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AMELIA DOMEN Obituary



Domen, Amelia Emily (Dudek), age 89 of Yorba Linda, passed away on November 23 from complications arising from respiratory illness and heart disease. She died peacefully at home while on hospice care, surrounded by her family.

Amelia was born on February 26, 1923 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the first daughter of Evelyn and Michael Dudek. She attended Holyoke High School and was a member of the A Cappella and Girls' Ensemble choirs before graduating in 1940. Amelia attended nursing school prior to joining the U.S. Army, where she served as a registered nurse (RN) during World War II and met the love of her life Bernard Domen. They married on March 2, 1946 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

After the war, Amelia and Bernard settled in Hibbing, Minnesota and had 10 children. In 1966, they moved their family to southern California, where Amelia spend the remainder of her life. Amelia worked as an RN until she retired at age 69, after 42 years of nursing.

After retirement, Amelia continued to stay busy. She was an active member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church and lent her beautiful voice to the choir. She loved to entertain and hosted weekly bridge games at her house. Traveling was another passion of Amelia's and she visited destinations across the United States and abroad. Most of all, family was her greatest love and she cherished every moment she spent with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, Michael, John, Peter and Paul Domen; daughters, Mary Anne Fritzsche, Pat Garnes, Margie Anderson and Jeanne Reeve; 22 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard; sister, Helen Dudek; and children, Mark Domen and Kathy Smith.

A viewing will be held at Pierce Brothers Anaheim Mortuary from 4 to 8 pm on November 27, with rosary at 7pm. Funeral mass will be held at 10 am on November 28 at Pope John Paul II Polish Church in Yorba Linda, reception to follow. Graveside service will be held at 1pm at Cemetery of the Good Shepherd in Huntington Beach.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Companion Hospice, 2041 W. Orangewood Ave, Orange, CA 92868.

Published by Orange County Register on Nov. 27, 2012.
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I used to sing with Amelia. We were in the choir together. She was a lovely woman. Please accept my condolences.

Connie Paquin

November 29, 2012

She was a guiding light of what was right, and kind and just. Not just my mother, but also my friend. I miss you already!

Pat [daughter] Garnes

November 29, 2012

Dear Domen Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom passing. She was an amazing women. She was in the choir at St. Philips with my mom and dad who have passed over the last couple of years too. We all used to go out to breakfast after the 8:30 mass. We always had a good time. I really miss those days. I also went to school with Mark. We were good friends up at good ole Sunny Hills.
My love to you all,
Margaret Simpson

margaret simpson

November 28, 2012

You are a shining light, Grandma!!! I will miss you, but I know that we will see each other again. Rest in peace!!

November 28, 2012

Dear Domen Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I have all of you in my prayers.
I lived down the street from the Domens and was best freinds with Jeanne Domen. I spent a lot of time in the Domen home;I can still hear Mrs. Domens beautiful whistle(she really did whistle while she worked) and I can taste the delicious Polish sweet bread she made during the Holidays.
An incredible "maof10"...she will be missed.
Warmly,
Grace(O'Malley) Hickey

November 27, 2012

I lived across the street form the Domens when I was a young. Mrs Domen was one of the kindest and caring human beings I ever knew. She was like a second mom to me. This family is a great family and I love them with all my heart. Mrs Domen thank you for being a great example to me and others on how to be a good person. RIP and I will always love you.

Andy Payne

November 27, 2012

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