Marie GALHOUSE Obituary

GALHOUSE, Marie "Your heart will lead you to the desert, where I will speak to you." Sacred Scriptures. Marie spent most of her life in Tucson, AZ but moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2008. At age 90 Marie left this world as we know it on November 19, 2016. Marie was born in California. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne and husband, Dan and their children, Chris and Amy; son, Stephen and wife, Ursula and their children, Jessica and Krista; daughter, Mary and husband, Kevin and their children, Jason and Anna; son, Thomas and wife, Marina, and their children, Michael, Joseph, and Theresa; and daughter, Donna. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy and brothers, Anthony and Cyril. Marie earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Arizona State University. Marie and Leroy were married in Tucson, AZ. She was a grade school teacher at St. Joseph's School and later at St. Ambrose's School, both in Tucson, AZ. Marie enjoyed her family, teaching, sewing, cooking, and camping. She was dedicated to her Catholic Faith and a member of Saint Joseph's Parish in Tucson for many years. Marie spent much time raising her five children and has enjoyed knowing each of her nine grandchildren along with her five great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 2, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at Saint Joseph's Church located at 215 S. Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in Marie's name to Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico - Donate to Help End Poverty. Please note when making donation that it is memory of Marie Galhouse. Donate on line: www.ccasfnm.org Donate by mail: Catholic Charities, 3301 Candelaria Road NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87107 Donate by phone: Call (505) 724-4637 make a contribution using VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Service.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 18, 2016.

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December 24, 2016

My sincere condolences to your family. May God "who comforts us in all our trials" (2 Cor 1:4) comfort you and your family at such a difficult time. I know God will help you to endure because he cares for you (1Peter 5 :7).

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Bill Dluehosh

December 21, 2016

Sorry to hear of Marie's passing. I worked with her husband Leroy at Hughes.

Kathleen GAWNE

December 18, 2016

Mrs. Gallhouse was my 2nd grade teacher at St. Joes and a peer of my mother also. We were a large Catholic family and my mother was run ragged as teacher, mom, business owner with my Father's Mobile gas station and all the minutia of life.
I had a hard transition coming from Detroit and a rough time just trying to belong. I was blessed to have my Nana Katie as a constant ally and protector, but she was aged already and did so much for my mom that 80 year old women should be stepping away from at the end of life. Things like making lunch, help with homework just didn't happen. Life was hard, Mrs. Gallhouse did not excuse my responsibility, she'd just make it happen, even if I saw her frustrated, she never made me fell bad. She would just offer me 15 minutes after class to get homework done, tell me easy ways to prepare lunch for the 9 of us and help my Nana. She didn't discount my responsibility, she made sure I understood and valued it. She knew I treasured my Nana Katie deeply and reminded me to show that in my actions and words.
Simply she didn't expect less in class, sports, respect, our faith and the blessings we each had in the finer education.
I remember my 1st holy communion and how proud she was of all of us that fine March day as the sun shone on us filing into Mass. It was the culmination of the better part of that year, we were hers and she was giving us to God that day.
My faith and all it represents was formed by a few key rolmodels .
She was one, tough, kind, firm and proud. I am 53 and Grandmother of 4 and she still sits safely in my heart as I never forget her and never shall.
I pray you peace and the favor of our lord God, as it should be.
With tremendous respect and love, Kathy Gawne

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