She was delighted to have been one of the The Flying Nuns who rode on the Goodyear airship Spirit of Akron. of Social Workers Guam Chapter. Laura H. Bathan, of Dededo was called to eternal life on April 29, 2023 at the age of 86. Interment Servicesto be held at 11:30am at the Sacred [], Robert G.S. After graduating high school, Sr. Theresa worked for an insurance company for several years before answering Gods call to religious life. During her final ministry of community service and even in the last months of her life, Sr. Theresa faithfully and generously attended to and participated in numerous community services. A visitation was held on March 6 at the Sansbury Care Center Chapel. Allow the people who are trained for this work to help you walk this path and give you words of solace and comfort and ways to put the stories in a place that will help you. rest of the Micronesia region and has provided leadership in the study and alleviation Fax: (671) 633-8431, Office Location and Hours: Dominican Sister of Peace Theresa Damicone, OP. There was a problem saving your notification. President Joe Biden wants to try anyway. If a loved one has died, we are very sorry for your loss and are here to help you. Telephone: (671) 633-8426 to 30 Memorial gifts in Sr. Marie Melnicks memory may be sent to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Office of Mission Advancement, 2320 Airport Dr. Columbus, OH 43219 oroppeace.org. funeral Mass will follow at 12 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace and Safe Journey Catholic Memorial gifts in Sr. Cathleen Ryans memory may be sent to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Office of Mission Advancement, 2320 Airport Dr. Columbus, OH 43219 or oppeace.org. She made first profession in 1971 and took her final vows in 1979. Telephone: (671) 633-8426 to 30 Sister Cathleen was one of four children born to Catherine Hazel and Edwin Ryan. At the young age of 18, she wanted to give her life wholly to God, and she entered the Congregation in 1954, made first profession in 1956, and took her final vows in 1959. Gerry Denk, a lifelong Lynbrook resident and retired Marine who tackled the shooter in a 2002 attack at a Lynbrook church, died on April 27 at age 70. It became a Denk Thanksgiving tradition to give out up to 100 pies and packaged meals, along with coats, at the park. Viewing and Last Respects may be paid on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9:00am 11:15am at Our Lady of Peace Funeral Home, Barrigada. Countries cant tax their way to long-term prosperity. She earned a Master of Science in Education/Secretarial Science from Hunter College, and her Master Arts in Theology /Religious Education from St. Johns University. You will be surprised to find out how easy and affordable it could be through our Pre-Need programs. Lady Liberty holds the wreath of peace, shunning symbols of war or conflict. Dominican Sister of Peace Regina (Edward Mary) McCarthy, OP (86), a native of Greeley, NE, died on February 26, 2023, at the Dominican Sisters of Peace Sansbury Care Center in St. Catharine, KY. Sr. Regina was born August 26, 1936, to Agnes Smyth and Edward McCarthy. A bright light of our Perhaps Denks last gesture of help was for his wife, when he told her, Dont sit around crying for me.. Villanova University. the pandemic. Viewing and Last Respects may be paid on May 3, from 9am 11:45am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 12pm, at [], Guadalupe P. Aldea, of Hgat was called to eternal life on April 20, 2023 at the age of 87. A true Dominican at heart, Sr. Theresa loved to study and participated in a variety of workshops and seminars on topics ranging from Canon Law to the Enneagram, to Holistic Spirituality and Sacred Scripture. Church in Chalan Pago. Dominican Sister of Peace Joan Scanlon, who served with Regina on the Congregational leadership team, noted: Regina generously contributed to the common good by volunteering to move and live in a formation community during her term., Sr. Joan also gave a reflection at Sr. Reginas funeral, remembering that all of these communities, family, Nebraska, the Dominican community, the migrant worker community, (where) she reflected the love of God.. To donate in Sr. Maries memory, please click here. canned food donations will be accepted in lieu of flowers following the finakpo rosary. Coalition. On Nov. 1, 2022, she was inducted into the American Academy of Nursings 2020 Class Denk was No. She attended business school and began a successful career in real estate and advertising. of Chalan Pago, passed away in the Grace of our Lord on December 26, 2022 at the age of 57 years old. 7 Days a Week, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. She preached with her actions of love and generosity as a Dominican Sister for sixty-seven years. She entered the Congregation in 1954, made first profession in 1956 and took her final vows in 1959. Sr. Theresa was interred at Holy Cross Cemetery. Faye Renee Cruz Nauta, "Familian Emma" of Santa Rita was called to eternal life on April 25, 2022 at the age of 50. A link will be provided at a later date. Sister Sue McMahon was interred at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Oxford, MI. Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel Obituary. When there is death in the family, someone must deal with the most difficult tasks on the most difficult day of ones life. The world-traveling Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit over a dozen parishes within the Archdiocese of Newark from April 28 through May 31, 2023. Dominican Sister of Peace Marie Ann Melnick. To donate in Sr. Sues memory, please click here. Cross Island Road, Yona, Guam Sr. Regina taught Spanish at the Congregations Saint Catharine College before entering her final ministry of prayer and presence at the Congregations Sansbury Care Center a ministry of generosity, of love, and of fun with her beloved Community. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. fondly known as Blondy was called to eternal life on April 21, 2023 at the age of 53. In the year 2022, she celebrated 65 years of service to God and to Gods people. She also served for more than a decade with the Guam Homeless retreat houses. We are heartbroken by this overwhelming loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with She was named Supervisor of the Year at the 2021 Triton Awards Program. