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HAZEL MAHONEY Obituary
EDINBURG - Hazel Loraine Mahoney passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the age of 86. Hazel was born on November 2, 1924, in Kenmare, North Dakota to Frank and Selma Baska. She married Fred Mahoney on January 24, 1948 and they had five daughters. Hazel and Fred resided and farmed in Drayton, ND and upon retirement moved to Edinburg, Texas where they had enjoyed many winters. Hazel's family was the light of her life. She delighted in cooking and sewing, always creating things for others. She had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel. The life lessons she taught her daughters, even in her final days, will continue to guide their lives. She was an inspiration to us all.
Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Helen and Harriet, and her brothers Maurice and Marvin. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 63 years, Fred Mahoney, her daughters Winn (Mike) Pusey, Mary (Jerry) Elhard, Bev (Jeff) Johnson, Kelly (Mark) Carlson , and Chris (Todd) Rierson, her 20 grandchildren, Jeff (Nicole) Christenson, Heather (Kelly) Christenson, Andi (John) Olson, Travis Christenson, Adora (Ramon) Padilla, Kara Christenson, Justin Pusey, Melina (Eli) Elhard-Champion, Kelcie (Randall) Elhard-Rydl, Erika (Chad) Kinney, Patrick Lerud, Liz (DJ) Arsenault, Suzanne Johnson, Samantha Johnson, M. Ryan Carlson, Sean Mahoney Carlson, Eric C. Carlson, Andrew Richards, Kevin (Amanda) Richards, and Madelyn Rierson, 16 great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Katarina, and Sean Christenson, Noelle and Nicholas Olson, Ana and Kindred Christenson, Adria and Harper Padilla, Kirsten, Megan, and Kailey Kinney, Laila Arsenault, Kadyn Richards, and Dylan and Caleb Richards. She is also survived by her brother Miles, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends. The family wishes to thank Pastor Laura Brewster, Josie Moctezuma, Dr. Olga Olivarez and CIMA Hospice for their compassionate care. There will be a boat procession followed by a private family celebration of Hazel's life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Edinburg First United Methodist Church, PO Box 25, Edinburg, Texas 78539 or Drayton First United Methodist Church, PO Box 327, Drayton, North Dakota 58225. Funeral services have been entrusted to Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg.
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Memories and Condolences
for HAZEL MAHONEY
H. Friend
May 25, 2011
Dear family of Hazel,
I am sorry for your loss, and am grateful to hear of her wisdom, strength, and kind support that she generously gave to her loved ones.
H. Friend
Dawn Plaatje
May 23, 2011
So sorry for your loss, The Plaatje family's thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May 23, 2011
Dear Fred and Family, We were saddened to hear of Hazels passing,we are so sorry she was a great lady, always enjoyed visiting with you folks, we will keep you in our prayers
Del & Evie
marisela cavazos
May 22, 2011
Mrs. Carlson,
On behalf of my family we would like to extend our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Manny
Henry De Luna
May 21, 2011
Chris, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family during this time of sorrow. We are truly sorry for your loss of your mother Hazel. May she rest in peace forever with our lord and savior JESUS CHRIST. This is just the begginning of her new life with him.
The lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me to still waters, he restores my soul. He guides me to a path of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk to the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they conmfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. PSALMS 23 GOD BLESS U and your FAM.
Your friend in CHRIST,
Henry & Araceli De Luna
Lillie Rydl
May 20, 2011
Condolences
Oneida Valdez
May 20, 2011
Mary, I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of your mother. My heart goes out to you and your family during your time of sorrow. I pray the love of God will embrace you all through your time of grief. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
"Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow."
Robert Louis Stevenson
May 20, 2011
Ms. Carlson & family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless You All.
Respectfully,
Eli Sanchez & family
Kevin and Brenda Rose and Family
May 20, 2011
Our thoughts and Prayers are with Fred, the girls and their families. Hazel was a lovely person and she will be dearly missed.
Linda Guerrero
May 20, 2011
Mary, my prayers are with you and your loved ones during this time of great loss. There are truly no words to express the sadness that you are going through. God bless you all always.
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