Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Sister Consilio O’Keeffe, P.B.V.M. went peacefully to her eternal reward on August 25, 2020. Sister Consilio was born on November 21, 1937 in Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland. In 1959 she entered Presentation Convent, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland and made Final Profession in 1965. She has ministered as an educator in Ireland (Presentation School, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath) and in the US. – Birmingham, AL, Cypress CA, Highland CA, and Globe AZ. Sr. Consilio spent her last 10 years in San Antonio as assistant archivist and she taught in the Religious Education Program at St. Matthew.
She will be sadly missed by her beloved Sisters: Sister Máirín O’Keeffe (Holy Rosary Sisters, Artane, Dublin), Madre M. Rafael O’Keeffe (Carmelitas Descalzas, Bolivar, Peru), her brother Paddy O’Keeffe (Drumshambo Co. Leitrim), her nieces, nephews, friends, and her Presentation Sisters here in the US Unit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas O’Keeffe and Kathleen (nee Kerin) O’Keeffe, and her brothers, Donie O’Keeffe and John O’Keeffe.
Funeral Services will be at St. Matthew Catholic Church 10703 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio,Texas 78230. The Rosary followed by the Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:30 am. It will be live-streamed; the website link is: https://livestreammedianetwork.com/st-matthews-church
Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Special thanks for the loving care given to Sr. Consilio by her primary doctor, Dr Neela Patel, and by the staff at Villa de San Antonio.
Read MoreTruly a sad day to learn of Sr Consilio's passing. She was a wonderful patient, individual and friend and i have thought of her often since she left the Highland area. She was a inspiration to those who knew her, regardless of their religious persuasion and beliefs. I always remember my special patients and she was certainly one with her dedication, sense of humor and incredible personal strength,
Dr Pamela Miller
October 05, 2022 | Highland, CA
Prayers for all her family.
Peggy Willis
August 22, 2021
My family will miss Sr. Consilio. She was my 2nd grade teacher at St. Adelaide church in California. My condolences to her family and her religious community.
Chris
October 08, 2020 | Student
Sr. Consilio was an exceptional treasure both as an educator and a human being. She was one of the best to have taught my children and they are devastated to hear of her passing. She had an extraordinary gift of interacting with children and her love for animals was unmatched. I pray that she will continue to watch over all children and animals from her well deserved place in Heaven. We will miss you Sr. Consilio!!!!!!!!
Sara
September 04, 2020 | Friend
Sister was always very kind to me when i went to convent for Associates meetings. May she rest in peace.
Cindy Pantuso
September 02, 2020 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
RIP Sr. Consilio.
Ann Finnerty
September 01, 2020 | Cypress, CA | Friend
The Holy Rosary Sisters offer deepest sympathy to Sister Consilio's community and her family. We know from her sister Sr. Mairin what a special sister, friend, colleague has moved beyond this world. Our sisters here in Ireland will participate in the Mass and funeral service today on line. May Consilio enjoy the light of heaven.
Maura Holy Rossary Sisters
September 01, 2020 | Dublin
We got to know Sr Consilio while we were on holiday in Callaghan Rd ,a great letter writer & gentle lady may she rest in peace
Tim & Sheila Foley Enniskean Ireland
Tim & Sheila Foley
September 01, 2020 | Friend
Many thoughts and Prayers .May She RIP. She had a passion for teaching , music and especially Science. She taught me well and directed me well too. I am very grateful to have been one of her students and will keep her in my prayers. Ty Sister Consilio for doing a wonderful job in this world.
Anthony Tombrello
August 31, 2020 | Pelham, AL | Student
