June 10. She was 67. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered on June 12 in Annunciation Chapel at Our Lady of the Lake Convent. Father Charles Borgers, O.M.I., was celebrant and homilist. Father Benedict Zientek, pastor in Rowena, Texas, concelebrated.
Sister Eulalia was born in Rowena and entered the Congregation of Divine Providence in 1938. She made her religious profession in 1940. After that she worked in food services and later as a teacher's aide in schools staffed by the Sisters. She was an aide at St. Martin Hall when she became ill in 1985. Other San Antonio assignments were Our Lady of the Lake Convent, Providence High School, Stella Maris Clinic and St. Anthony's Elementary School. .
She is survived by three sisters who are also. Sisters of Divine Providence: Sisters Ventura, Adeline and Eva; and several nieces and nephews.
Sister Mary Eulalia Rollwitz, C.D.P., died of cancer on June 10. She was 67. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered on June 12 in Annunciation Chapel at Our Lady of the Lake Convent. Father Charles Borgers, O.M.I., was celebrant and homilist. Father Benedict Zientek, pastor in Rowena, Texas, concelebrated.
Sister Eulalia was born in Rowena and entered the Congregation of Divine Providence in 1938. She made her religious profession in 1940. After that she worked in food services and later as a teacher's aide in schools staffed by the Sisters. She was an aide at St. Martin Hall when she became ill in 1985. Other San Antonio assignments were Our Lady of the Lake Convent, Providence High School, Stella Maris Clinic and St. Anthony's Elementary School. .
She is survived by three sisters who are also. Sisters of Divine Providence: Sisters Ventura, Adeline and Eva; and several nieces and nephews.
Sister Mary Incarnata born Miss Rosa Stafford in Lloyd, Louisiana
Born: June 23, 1890 in Cheneyville, LA
Died: July 18, 1979
Parents: J.D. Stafford and S.C. Neal (both born in Cheneyville, LA)
Entered: July 2, 1910
Novice: August 13, 1911
Professed: August 14, 1912
Perpetual Vows: July 26, 1918
Served in the following locations:
1912 Our Lady of the Lake
1912-13 E1 Reno, Oklahoma
1913-14 Castroville, TX
1914-17 Lawton, OK
1917-19 Broussard, LA
1919-20 Abilene, Texas
1920-22 Lawton, OK
1922-23 E1 Reno, OK
1923-65 Our Lady of the Lake
1965-66 Providence Central High School, Alexandria, LA
1966-68 St. Marys, Natchitoches, LA
1968-Ennis, Texas
1969- 71 Convent
1971- Regan Hall
Born: June 23, 1890 in Cheneyville, LA
Died: July 18, 1979
Parents: J.D. Stafford and S.C. Neal (both born in Cheneyville, LA)
Entered: July 2, 1910
Novice: August 13, 1911
Professed: August 14, 1912
Perpetual Vows: July 26, 1918
Served in the following locations:
1912 Our Lady of the Lake
1912-13 E1 Reno, Oklahoma
1913-14 Castroville, TX
1914-17 Lawton, OK
1917-19 Broussard, LA
1919-20 Abilene, Texas
1920-22 Lawton, OK
1922-23 E1 Reno, OK
1923-65 Our Lady of the Lake
1965-66 Providence Central High School, Alexandria, LA
1966-68 St. Marys, Natchitoches, LA
1968-Ennis, Texas
1969- 71 Convent
1971- Regan Hall
Sister Mary Narcissa Saha
Sister Mary Narcissa Saha died peacefully in McCullough Hall at 6: 15 a.m. on July 11, 1986. Her sister, Sister Leontine, was with her at the time.
Sister Narcissa was born on December 16, 1897, in Sealy, Texas, to the late John and Teresa Novasad Saha. She was baptized Albina. She joined the Congregation from Frydek, Texas, in 1912. She made her First Profession in 1914. Her apostolic life was devoted to education, both as teacher and principal. Besides Sister Leontine, she is survived by sisters, Mary Knesek and Josephine 'Kocurek, and a brother Joe Saha, and nieces and nephews.
