THE FAREWELL CELEBRATION 2012

 

Mom taught all of us to treasure our family life.

Every one of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren

attended her farewell ceremonies.

 

The Farewell Celebration began with a rosary at the Carmelite Monastery

where Mom had volunteered for over fifty years.

I had the honor of leading the rosary.

 

 

Family and friends also joined at a visitation at the Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary

 

 

 

Fr. John Poncini presided at the funeral Mass at St. Clare's Church in Santa Clara.

Caitlin and Jack Shannon assisted as altar servers.

Readers: Chris Shannon, Zoe Lighty, Ellen Acevedo, Maggie Neiber.

Music: Doug Kronzer

Gift Bearers: Salesi, Maureen, Lava & Loviana Vakalahi

 

 

 

Tony Lighty, Jeff and Joe Collins, Sean Shannon. Mike and David Lighty were the pallbearers. I gave the eulogy. After the Mass, everyone attended the interment at the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

 

Next: Interment

 

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