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Patsy Chakales Obituary
She was born on March 21, 1936 in San Antonio. She was a student at Saint Ann's Catholic School in San Antonio and later Providence High School graduating in 1954. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, Patsy Jean Chakales, age 78, peacefully passed away on July 17, 2014 in San Antonio, TX in her home surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Daniel & Mary Genevieve Corrigan; brother-in-law, Vincent Stanush. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles L. Chakales; 4 children, Susan Marburger, Scott Chakales and wife Veronica "Ronnie", Troy Chakales and wife Maureen and Todd Chakales and wife Michelle; 6 grandchildren, Anthony Bordano, Melissa Misenhimer, Mark Misenhimer, Patrick Chakales, Ashley Chakales and Connor Chakales; 6 sisters, Mary "Bootsie" Lamb and husband Ronnie; Joyce Stanush , Erin Corcoran and husband Robert "Bobby" of Dallas, TX, Kathy Duecker and husband Fred "Bubba", Colleen Walker and husband Larry, and Charlene Tonning and husband Sean of Horseshoe Bay, TX; 3 brothers, Danny Corrigan and wife Mary, Brian Corrigan and wife Beth, Burt Michael "Mickey" Corrigan and wife Sylvia; numerous nieces, nephews, other family member and friends. The Memorial Rosary will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8500 Cross Mountain Trail, San Antonio, TX. The Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. There will be a private burial at a later date at Hill Country Memorial Gardens, New Braunfels, TX. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com.
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Judy and Lee Williamson
August 4, 2014
Condolences to all of Patsy's family, especially Brian and Beth Corrigan.
Jerry and Mary Ann Haynes
July 31, 2014
Sorry to hear about Patsy. I know she was dearly loved by her family and will be missed greatly. I hope heaven is celebrating her arrival. Prayers for all of you.
Jean Huerth
July 25, 2014
Sorry to hear about Pat - my prayers are for peace and comfort for the whole family.
Nick & Amanda Osborne
July 24, 2014
Troy and Scott, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of such a beautiful lady. Ms. Patsy has left a great inheritance in each of you, her love and kindness.
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Sandra Swift
July 22, 2014
Scott my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Family is the best gift in life treasure your memories.
Donna Schirmer
July 22, 2014
Scott and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy for your precious loss. You had a beautiful Mother!
cyndi converse
July 22, 2014
Scott,
Hoping your treasured memories bring you and your family comfort day by day and that time will ease your pain.
Cyndi Converse
Brian & Suzi Mitchell
July 22, 2014
Scott and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Tony & Marilyn Magaro
July 22, 2014
Chuck,
Reading your mother's obituary is special to me....catholic roots and a life filled with family and friends. We mourn the passing of this generation, but we also celebrate their life and the memories left behind. I am confident that her legacy will live on through her children and grandchildren....she must have been a special lady.
Jim Stephens
July 22, 2014
Scott, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. God bless you all and may our Lord bring peace to you and your family.
James & Diane white
July 21, 2014
We love and miss you meme.... Our throughts and prayers are going out to Troy and Scott...we love y'all so much!!!
July 21, 2014
Our condolences and prayers to you Scott and your family.
Gus and Eva Salazar
Vanessa Johnson
July 21, 2014
Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family remain in my prayers.
Bubba
July 21, 2014
Chakales family
Nice parable and personal note.
Nice parable:
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, 'You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. But it won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound will still be there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. Remember that family and friends are very rare jewels, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us.'
Personal note:
When I look at the "fence" I've made during my life, I see an abundance of scars. When I compare it to the "fence" Patsy built, hers has barely a mark. I ask God why. Why put such a wonderful person through such trials and tribulations? Why have me with my "fence of scars" stand on the sidelines healthy and watch Patsy do battle? Why her and why not me? I don't have the answer but I pray to the One that does. I truly believe that God used Patsy as a symbol of strength. I've always admired our distinguished military warriors and considered them heroes - knowing they "chose" to fight the good fight even though it placed them in harm's way. Patsy didn't "choose" to be placed in harm's way and fight this battle, but she "chose" to fight the good fight. Patsy is my hero. While fighting the good fight, she showed us courage, she made us smile and she opened her hearts to all of us.
Patsy,
When I was scared on bended knees and my world was crumbling around me in that empty hospital hallway, you somehow found me. You didn't say a word - you just hugged me. My tears flowed and you just hugged me. No words could have expressed more love. You gave and continue to give me strength. I love you Patsy.
Bubba
Gary, Cresia and Creana Matzke
July 21, 2014
Our Love and Prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie and Katy Barnett
July 21, 2014
May your treasured memories ease your pain. Scott, please know the we hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
james dusek
July 21, 2014
Sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to Scott, and all the families,
The Dusek Family
Dusty and Deborah Anderson
July 21, 2014
Our prayers and sympathy go out to Scott and Troy and all of your families. We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. God's blessings always.
Wallace Gray
July 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Charles and ALL of the family. Wallace and Shelby Gray Wilmington, NC
Tammy Bell
July 20, 2014
We're so sorry for your loss of a loved one. Look to the Lord for your strength and peace. May He give you comfort in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janna Ligon
July 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Danielle Clow
July 20, 2014
I was so saddened to hear of Patsy's passing. She was such a sweet, sweet woman. My prayers are with her family that they will find peace and comfort in their memories, and in the love that she so abundantly shared to all that knew her.
Debby & Roger Foss-Barnes
July 20, 2014
For over 30 years Pat has been a kind, loving and caring neighbor who will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in your memories.
Michael & Janette Standard
July 20, 2014
We will miss you Patsy...Our deepest sympathy to the Chakales Family.
Michael Standard
July 20, 2014
I love you sweet Patsy.
Michael & Janette Standard
July 20, 2014
An amazing wonderful woman..Patsy you will be missed by all of us. Love you dearly! Rest in Peace..you will always be remembered.
July 19, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Scott and Ronnie and the family. May you find much peace and comfort.
Clare Harper
July 19, 2014
To my Texas Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Patsy and Charlie welcomed Keith and I into their home when Maureen and Troy got married. We were treated as if we were lifelong friends. We will never forget the love that was extended to us. My greatest memory of that trip is of Patsy sitting in the kitchen chatting with Keith at breakfast. She was truly the epitome of kindness and southern charm! Patsy was an amazing woman and those of us who were lucky to have her in our lives are blessed. We will never forget this sweet, loving woman who always made each person feel welcomed and loved. Patsy, may you find your peace in heaven, please smile upon us as you watch your children and grandchildren continue your legacy. To Patsy's family, I pray that you are comforted by each other and in your faith that she will always be present in your lives.
All our love,
Your New England Family,
The Harper's
Keith, Clare, Lauren, and Kelsey
Barbara Fitzgibbons
July 19, 2014
Patsy, my beautiful, kind friend. We did live miles apart, but you were a big part of my life. Thank you for being so kind to my daughter. Of course you were kind to everyone you ever met. Rest in Peace my sweet Patsy. Love you forever.
Charlene Tonning
July 19, 2014
"My sweet beautiful sister, my second mother. She was always there for me and my children. Her beautiful heart was such a comfort to me in my time of need. I will miss our talks. I Love You with all of my heart and soul!!"
Rhonda Moore
July 19, 2014
My beautiful Aunt Patsy. I will love and miss you forever.
Love,
Rhonda
Laurette Kirby
July 18, 2014
Mimi- you were such a sweet, and loving mom, grandma, wife...may you find comfort in the arms of our Blessed Father!
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