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Nancy Ahern-Cano Obituary
March 15, 1950 - July 29, 2015
Resident of Santa Clara
Nancy is described by many as a "firecracker!". She absolutely was and we loved that about her. She fiercely loved her friends and family, even her job from which she recently retired. The countless babies she loved and cared for over the 30+ years she worked in the NICU at Kaiser were blessed to have her on their side. She loved being outdoors, at the beach, at an Oakland A's or Raider game, or just taking a hike. Nancy also had a passion for music, rock music. All 4ft 10 inches of her danced the night away at many concerts.
Nancy will be dearly missed by her children, Jim, Lisa, Scott & Gina; her grand-children, James, Daniel, Frankie, Michael & Megan; her great-grand daughter Olivia; her siblings Robert, Sharon, & Austin; daughter-in-law Paige; son-in-law William; and adoring kitty, Teddy. Being Italian, she had a huge extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews who she loved immensely. We will miss her amazing spaghetti, her colorful language, and her friendship. We were all very lucky to have her in our lives.
Friends and Family- please join us to share stories and remember the love she gave us all. We will have a visitation Sunday Aug. 9th 5-9 pm at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary with services Monday Aug. 10th at 10 am at St. Justin's Parish in Santa Clara (private burial for family) and a reception following at 11 am Mariani's restaurant - 2500 El Camino Real in Santa Clara.
Memorial donations may be given to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which was near and dear to her heart. A very special thank you to the amazing staff at Stanford hospital who went above and beyond for us all.
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J Stephen Surick
July 30, 2022
My heart was broken then, and it still hurts me now, and the memories of great fun are now left... my most sincere condolences' to extended family members all.
Rest in Peace Nancy May and we'll see you on the other side...
Steve Surick
November 13, 2015
My tear was pulled without an effort... my heart has a hurt... I loved that woman for the light and life we shared together.
A real heartfelt condolence to family.
I do know how much you all will be missing her... and how much she loved all of you.
"Firecracker" was delightfully stated... and she really will remain as such in my memories.
Teresanne
August 10, 2015
Your heart no doubt aches for your loss. We long for the days when John 5:25 is realized by all mankind that has fallen asleep in death. My condolence for your loss.
David McHone
August 9, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. My prayers and thoughts for her and her family and friends. May God Bless.
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CONNIE MORENO HAYES
August 8, 2015
My heart goes out to the Ahern and Cano families.
I am so sorry for your loss.my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie (Moreno) Hayes SCHS friend
Suzanne Lastra Bulle'
August 7, 2015
To the Ahern-Cano Family
My heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. May all the wonderful memories of your Mom, grandmother, great grandmother and sister carry you through this time.
August 6, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your families. Paul Nelson
Candy Perri
August 6, 2015
My heart and prayers are with the family as we mourn Nancy, her beauty and lust for life! Yes, she was a firecracker, and I will never forgot those beautiful blue eyes and gorgeous smile. She will be missed by all of us who knew and loved her. My prayers are with all of you now.
Candy Perri (SCHS friend).
August 6, 2015
Our sympathy to Nancy's family. My late mom, Jean Hansen, who was a teacher at Briarwood school in Santa Clara, thought so highly of Nancy as she was such a dedicated mother and a nurse. My mom mentioned Nancy frequently. Our thoughts are with you, Sally Hansen and family
Jean Gallagher
August 5, 2015
With sincere sympathy,
The Gallagher Family
August 5, 2015
You will always be in my heart, Nancy. Light up the sky for us with your smile and rest in God's peaceful grace.
Love, Sandy Chelemer
Love,
Sandy Chelemer
August 5, 2015
TO OUR WONDERFUL FRIEND FROM THAT LOVELY
TIME OF YOUTH WHEN HEARTS ARE FILLED
WITH LAUGHTER AND JOY...
Your beautiful smile will be missed, your generous spirit will linger always, your kind soul is shared by all who knew you.
Love,
Mikel Ivey & Sandy Chelemer (SCHS Class of 68/67)
Kathy Gamch
August 5, 2015
There are no words to express how sorry we are for the loss of your Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this difficult time.
The Gamch Family
Rita freitas Maxstadt
August 4, 2015
Rest In Peace. Nancy
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