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LAURA RELLIHAN Obituary
Our beautiful valentine, Laura Elizabeth Rellihan, passed peacefully to heaven April 17, 2018, at home.
Laura graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition. She spent over a decade working in extended care, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities in Virginia and Jacksonville, FL. She started her own nutrition counseling practice, authored a book, and coached cross country and swim teams over the years. Besides authoring her cookbook, she loved to set goals for herself that at one time seemed impossible, completing long distance swims, a marathon, and a half-ironman.
Laura is survived by her loving husband Patrick, sons Liam and Noah, parents Richard and Kathy Holtz, in-laws Mary, Jamie and Andrew Rellihan, siblings Melissa Heaton (David), Sister Agnes Mary (CFR), Bryan Holtz, Kara Crane (Stephen), 9 aunts and uncles, and 17 cousins. She is predeceased by her grandparents Mary and Earl Holtz, and Ruth and Robert Wiley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Friends of Assumption F.A.I.T.H. Tuition Assistance Fund (904-398-1963).
There will be a public visitation Friday, April 20, 2018 from 5-8pm at Assumption Catholic Church, 2403 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12:30 at Assumption Catholic Church, followed by a reception for family and friends. Sign the guestbook at www.hardagegiddensoaklawn chapel.com HARDAGE-GIDDENS, THE OAKLAWN CHAPEL, 4801 San Jose Blvd is serving the family.
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Crystal Rivera
September 25, 2023
Just read your book to help me with lupus and wanted to write you. Even after you have passed you are making a huge impact. I´m sad I came to this page but I hope your loved ones know you are still making a difference.
Ellin Iselin
April 27, 2018
Dear Mrs. Holtz and family, I was deeply saddened to read of Laura's passing. Please know that I am sending prayers for Laura and for all of you. Sincerely, Ellin Iselin
Gina B
April 25, 2018
I'm so very sorry for the loss of you Laura Holtz Rellihan. May you rest in peace at the comfort of our Lord.
God Bless your family.
Fr.James O'Neal
April 21, 2018
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved Laura. I remember her as a young lady from my time at Assumption. Mass will be offered for her and the entire family this weekend. God bless you all!
Much love,
Fr. Jim
Judy Wilson
April 20, 2018
Dear Patrick,Liam and Noah and the Holtz family, I was saddened to hear of Laura's release from her earthly body and know her reception into Heaven was a beautiful one. She was a wonderful part of my son Erik and Kristina Kharman Wilson's life and it was a privilege to know her and her family. My Franciscan Fraternity St Bonaventure in Jacksonville was praying for her recovery the past 1and 1/2 years and have been notified. RIP to the company of angels she joins. Judy Wilson formerly of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
April 20, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss Patrick. If there is anything we can do to help you please let us know. Your neighbor's Scott and Nancy Sprague
Tammy Martin
April 19, 2018
My heart goes out to Kathy, Rich and family as well as Patrick, Liam and Noah, and although my faith tells me not to be saddened by this loss it is so heartbreaking to me. Laura, through her posts on fb has inspired me all year to try to be more positive, and never give up and really try to live my faith in all I do and I thank her for that. I know she will be missed by all who were touched by her life and all those she didn't know whose lives she touched by her words.
Deepest sympathy, love and prayers to you all! Tammy
MaryFrances Rellihan-Perez
April 18, 2018
I knew she was special the instant I met her here in Tampa with Patrick. Tommy, Mary and I send our deepest sympathy to you Patrick, Liam and Noah, and the entire clans that loved her so.You have my heart, all of you. Now and forever we will hold her close. Our prayers will continue to be with Laura and you all.
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