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. George Ryan and William Ryan. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Five months after arriving on Guam in August 1974, she entered the Sisters of Mercy community. CLEVELAND, Tenn. on a sunny, but very breezy afternoon, walker Valley wrapped up its regular season softball schedule with a convincing 6-1 Senior Night . Do you support or oppose making abortion legal on Guam? JUSTIN ADRIAN CANDOLETA - Our Lady of Peace Memorial Plans & Gardens He had lived in Lynbrook since his parents adopted him as a baby in Ireland. Janet Aponte Domenden Janet Aponte Domenden, of Mangilao, died May 30 at the age of 87. To donate in Sr. Cathleens memory, please click here. Dr. Hattori-Uchima passed away on December 26, 2022. Gerry Denk, 70, 'Mr. Mayor' of Lynbrook who tackled a church shooter in Another time, he ran into the ocean to help pull out struggling young swimmers, they said. She will be dearly missed. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in History and Social Studies with a Minor in English and Philosophy from the University of Detroit, Sr. Sue taught elementary school before joining the Congregation in 1968. From the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal, the statue has traveled the world on a mission to spread peace and hope since 1947. Wed take my daughter and walk to the park and people would stop him, Tara Denk said. He would say, Wow, these poor people. Dr. Margarets family, loved ones, and her colleagues at the School of Health and Hattori-Uchima. From April 28 through May 31, over a dozen parishes of the Archdiocese of Newark will host a Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. UOG is an equal opportunity provider and employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion through island wisdom values of inadahi yan inagofli'e: respect, compassion, and community. islands COVID-19 response. [] On March 12, 2002, he was attending the 9 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, as he did every day, and sitting in the last pew as usual when he saw a man pacing in the vestibule, he told his family. the Dean of the School of Health since 2014, Dr. Hattori-Uchima exemplified what it Long Island Obituaries Gerry Denk, 70, 'Mr. Mayor' of Lynbrook who tackled a church shooter in 2002. . Dominican Sister of Peace Theresa, Damicone OP (89), died on February 13, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the Dominican Sisters of Peace Motherhouse in Akron, OH. Dominican Sister of Peace Regina McCarthy She was commended for having a great influence on students and faculty, being an excellent teacher, and relating well to people. The University of Guam Community is giving tribute to School of Health Dean Margaret Please continue to browse our website and discover how you can protect your family from the difficulties of dealing with the loss of a loved one when the inevitable happens. Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, Click here to see more videos from the Dominican Sisters of Peace. 7 Days a Week, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Mass of Intention is being offered at Our Lady of Peace & Safe Journey Catholic Church, in Chalan Pago, at the following schedule: Weekdays (except Thursday) at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday at 6:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. If you are having trouble finding the obituary of one of our Sisters, please email info@oppeace.org for assistance. If you are faced with the unthinkable loss of a loved one during this unique and scary time, please know that our funeral professionals are here for you. Last Respects 9 a.m. to noon June 18 at Our Lady of. Between 1972 and 1976, he served in the Philippines, in counterintelligence in Southeast Asia and drug interdiction in South America, said his friend Ed Mahoney, who met him at Westwood Park during one of Denks daily walks with his dogs. Sr. Marie ministered at the Congregations retreat centers in at Elkins Park, PA, McLean, VA and Niskayuna, NY. As a registered nurse for 35 years, a faculty member at UOG since August 2001, and In recent years she dedicated herself to Pastoral Care ministry at Saint Isadore Parish in Quakertown and local senior care centers. a masters in nursing from the University of Phoenix, and a doctorate in nursing from All Rights Reserved. Maria Cruz Quan, of Santa Rita, died Aug. 10 at the age of 94. Viewing and Last Respects will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Peace Memorial Gardens Chapel in Windward Hills, Yona. Dominican Sister of Peace Marie Ann (Mary Luke) Melnick OP (91) died on February 5, 2023, at the Green Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Pottsville, PA. Sr. Marie was born in Clamtown, Pennsylvania in 1931, the oldest of the nine children of Mary Bobbin and Stephen Melnick. FELICITA SILVERIO SANTOS Felicita "Fely" Silverio Santos, of Ordot was called to eternal life on April 1 at the age of 77. Mass of Intentions are being said Wed, Fri@ 7am, Sat. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. On March 12, 2002, he was attending the 9 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Peace, as he did every . Lady Mustangs Snap Back For Win Over East Hamilton The statue will be on display for veneration at St. Pius X Parish in Old Tappan from April 28 through May 1. To donate in Sr. Reginas memory, please click here. Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm March 4, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace and Safe . Windward Hills Memorial Park Map - Monument - Guam - Mapcarta Sr. Cathleens ministry in education centered in Ohio and her native New York, serving as a teacher and as principal of Dominican Academy, the Congregations founded high school in New York city. Her ministries in academic and religious education took her to schools in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and Nebraska, but she had a special love for her ministry to the Hispanic community in Grand Island. Finakpo Mass and Rosary will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 at Our Lady of Sr. Marie is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Hosler of New Ringgold, Linda Melnick and Joan Melnick, both of Tamaqua; brothers, Donald Melnick, and his wife Mary, and Robert Melnick, both of California and John Melnick of New Jersey; many nieces and nephews.