Photo courtesy of Holy Cross Cemetery and Mortuary - Culver City
Culver City, California
Apr 27, 1924 – Feb 16, 2020 (Age 95)
Colleen Costigan Welch, beloved poet, artist and teacher, passed away of natural causes on February 16, 2020, at the age of 95. She was born in Bloomington Illinois the second of five children. Colleen proudly served her country during World War II, teaching anti-aircraft gunnery in Rhode...
Read MoreI was honored of knowing such a beautiful soul. I enjoyed her stories, her smile and her laughter. I thank God i was one of the lucky ones who got to meet her. She will be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family. Rest in peace Colleen.
Elizabeth Campuzano
March 17, 2021 | Torrance, CA | Friend
I had Mrs. Welch for three different classes at BMHS. I purposely chose classes that she taught because she was such a wonderful teacher. I never got tired of hearing about her time as a Gunnery Instructor in the Big One, WWII.
Stephen van Ingen
November 25, 2020 | Renton, WA | Student
Mrs. Welch was a one if a kind teacher (BMHS class of 81) and her stories were always interesting and true to life. God speed and prayers to your family
Yvette Rice-Rosenthal
June 26, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family of Colleen Welch. I did not get post that she passed till today. I'm in NorCal & wish I was able to attend her funeral. She was one of my favorite BMHS teachers. She was a kind lady. My heart is saddened by the news, and my only regret of not inviting her to any of our past reunions that I have had the opportunity to host/plan. Next year is our 40th. We will remember her & the others who have made a difference in our lives. God bless, Noreen Garin Helvie,...
Noreen Helvie
June 25, 2020 | Santa Clara, CA | Student
Dave
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Paul and Janise
Paul Brown
March 01, 2020 | Quincy, IL | Friend
One of my all time favorite teachers!
Jim Martineau
February 29, 2020 | RPV, CA | Student
It was a pleasure teaching with Colleen at Bishop Montgomery High School; fondest of memories of a smart, caring, kind. fun, dedicated educator.
She was a blessing to our community.
Prayers and condolences to her family.
Please know that she will continue to always be a presence in your lives.
Judith Kline
February 25, 2020 | Torrance, CA | Coworker
I had Colleen as a history teacher during my senior year at Bishop Montgomery High School. She always began each class with prayer. RIP.
Fr. Peter Mallin
February 25, 2020 | Hermosa Beach, CA | Student
I was a student of Mrs. Welch in 7th - 8th Grade at American Martyrs School, in 1979-81, and then again at BMHS a year or two later. So I was one of the lucky ones who had her twice! Between her and Mrs. Foxhoven, we were well-educated kids in Manhattan Beach! Of course I also saw her at AMC frequently. She was one of my favorite teachers, and she was also a wonderful and kind person. She instilled in me a great love of history and of civic engagement. She spent her life educating generations...
Lawrence McGauley
February 24, 2020 | Dallas, TX | Student
