Erma Mary Ann Legaz

Erma Legaz Obituary

Erma Mary Ann (Penso) LEGAZ Erma was born to Felix and Mary Penso on July 18, 1911 in Seattle, WA and died on April 21, 2010 in Seattle, WA. She was married to Tony Legaz for 60 years. He predeceased her in 1998. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Mary Barberis (Babe), Anita Penso; brother, Felix Penso, Jr. (Maxine); grandchildren, Brian, Mary and Elizabeth Moeller, and son-in-law, Michael Whitley. Erma is survived by her children, Joan (Dick) Moeller, Joyce Legaz, Marie Legaz Whitley and James (Mary Ann) Legaz; brother, John Penso (Millie); grandchildren, Tia (Norm) Bailey, Gena (Luke) Grothkopp and Joseph Legaz; great-grandson, Marcus Grothkopp; beloved in-laws, many very loved nieces, nephews and dear friends. Erma was a graduate of the original Sacred Heart Grade School and Immaculate Conception High School in Seattle. She lived on Queen Anne Hill for 84 years. Her family lived in the Pike Place Market neighborhood until she was 15 years old. A devout Catholic, she took great comfort in her faith in God and the promise of eternal life. She was a member of St. Anne Parish for 84 years where she spent many hours volunteering on various committees, and also volunteered at the original Children's Orthopedic Hospital. Her special smile and wink will be missed by all. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday, May 2nd, at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. BOTH at St. Anne Church, 100 West Lee St., Seattle. Remembrances may be made to Catholic Community Services, Pregnancy Support/Adoption, 100 23rd Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144; St. VincentDePaul Society, St. Anne Conference, 1411 1st West, Seattle, WA 98119 or charity of choice. Please sign the online guest book at www.legacy.com. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

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Published by The Seattle Times from Apr. 25 to Apr. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Erma Legaz

14 Entries

Sarah Gebauer

July 31, 2019

Erma was my great aunt. She was always so sweet and beautiful. She was funny and made me smile whenever I visited. I was remembering her today and wanted to sign her guest book. I feel so lucky that I got to spend time with Aunty Erma.

Dorothy Copeland

May 2, 2010

Dear Joan & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. No matter how old we are it is hard to lose your MOM. Cope & I have wonderful memories of her & that wonderful smile. She always welcomed us & made us feel good. She was a great lady!
Love from, Cope & Dorothy Copeland

Mary Daheim

May 2, 2010

To all of Erma's family, especially Mary Ann and Jim, Joan and Dick:

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Dear Erma was such a special lady--I loved that wink and smile when I'd see her at Mass. I knew it came from a great heart and soul. I always thought of it as a sort of blessing, a cherished memory that will remain in my mind's eye forever.

Elizabeth & Peter Graham

May 1, 2010

Jim, Mary Ann, Gina, Luke, Joe, Marcus,
We never lose our mother’s love. She continues to comfort and surround us in every memory. Find comfort in knowing that she lives on in your heart. Her smile radiates through you.

Jon Wolfe

April 29, 2010

Jim and Mary Ann I'm sorry for your loss. I read about Jim's mother in the paper while visiting my Mom and Dad in Redmond. We were friends at the UW school of Social Work. Jon Wolfe (Judi)

April 29, 2010

Dear Marie,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Claire Wildgen

JoAnna Clanncy Galichinski

April 29, 2010

Marie, So sorry for your loss. I lost my Mother in 2003 at age 98. I was so grateful to have had her for so long.
You and your family are in my prayers.

Karen Gillmore

April 28, 2010

Joyce, Joan, Marie & Jim,

I think I talked with your Mom more times on the phone (when I called for Joyce) than I ever actually saw her. The twinkle in her eyes and the warm smile came right through the phone. She was a lovely lady and she will be charming the heavens above.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen (Laughnan) Gillmore

April 28, 2010

Dear Joyce,
I read about your mom"s death in the Seattle Times in Olympia. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Valerie Croteau Strickland

Del

April 28, 2010

Sorry for your loss.

Kathleen Cannon

April 28, 2010

Joyce, Joan, Marie and Jim,

I loved and admired your Mother, her deep faith inspired me and she always made me laugh. May she rest in peace.

Kathy Cannon

Bob and Fay Pollack

April 26, 2010

Aunt Erma was the epitome of a lady in all of her ways, with a wonderful twinkle in her eye and a smile that made you smile with her. We will always remember her that way.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Penny Leggett

April 26, 2010

What a sweet and caring lady. So proud to call her my "Auntie Erma". She is in heaven now with all of our other loved ones and they are having one good time.
Love you all,
Penny, Larry and Mark

Pam (Vanni) Gorman

April 26, 2010

May all your memories bring you joy in the days and years to follow. With all the wonderful memories we have our loved ones are never far away. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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