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Helen Curran Obituary

Helen R. Curran Of San Francisco passed away January 15, 2011. Beloved wife of Hilbert "Denny" Curran; loving mother of Timothy, Kathleen, Thomas, and Mary Ann; loving grandmother of Danny, Jackie, Caitlin, Tracy, Caroline, Stephanie, Samantha, Colleen, Claire, Nicole, and Carol. Loving great-grandmother of Madison, Rylee, and Kelsey. Loving mother-in-law of Celine and Monica Curran and Chris Cannuli. A proud member of the best parish, in the best city, in the best country, St. Paul's Catholic Church. Service will be on January 20, 2011 at 1PM at St. Paul's on Church and Valley Streets in San Francisco. Donations can be made in Helen's memory to St. Paul's Church Preservation Fund, 221 Valley Street, San Francisco, CA 94131.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2011.

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janette martinez

January 29, 2011

Deny and family sorry for your loss. Helen will always be in my heart,and you will too. my condolence to you. Love always janette martinez from sunnyside gardens.

Paula Piersall

January 22, 2011

Katie and the entire family, my deepest condolences on your loss.

Rosie Dowd

January 19, 2011

To all the Currans, so sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers are with you. I'll miss you Aunt Helen.

January 19, 2011

Dear friends, Our condolences to all the family. Helen was a lovely lady and we enjoyed many times together at St. Paul's Church events. May she rest in peace! Frank and Mary O'Rourke

Vince Dowd

January 19, 2011

You were alway a very sweet Lady, a great Aunt and a good sister to my grandmother. Aunt Helen I will miss you but I will not forget you and I wish the Curren family my condolences. I'm just sorry I will not be at the service. Love your great nephew. Vince Dowd Woodbridge, VA.

January 19, 2011

Tim, Celine and Curran family, We are sorry for you loss.
Peace and Love
Steve, Debbie and Colette Dells

Gene Boscacci

January 19, 2011

The Boscacci Family wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the entire Curran Family and relatives upon Helen's passing into God's hands. Helen's legacy of kindness will continue through many generations of family.

Billie Gettinger

January 18, 2011

I'll miss my sister Helen very much. She was a wonderful sister as well as a caring wife and mother, She loved her grandchildren very much and was proud of each and every one of her family.

Melissa Dowd Artola

January 18, 2011

Aunt Helen will be forever missed. She was one nice Aunt and lady.

Suzanne (Lonero) Price

January 18, 2011

Curran Family:
So sorry to hear about your Moms passing. She isn't suffering anymore and is at peace up in Heaven

Cathy West

January 18, 2011

Deepest sympathy to my Uncle Denny and to his family. She never had a harsh word about anyone. She was always there for her family and grandchildren. I loved Aunt Helen very much. I will see you all on Thursday.

Preston Gresham

January 18, 2011

The Curran Family, Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy.
May God bless. David Burton & Preston Gresham

Ken Horne

January 18, 2011

I will miss our fond memvories. Loved always.

Gregory & Jody Ressio

January 18, 2011

God Bless your dear mother, Helen. Our deepest condolences for your family. Gregory, Jody, Nicole and Josh Ressio.

Yolanda (Maestas) Houff

January 18, 2011

My sincere condolences to the entire Curran and Cannuli families. May your fond memories carry you through your sadness.

Reba Maestas

January 18, 2011

Tim & family - My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother.

Dennis & Bunkey McFerran

January 18, 2011

May she rest in peace forever.

Edward Dowd

January 18, 2011

To the Curran Family

My wife and I would like to extend our deepest condolence of the passing of Aunt Helen. She was always a kind hearted soul and will be deeply missed
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We will attend the services.

Ed and Shirley Dowd

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