Mary Laurentia Powers Baricevic

Aunt Laurentia always made me feel welcome and special. She had the best laugh, and I so enjoyed chatting with her and my mom in the sitting room next to the patio, or on the patio in their gorgeous Portland home. I had so much fun there, and she was always in the middle of it. I can just remember their orange tabby having lots of Kittens (I can't remember if their cat was named Tiger). I have wonderful memories of being the tag along, and having Aunt Laurentia take me under her wings. ...

Ann and family, So fortunate to have known your wonderful Mom. What a beautiful family she lovingly raised. Sending love to your whole family. I know she will be missed.

We greatly enjoyed the privilege of knowing Mary - a wonderful lady with "can't stop laughing" humor. We'll miss her. She was blessed with a devoted family. Steve and Gloria

Laurentia Was a friend who made me laugh, made me think and who always welcomed me with that great smile of hers. I loved to hear her stories of growing up and her early years in Chicago. She always had new ideas. I loved her reactions to what was going on in the Church and in the world. We often discussed spiritual matters and never felt we had finished talking about them. She added joy to my life and I will never forget her. It's the strong opinionated, reactionary characters in our lives...

I know your Mom will be greatly missed. Sending love and best wishes to your family.

I loved your mom. I remember her showing me her latest sewing project up in her room, copying a couture jacket or skirt, making a perfect duplicate...and then returning the piece to Meier and Frank. She was so sharp right till the end. She was a true intellectual always abreast of what was going on in the world and able to speak on any subject. If she had lived in another era she could/would have been a CEO of a company.

Oh Kids...darn! Loved your mom. From next door neighbors in the '60s in Rockaway to the recent Seminary Teas...Always looked forward to chatting with her. I realize she was in her 90's...but thought she would live forever. What a bucketload of wonderful memories you must have. Please accept my condolences. patty

My deepest sympathies to the entire Baricevic family.
Eternal rest grant unto her soul and let perpetual light shine upon her.