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Luise Brooks Obituary

Luise Prather Brooks Resident of Gilroy Passed away in Gilroy, California at the age of 91. Luise was a SF Giants fan and an avid reader. Her daily routine included a gin and tonic, KGO radio and the Enquirer! Luise worked as a secretary at St Justins Church in Santa Clara for 30 years. Luise is survived by her daughter Christina Lafaille, (Gary), son Michael Brooks (Gail), 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, sister Wilbi Taylor (Jack), and many nieces and nephews. Rosary at Habing Family Funeral Home, Friday at 6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mary Church, Gilroy Saturday at 12:00 noon. The family is thankful for Luise's Kaiser Doctor Marci Teresi and the loving caregivers at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Donations to the Humane Society of Santa Clara would be appreciated.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jan. 9, 2013.

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Richard & Diana Kaiser

January 11, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Luise's passing. I can still "see" her smile and enjoy her wonderful attitude on life. We hope that we age as gracefully as she did. She was a joy to know and be around. May she be in God's arms now.

January 11, 2013

Louise was at St. Justins when my family joined the parish. I enjoyed her company again in recent years when we played bunco together once a month at St. Justins. Trudy Eagle

January 8, 2013

Louise was secretary at St. Justin Parish when I came there as a young priest in 1964. She was very supportive to all and kept us on our toes. We have kept in touch over the years. She was always positive and enjoyed life. She was a gift to all. May she now be enjoying fullness of life with God.
Fr. Terry Sullivan

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Habing Family Funeral Home

129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020

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