Sister Narcissa was missioned to the following places:
1914-1920 Yoakum, Texas
1920-1922 Lawton, Oklahoma
1922-1924 Ponca City, Oklahoma
1924 Alexandria, La., St. Francis
1924-1927 Tulsa, Oklahoma
1927-1932 Houston, Immaculate Conception
1932-1933 Plaucheville, La.
1933-Feb. Lindsay, Texas
1933-1934 Pecos, New Mexico
1934-1940 San Antonio, San Fernando
1940-1946 Ennis, Texas
1946-1951 San Antonio, San Fernando
1951-1952 Iota, Louisiana
1952-1958 Ennis, Texas
1958-1964 Alexandria, La. Providence Acad.
1964-1965 Lafayette, La.
1965-1968 Laredo, Texas
1968-1973 Pasadena, Texas
1973-1986 Retired
Sister Mary Narcissa Saha died peacefully in McCullough Hall at 6: 15 a.m. on July 11, 1986. Her sister, Sister Leontine, was with her at the time.
Sister Narcissa was born on December 16, 1897, in Sealy, Texas, to the late John and Teresa Novasad Saha. She was baptized Albina. She joined the Congregation from Frydek, Texas, in 1912. She made her First Profession in 1914. Her apostolic life was devoted to education, both as teacher and principal. Besides Sister Leontine, she is survived by sisters, Mary Knesek and Josephine 'Kocurek, and a brother Joe Saha, and nieces and nephews.
Sister Narcissa was missioned to the following places:
1914-1920 Yoakum, Texas
1920-1922 Lawton, Oklahoma
1922-1924 Ponca City, Oklahoma
1924 Alexandria, La., St. Francis
1924-1927 Tulsa, Oklahoma
1927-1932 Houston, Immaculate Conception
1932-1933 Plaucheville, La.
1933-Feb. Lindsay, Texas
1933-1934 Pecos, New Mexico
1934-1940 San Antonio, San Fernando
1940-1946 Ennis, Texas
1946-1951 San Antonio, San Fernando
1951-1952 Iota, Louisiana
1952-1958 Ennis, Texas
1958-1964 Alexandria, La. Providence Acad.
1964-1965 Lafayette, La.
1965-1968 Laredo, Texas
1968-1973 Pasadena, Texas
1973-1986 Retired
Sister Mary Raymond Meng 1922-2001
Sister M. Raymond Meng, 78, entered eternal life on June 18, 2001, at 5:15 a.m.
Sister Raymond was born in Louisiana on September 14, 1922, to John and Carrie E. McCrary Meng. Her baptismal name was Mary Elaine. She entered the Congregation from Alexandria, Louisiana, on September 8, 1943, and became a novice on June 21, 1944. She made her profession of vows as a Sister of Divine Providence on June 22, 1944.
Sister Raymond's ministries included teaching science in high school, doing office work, and most recently engaging in community services at Our Lady of the Lake Convent. She was a wonderfully generous person.
She was missioned to the following places:
1945-1946 Lawton, Oklahoma
1946-1948 EI Reno, Oklahoma 1948-1953 Enid, Oklahoma
1953-1956 Tulsa, Oklahoma 1956-1962 Natchitoches, Louisiana
1962-1964 EI Reno, Oklahoma
1964-1965 Providence Academy, Alexandria, Louisiana
1965-1969 Laredo, Texas 1969-1972 Lafayette, Louisiana
1972-1973 Plaucheville, Louisiana
1973-1977 Madonna Center, San Antonio, and a Student in Austin, Texas
1977-1988 Our Lady of the Lake University
1988- 1994 Madonna Center, San Antonio
1994-1996 Transportation Office, OLL Convent
1996-2001 Retired, Community Services, OLL Convent
Sister M. Berenice Tracltta says of Sister Raymond: She was a wonderfully generous person. She was always available to assist and help others. She was a true friend.
In Annunciation Chapel:
Tuesday, June 19: Rosary, 4:00 p.m; Wake, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20: Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m.
Sister M. Raymond Meng, 78, entered eternal life on June 18, 2001, at 5:15 a.m.
