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Orisco Chaisson Obituary

"Mother Dear" Funeral services for Orisco Chaisson will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs, Wednesday, October 20th, at 10:00 am, and internment will be at Forest Lawn directly following. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, October 19th, at Wiefels and Son Chapel in Palm Springs. She was born September 13, 1919 in Ames, Texas to Anatalie and Leo Sterling and lived in Beaumont, Texas until 1951, where she gave birth to six of her children, then moved to Palm Springs and gave birth to three more children. She was the fifth of six siblings who have all preceded her in death. She was very proud of supporting her family working as a housekeeper for the homes of Ed McCoubrey, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, Dean Martin and many more. She became a parishioner of St. Theresa upon her arrival to Palm Springs and remained faithfully so until her death on Sunday, October 10th. She is preceded in death by her daughter Latisha, son Joe and husband Freddie. She was not only a Mother Dear to her own, but many knew that if you needed support she was your Mother Dear also. She is survived by her four daughters Verla Monroe, Cindy Chaisson of Palm Springs, Sherry Smith of Riverside, Celeste Johnson of L.A. and her three sons Lloyd Chaisson of Sky Valley, Donald Chaisson of Los Angeles., and Randal Chaisson of Redwood City. She is also survived by 24 grand children, 44 great grand-children, 16 great great grandchildren and a multitude of honorary children, extended family, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends. We will miss our "Mother Dear".

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 15 to Oct. 20, 2010.

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Elizabeth Kirk

October 9, 2023

She was a light in our parish and is missed. I still have her card about St. Martha.

Liz Kirk

October 9, 2022

Your mother was close to her Savior. She is missed.

Diana Backlund

August 5, 2011

Hi Cindy, You won't remember me but you and I attended St, Theresa's together and I have always remembered your kindness to me. I am glad to have finally found your name, but so sad to see the information about your mother's passing. My sincerest condolences.
Diana M. Backlund (Facebook and Linked-In) Please do get in touch if you see this.

Megan Walker

December 17, 2010

I love you motherdear n miss u so much it will never be the same with out u

October 21, 2010

Cindy and family-
So sad that Mother Dear passed - she was a amazing, strong, heartfelt woman. And such a gift to all of you. I am sure it is just a matter of time until she begins sending you all signs that she is still watching over all of you.My thoughts are with you.
Kimberly Durkin

October 19, 2010

mother dear is very much missed and loved. we remember when she came to our house with verla when my mother died . we will remember her in our prayers....i would love for verla to call us and get back in touch with our families 619 435 2906. hope to hear from you soon joann and john jacob we will hve fr. michael murphy to say a mass for her.....

Kathy Tantes

October 19, 2010

Mother Dear will be sorely missed. I was blessed to know & to love her & to feel she was my Mother Dear also. Her enduring faith in Jesus was always an inspiration. It's comforting to know I'll see "Muz" again in heaven & for eternity!

Paul Sterling

October 19, 2010

To the Family

Our prayers are for your strength at this time, and the days ahead. God love us all but at this time his eyes are upon you'll. To make every step that you need. God Bless!!!

LOVE PASTOR PAUL

Ken and Liz Kirk

October 17, 2010

News of your mother's passing saddened us and we will miss seeing her in church. Yet she is with the Lord and looking down on all of you giving you her blessings. With our sympany and prayers.

sharon clipper-andersen

October 17, 2010

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Katherine Johnson

October 16, 2010

You were the best Motherdear and Grandma I could ever ask for. I will miss seeing you and coming to your house for weeks at a time. You always made me feel special and took my side even when it was my fault. You always let me be me. I really enjoyed hot dogs cooked "Motherdear Style...." roasted over a gas stove burner! ;)We are all going to miss you. You were the glue that held this family together, and I know that you would want us to stay together as is you were right here.
Love you forever,
Katherine

Aaron Riviers

October 16, 2010

My prayers are with the Chaisson family in their hour of sorrow, your mother, grandmother was a wonderful woman.

Megan Walker

October 16, 2010

Motherdear was a great women she was my great grandma I've live next to her since I've been in the 6th grade. She's always been there for my family and I no matter what I needed I know I had motherdear to go to if I abosolotly needed her too, whether it was me going to her to buy a chocolate bar for school or just needing someone to talk to I always had her and there never was any judgement. I will greatly miss motherdear I love you with all my heart n never will forget you, you will always be with me.

Love,
Megan Walker
(Daughter of Tracy Monroe and Granddaughter of Verla Monroe)

Susi Brown-Tomich

October 15, 2010

I have the fondest memories of Mrs. Chaisson she always welcomed me in her home. Such a kind person, she will be missed by many. My thoughts are with the whole family.

Laura Janes

October 15, 2010

Cindy, Randy and family,
It is a sad thing to lose Mama. My thoughts are prayers are with you all. May God give you HIS peace.
Laura Janes

Judy Case

October 14, 2010

I wrote your name in the sand,
but the waves washed it away.
I wrote your name in the sky,
but the wind blew it away.
So I wrote your name in my heart,
And nothing can take it away.
You are dearly loved Mother Dear and will be greatly missed.
Paul, Judy, Lilly, and Cassie

Judy Case

October 14, 2010

I wrote your name in the sand,
but the waves washed it away.
I wrote your name in the sky,
but the wind blew it away.
So I wrote your name in my heart,
and nothing can take it away.
You are dearly loved Mother Dear, and will be greatly missed,
Paul, Judy, Lilly and Cassie

CYNTHIA TORRENCE

October 14, 2010

Mader I remember you when we use to live next to you and I always want to see you with your hair down because it was so long and beautiful.You will truly be missed.

lisa payne-cole

October 14, 2010

You are loved and will be missed.......

Lisa Payne-Cole

October 14, 2010

You were a wonderful grandmother...........i have fond memories that I will hold dearly..............

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