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Bernice Ham Obituary

Bernice Ham Apr. 16, 1915-Sept. 13, 2010 Resident of Castro Valley Bernice Ham, aged 95, resident of Castro Valley 1949-2002, passed away on 9/13/10 in San Bruno. Following the tradition established by her parents, Bernice hosted many gatherings of friends and family in the basement of her home consisting of food and drink accompanied by Irish music, singing and dancing. She was honored as a volunteer for the Hayward Senior Center where she helped with tax preparation and taught crocheting. Bernice was a pet lover and world traveler. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband John, and parents, brothers, sister, cousins and friends. God has taken her gently from the loving and caring hands of her daughter, Barbara Ham. Bernice is fondly remembered for her hospitality, love of life, family and friends. A vigil service will be held at 7 PM on Monday, September 20 at Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center 1051 Harder Rd, Hayward. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 3433 Somerset Ave, Castro Valley, Tuesday, September 21 at 10 A.M. followed by internment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. A reception follows at the church hall of Our Lady of Grace. Friends wishing to remember Bernice by means of a charitable donation may consider Meals-on-Wheels SOS, 1435 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546-6817. Holy Angels Funeral & Cremation Center FD-1456 510-537-6600

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Published by Inside Bay Area from Sep. 18 to Sep. 20, 2010.

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Jean Baronas

September 21, 2010

Aunt Bernice was a treasure.

Susan Naify

September 18, 2010

Bernice has touched my heat in a special and personal way. I will always remember her love of nature and treasures. Barbara, know that the Rosary is in use each day; and that my love and prayers are with Bernice, you and your family. Love, Susan

Vivian Monohan

September 18, 2010

Aunt Bernice truly lived the human experience with grace, humor,compassion, integrity and,most importantly, unconditional love for her family. I smile everytime I think of her. Barbara, loving thoughts and much peace are sent your way, Love Vivian

Katie Mindling, RSM

September 18, 2010

We join you from the opposite coast to share in this time of grief and celebration of the life of your Mom and we share our deep faith in the resurrection where 'eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as entered the heart of man the things that God has ready for those who love him." With love

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