Sister Raymond was born in Louisiana on September 14, 1922, to John and Carrie E. McCrary Meng. Her baptismal name was Mary Elaine. She entered the Congregation from Alexandria, Louisiana, on September 8, 1943, and became a novice on June 21, 1944. She made her profession of vows as a Sister of Divine Providence on June 22, 1944.
Sister Raymond's ministries included teaching science in high school, doing office work, and most recently engaging in community services at Our Lady of the Lake Convent. She was a wonderfully generous person.
She was missioned to the following places:
1945-1946 Lawton, Oklahoma
1946-1948 EI Reno, Oklahoma 1948-1953 Enid, Oklahoma
1953-1956 Tulsa, Oklahoma 1956-1962 Natchitoches, Louisiana
1962-1964 EI Reno, Oklahoma
1964-1965 Providence Academy, Alexandria, Louisiana
1965-1969 Laredo, Texas 1969-1972 Lafayette, Louisiana
1972-1973 Plaucheville, Louisiana
1973-1977 Madonna Center, San Antonio, and a Student in Austin, Texas
1977-1988 Our Lady of the Lake University
1988- 1994 Madonna Center, San Antonio
1994-1996 Transportation Office, OLL Convent
1996-2001 Retired, Community Services, OLL Convent
Sister M. Berenice Tracltta says of Sister Raymond: She was a wonderfully generous person. She was always available to assist and help others. She was a true friend.
In Annunciation Chapel:
Tuesday, June 19: Rosary, 4:00 p.m; Wake, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20: Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m.
Sister Mary Elizabeth Shafer, CDP (AKA - Sister Theresa Marie)
Sister Mary Elizabeth Shafer, 86, passed away on November 8, 2003, in McCullough Hall Nursing Center. Sister Rose Corrine Medica and her Hospice Care Giver were with her at the time of her death. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 30, 1917, to Robert and Alvina Shafer, and received the baptismal name Mary Elizabeth. She entered the Congregation of Divine Providence on September 8, 1933, and became a novice on June 21, 1936, at which time she received the name Sister Theresa Marie. She made her first profession of vows as a Sister of Divine Providence on June 22, 1937. She later changed her name back to Mary Elizabeth. Sister Mary Elizabeth began her professional life in ministry in education and taught in schools in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Before she retired, she was the Director of the Learning Resource Center and Library for Santo Nino School in Laredo, Texas.
She served in the following locations:
1937-1938 St. Joseph, Beeville, TX
1938-1941 St. Joseph, Abilene, TX
1941-1942 St. Cecilia, Broussard, LA
1942-1946 St. Francis Xavier, Alexandria LA
1946-1948 St. Edward. Texarkana, AR
1948-1950 St. Ferdinand, San Fernando, CA
1950-1951 St. Joseph, Beeville, TX
1951-1952 St. John, Fayetteville, TX
1952-1955 St. Louis, Castroville, TX
1955-1957 St. Francis, Iota, LA
1957-1959 St. Anthony, Okmulgee, OK
1959-1962 St. Joseph, Plaucheville, LA
1962-1963 Immaculate Conception, Houston, TX
1963-1963 St. Augustine, Laredo, TX
1963-1964 Sacred Heart, Vinita, OK
1964-1965 Providence High School, Alexandria, LA
1965-1971 Our Lady of the Lake College, St. Louis University, Providence HS
1971-1974 Beeville Junior College, Beeville, TX
1974-1978 Medina Valley High School, Castroville, TX
1978-1990 Santo Nino School, Laredo TX
1990-2003 Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center, Retired
Sister Mary Elizabeth was a woman of honesty and integrity with a real sense of responsibility to her ministry and her family. Also, she had a great, wry sense of humor. She and I became goodfriends when we were in high schooL We spent a lot of time playing ball, any kind of ball, and enjoyed being together so much. Her twin sister, Mary Ann, who is now deceased, and my sister and I maintained this friendship over the years. Sister Mary Elizabeth was a dedicated Sister of Divine Providence who placed great importance on her spiritual life. I am sure that she is now at peace with God.
--Sister Mary Reparata Glenn
Services are: Rosary, November 10, 2003, 4:00 p.m.
Wake, November 10,2003,6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial, November 11, 2003, 10:30 a.m.
