Mother passed away peacefully this morning--about 7:50, Sunday morning, October 11, 2009. My sister, Anne, and my brother, Joe, and I spent a wonderful day with her yesterday. Early on Saturday morning we had a chance to visit with her and she recognized that her kids were there with her. We spent the day visiting and reminiscing with her and among ourselves. Fr. Jim Evans came and anointed her and she then slept peacefully until the end.
We are together today and at peace as we prepare the arrangements. Tentative plans are to have the funeral here in Austin on Saturday, the 18th at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with a later burial in Amarillo, next to Dad. We are waiting to hear from the church to confirm these arrangements so we will keep you updated with further details as we work them out.
Condolences to you and your family Pat. My father in law died last March so I know how busy you are going to be for a while.
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I am so sorry for your loss, but I am glad she went peacefully and that you were all able to spend a good morning with her.....nice memory to have. I know it's not much comfort for you right now....but my mom died a very long, lingering, suffering death and I have many times wished her passing had been swift and peaceful. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteYour in my thoughts, heart and prayers. My condolences to all family and friends.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss, Pat. You're in my prayers.
ReplyDeletePat, I'm so sorry for your loss. May your family be comforted over the coming days and weeks.
ReplyDeletePat I am so sorry for you! I haven't been around since being away and was checking on everyone. I sounds so unexpected as I know you wanted her to come home. Blessings and love to all of you.
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