All services will be held in Annunciation Chapel
Sister Mary Elizabeth Shafer, 86, passed away on November 8, 2003, in McCullough Hall Nursing Center. Sister Rose Corrine Medica and her Hospice Care Giver were with her at the time of her death. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 30, 1917, to Robert and Alvina Shafer, and received the baptismal name Mary Elizabeth. She entered the Congregation of Divine Providence on September 8, 1933, and became a novice on June 21, 1936, at which time she received the name Sister Theresa Marie. She made her first profession of vows as a Sister of Divine Providence on June 22, 1937. She later changed her name back to Mary Elizabeth. Sister Mary Elizabeth began her professional life in ministry in education and taught in schools in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Before she retired, she was the Director of the Learning Resource Center and Library for Santo Nino School in Laredo, Texas.
She served in the following locations:
1937-1938 St. Joseph, Beeville, TX
1938-1941 St. Joseph, Abilene, TX
1941-1942 St. Cecilia, Broussard, LA
1942-1946 St. Francis Xavier, Alexandria LA
1946-1948 St. Edward. Texarkana, AR
1948-1950 St. Ferdinand, San Fernando, CA
1950-1951 St. Joseph, Beeville, TX
1951-1952 St. John, Fayetteville, TX
1952-1955 St. Louis, Castroville, TX
1955-1957 St. Francis, Iota, LA
1957-1959 St. Anthony, Okmulgee, OK
1959-1962 St. Joseph, Plaucheville, LA
1962-1963 Immaculate Conception, Houston, TX
1963-1963 St. Augustine, Laredo, TX
1963-1964 Sacred Heart, Vinita, OK
1964-1965 Providence High School, Alexandria, LA
1965-1971 Our Lady of the Lake College, St. Louis University, Providence HS
1971-1974 Beeville Junior College, Beeville, TX
1974-1978 Medina Valley High School, Castroville, TX
1978-1990 Santo Nino School, Laredo TX
1990-2003 Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center, Retired
Sister Mary Elizabeth was a woman of honesty and integrity with a real sense of responsibility to her ministry and her family. Also, she had a great, wry sense of humor. She and I became goodfriends when we were in high schooL We spent a lot of time playing ball, any kind of ball, and enjoyed being together so much. Her twin sister, Mary Ann, who is now deceased, and my sister and I maintained this friendship over the years. Sister Mary Elizabeth was a dedicated Sister of Divine Providence who placed great importance on her spiritual life. I am sure that she is now at peace with God.
--Sister Mary Reparata Glenn
Services are: Rosary, November 10, 2003, 4:00 p.m.
Wake, November 10,2003,6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial, November 11, 2003, 10:30 a.m.
All services will be held in Annunciation Chapel
Sister Annie Tepera (AKA Sister M. William) born Annie Tepera in Rogers, TX
Born: January 5, 1925
Died: April 9, 1987
Parents: Joe J. Tepera and Annie Ondreash (both born in Czechoslovakia)
Entered: June 4, 1942
Novice: June 21, 1943
Profession: June 22, 1944
Perpetual Vows: June 22, 1950
Served at the following locations:
1944-56 Our Lady of the Lake College
1956-57 San Antonio, St. Henry's
1957-58 Abilene, TX, St. Ann's Hospital
1958-59 Castroville, TX, Moye Military
1959-60 San Antonio, St. Henry's
1960-64 St. Martin Hall
1964- New Braunfels, TX
1965-67 Alexandria, LA, Providence Cental High School
1967-68 Convent
1968-69 Stella Maris Clinic
1969-71 Granger, Texas
1971-72 St. Joseph Hall
1972- Annex
Born: January 5, 1925
Died: April 9, 1987
Parents: Joe J. Tepera and Annie Ondreash (both born in Czechoslovakia)
Entered: June 4, 1942
Novice: June 21, 1943
Profession: June 22, 1944
Perpetual Vows: June 22, 1950
Served at the following locations:
1944-56 Our Lady of the Lake College
1956-57 San Antonio, St. Henry's
1957-58 Abilene, TX, St. Ann's Hospital
1958-59 Castroville, TX, Moye Military
1959-60 San Antonio, St. Henry's
1960-64 St. Martin Hall
1964- New Braunfels, TX
1965-67 Alexandria, LA, Providence Cental High School
1967-68 Convent
1968-69 Stella Maris Clinic
1969-71 Granger, Texas
1971-72 St. Joseph Hall
1972- Annex
Sister Violette Stautzenberger
Left the community, married, and died in 2000.
Comments
Cindy Bize - Sister Violette was my Algebra teacher. I was in her class when JFK was assasinated- she had us take out our rosaries and we prayed- won't ever forget that
Left the community, married, and died in 2000.
Comments
Cindy Bize - Sister Violette was my Algebra teacher. I was in her class when JFK was assasinated- she had us take out our rosaries and we prayed- won't ever forget that
Wilbur Guy Jr Cloutier
Born: August 28, 1926
Death: May 12, 1999
004239 Cloutier
Rev Wilbur Guy Cloutier, A Catholic Priest, Died Wednesday Of A Heart Attack At His Home. He Was 72. Father Cloutier Was Born In Bermuda, LA, and Lived There Again In Recent Years.
He Graduated From St. Mary's Academy In Natchitoches, Attended St. Joseph Seminary In St. Benedict And Graduated From St. John's Seminary In Little Rock, Ark. He Was A Navy Veteran Of World War II.
He Was Ordained To The Priesthood In 1958 In Alexandria. He Was An Assistant Pastor At Sacred Heart Church In Pineville And Immaculate Conception In Natchitoches And Pastor At St. Joseph In Colfax, Immaculate Heart Of Mary In Tioga, St. Margaret In Boyce, Christ The King In Simmesport And Our Lady Of Lourdes In Winnfield. He Also Was Coordinator For Disaster Preparedness, Director Of Deanery Vocations, Procurator Advocate In The Tribunal, Chaplain Of The Serra Club And A Member Of The Priest Council For The Diocese Of Alexandria.
Survivors Include Three Brothers, Louis Arnold Cloutier Of Natchitoches, Francis Alex Cloutier Of Ames, Iowa, And Joseph Gordon Keith Cloutier Of Richardson; And A Sister, Marie Cloutier Legrand Of New Orleans.
A Mass Was Said Saturday At The Church Of The Immaculate Conception In Natchitoches. Burial Was In Maryhill Cemetery In Pineville. Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home In Natchitoches Handled Arrangements.
eption In Natchitoches. Burial Was In Maryhill Cemetery In Pineville. Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home In Natchitoches Handled Arrangements.
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Born: August 28, 1926
Death: May 12, 1999
004239 Cloutier
Rev Wilbur Guy Cloutier, A Catholic Priest, Died Wednesday Of A Heart Attack At His Home. He Was 72. Father Cloutier Was Born In Bermuda, LA, and Lived There Again In Recent Years.
He Graduated From St. Mary's Academy In Natchitoches, Attended St. Joseph Seminary In St. Benedict And Graduated From St. John's Seminary In Little Rock, Ark. He Was A Navy Veteran Of World War II.
He Was Ordained To The Priesthood In 1958 In Alexandria. He Was An Assistant Pastor At Sacred Heart Church In Pineville And Immaculate Conception In Natchitoches And Pastor At St. Joseph In Colfax, Immaculate Heart Of Mary In Tioga, St. Margaret In Boyce, Christ The King In Simmesport And Our Lady Of Lourdes In Winnfield. He Also Was Coordinator For Disaster Preparedness, Director Of Deanery Vocations, Procurator Advocate In The Tribunal, Chaplain Of The Serra Club And A Member Of The Priest Council For The Diocese Of Alexandria.
Survivors Include Three Brothers, Louis Arnold Cloutier Of Natchitoches, Francis Alex Cloutier Of Ames, Iowa, And Joseph Gordon Keith Cloutier Of Richardson; And A Sister, Marie Cloutier Legrand Of New Orleans.
A Mass Was Said Saturday At The Church Of The Immaculate Conception In Natchitoches. Burial Was In Maryhill Cemetery In Pineville. Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home In Natchitoches Handled Arrangements.
eption In Natchitoches. Burial Was In Maryhill Cemetery In Pineville. Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home In Natchitoches Handled Arrangements.
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